POLL: Rate the hire - Jim Harris

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Originally Posted by Turbine

My "bump" statement only applies if you thought there would be a terrible terrible hire when you woke up.

The opposite would be the case if woke up expecting Warren Buffet.

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I have huge question today. As always, I think it will be better than it appears on paper.

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Originally Posted by cajunhawk

Stop...you are embarrassing yourself.

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Why are you so infatuated with me?

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Originally Posted by CajunRebel

Why are you so infatuated with me?

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Can't stop staring at car wrecks...force of habit.

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Originally Posted by CajunRebel

This is what we've all been doing the past three weeks isn't it?

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No... actually people that knew Steve Hale brought him up on here and tried to promote him being interviewed. Others, like yourself, that knew absolutely nothing about Steve Hale attempted to down rate him. It's not lost on me that you feigned innocence in creating this poll as a natural follow up to the hire... and shortly thereafter have ignorantly attempted to parallel it to what transpired with Hale. I don't see you as a shill for this administration. I see you as needing attention. You deliberately place yourself as a counter to many arguments on this forum, with absolutely no knowledge on the subject matter. When a person does that, they need to accept the personal abuse it brings them. Carry on...

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Originally Posted by Just1More

No... actually people that knew Steve Hale brought him up on here and tried to promote him being interviewed. Others, like yourself, that knew absolutely nothing about Steve Hale attempted to down rate him. It's not lost on me that you feigned innocence in creating this poll as a natural follow up to the hire... and shortly thereafter have ignorantly attempted to parallel it to what transpired with Hale. I don't see you as a shill for this administration. I see you as needing attention. You deliberately place yourself as a counter to many arguments on this forum, with absolutely no knowledge on the subject matter. When a person does that, they need to accept the personal abuse it brings them. Carry on...

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+10000

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Originally Posted by CajunT

+10000

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Originally Posted by Just1More

No... actually people that knew Steve Hale brought him up on here and tried to promote him being interviewed. Others, like yourself, that knew absolutely nothing about Steve Hale attempted to down rate him. It's not lost on me that you feigned innocence in creating this poll as a natural follow up to the hire... and shortly thereafter have ignorantly attempted to parallel it to what transpired with Hale. I don't see you as a shill for this administration. I see you as needing attention. You deliberately place yourself as a counter to many arguments on this forum, with absolutely no knowledge on the subject matter. When a person does that, they need to accept the personal abuse it brings them. Carry on...

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I believe you have truly outdone yourself this afternoon, sir. Excellent beatdown.

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I like this poll it is fair and will give us something to compare in a couple years.

I can't even see the poll.

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Originally Posted by cajun4life

I can't even see the poll.

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Tell the girl with no clothes on to move. The poll is right behind her.

I think the better and more accurate poll would be "how do you feel about the hire"
excellent
very good
good
neutral
poor
very poor
puking in my mouth

Almost 70% feel he is at least a seven. I know I never backed out of a date who scored a seven.

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Originally Posted by Just1More

No... actually people that knew Steve Hale brought him up on here and tried to promote him being interviewed. Others, like yourself, that knew absolutely nothing about Steve Hale attempted to down rate him. It's not lost on me that you feigned innocence in creating this poll as a natural follow up to the hire... and shortly thereafter have ignorantly attempted to parallel it to what transpired with Hale. I don't see you as a shill for this administration. I see you as needing attention. You deliberately place yourself as a counter to many arguments on this forum, with absolutely no knowledge on the subject matter. When a person does that, they need to accept the personal abuse it brings them. Carry on...

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First of all, the idea for a poll was actually Man About Town's:

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Originally Posted by ManAboutTown

I love this idea. We could also do an "initial reaction" poll after the announcement, seeing what people think on a 1 -10 scale, based on the resume' and history they present in the presser. I hope they take questions from those attending after he speaks..

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I thought that was a great idea, which is why I made a poll. Believe it or not, it's the ONLY reason why I made a poll.

Second, I've had nothing but good things to say about Steve Hale the entire time. I never doubted that he's everything everyone said he was. After listening to his interview, I said I thought he's a great guy, he's very knowledgeable about the college football world, and I'd absolutely love to have him working at UL in some capacity. Don't pretend like I ever said otherwise.

Why do I ask so many questions of people who claim to be "in the know?" Well it's because at the end of the day, most of what the "in the know" guys say ends up being pure BS.

Here's just a sample of the things that have been alleged in the past three weeks by people who claim to be "in the know."

[X] Steve Hale was not going to be hired.
[?] Farmer was doing the hiring for this position.
[ ] Hud wants Hale hired, and he'll leave the program if Steve Hale is not hired.
[ ] A good ol' boy who knows Farmer and/or T-Joe will be hired.
[ ] The person who is hired will not have an impressive resume.
[ ] A host of RCAF members will resign if Hale is not hired.
[ ] The hire will come from an FCS or SWAC program.
[ ] Steve Hale was asked to apply so "the fix would be in for a good ol' boy."

All these things were alleged by people who claimed to be "in the know" about what was taking place, and only one has proven to be true. Now do you understand why I'll usually question the things that are said around here? It's because the vast majority of it ends up being nonsense.

No one alleged that the hire would be the guy from SWAC / SLC. It was pointed out that one of the 5 finalists being considered over Hale had that background. And you can check that as being correct.

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Originally Posted by CajunRebel

First of all, the idea for a poll was actually Man About Town's:

I thought that was a great idea, which is why I made a poll. Believe it or not, it's the ONLY reason why I made a poll.

Second, I've had nothing but good things to say about Steve Hale the entire time. I never doubted that he's everything everyone said he was. After listening to his interview, I said I thought he's a great guy, he's very knowledgeable about the college football world, and I'd absolutely love to have him working at UL in some capacity. Don't pretend like I ever said otherwise.

Why do I ask so many questions of people who claim to be "in the know?" Well it's because at the end of the day, most of what the "in the know" guys say ends up being pure BS.

Here's just a sample of the things that have been alleged in the past three weeks by people who claim to be "in the know."

[X] Steve Hale was not going to be hired.
[?] Farmer was doing the hiring for this position.
[ ] Hud wants Hale hired, and he'll leave the program if Steve Hale is not hired.
[ ] A good ol' boy who knows Farmer and/or T-Joe will be hired.
[ ] The person who is hired will not have an impressive resume.
[ ] A host of RCAF members will resign if Hale is not hired.
[ ] The hire will come from an FCS or SWAC program.
[ ] Steve Hale was asked to apply so "the fix would be in for a good ol' boy."

All these things were alleged by people who claimed to be "in the know" about what was taking place, and only one has proven to be true. Now do you understand why I'll usually question the things that are said around here? It's because the vast majority of it ends up being nonsense.

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"Lord and Savior Steve Hale" ring a bell? You were antagonistic prior to the allegations you listed were ever made. What do any of those unsubstantiated allegations have to do with the "interview Steve Hale" campaign? And for all we know, some of those allegations may have been unfolding but were preempted by certain board members as a result of Steve Hale's contraversal handling. Personally, I wouldn't be surprised if the 5 candidates and their resumes being accepted... were a direct result of Steve Hale, his resume, his credentials and his personality.

You're the same person that claims our administration owes us no explanations. But when C4L explains that he cannot give up his sources.... and that he has to be careful in saying all that he knows... you don't just ask him questions... you doubt him. You knew nothing to doubt.

And the things you've asked questions about over the years on here... have not ever been proven one way or the other. You call what people post as BS... because you haven't read it in your select news sources yet. If you think that everything that happens in this world is documented somewhere... you're not much of thinking man. Just because someone alleges something... and it cannot be proven... does not make it "BS".

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Originally Posted by CajunRebel

Uh, I wanted to see what everyone thought of the new hire, so I posted a poll. I know lots of people here specifically wanted Hale hired, so I put an option for them.

Do you think it was it wrong of me to post this poll?

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I am still wondering, "who is Steve Hale?" I know I had my voice heard on this choice by donating $20,000. Harris is the man I wanted and Harris is the man I got. I wanted to make sure that we moved in the right direction. Money talks and bullsh-t walks!

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Originally Posted by ImperialCajun

I am still wondering, "who is Steve Hale?" I know I had my voice heard on this choice by donating $20,000. Harris is the man I wanted and Harris is the man I got. I wanted to make sure that we moved in the right direction. Money talks and bullsh-t walks!

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Greg Stewert had a better resume that Harris. Just sayin.

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Originally Posted by ImperialCajun

I am still wondering, "who is Steve Hale?" I know I had my voice heard on this choice by donating $20,000. Harris is the man I wanted and Harris is the man I got. I wanted to make sure that we moved in the right direction. Money talks and bullsh

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Coach Blanco, you dug into your retirement?

Perhaps the less we have, the more we are required to brag.

I won't vote on the poll or weigh in on the hire until we see what he can do. I won't hold it against him that he's not Steve Hale. Whatever grade he gets in the next 4-6 months will be completely earned by his actions, and my RCAF donation will follow accordingly. I'm hoping he's a 10.

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Originally Posted by Just1More

And the things you've asked questions about over the years on here... have not ever been proven one way or the other. You call what people post as BS... because you haven't read it in your select news sources yet. If you think that everything that happens in this world is documented somewhere... you're not much of thinking man. Just because someone alleges something... and it cannot be proven... does not make it "BS".

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Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.

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Originally Posted by Just1More

No... actually people that knew Steve Hale brought him up on here and tried to promote him being interviewed. Others, like yourself, that knew absolutely nothing about Steve Hale attempted to down rate him. It's not lost on me that you feigned innocence in creating this poll as a natural follow up to the hire... and shortly thereafter have ignorantly attempted to parallel it to what transpired with Hale. I don't see you as a shill for this administration. I see you as needing attention. You deliberately place yourself as a counter to many arguments on this forum, with absolutely no knowledge on the subject matter. When a person does that, they need to accept the personal abuse it brings them. Carry on...

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Abso-freaking-lutely. Thank you, SIR

I am going to post this one more time....the Board made its decision....we have to live with it and hope for success.....no one but no one wanted Steve to get this job more than me. HE has moved on and he loves the Cajun fans and UL and wishes nothing but the best for us. I know of no one on this fan board who does not want the best for our University and it's Athletic Dept. I was privileged enough to work side by side with Steve on Coach Stokleys staff in the late 1980's. He has been a good friend of mine for 29 years. I am moving on from this and I ask every UL fan to do the same....Geaux Cajuns

Voted a seven. Plus seven is a lucky number. We need to make our own luck to get to the next level.

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Originally Posted by CajunRebel

First of all, the idea for a poll was actually Man About Town's:

I thought that was a great idea, which is why I made a poll. Believe it or not, it's the ONLY reason why I made a poll.

Second, I've had nothing but good things to say about Steve Hale the entire time. I never doubted that he's everything everyone said he was. After listening to his interview, I said I thought he's a great guy, he's very knowledgeable about the college football world, and I'd absolutely love to have him working at UL in some capacity. Don't pretend like I ever said otherwise.

Why do I ask so many questions of people who claim to be "in the know?" Well it's because at the end of the day, most of what the "in the know" guys say ends up being pure BS.

Here's just a sample of the things that have been alleged in the past three weeks by people who claim to be "in the know."

[X] Steve Hale was not going to be hired.
[?] Farmer was doing the hiring for this position.
[ ] Hud wants Hale hired, and he'll leave the program if Steve Hale is not hired.
[ ] A good ol' boy who knows Farmer and/or T-Joe will be hired.
[ ] The person who is hired will not have an impressive resume.
[ ] A host of RCAF members will resign if Hale is not hired.
[ ] The hire will come from an FCS or SWAC program.
[ ] Steve Hale was asked to apply so "the fix would be in for a good ol' boy."

All these things were alleged by people who claimed to be "in the know" about what was taking place, and only one has proven to be true. Now do you understand why I'll usually question the things that are said around here? It's because the vast majority of it ends up being nonsense.

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BB, I apologize sincerely, but its impossible for me to let this poisonous individual cloud the waters without responding.

[X] Steve Hale was not going to be hired.
[X] Farmer was doing the hiring for this position.
Not a single person here claimed that. We all said he was sifting through resumes and sat in on the interviews. He admitted as much.
[X] Hud wants Hale hired, and he'll leave the program if Steve Hale is not hired
Not a single person said this. Hud did want Hale, and I personally INSINUATED that his hiring of a second agent could mean he was looking else where. That could not be possibly proven anytime soon.
[X] A good ol' boy who knows Farmer and/or T-Joe will be hired.
Not a single person said this would be the case, again.
[X] The person who is hired will not have an impressive resume.
The guy we all wanted blew away everyone under the sound of his voice. Harris had a press conference and not a single person reported their experience as "blown away".
[X] A host of RCAF members will resign if Hale is not hired.
This will happen, mark my words. Again, this could not POSSIBLY be proven hours after the hire.
[X] The hire will come from an FCS or SWAC program.
Not a single person said that. The only time this came up was when one of your leaders leaked it because he's a moron who likes attention, like you.
[X] Steve Hale was asked to apply so "the fix would be in for a good ol' boy."
This sentence doesn't even make sense. We don't live in la-la land as you do dough boy.

I could not help it. The person behind this screen name is a miserable, poisonous individual who does nothing to progress us, only comes here to stir, as J1M stated. I'm confident no one takes this little man seriously, other than the small minds that think in a similar pattern, so I'm not too concerned about his influence. I just couldn't hold it anymore.

I'm really done this time Coach.