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cajunchicken - this is what happens when you only read half of a story as posted. Read the whole story, like the end where nothing was proven against Cyprien, and see what "sour grapes" (a.k.a. cajun guru) left out. Lets move on, May 6, 2004 is the press conference for our new coach and we are all wrapped up in unsubstantiated allegations from 1998-99. Move on.
"This is a nonuniversity matter and it's not my place to implicate somebody else," Koloskie said. "I'm very comfortable that Coach Cyprien did not intentionally violate NCAA rules in this matter."
CajunChicken- As you can see, it's not that the whole story was not given, it's just that Vatican only reads half the post. You have a right to express concerns about your university and the questionable hire by this administration. Think for yourself, don't join the Kool-Aid drinking club(a.k.a vatican).
<blockquote><p align=justify>LOUISIANA La. — Judging from the reaction of coaches and administrators who have worked with Glynn Cyprien, Louisiana Athletic Director Nelson Schexnayder did his homework in selecting the Oklahoma State assistant to be UL’s next men’s basketball coach.
Cyprien, who edged interim head coach Robert Lee for the position, will be introduced as the Ragin’ Cajun mentor at a 3 p.m. press conference today.
He also will throw out the first pitch at tonight’s UL-Southeastern Louisiana baseball game at Moore Field.
“I don’t ever hire an assistant coach unless I think someday he will be able to head up a Division I program,” OSU coach Eddie Sutton said on Tuesday.
“I told Cyp when he got here that I expected him to work hard, and I let him coach. I think it’s an injustice if you don’t do that. He came to us with so many recommendations, and he’s been a real joy for us.
“We hate to see him go, but I know he’ll do a tremendous job there at Louisiana Lafayette.”
“Cyp is one of the best young coaches around,” said North Florida coach Matt Kilcullen, who had Cyprien on his staffs at both Jacksonville and Western Kentucky in the 1990s.
“He has a great enthusiasm for the game, he’s a terrific recruiter and he’s a great teacher of young people. He helps them to reach their potential both on and off the court.”
Asked about Cyprien’s outgoing personality, Kilcullen said, “If you looked up ‘life’ in the dictionary, his picture would be there. I don’t think anyone who’s met him could not come away saying that’s a ‘go’ kind of guy. He’s had that personality since I first met him in 1991.”
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Kilcullen was the Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year in 1994 with Jacksonville and 1995 at WKU, the only time a coach has gone back-to-back in that league at different schools, and Cyprien was part of that accomplishment.
“Recruiting was his main thing when he worked with me,” Kilcullen said. “But he also established himself as someone who could help young people reach their potential.
“In his four years with me, I don’t think there was any doubt why we were successful. He was someone who was a great liaison between the players and myself.”
Kilcullen was not surprised that Cyprien went on to success at Nevada-Las Vegas, helping that school to a pair of nationally-ranked recruiting classes, and at Oklahoma State, which reached the 2004 NCAA Final Four in San Antonio.
“The fact that he had a long stint at those two schools says a lot,” Kilcullen said. “You know if an assistant’s not getting the job done, he’s not going to stay around long.
“Cyp’s stability at those last two schools is a good sign.”
“We hired Glynn from UNLV, and he did a tremendous job for us,” said Clemson Athletic Director Terry Don Phillips, a former University of Louisiana A.D. who held the same position at Oklahoma State.
“He’s a fine young man. I hold him in the highest regard. And, he’s been part of a great (OSU) program. He’s a quality man, a good coach and someone who can really recruit.
“He’s from New Orleans, knows the state and knows the lay of the land. And, he’s coached in that league before. I think he’ll do a fine job for you.”
“He really brings the whole game to the table,” Sutton said. “He’s got a great basketball mind, and he has wonderful rapport with the student-athletes.
“He’s a tough disciplinarian, probably the toughest coach you’ve had down there in a while, but the players respect that.”
Cyprien’s influence has been felt in Stillwater beyond the 94 feet of the basketball court.
“Cyp is a wonderful people person,” Sutton said. “He has gone out into the community, and has done a marvelous job relating with the faculty and the staff here at Oklahoma State.
“He’s a complete basketball coach, a great recruiter who certainly did a great job bringing quality players here. He had a lot of responsibility in our program, and I don’t think enough credit goes to the assistant coaches.
“He will do a tremendous job there.”
CAJUN CLIPPINGS — OSU coach Eddie Sutton indicated a desire to visit south Louisiana, and Cyprien, waiting until the weather cools down next fall to do so ... Cyprien will be the second straight basketball coach hired by Nelson Schexnayder from an NCAA Final Four team. Jessie Evans was part of national champion Arizona’s staff in 1997.
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Anybody know if Lee is going to stay on as an Asst.?
Guys, I had to pass this along. A friend just email this message to me. It is a post on an LSU board.
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New ULL Coach Glenn Cyprien - Not all good news for LSU
"beware LSU basketball program. glenn cyprien, or "lump" as we called him at jesuit in new orleans is a huge threat to recruiting at LSU. just watch out for this guy. he was the primary recruiter for guys like shawn marion and keon clark while at UNLV. he not only knows how to coach but he really relates to the young kids. let's just call him the antithesis of john brady. ULL has an established program and will take potential LSU recruits to lafayette. believe you me!"
It was supposedly posted by an LSU grad and supporter of the LSU b-ball team. I hope he's right! I can't wait until 3PM today when it becomes official!!!
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With any luck and a few prayers Coach Lee will remain a Ragin Cajun.
One of the first things Coach Cyp will do here at UL is talk to Coach Lee about staying with the program.
You can not be serious. For three weeks Coach Lee has been telling everyone that he is the right person for the head coaching job...he is better than the administration's choice - Coach Cyprien. He has blamed all that went wrong for the last 5 years on Jesse and taken credit for all that went right.
Does that sound like someone that a Coach would hire in his first head coaching position?
I aggree that Coach Lee has had a positive impact on our program, he is an area guy, and he loves ULL - however the new coach must hire a staff of people that he knows, (most importantly) trusts, and shares his philosophy. He is going to want things done his way and not second guessed in the background by someone who feels he should be the head coach anyway.
The paragraph in the Advertiser today that said Cyprien "narrowly edged out Robert Lee" said enough.
Good luck Coach Cyprien in the future.
I am a Rickey Broussard supporter always will be, but let me tell you UL has found a winner in Glynn Cyprien. I heard the press conference, BARELY, and I heard the guy on Birds Eye View. He is taking U Louisiana to new heights. I am now a Glynn Cyprien supporter as well.
Many people will be Coach Cyprien supporters. All it takes is a nice winning streak and another conference championship and people will be praising him like they supposedly had been all along.