Bustle temporarily steps down as USM OC for health reasons

[NewsCopy]

Former UL head coach and recently named Southern Mississippi offensive coordinator Rickey Bustle has been reassigned while he deals with a "time-consuming health problem," head coach Ellis Johnson told the Hattiesburg (Miss.) American newspaper Thursday.

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[cajunhawk]

Former UL head coach and recently named Southern Mississippi offensive coordinator Rickey Bustle has been reassigned while he deals with a "time-consuming health problem," head coach Ellis Johnson told the Hattiesburg (Miss.) American newspaper Thursday.

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Ellis Johnson was apparently not pleased with Ricky calling for a zone read hand off 10 times in a row during the spring game.

[Crawfish]

Can we possibly show a little class? The article say Ricky has a health problem, maybe it is true. How about letting this go. We have a new coach now. Ricky worked very hard while he was here and did resurrect the program from Baldwins abyss, lets leave it at that.

[Duggie35]

Can we possibly show a little class? The article say Ricky has a health problem, maybe it is true. How about letting this go. We have a new coach now. Ricky worked very hard while he was here and did resurrect the program from Baldwins abyss, lets leave it at that.

+1

[CockyCajun]

Chill out people it didn't say Bust had to take a leave of absence. Calling plays would make my blood pressure pop, that qualifies as a health problem.

[Hammer58]

While he was here Coach had several bouts of kidney stones which can be very painful. Not sure if that is the problem but just pointing out that he has a history of them.

[jllanclos]

Can we possibly show a little class? The article say Ricky has a health problem, maybe it is true. How about letting this go. We have a new coach now. Ricky worked very hard while he was here and did resurrect the program from Baldwins abyss, lets leave it at that.

+2. I hate it when Cajuns act like Tiger Droppings. Come on, man. Seriously?

If you have to reach that far into the gutter to be "funny," it's best to give up on the whole sense of humor idea and find another draw card.

[NewsCopy]

Unfortunately, a health issue will be shaking up Southern Miss’ coaching staff for the immediate future. Johnson would not specify Bustle’s health problem. “We sat down and discussed the situation and moved the offensive coordinator duties ...

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[Flcajun]

He definately doesn't deserve this. Get back soon.

[Turbine]

Get well soon Coach Bustle.

[Parrott]

+2. I hate it when Cajuns act like Tiger Droppings. Come on, man. Seriously?

If you have to reach that far into the gutter to be "funny," it's best to give up on the whole sense of humor idea and find another draw card.

Agreed. Based on what I've been told, Bustle is dealing with a very serious health-related issue. Regardless of how anyone feels about him as a coach I'd think everyone here could show him some respect while going through a very difficult situation.

[cajunhawk]

You would think I called Ricky Bustle a prostitute and he did drugs. Come on people, get the panties out of your ___. I thought it was pretty funny, and well above any of the low brow, knuckle dragging humor on Tigerdroppings. I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Ricky Bustle...