Skip Holtz to LaTech

[techdawg88]

I seem to remember Tech beating us out on a couple of kids over the past two years. There was an athlete from Jennings I know we wanted real bad. Point is, you win some, you lose some. My bet is that the talent level of the two programs is comparable.

Bryson Abraham?

[Policarp]

I know two for sure: Jared Johnson and Blain Winston.

. Lightfoot. Brunson. Tarver as well. The Northside player I saw mentioned was never offered by Hud.

[SlappyCajun]

Bryson Abraham?

Yes. And there are more than just him.

Levander Liggins and Lloyd Grogan also come to mind.

[Oiler]

I'm not a fan of hiring old has beens as head coaches. Look how it worked out in recent years at USM, Tulane, and UL. Instead, I'll take a successful, up and coming, young coordinator every time. Holtz will prove to be a bad hire for Tech as far as success on the field is concerned, but it will probably work out pretty well for them in all of the conference re-shuffling that is about to take place. I believe that is the main reason Tech went with Holtz.

[RowdyDowdy]

Holtz was the ECU head coach when we won back to back titles. He is also accused of ECU losing the bowl games against SEC teams when leading big at halftime. He is a very good public speaker and will do we'll with the media and prospects parents. However, unless he gives the offense to a coordinator who will try and score often, this will be a bad hire. Holtz's D coordinator at ECU was the main reason we won championships. He has stated in the past that he would love to win a game 3 to 0.

[basinbear]

A "HUD recruiting landslide".....oh brother. How many recruits has your beloved HUD taken from Tech in his tenure?

Actually, last year he did very well....

[Zeebart21]

Yes. And there are more than just him.

Levander Liggins and Lloyd Grogan also come to mind.

Man, these kids must feel like crap after their school abandon them at bowl time??

Oh well..

Z

[cajunhawk]

Holtz was the ECU head coach when we won back to back titles. He is also accused of ECU losing the bowl games against SEC teams when leading big at halftime. He is a very good public speaker and will do we'll with the media and prospects parents. However, unless he gives the offense to a coordinator who will try and score often, this will be a bad hire. Holtz's D coordinator at ECU was the main reason we won championships. He has stated in the past that he would love to win a game 3 to 0.

That's a huge departure from where Tech has been the past few years. They have been a "outscore them" type of football team with little or no defense being played.

[Just1More]

A "HUD recruiting landslide".....oh brother. How many recruits has your beloved HUD taken from Tech in his tenure?

Hud's only had one full recruiting season at UL. Hud's first season with us had an abbreviated recruiting opportunity for him, and he depended on his ties made in northern Mississippi. Hud also focused a good bit on the JUCO ranks in his second season due to some pressing needs on defense. Now that he's posted two back to back 8-4 seasons here, and two back to back bowl appearances, I'd put Hud ahead of Tech on the recruiting trail. You only need to meet the guy and know he will get the majority of the recruits he pursues. I don't blame you for holding your ground for your alma mater... and the historical head to head recruiting. But again, Hud and his staff are a different day and age for UL.

[zephyr]

I think most are just surprised he got hired since he just got fired from going 3-9 @ South Florida

Well, it doesn't surprise me too much as he's taking a step down. I think Holtz is a good coach and could do some really good things at Tech.

[USLJim]

But did he prop 28?

[CajunT]

Well, it doesn't surprise me too much as he's taking a step down. I think Holtz is a good coach and could do some really good things at Tech.

Holtz has had some success in the past, but not many programs were lining up for his services. He has a recognizable name and that is what Tech is getting out of this deal. Otherwise, when compared to Petrino, Monken or Harsin this hire is less then impressive. The fact is Tech has hurt its brand more then they realized in the eyes of money around college football by not accepting the Indy Bowl.