Skip Holtz to LaTech

[RaginWaldo]

After trolling Bulldog Barks and Bites, I can't say all are happy with this hire. Holtz in Ruston is almost like a "where's Waldo" situation. Holtz is just in a holding pattern until daddy can get him a coordinator job with a larger program.

You found me?

[zephyr]

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.

That was my point. I actually think Holtz is a good hire for Tech since he's taking a decent step down after finishing poorly at USF but he definitely was one of the hot coaching names 3-4 years back. I think its pretty funny that they'd be ____ed about the hire. I guess they could always go back and get Dooley as well.

[snote]

for any and all Tech lovers and haters... Ruston Daily Leader's long time sports editor OK Davis, scheduled to be on the sportsnote around 11:15-ish

[BlueDawg]

I think it'll be a good hire. He actually has legitimate HC experience...something that our last 4 HC's did not have.

[CajunT]

I think it'll be a good hire. He actually has legitimate HC experience...something that our last 4 HC's did not have.

Legitimate HC experience for sure. But he failed at the highest level he coached with way more resources then Louisiana Tech can provide him. That is a major red flag in my book. Best of luck to Tech.

[BlueDawg]

Dude, most coaches fail at some point in their career...you do know that don't you? What a great opportunity to redeem his career.

[CajunEXPRESS]

The Holtz coaching tree has been ill for some time. If you think he is the man, great.

Just glad Hud is still here.

[CajunT]

Dude, most coaches fail at some point in their career...you do know that don't you? What a great opportunity to redeem his career.

Yes dude, I get that. Again, spin it however you want but his stock was going down and you hired a coach that had a losing record at his last job with major resources. Now dude, even you understand that most coaches are hired because because they are from winning programs or have won at their last position. Do you actually want to debate that fact?

So what have I stated that is wrong? Tech hired a Holtz and is getting name recognition with the hire; he had some success at ECU and failed miserably at USF including producing the worst season record in that program's short history. I understand about staying positive, so best of luck.

[moorecajun]

Dude!

[BlueDawg]

Yes dude, I get that. Again, spin it however you want but his stock was going down and you hired a coach that had a losing record at his last job with major resources. Now dude, even you understand that most coaches are hired because because they are from winning programs or have won at their last position. Do you actually want to debate that fact?

So what have I stated that is wrong? Tech hired a Holtz and is getting name recognition with the hire; he had some success at ECU and failed miserably at USF including producing the worst season record in that program's short history. I understand about staying positive, so best of luck.

Wow! Thx for the paragraphs. I'm sure Tech will be fine. Good luck in MWC.

[Lexhead]

Every time I visit, I walk away quite impressed w/ the progress my alma mater's making.

I know what you're saying. You have students living in dorms build when Jimmie Dean was governor. No kidding. And you guys can do more with cinder block and red clay than anyone else I have ever seen. Great infrastructure you got up there.

[CRAWFISH61]

Was listening to ESPN and they rank the La tech hire as the worst.