James Willis ... UL Defensive Coordinator

[CrazyCajun]

What took us, statistically, to a better defensive ranking in the SBC was our rushing attack and eating up time of possession. I also credit special teams for giving the Cajuns better field position this past year, leading to longer opponent drives for scores. It's one of the reasons I don't care a whole lot for statistics (without the details behind them). Our defense was not any better in 2013 than it was in 2012. And as far as "scheme" goes... our coaches knew we were not operating a good "scheme". They didn't defend it as out-smarting conventional football wisdom. They defended it as a requirement due to inexperience in the defensive secondary.

which is why i said i was surpised isnt it

[Clutch0364]

@ChadDWashington: BREAKING: UL def. coordinator James Willis decides to stay with #Cajuns, turns down LB coach job at Florida State. Update to come.

[UL_BayouCajun]

Lol....haha

[SlappyCajun]

Well, that is certainly interesting.

[Just1More]

It is on the FSU fan forum that Chad Washington of TDA is reporting that Willis is staying at UL.

[DieHard1280]

@ChadDWashington: BREAKING: UL def. coordinator James Willis decides to stay with #Cajuns, turns down LB coach job at Florida State. Update to come.

Wow. Would we have offered him a raise to stay? I can't see turning down 3 times what he made here.

[CajunJack55]

Hmm I was wondering why I couldn't find the article on ESPN1420.com this morning...

[BuddyRoeaux]

Problem is if we would offer him a raise, we would have to take a hit somewheres else...

Ex:
Would we want to lose coach Lotief for not giving him a raise for all his years of dedication to the institution and give more to someone that's not in our salary?

[CrazyCajun]

Problem is if we would offer him a raise, we would have to take a hit somewheres else...

Ex:
Would we want to lose coach Lotief for not giving him a raise for all his years of dedication to the institution and give more to someone that's not in our salary?

Not true, HUD gets what he wants because he isn't scared to ask. He has asked for more money for assistants before and gotten it and wasn't taken from other coaches pockets.

[BrockMeaux]

Apparently not. He's staying.

http://www.theadvertiser.com/article...d-will-stay-UL

[cajunfan337]

Apparently not. He's staying.

http://www.theadvertiser.com/article...d-will-stay-UL

This article tells me one thing, the dude didn't want to sell out. He sees something real special here. He understands what Hud has been proclaiming for the past 4 years. We have the opportunity to do something memorable. Thanks for staying coach. I have a feeling you will not regret this decision

[HOUCajun]

I think Willis is an Adidas fan