The HALLs are Headed to Cincinnati

[rhineaux]

_ We cant really lay that on those folks, man. The statement Coach made has been made by every coach in the freakin country at one time or another. Cincinnatti is a dynamic city. Its a Big East school. Thats about as bigtime as you can get. Everthing is on a different level there.

For a split second I was upset with Headragincajun, but now I offer my heartfelt congratulations to he and his wife. I hope that their stay in Lafayette was trememndous, and want them to know they will never be forgotten!

Thanks Halls, best of luck!

Z. _

don't think i don't agree with you, or that i was being critical of them. I would probably do the same thing and was just trying to make light of the subject because its such a sad day. Like i said, you have to do what's right by your family, and they made that decision. While we may think it was the wrong one, with respect to us, they did what's best for them. Besides, if we couldn't keep them, i hope cincy doesn't think they will either. They may be Big East, but the Hall's will be successful there and will probably have the option to upgrade again soon.

[Clutch0364]

It is a sad day...I am glad we had the Halls and I thank them greatly for what they did for the program. They have to do whats right for them and their family so with that I wish them the best. I will be pulling for Cincinnati now :-)

On a side note how great is it for one of our coachs to leave for a better offer instead of being forced out?

It won't be as hard to find a coach this time as it was when the Halls first came guys because this time the program is there and the cupboard is not bare.

[Ewhite]

_ Our Co-Head coaches of UL women's basketball are heading to Cincinnati. Good luck, coaches. I wish you the best! _

Ditto the above thoughts to two of the more classy people that I have been around ever. To the folks that are upset about them leaving understand that this is a good thing if they go to Cinnci and build a better program because then UL lady's BB program will become a stepping stone.

Think about our Football program and how it could be considered a graveyard for Head Coaches. No matter how much it stings seeing the University lose great coaches like Kelly and Meredeth. I will forever respect them for what they gave us.

Our program's future is brighter now than before they came here.

I just hope that the University finds another hungry coach that can continue what the Hall's started.

EW

[Kal]

I'm going back to bed. That's a wrap on today. Can the day get any worse? Maybe the 'Stros can lose all 3 games of their opening series woo hoo. Wake me up when there is some good news. P.S. Happy for the Hall's (of course).

[Zeebart21]

This and the news of UL softball losing to McNeese are the worst things I have ever heard... I should not have waken up this morning.

Youre kidding, right? Seek profesional help.

Z.

[Zeebart21]

don't think i don't agree with you, or that i was being critical of them. I would probably do the same thing and was just trying to make light of the subject because its such a sad day. Like i said, you ahve to do what's right by your family, and they made that decision. While we may think it was the wrong one, with respect to us, they did what's best for them. Besides, if we couldn't keep them, i hope cincy doesn't think they will either. They may be Big East, but the Hall's will be successful there and will probably have the option to upgrade again soon.

Rhineaux, I know what you were feeling. As soon as I posted my response, I thought..."Hope Rhineaux doesnt think I was taking a shot at him!!"



Z.

[gsibille]

I had a feeling that it was a double-edged sword when the team made it to the NCAA tournament. It's the nature of the business that coaches are always looking for the next step. I just wish they could be more honest about this. Getting more financial security for your family is admirable. I just never bought all of the talk about loving Lafayette and not wanting to leave - its just the leverage coaches use for new contracts or better jobs. Having said this, it's been a great run with a great foundation set for the next coach. Thanks, Coach Hall, for that.

[Tripple Threat]

THIS SUCKS!

[cjr3888]

[USLJim]

Congratulations to the Halls, Thanks for a Job well done and remember you will always be part of the Ladies program at the University of Louisiana.

[Just1More]

Overall, I am impressed with the response on this board to this sad UL news. Other places would have immediately gotten overly defensive and attacked the Halls. Showing respect for what they did at UL... and let's face it... it was a monumental turnaround... shows that we have class. Being disappointed is natural.

[shof]

_ Overall, I am impressed with the response on this board to this sad UL news. Other places would have immediately gotten overly defensive and attacked the Halls. Showing respect for what they did at UL... and let's face it... it was a monumental turnaround... shows that we have class. Being disappointed is natural. _

Good way to put it. Disappointed, yes. But its a great opportunity for them and they built our program to heights not seen before. Hopefully the foundation has been put in place to continue performing at a high level. "Congrats" and "Thanks" to the Halls.