Bustle!!!

[Jason]

_ Look Jim I am a former athlete at UL. I have played both football and track here. This is an embarrassment to the university, its alumni, former athletes, supporters as well as Acadiana. You want me to pony up the dough, thats fine, I would in a heartbeat if I had the money to write off like some business' as well as the wealthy families who live in Acadiana. I am not fortunate enough to do so. I do donate my time, effort and sweat to this program anytime I can. I volunteer to help as much as I can.

You want to spend the money on the sports that win? Hell, so do I but that would mean we have to drop football just like Lamar did. We need football to win and win consistantly. In order for us to do that we must pay the going rate, and $196,000 ain't it. The average salary is over $500,000 for NON-BCS schools. The average recruiting budget for football alone is over $600,000 per year on the D1 level. So excuse the ____ out of me when I say we need to go out and pay coaches what they are worth and pony up the money to win.

We are a Mom and Pop school going out of business because we are stuck in the great depression mindset. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. WE PAY FOR ____ SO WE GET STUCK WITH ____!!!!! DEAL WITH IT!!!! _

[HoustonCajun]

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We are a Mom and Pop school going out of business because we are stuck in the great depression mindset. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. WE PAY FOR ____ SO WE GET STUCK WITH ____!!!!! DEAL WITH IT!!!! _

That pretty well sums up where UL is right now. Our new President needs to step up and do things that will change that mindset.

[zephyr]

_ To me it sounds like this is the last year on his contract! It makes it seem like his contract ended last year but he was retained for this season. _

JP had gone into this sometime back on his chat. This is the last year on the contract. He DOES have 2 years left BUT certain goals must be reached to get those years. First, he must win more than he loses as JP put it to get one extra year in 2009 and he must win a conference championship to get 2 years through 2010. If neither happens we may extend him or fire him without financial penalty. Again, that is what was explained in detail by JP in one of his chats and then again somewhere else. I would email Cajun T or JP for any further confirmation

[Frenchie35]

_ Here is a copy of the contract. Perhaps I'm an idiot, perhaps it's all the legal jargon, or perhaps both, but after reading through it rather quickly, I still don't have any idea when this guy's job is up. It says he was retained in January 2007 for 61 months, but then says he can't be extended past 2010 or 2011. _

This contract was from Jan. 1, 2002 through Jan 31, 2007...that's the 61 months

1: $150,000/year paid $12,500/month salary plus $35,000/year paid $2,916/month for radio and TV etc.

2: Car, $6,000/year

3: For winning season, 1/12 of No. one above, $15,416 and 12 months extention on contract.

4: For post season bowl game, 1/12 of No. one above, $15,416

5: For bowl win $10,000

6: Conference win 24 months extention

7: If the university terminates they will have to pay $15,416 for every month left on
contract. Either in lump sum less 6% or in monthly payments. The coach will remain at
university as an employee at the same rate. If coach refuse the contract is teminated.

8: Should coach terminate the contract and except a position at another university or
college with 12 months remaining on contract he is to pay this university $100,000
within 60 days or his exceptance of the new position, whichever comes first.

Now what does the new contract says for 2008????? I will assume that they gave him
one year to prove that he can win or find a new job.........

Note: If he wins Conference, and bowl game he would get $46,248 and and extended contract I would think.

[Parrott]

Somehow I think I've confused some people, so here's an update on Bustle's contract:

He got a contract extension after the 2005 season that lasts until Jan. 31, 2011.

He gets an extra year with a winning record.

He gets two extra years by winning the conference title.

[USLJim]

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I think you misunderstood me or my point did not get across. I certainly do not want to drop football or drop to D1-AA. I was trying to get across, all I here from people is the school needs to buy him out or get rich alumni to fork out the money. I certainly don't make that kind of money. I am not considered as having a middle class salary anymore, but I do give and I am ready for a RCAF and am willing to make a $200 + /year committment to get a treasure chest accummulated. The RCAF will happen but offically, WHEN?, I have not heard. This will unite us and if we join like what I hope the membership will become, then we can have slush monies, we can have monies for deserving coach, have living quarters, nicer athletic facilities, and so. I don't like to talk about firing a coach after one game, it looks bad and fuels the fires for the other non-UL believers. they are really enjoying this. On the other hand, without Ragin Pagin where could we vent our frustrations and tell of our excitement. I just hope it gets better so we don't have another nightmare season.

Geaux Cajuns

[CajunAlan]

So anyone still think Bustle must GO????

[Zeebart21]

_ So anyone still think Bustle must GO???? _

LMAO!!!!! Way to go Alan!!! What a difference 60 days makes.

Z

[IHateLaState]

60 days does make a difference.... I have posted my offer to eat crow in a separate thread.... Fior those who wish to do the "I told you so" feel free.... No one is happier than I with the way things are working out.......

[Zeebart21]

_ 60 days does make a difference.... I have posted my offer to eat crow in a separate thread.... Fior those who wish to do the "I told you so" feel free.... No one is happier than I with the way things are working out....... _

Trust me IHLst, my post wasn't pointed at you. It wasnt really directed at anyone...It was just funny reading the thread and remembering how upset, disgusted, and disappointed everyone was after the USM debacle...



Z

[derf]

I'll admit that this team has somewhat transformed. However, by all accounts, the mental makeover has come directly from the senior leadership (with a few other newer guys demanding more from their teammates). I keep hearing stories of Fenroy, Dez and Zanders jumping up and down players throats for not going all out during practice. I truly this feel this is the reason for the spark. And I really fear for next year when these guys are gone. Who will be the emotional leader. I just don't know if our coaches will bring the same heat.

That being said...wow, isn't this a little fun

[CajunRage]

I don't think any criticism leading up to this turnaround was unnecessary. At the time Bustle's teams had performed below acceptable standards. It looks like he has got this team on the right track, and I hope that this continues in years to come. I will still stand by my statement a few weeks ago that we cannot extend his contract no matter what the outcome of this year is. As stated earlier in this thread, his current contract is good through 2011. That gives 2009 and 2010 to continue success and earn an extension.

With that being said, keep up the good work Bustle! Geaux Cajuns!