Should Coach Lee Be Fired?

[zephyr]

_ i think he should be given the option to resign _

The "option"? We should first demand that he resign in the hopes that he realizes that he has set this program back a while and pull a Bob Knight and own up to it. By resigning, he would forfeit the requirement for us to have to pay him which is more than likely the major roadblock in this decision due to our cutbacks.

[zephyr]

_ I wouldn't resign if I was him. I'd want that buyout. _

Well, the likelihood is not good of him doing the resignation however, I feel that it is something that the university should ask him to do.

[Just1More]

_ There is, but I think it involves about $200,000.00 though. _

You had to go and spin it with reality. (totally agree)

[CajunSaint]

_ I voted NO, because..... well I don't know why I voted that way. I think I have been making alot of poor decisions as of late. Can I change my vote? _

come on, bruda-tighten up, dude! anything i can do to help? let me know. seriously.

[NOCajun]

_ i think he should be given the option to resign _

And if he declines? HE'S FIRED!!!

[dhuval]

Over my 30 years in banking, I've had to lay-off and fire people. Some deservedly so, but also some good, loyal, long-term employees who, in the bank's view, for one reason or another, had served their purpose and it was mutually just time to move on. Banks don't like bad press that may come with firings. With some of these employees, however, we were able to give them a "secret" 60-90" day period to put their resume' out before letting them go. Maybe the same could be done for Coach Lee...a good, loyal employee whose time has just come to move on....time for the university to move on also.

[Just1More]

With some of these employees, however, we were able to give them a "secret" 60-90" day period to put their resume' out before letting them go. Maybe the same could be done for Coach Lee...a good, loyal employee whose time has just come to move on....time for the university to move on also. _

Where were you 25 years ago when this should have been offered to Dr. Authement? In reality, you don't usually allow someone in any form of managerial position advanced notice of or any options on hanging around. Often times there are termination statements in a coach's contract or the school has a policy it has to follow, regardless of their sentiment toward the individual. Any variations bring on lawsuits. By now, UL better have well dotted Is and crossed Ts on their termination policies.

Lee will take his check and make them do their business... while carefully looking for a UL mis-step.

[KACajun]

It's simple: keep Lee average 1,500 fans a game - fire Lee average 3,000!!! Might have a worse record with new coach but keeping a lame duck would just postpone the inevitable. IMO we can't afford to keep him, my butt will not touch a seat in the Cajun Dome until he is gone...

[HOUCajun]

_ Over my 30 years in banking, I've had to lay-off and fire people. Some deservedly so, but also some good, loyal, long-term employees who, in the bank's view, for one reason or another, had served their purpose and it was mutually just time to move on. Banks don't like bad press that may come with firings. With some of these employees, however, we were able to give them a "secret" 60-90" day period to put their resume' out before letting them go. Maybe the same could be done for Coach Lee...a good, loyal employee whose time has just come to move on....time for the university to move on also. _

The only difference here is Lee has a guaranteed contract. He would really have to be crazy to voluntarily resign and give back the money he is contractually obligated to receive. If he did I would praise his loyalty to UL and at the same time question his commitment to providing for his family.

[RaginFan2]

_ Where were you 25 years ago when this should have been offered to Dr. Authement? In reality, you don't usually allow someone in any form of managerial position advanced notice of or any options on hanging around. Often times there are termination statements in a coach's contract or the school has a policy it has to follow, regardless of their sentiment toward the individual. Any variations bring on lawsuits. By now, UL better have well dotted Is and crossed Ts on their termination policies.

Lee will take his check and make them do their business... while carefully looking for a UL mis-step. _

Careful! You know how we are about dotting i's and crossing t's!!!