Hudspeth on Speculation Radar

[Clutch0364]

Is what I said not true? I don't know why you are trying to go to such lengths to prove we aren't accomplishing anything as a program.

I don't know why you would assume that I'm saying we haven't accomplished anything as a program.

[CrazyCajun]

I don't know why you would assume that I'm saying we haven't accomplished anything as a program.

Bc that's what it seems... I'm happy being mentioned in the same breath as those 2 programs, the fact the we are even on their trajectory is good. I simply stated they are no longer mid major, isn't that our goal as well? I wasn't speaking to or for anyone, it was just a statement.

[alum81]

Please. Schools like Florida want an offesive mind. The game has changed. More schools want a young motiated offensive guy who can build/rebuild programs and that is Mark Hudspeth to a tee I don't think he be at Florida but your comment has absolutely no merrit (as usual).

Man I am so honored to be on the same board with someone who knows everything. It is so stupid of me to not realaize that having the one hundredth twenty something best defense in the country is such a great asset to include on a head coach's resume. My bad. I'm sure if the Cajuns had a great defense it would drive Hud's stock way down. Lucky for him though, we don't. Glad you straightened me out on that. Mr. Know it all.

[Clutch0364]

Bc that's what it seems... I'm happy being mentioned in the same breath as those 2 programs, the fact the we are even on their trajectory is good. I simply stated they are no longer mid major, isn't that our goal as well? I wasn't speaking to or for anyone, it was just a statement.

BUT we aren't in the conversation with those teams. Those were just the first 2 that came to mind. Nationally we are not mentioned in conversations with those teams, only on this message board. Do I love what has been accomplished here in a short time, yes but to even think we are in that conversation is silly.

We have a LONG way to go before getting there. That's not a knock on where we are, it is just a fact. We are in the infant stages compared to them. They were not overnight success stories but they do it for a long time and started knocking off big boys to continue building their reputation. That is the next step for us. Keep winning the games we are supposed to and start winning some of the games we aren't.

[CrazyCajun]

BUT we aren't in the conversation with those teams. Those were just the first 2 that came to mind. Nationally we are not mentioned in conversations with those teams, only on this message board. Do I love what has been accomplished here in a short time, yes but to even think we are in that conversation is silly.

We have a LONG way to go before getting there. That's not a knock on where we are, it is just a fact. We are in the infant stages compared to them. They were not overnight success stories but they do it for a long time and started knocking off big boys to continue building their reputation. That is the next step for us. Keep winning the games we are supposed to and start winning some of the games we aren't.

Well they were where we are at some point, you can't get to where they are without going through what we are going through. I'm sure we all wish it would happen faster but it is what is. If and it's a big if but if we run the table and get to 10 wins and back to back championships with 4 straight bowl victories, we will be in more of those conversations.

[CajunJack55]

Man I am so honored to be on the same board with someone who knows everything. It is so stupid of me to not realaize that having the one hundredth twenty something best defense in the country is such a great asset to include on a head coach's resume. My bad. I'm sure if the Cajuns had great defense it would drive Hud's stock way down. Lucky for him though, we don't. Glad you straightened me out on that. Mr. Know it all.

I never said that it wouldn't hurt him but your sarcastic post claimed that noone will want him because of this years defense.

[CajunT]

If I was betting money, the writer had no source that Hud was on the list. He remembers that we were a blocked punt away from beating them in Gainsville the last time they were ranked and a little search let him know that we've sustained that success since via good records, recruiting classes, and bowl wins. He did a little connecting of the dots, but like someone else said, I'd be very surprised if he got Florida; the bigger worry will be the opening created by whoever gets Florida.

He does not! Hudspeth's name comes up often because a number of these publishers look at what he has done here at UL and knows he is one of the up and comers of young coaches. Bottom line, he is not on their list at this time.

[MelRock]

Let's stir this pot some more

http://www.teamspeedkills.com/2014/1...lwain-harbaugh

The more I think about it, only one name surfaces for me in terms of both being a candidate who fits Foley's usual parameters and someone who would absolutely come: Louisiana-Lafayette's Mark Hudspeth. He fits the profile as a young (46) guy who nonetheless has more head coaching experience than you might realize. None of it is on the Power 5 level, but he was head coach at North Alabama for seven years and now has run ULL for four. Between those jobs, he got some SEC experience on Mullen's staff at Mississippi State in 2009-10.

His first three teams at Lafayette each went 9-4, the first nine-win seasons there since 1976. The program had only one eight-win season in between. While this year's team had three bad non-conference losses to Louisiana Tech, Ole Miss, and Boise State, the Ragin' Cajuns are wins over App State and Troy from finishing the regular season 9-3 with an unblemished conference record. Three consecutive nine-win seasons at ULL is a real accomplishment, but getting a fourth would be just that much more impressive.

Hudspeth is an offensive coach, and his offenses have been among the best in the Sun Belt during his tenure. For instance, his program has had the highest passing efficiency rating in Sun Belt play in all but one year (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014), with the only exception being in 2012 when he finished second to Gus Malzahn's Arkansas State. His defenses have largely been improving over his time there as well, and he'd ostensibly have the option to retain Muschamp's excellent defensive staff should they want to stay.

Hudspeth's buyout is manageable (for the likes of UF) at $1.25 million, and he fits Foley's preferred archetype of a young up-and-comer. The only potential problem could be on the character/NCAA front. I have seen a few scattered fans around the web suggest that Hudspeth might have issues there. Other than being on Mullen's staff during the Cam Newton affair—during which no one accused MSU of doing anything wrong, mind you—I don't know what they are referring to. I don't have sources and don't live in the recruiting world. No one is squeaky clean in this regard on the top level anyway, and the character/NCAA caveat applies to all potential hires.

[ATXCajun]

Suck it kliff.

My coach can bench press your coach about 50 reps.

[RaginLACajuns]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dan-ka...usaolp00000592

Cant say they are looking at him hard...

[RaginDave]

I never considered Mack Brown, but that might be a good fit, could be a perfect stop gap until they name someone long term.

He could come in, rebuild the program in 2-5 years and retire again and have a coach take over a very solid program, rather then one that Muschamp tore down.

[CajunDreDog]

How many threads do we need on the same topic?

Turbine, when are you giving me power to merge threads?