Coach Edwards

[scotto_25]

How much of this is Farmer, how much of this is circumstance, how much of it is others in admin?

Take it how you'd like MAT....The way the story told itself is solid proof. All football related info (salaries/bonuses included), which we've had a thread or three related to, hit a particular desk and a decision is then made. You don't offer bonuses if there's a chance that you can't pay them after the criteria is met. You allocate the EXACT amount needed throughout the year into a bonus fund and pay the coaches what is owed. When you fail to do this, you need to do use your best politician voice and let Hud know that the money is on it's way....Then go out and get the freakin money. What was the total owed??? $4500 per coach? Pennies to the RCAF.....

This was about as smart as a soup sandwich

[Cajun Monkee]

I've read two different words used regarding what was "promised."

"Expenses" and "bonuses."

I may be picking nits, but, to me, a bonus is just that...."We won the NOLA Bowl and you get a supplement to your regular salary."

An "expense" would be dinners for wives, extra room for the kids, an extra nite in NOLA...

Which was it? An expense or a bonus?

[Cajunrunner]

I think whether expense reimbursement or actual bonus is irrelevant if it was promised to our coaches.

[MelRock]

I think where the confusion is coming in is last year they were able to write the bonuses off as a bowl expense, this year the league said no.

[Cajun Monkee]

I think whether expense reimbursement or actual bonus is irrelevant if it was promised to our coaches.

Not if its being implied people are being stiffed on salary as opposed to being stiffed on whether they can charge alcohol against their per diem.

[Duggie35]

I think where the confusion is coming in is last year they were able to write the bonuses off as a bowl expense, this year the league said no.

This is what I understand as well. Apparently the bonuses that are being talked about were paid out in the past from Bowl revenue and not part of the regular athletic dept. budget. When the SBC changed the rule and would not allow this as a legitimate expense, it was apparently a game changer. Another reason to depart the SBC ASAP!

However, with that said, UL needs to pay these bonuses and make sure everyone understands the rules moving forward. Either include it in the budget or make sure everyone understands bonuses are only paid if it can be expensed as a bowl expense.

My .2 cents.

[Cajun Monkee]

I think where the confusion is coming in is last year they were able to write the bonuses off as a bowl expense, this year the league said no.

Ahhhhhhh. Thank you, sir.

[CrazyCajun]

There is still a right way and wrong way to handle things.

[CajunAmos]

This is what I understand as well. Apparently the bonuses that are being talked about were paid out in the past from Bowl revenue and not part of the regular athletic dept. budget. When the SBC changed the rule and would not allow this as a legitimate expense, it was apparently a game changer. Another reason to depart the SBC ASAP!

However, with that said, UL needs to pay these bonuses and make sure everyone understands the rules moving forward. Either include it in the budget or make sure everyone understands bonuses are only paid if it can be expensed as a bowl expense.

My .2 cents.

Only way I think that changes the situation is if it happened right before the bowl. If the change in ruling was known before football season and the change in status made clearly known to the coaches prior long before the trip to New Orleans was scheduled then that's still on the Administration. JMO

[Gumbeaux]

I'd be willing to bet that this was just found out just before/right after the bowl game, which is why people are scrambling to get it covered.

Look, I don't think SF is the long term solution for UL's AD position, but I can't imagine he is just completely incompetent.

[scotto_25]

Only way I think that changes the situation is if it happened right before the bowl. If the change in ruling was known before football season and the change in status made clearly known to the coaches prior long before the trip to New Orleans was scheduled then that's still on the Administration. JMO

Correct....

[CajunRage]

Only way I think that changes the situation is if it happened right before the bowl. If the change in ruling was known before football season and the change in status made clearly known to the coaches prior long before the trip to New Orleans was scheduled then that's still on the Administration. JMO

We may not all share the same opinion on Farmer and the Admin, but we all agree that Karl is the ultimate ___. It wouldn't surprise me one bit if this was done in an "oh by the way" fashion standing on the trophy presentation stage.