Selections for new coach

[Cayenne Eyeman]

_ When did this thread get hijacked?? I thought it was about possible replacements for our coach. _

It got hijacked when someone suggested that the funding for the upgrade for the softball complex be used instead to hire a new football coach. That's when I pointed out that the upgrade to the softball complex is coming primarily if not soley from the contributions of an alumnus who is choosing to support the deserving softball program. So, again, I say debate all you want about hiring a new fb coach, but leave the softball program alone. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!!! And don't jack their funding...they've earned the outside support that they are getting. Keep up the good work Loteifs.

[locoguano]

Anyone who doubted the triple option needs to take a look at Georgia Tech's recored...

Navy's Coach Ken Niumatalolo... Paul Johnson disciple.. was with him since being a grad assistant back in '92.

[VObserver]

_ I guess I am envious of Tech's coach---handsome, articulate, and seemingly a leader----Yes they are bad record wise this year, but they look to be good in the future------He got some local folks to help out and has kicked ass in recruiting ---especially in South LA.---We did our best under Stok and I think that local roots helped---MY idea is to have a younger guy and maybe keep the guys on the staff that have brought in the players-------Think about this ---would you rather have a coach that could bring in the best players of the one that was a better coach---I take the former because if you get the kid ----a moron can coach them----In fact a good head coach can teach them how to coach----but usually they go hand and hand!!!!!!! I think that I would love to be on the hiring committee if it comes about for us!!!! _

Boomer you forgot to add that he has raped every sport at Tech except football, to the point that his President and his largest donor are now strongarming him to schedule us and ULM in football to save the 'minor' sports.

His recruits haven't done squat yet. They looked pretty on paper, though.

No matter what he does up there, it is still Ruston. I was working up there last month, and I saw exactly ONE car with a Tech window decal [I'm a Tech Mom] and that one had a huge LSU Fighting Tigers decal in addition to the Tech Mom one.

But he is photogenic and outspoken. I'll give you that.

[HoustonCajun]

_ Boomer you forgot to add that he has raped every sport at Tech except football, to the point that his President and his largest donor are now strongarming him to schedule us and ULM in football to save the 'minor' sports.

His recruits haven't done squat yet. They looked pretty on paper, though.

No matter what he does up there, it is still Ruston. I was working up there last month, and I saw exactly ONE car with a Tech window decal [I'm a Tech Mom] and that one had a huge LSU Fighting Tigers decal in addition to the Tech Mom one.

But he is photogenic and outspoken. I'll give you that. _

Yesterday, ESPN radio was talking about that very thing, a coach's appearance, style and image. Dan was referring to coaches like the Kansas Coach who weighs over 400 lbs. or Weiss at Notre Dame who have very poor images. When they get on the hot seat, as apparently both coaches are, another compelling reason to dismiss them is they don't have the right image the university want's its coach to have. Image isn't everything, but does matter. There have even been threads here about Bustle's image, how poorly he dresses, chews tabacco, not a good public speaker, is just a good ole boy, etc. Just win and it doesn't matter. Lose and it just adds to the total losing package. Bustle's image and lack of winning are certainly against him at this time.

[MetryCajun]

_ Yesterday, ESPN radio was talking about that very thing, a coach's appearance, style and image. Dan was referring to coaches like the Kansas Coach who weighs over 400 lbs. or Weiss at Notre Dame who have very poor images. When they get on the hot seat, as apparently both coaches are, another compelling reason to dismiss them is they don't have the right image the university want's its coach to have. Image isn't everything, but does matter. There have even been threads here about Bustle's image, how poorly he dresses, chews tabacco, not a good public speaker, is just a good ole boy, etc. Just win and it doesn't matter. Lose and it just adds to the total losing package. Bustle's image and lack of winning are certainly against him at this time. _

You are so right on that. Anyone see the Colts coach this weekend? Is he even alive? It is all getting glossed over b/c they are 9-0, but mark my words, when they start losing he will get critisized heavily because of his lack of sideline presence.

[Just1More]

_ Hey, I love our softball program and you are right, they do deserve the stadium and the upgrades. They earned it. I am just saying that UL is doing it backwards out of necessity because they failed to build winning money driven programs to begin with. If we don't do something soon with football and basketball, the UNO model will start to look attractive. _

Let's not get off in the weeds on the softball facilities subject. Softball's deserved facilities and support are not taking anything away from our ability to pay much more for a football coach. We also do not need to be haggling over this "signature sport" nonsense. UL softball's success origins had as much to do with timing as anything. While giants were sleeping, we built a world class softball program. We should be proud that when an attempt was made to rob us of it... we persevered and continue to shine.

Let's be proud of our softball program and stop getting trapped by some scrotum tick that stops by here and tries to claim we are a "softball first" athletic system. While we are trying to restore basketball and baseball, and finally take football serious, we get to enjoy and support the rewards our softball program brings.

Don't pit our sports programs against each other. That only rips holes in our fabric. We need to put great emphasis on football because it will bring greater returns to everything UL. There is no need to rob other sports in order to do that. We do need the other sports, including all their coaches, to support UL football's necessary rise to success.

Dooley is a Tool. He looks the part, but he isn't the real deal. As one Tech guy told me with a little gleam in his eye "Derek is an attorney"... I replied, "that only means he's going to be harder to get off your shoe after you realize what he is."

[Damon]

If you think Tech's coach is "photogenic" or "handsome".... you need new .

[Hammer58]

_ Let's not get off in the weeds on the softball facilities subject. Softball's deserved facilities and support are not taking anything away from our ability to pay much more for a football coach. We also do not need to be haggling over this "signature sport" nonsense. UL softball's success origins had as much to do with timing as anything. While giants were sleeping, we built a world class softball program. We should be proud that when an attempt was made to rob us of it... we persevered and continue to shine.

Let's be proud of our softball program and stop getting trapped by some scrotum tick that stops by here and tries to claim we are a "softball first" athletic system. While we are trying to restore basketball and baseball, and finally take football serious, we get to enjoy and support the rewards our softball program brings.

Don't pit our sports programs against each other. That only rips holes in our fabric. We need to put great emphasis on football because it will bring greater returns to everything UL. There is no need to rob other sports in order to do that. We do need the other sports, including all their coaches, to support UL football's necessary rise to success.

Dooley is a Tool. He looks the part, but he isn't the real deal. As one Tech guy told me with a little gleam in his eye "Derek is an attorney"... I replied, "that only means he's going to be harder to get off your shoe after you realize what he is." _

That is what some other state schools are doing with their programs. At least two are putting all of their eggs in one basket and gambling for a big payoff. The problem is that the other sports' coaches and athletes feel shortchanged. I work with a guy whose son played baseball at one such school and he admits they were treated as and felt like second class citizens or neglected redheaded step-children.

We want to build an entire athletic department not just one sport.

[Clutch0364]

How about this name...dan hawkins. He is more than likely on his way out at colorado and look what he did at boise state. Just thinking out loud so tell me what u guys think.
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[Turbine]

I would consider hiring the entire McNeese staff. They work together and know the area.