Steve Hale Interview

[CrazyCajun]

I'm all for seeing who the guy actually is as well but why through this process woukd you want to alienate a guy like Hale? He apparently likes to consult, so why not try to work something out with him as a consultant to the RCAF board or to the new director? We hire a firm to do everything else that an AD is supposed to do, this isn't any different. Just think a lot of this could have been avoided of it was handled properly.

[axg8750]

I haven't weighed in on any of these Hale debate threads but I've kept up with them. I listened to the interview and came away highly impressed. He sounds like a guy with a prioritized vision and the potential to get things done.

This is obviously why Hale was not hired. He would have immediately started getting things accomplished that Farmer has not due to lack of drive and passion or juse not giving a ____ about the well-being of UL.

This is my first post on this subject. I don't know Hale and I don't have any "sources" so I did not have enough information to make an educated decision on the matter.

Hale said EVERYTHING that we have been wanting to hear from our leadership for 5+ years in a 1 hour interview. Just STATING those goals out loud is a 100% improvement from what we have been force fed down our collective throats from Farmer for the last 4 years!

It is obvious that Hale sees the potential here in Louisiana for the Cajuns and believes that all of this potential can be used to realize our goals! That is so refreshing after hearing that "we aren't ready" or "we are comfortable".

What we hears today from Hale is what a Division 1 athletic director should sound like! And it highlights that what we currently tly have is holding UL athletics back!

Seriously, that was more transparency in 1 hour than we have gotten overall from Farmer combined over 4 years.

Hale has an intimate knowledge about how college athletics works and what the future holds. Plus he HAS A FREAKIN SPINE!!! This guy is EXACTLY the type of new blood that UL athletics needs!

Farmer and the RCAF board were at the plate in the bottom of the 9th down by 1 with bases loaded and 2 strikes.

The pitcher's arm fell off so they were allowed to swing at a softball placed on a t-ball T located on the warning track with a corked bat and THEY WHIFFED on their swing.......INTENTIONALLY!!!!

This could have been the turning point. The biggest thing to EVER happen to Cajun athletics. Instead I am afraid it will be the turning point in the wrong direction.

I am very frustrated to know that Scott Farmer just ruined the best opportunity that UL athletics has ever had at the most important time in our history because of his insecurities and lack of drive! He knew that Hale would show everyone how a REAL AD is supposed to get things done and that is why he made sure Hale would not be hired.

I am done....
I'm going to keep going to games to cheer for our student athletes and coaches. But as far as getting worked up when UL fails at accomplishing a goal due to leadership holding us back I will no longer let it get to me.

I didn't sign the petition, but as soon as I get my parking pass for football I am cancelling my monthly donations. Laughton if you want Jay Walker, I know it is not going to cripple the athletic budget but it will help me to sleep at night.

[ulXrunner]

I'd like to see the 5 SOBs who are better candidates.

[duggie85]

I have yet to chime in but have read and watched everything unfold.

I'm all for Hale, don't get me wrong. I thought he made some good points, but it seems like we can't pitchfork the yonks until we know the actual candidate....unless someone "more fortunate" than me already knows who it is.

I love this site, but it can be a tad unhealthy at times, both overly positive and negative

When's the name release, Friday?

My exact thoughts. He sounds great, definitely worthy of not only an interview, but a follow up interview. But give anyone with half a brain 2 days to prep for on air interview knowing his target audience, they sure as hell better knock it out the park...

[cajun4life]

My exact thoughts. He sounds great, definitely worthy of not only an interview, but a follow up interview. But give anyone with half a brain 2 days to prep for on air interview knowing his target audience, they sure as hell better knock it out the park...

What do you think he would have done having 2 years to prep for an actual RCAF interview.

[axg8750]

So has CajunRebel chimed in since the interview? How confident are you now that the person who will be hired is better for UL athletics?

How confident now are you that Farmer did not black ball Hale for selfish personal reasons?

If Farmer himself, not one of his cronies, but the actual UL Athletic Director does not call a press conference and explain this in the very near future he is as spineless as we have all thought PLUS he doesn't give a ____ if everyone knows just how spineless of a worm he is.

This selfish move by him has made UL athletics miss on a once in a lifetime opportunity and I am ____ed!

[ulXrunner]

My exact thoughts. He sounds great, definitely worthy of not only an interview, but a follow up interview. But give anyone with half a brain 2 days to prep for on air interview knowing his target audience, they sure as hell better knock it out the park...

Look up the guys bio, I'd argue the guy went off the top the head with T.

[CrazyCajun]

I could conceivably believe their might be a guy who could possibly be comparable, but you cannot and will not convince me there are 5.

[duggie85]

I could conceivably believe their might be a guy who could possibly be comparable, but you cannot and will not convince me there are 5.

I can go with this.

[duggie85]

What do you think he would have done having 2 years to prep for an actual RCAF interview.

Probably a lot.

Look, I am in no way against Steve Hale. Never have been. But give anyone 2 years, what would you expect the results to be?