Steve Hale Interview

[ManAboutTown]

The entire point of the petition, the posts, the radio show last night was to show people what they ARE NOT GETTING. Steve Hale...is the Hud version of an AD. So now you know what we missed out on, so that when the hire comes down the pipe...you know what we missed out on. The administration did all it could to hope they could make the hire and no one would be missing out on anything. Thanks to people like C4L, MAT, and the Eauxkers...we learned what as going on. Thank the maker for their actions. Had we not found this out...we would have been blissfully ignorant.

Add Cajun T to that list, a key cog indeed. I appreciate that words Hawk but my input goes as far as this: I was sick and tired of the charade happening in Martin Hall. I just asked the right questions, at the right times, and contacted the right people. Folks that share your passion will immediately recognize the genuine concern and be more than willing to help you. Anyone can do whats been done here over the last week. The key is, you just have to not give a ____ about how they'll try to smear you.

I'll also add this: From all the circles around school, the selection was widely expected to be announced last Thurs-Fri. Then is was rumored to be Mon-Tues.. Well, since we started the uproar, don't you find it at least a little interesting that no one has been named yet?

I know these things for 100% fact: 3 of the 5 committee members know about the petition and whats going on here, 2 of the 5 for sure were on RP last night and listened to the Hale interview, the Asst AD is vigorously investigating who started the petition, and Charlie is kicking himself for getting involved. I strongly believe that this thing is not over, that's why I keep asking you guys to keep the pressure on.

[CajunFan83]

Should we even discuss the bizarreness of Moncla? What was that statement about interviewing last year? Is there something more there? I'm appreciative of the money he has given but does that mean you should be allowed to make decisions that effect the long term viability of athletics? I know farmer is getting a ton of heat and rightfully so but there has to but a few board members willing to stand up and do what's right. I'm referring more to the cultural mindset of the leaders across the athletic department, RCAF board, and administration that led to this Hale "incident".

[Duggie35]

I know I'm asking for something that will not happen, but I wonder if BJ could get the UL Administration to be on his show to discuss the issues that Steve Hale talked about to see just how in tune with those same issues they may, or may not be and what plans they have in place!

OK, you can stop laughing at me now!

[ManAboutTown]

Should we even discuss the bizarreness of Moncla? What was that statement about interviewing last year? Is there something more there? I'm appreciative of the money he has given but does that mean you should be allowed to make decisions that effect the long term viability of athletics? I know farmer is getting a ton of heat and rightfully so but there has to but a few board members willing to stand up and do what's right. I'm referring more to the cultural mindset of the leaders across the athletic department, RCAF board, and administration that led to this Hale "incident".

Follow your intuition my friend... where there's smoke, there's fire

[cajunhawk]

Add Cajun T to that list, a key cog indeed. I appreciate that words Hawk but my input goes as far as this: I was sick and tired of the charade happening in Martin Hall. I just asked the right questions, at the right times, and contacted the right people. Folks that share your passion will immediately recognize the genuine concern and be more than willing to help you. Anyone can do whats been done here over the last week. The key is, you just have to not give a ____ about how they'll try to smear you.

I'll also add this: From all the circles around school, the selection was widely expected to be announced last Thurs-Fri. Then is was rumored to be Mon-Tues.. Well, since we started the uproar, don't you find it at least a little interesting that no one has been named yet?

I know these things for 100% fact: 3 of the 5 committee members know about the petition and whats going on here, 2 of the 5 for sure were on RP last night and listened to the Hale interview, the Asst AD is vigorously investigating who started the petition, and Charlie is kicking himself for getting involved. I strongly believe that this thing is not over, that's why I keep asking you guys to keep the pressure on.

I had to be thinking BJ was understood...

[cajun4life]

I know I'm asking for something that will not happen, but I wonder if BJ could get the UL Administration to be on his show to discuss the issues that Steve Hale talked about to see just how in tune with those same issues they may, or may not be and what plans they have in place!

OK, you can stop laughing at me now!

I wish they would, but then they would show their true incompetence.

[Hammer58]

If true that the Assistant AD is investigating who started the petition, that is sad. With all the shortcomings and problems that this administration has along with the constant refrain of how short handed and overworked they are...to be spending his time, presumably while on the clock, trying to track that down is absurd at best. And what does he intend to do with the information if and when he gets it?

Man, if this admin and its defenders would put as much effort into pursuing CUSA membership as they seem to do in damage control and worrying about what is said about them on RP we would likely now be speculating about the possibilities of moving from CUSA to the AAC.

[barisaxman]

Duggie85, I did this interview for several reasons. 1) For those that questioned this man's qualifications openly on this forum and wanted to hear more information about his background outside his supporters on this forum. Who better to answer those questions then he? 2) To answer the questions in regards to his interest in this program and motivation in meeting with the RCAF Board members, and there were more then several. He specifically stated they were meetings, not interviews because there was no official job description at the time.

The guy was completely professional and didn't attack anyone personally. Nor did I send him specific questions that I was going to ask, he offered discussion topics and I declined. But why would someone with his background in speaking to conference commissioners, ESPN personalities, football boaster clubs, Tim Brando and has solicited corporate donors need to 2 days to prepare for this interview? I'm shocked you made that statement because I believe you had been pretty fair in your questions.

Let me add this here as well, he told me after the show that he was told he shouldn't do it. Now why would someone be scared of something this man had to say? So much for conspiracy theories! BTW, he wouldn't tell me who made that request. The guy is a professional, something none of us are use to hearing around this program. Tonight you heard it.

BJ, just listened to your interview with Mr. Hale, and it BLEW ME AWAY!! Can ANYONE who really listened to what he had to say and still be comfortable with the direction of our athletics?? Maybe this will cause a needed groundswell in the right direction! Thank You, Brother!!

[CrazyCajun]

If true that the Assistant AD is investigating who started the petition, that is sad. With all the shortcomings and problems that this administration has along with the constant refrain of how short handed and overworked they are...to be spending his time, presumably while on the clock, trying to track that down is absurd at best. And what does he intend to do with the information if and when he gets it?

Man, if this admin and its defenders would put as much effort into pursuing CUSA membership as they seem to do in damage control and worrying about what is said about them on RP we would likely now be speculating about the possibilities of moving from CUSA to the AAC.

Or even scarier, how incompetent and disconnected do you have to be to not be able figure it out? If you were really trying?

[ManAboutTown]

If true that the Assistant AD is investigating who started the petition, that is sad. With all the shortcomings and problems that this administration has along with the constant refrain of how short handed and overworked they are...to be spending his time, presumably while on the clock, trying to track that down is absurd at best. And what does he intend to do with the information if and when he gets it?

Man, if this admin and its defenders would put as much effort into pursuing CUSA membership as they seem to do in damage control and worrying about what is said about them on RP we would likely now be speculating about the possibilities of moving from CUSA to the AAC.

This is 100% true T. I received a phone call this morning. My reply was "its not hard to figure out". You would laugh if you knew who they were blaming.. a barnyard musical with these people.

[California Cajun]

If true that the Assistant AD is investigating who started the petition, that is sad. With all the shortcomings and problems that this administration has along with the constant refrain of how short handed and overworked they are...to be spending his time, presumably while on the clock, trying to track that down is absurd at best. And what does he intend to do with the information if and when he gets it?

Man, if this admin and its defenders would put as much effort into pursuing CUSA membership as they seem to do in damage control and worrying about what is said about them on RP we would likely now be speculating about the possibilities of moving from CUSA to the AAC.

"Paranoia strikes deep"...Buffalo Springfield

[CajunSaint08]

If true that the Assistant AD is investigating who started the petition, that is sad. With all the shortcomings and problems that this administration has along with the constant refrain of how short handed and overworked they are...to be spending his time, presumably while on the clock, trying to track that down is absurd at best. And what does he intend to do with the information if and when he gets it?

Man, if this admin and its defenders would put as much effort into pursuing CUSA membership as they seem to do in damage control and worrying about what is said about them on RP we would likely now be speculating about the possibilities of moving from CUSA to the AAC.

Maybe he wants to sign the petition also.