Steve Hale Interview

[jumboragncajun]

One of the things I thought was most interesting was the communication, or lack thereof, between campus organizations trying to raise money. Not speaking specifically about us, but I think our RCAF and Alumni Association are on two separate planets at times.

I liked the topic of the RCAF website having no sticking power. I ONLY go there to renew.... And it still frustrates the hell out of me. I end up having to call every time because "the cart" can't allocate funds as needed. I'm short tempered and at times want to just say " f it" if it doesn't want to take my money.

Several other good discussion points like sun belt OG, potential for us.... I have always thought Tech has done well with branding, he pointed that out.

[Hammer58]

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...

I understand your point, Duggie. But that aside, do you at least see the wide range of knowledge and contacts he brings to the table that the likely finalist fundraiser, even if he is a great fundraiser does not bring to the job? Hale has the ability to help this program in so many more areas.

Now maybe the ideal situation would be that immediately after announcing the fundraising hire Farmer announces his immediate resignation and TJoe designates Hale as interim AD until they can go through all the hoops, interview some SWAC candidate to comply with the law and then name Hale permanent AD.

[BabbForHeisman]

After tonight, I think the group that strongly supports Hale has become substantially more widespread and diverse than any of the 123 guests currently viewing this thread thought possible. There are some people out there who aren't going to get much sleep tonight.

[Cajunfanatico]

Please ask him why, in his written application, did he choose references in which he clearly had a strained working relationship. Does he think the negative feedback from multiple references cost him a spot in the top 5 interview, or was it other factors?

I can't believe this post has not gotten more discussion. I didn't see it until a few moments ago when quoted by Duggie. If accurate, in my humble opinion therein lies the answers everyone has been seeking.

[soxcajunfan]

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Yep. Even for us newbies, K, it is obvious it is THAT important.

[Hammer58]

Coach Hud was at the scrimmage tonight under the lights. He knows Steve Hale and they are friends. But he will support the RCAF hire because he is not going to disrespect that person or the RCAF Committee because they are friends as well.

I'm sure Coach Hud will be the ultimate professional and say nothing but positive things about the hire while he is here. The question is how much longer will he be here after this latest missed opportunity by the admin?

Also, I have heard that HUD and Hale have the same agent. Is that true?

[ManAboutTown]

I'm sure Coach Hud will be the ultimate professional and say nothing but positive things about the hire while he is here. The question is how much longer will he be here after this latest missed opportunity by the admin?

Also, I have heard that HUD and Hale have the same agent. Is that true?

Well Hud has more than one agent... As of about a month ago. Can you figure out why that timing is telling?

[Hammer58]

I can't believe this post has not gotten more discussion. I didn't see it until a few moments ago when quoted by Duggie. If accurate, in my humble opinion therein lies the answers everyone has been seeking.

No doubt Hale is a strong personality. Even one if the articles we linked early on had comments from people he worked with who acknowledged that. But those same people also said his success is hard to argue with. Hell, Hud has a strong personality. He seems to be pretty much a my way or the highway guy yet he us successful and I doubt anyone here wishes we would have hired someone else instead.

[CajunT]

I can't believe this post has not gotten more discussion. I didn't see it until a few moments ago when quoted by Duggie. If accurate, in my humble opinion therein lies the answers everyone has been seeking.

You mean the Mayor that was not re-elected? He never gave them a list of references, so that person is another hit man. That list included a number of impressive names including a conference commissioner, program director at ESPN, Nic Saban and others. I'm going to assume you haven't listened to the interview yet.

#ICYMI the full interview with Steve Hale. Give it a listen. http://bit.ly/1gBroAH

[BeauCajun]

Yep. Even for us newbies, K, it is obvious it is THAT important.

Expect a diversionary move shortly to deflect attention away from Coach Hale.

You're not a newbie. You've been with RP since 2006. Post more.

[CajunEXPRESS]

My prediction...it's going to be like a political debate. The side that agrees with their candidate will praise him no matter what he says. The other side will pick apart every statement he makes and try to prove that he's not suitable for a particular office.

I hope I am wrong and we get some good information but I feel that this show will do no good for UL athletics.

Then you're one of the people who thinks fifty plus years of stealth maneuvers has served us well.

This is just part of the pain of transparency. Everything secrete is not always for the the best of UL.

[Cajunfanatico]

No doubt Hale is a strong personality. Even one if the articles we linked early on had comments from people he worked with who acknowledged that. But those same people also said his success is hard to argue with. Hell, Hud has a strong personality. He seems to be pretty much a my way or the highway guy yet he us successful and I doubt anyone here wishes we would have hired someone else instead.

I'm in no way saying anything negative about Mr. Hale because I just don't know enough about him. Everything I've see to this point has been positive. But as the locals here say, "something doesn't square", and I couldn't put my finger on it.

If in fact Mr. Hale listed references who gave him anything other than glowing recommendations, it could be a sign of serious misjudgment on his part. Firstly, one should never list references without first contacting those references to get their permission. One would assume that such contact would lead to either a, "sure Steve, list me as a reference and I'll be glad to go to bat for you", or a polite, "thanks Steve but I generally do not agree to be listed as a reference for XYZ reason".

I've done a lot of interviews and made a lot of reference phone calls and I can tell you from firsthand experience that a negative comment by a listed reference usually struck like a thunderbolt.