POLL: Rate the hire - Jim Harris

[MelRock]

I think the better and more accurate poll would be "how do you feel about the hire"
excellent
very good
good
neutral
poor
very poor
puking in my mouth

[CajunEXPRESS]

Almost 70% feel he is at least a seven. I know I never backed out of a date who scored a seven.

[CajunRebel]

No... actually people that knew Steve Hale brought him up on here and tried to promote him being interviewed. Others, like yourself, that knew absolutely nothing about Steve Hale attempted to down rate him. It's not lost on me that you feigned innocence in creating this poll as a natural follow up to the hire... and shortly thereafter have ignorantly attempted to parallel it to what transpired with Hale. I don't see you as a shill for this administration. I see you as needing attention. You deliberately place yourself as a counter to many arguments on this forum, with absolutely no knowledge on the subject matter. When a person does that, they need to accept the personal abuse it brings them. Carry on...

First of all, the idea for a poll was actually Man About Town's:

I love this idea. We could also do an "initial reaction" poll after the announcement, seeing what people think on a 1 -10 scale, based on the resume' and history they present in the presser. I hope they take questions from those attending after he speaks..

I thought that was a great idea, which is why I made a poll. Believe it or not, it's the ONLY reason why I made a poll.

Second, I've had nothing but good things to say about Steve Hale the entire time. I never doubted that he's everything everyone said he was. After listening to his interview, I said I thought he's a great guy, he's very knowledgeable about the college football world, and I'd absolutely love to have him working at UL in some capacity. Don't pretend like I ever said otherwise.

Why do I ask so many questions of people who claim to be "in the know?" Well it's because at the end of the day, most of what the "in the know" guys say ends up being pure BS.

Here's just a sample of the things that have been alleged in the past three weeks by people who claim to be "in the know."

[X] Steve Hale was not going to be hired.
[?] Farmer was doing the hiring for this position.
[ ] Hud wants Hale hired, and he'll leave the program if Steve Hale is not hired.
[ ] A good ol' boy who knows Farmer and/or T-Joe will be hired.
[ ] The person who is hired will not have an impressive resume.
[ ] A host of RCAF members will resign if Hale is not hired.
[ ] The hire will come from an FCS or SWAC program.
[ ] Steve Hale was asked to apply so "the fix would be in for a good ol' boy."

All these things were alleged by people who claimed to be "in the know" about what was taking place, and only one has proven to be true. Now do you understand why I'll usually question the things that are said around here? It's because the vast majority of it ends up being nonsense.

[Hammer58]

No one alleged that the hire would be the guy from SWAC / SLC. It was pointed out that one of the 5 finalists being considered over Hale had that background. And you can check that as being correct.

[Just1More]

First of all, the idea for a poll was actually Man About Town's:

I thought that was a great idea, which is why I made a poll. Believe it or not, it's the ONLY reason why I made a poll.

Second, I've had nothing but good things to say about Steve Hale the entire time. I never doubted that he's everything everyone said he was. After listening to his interview, I said I thought he's a great guy, he's very knowledgeable about the college football world, and I'd absolutely love to have him working at UL in some capacity. Don't pretend like I ever said otherwise.

Why do I ask so many questions of people who claim to be "in the know?" Well it's because at the end of the day, most of what the "in the know" guys say ends up being pure BS.

Here's just a sample of the things that have been alleged in the past three weeks by people who claim to be "in the know."

[X] Steve Hale was not going to be hired.
[?] Farmer was doing the hiring for this position.
[ ] Hud wants Hale hired, and he'll leave the program if Steve Hale is not hired.
[ ] A good ol' boy who knows Farmer and/or T-Joe will be hired.
[ ] The person who is hired will not have an impressive resume.
[ ] A host of RCAF members will resign if Hale is not hired.
[ ] The hire will come from an FCS or SWAC program.
[ ] Steve Hale was asked to apply so "the fix would be in for a good ol' boy."

All these things were alleged by people who claimed to be "in the know" about what was taking place, and only one has proven to be true. Now do you understand why I'll usually question the things that are said around here? It's because the vast majority of it ends up being nonsense.

"Lord and Savior Steve Hale" ring a bell? You were antagonistic prior to the allegations you listed were ever made. What do any of those unsubstantiated allegations have to do with the "interview Steve Hale" campaign? And for all we know, some of those allegations may have been unfolding but were preempted by certain board members as a result of Steve Hale's contraversal handling. Personally, I wouldn't be surprised if the 5 candidates and their resumes being accepted... were a direct result of Steve Hale, his resume, his credentials and his personality.

You're the same person that claims our administration owes us no explanations. But when C4L explains that he cannot give up his sources.... and that he has to be careful in saying all that he knows... you don't just ask him questions... you doubt him. You knew nothing to doubt.

And the things you've asked questions about over the years on here... have not ever been proven one way or the other. You call what people post as BS... because you haven't read it in your select news sources yet. If you think that everything that happens in this world is documented somewhere... you're not much of thinking man. Just because someone alleges something... and it cannot be proven... does not make it "BS".

[ImperialCajun]

Uh, I wanted to see what everyone thought of the new hire, so I posted a poll. I know lots of people here specifically wanted Hale hired, so I put an option for them.

Do you think it was it wrong of me to post this poll?

I am still wondering, "who is Steve Hale?" I know I had my voice heard on this choice by donating $20,000. Harris is the man I wanted and Harris is the man I got. I wanted to make sure that we moved in the right direction. Money talks and bullsh-t walks!

[cajun4life]

I am still wondering, "who is Steve Hale?" I know I had my voice heard on this choice by donating $20,000. Harris is the man I wanted and Harris is the man I got. I wanted to make sure that we moved in the right direction. Money talks and bullsh-t walks!

Greg Stewert had a better resume that Harris. Just sayin.

[CajunT]

I am still wondering, "who is Steve Hale?" I know I had my voice heard on this choice by donating $20,000. Harris is the man I wanted and Harris is the man I got. I wanted to make sure that we moved in the right direction. Money talks and bullsh

Coach Blanco, you dug into your retirement?

[USL1970]

Perhaps the less we have, the more we are required to brag.

[BrockMeaux]

I won't vote on the poll or weigh in on the hire until we see what he can do. I won't hold it against him that he's not Steve Hale. Whatever grade he gets in the next 4-6 months will be completely earned by his actions, and my RCAF donation will follow accordingly. I'm hoping he's a 10.

[BrockMeaux]

And the things you've asked questions about over the years on here... have not ever been proven one way or the other. You call what people post as BS... because you haven't read it in your select news sources yet. If you think that everything that happens in this world is documented somewhere... you're not much of thinking man. Just because someone alleges something... and it cannot be proven... does not make it "BS".

Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.

[ManAboutTown]

No... actually people that knew Steve Hale brought him up on here and tried to promote him being interviewed. Others, like yourself, that knew absolutely nothing about Steve Hale attempted to down rate him. It's not lost on me that you feigned innocence in creating this poll as a natural follow up to the hire... and shortly thereafter have ignorantly attempted to parallel it to what transpired with Hale. I don't see you as a shill for this administration. I see you as needing attention. You deliberately place yourself as a counter to many arguments on this forum, with absolutely no knowledge on the subject matter. When a person does that, they need to accept the personal abuse it brings them. Carry on...

Abso-freaking-lutely. Thank you, SIR