Could coach Stringer jump to ULM?

[CrappDaddy]

I was told something very interesting this weekend. Apparently, C.J. Bates was a very popular player with the guys. Some how or another, Hud showed him the door in a fashion that really rubbed the majority of the team the wrong way. Several things have followed this season, including the way the quarterback position was handled.

A lot of kids have lost respect for Hudspeth. We all thought he was losing the locker room about a month ago, but for different reasons. This made a lot of sense, and came from a recently graduated player, who still speaks to the team regularly.

What did Bates do to get kicked off?

[ManAboutTown]

There's perhaps enough talent to have beaten South Al and NMSU, but this is not an overly talented team, especially in the trenches. Locker room issues don't make guys fat, slow and unable to block/rush the passer.

I would argue locker room issues do exactly those things.

[CajunEXPRESS]

We're missing our best players. Both OL & DL slow, fat, and young. Depleted wide receiver before season started. Best corner sidelined NCAA issues. No big back. Inconsistent kicking game. Hud's parilisis by indecisive QB call. That's lacking talent. Best tight end lost early in session.

Cannot expect some of the youngsters to play like Quave.

[Lexhead]

I was told something very interesting this weekend. Apparently, C.J. Bates was a very popular player with the guys. Some how or another, Hud showed him the door in a fashion that really rubbed the majority of the team the wrong way. Several things have followed this season, including the way the quarterback position was handled.

A lot of kids have lost respect for Hudspeth. We all thought he was losing the locker room about a month ago, but for different reasons. This made a lot of sense, and came from a recently graduated player, who still speaks to the team regularly.

This is interesting, and could explain a lot. What it doesn't explain (at least to me) is the poor fundamental play I see each week. Back in the day, there were plenty of players that had no respect for Sam Robertson. But those players had enough self pride not to get beat. What I see here is guys unable to get off blocks, not running to the ball, incapable of covering, unable to hold a block or to reach. You are going to have a hard time convincing me that these players are capable and are just tanking.

[CajunDreDog]

What did Bates do to get kicked off?

Any answers to this?

[duggie85]

This is interesting, and could explain a lot. What it doesn't explain (at least to me) is the poor fundamental play I see each week. Back in the day, there were plenty of players that had no respect for Sam Robertson. But those players had enough self pride not to get beat. What I see here is guys unable to get off blocks, not running to the ball, incapable of covering, unable to hold a block or to reach. You are going to have a hard time convincing me that these players are capable and are just tanking.

Agree. If players are slacking bc their boy got the boot, I would think it's only fair to not only blame Hudspeth, but to blame the character of said players who are butt hurt. .

[ninacajun]

I only saw us with a significant advantage in talent over one opponent this season, Northwestern State. Whether its attrition due to injury, dismissal, etc, I just don't see much disparity between ourselves and our conference mates. However, with better schemes, fundamentals, and discipline; we should still beat the likes of Akron, South Al, and NM St. this season. Most of us could at least be encouraged if we were 7-3 at this point with a chance to win a tough one at App St.

[ManAboutTown]

Agree. If players are slacking bc their boy got the boot, I would think it's only fair to not only blame Hudspeth, but to blame the character of said players who are ____ hurt. .

I don't think that was the point of his statement. Reality is, when the perception of someone in a high influence position (especially for young men) is shaken, your ability to continue to follow that leader the same way is tested. Once a player loses his "edge" for whatever reason, it affects a lot of things.

[Lexhead]

We dont have the dough to do that. Not sure if Orgeron could be head coach material. He was awful at Hole Miss.

Z

We'd be lucky to have Orgeron. That guy recruits his tail off and in the terms of building our program he would be an awesome next step. We could never afford him. Frankly, we can't compete for a guy like that. He may get the LSU gig, and if he doesn't, he'll wind up at another P5 gig.

[Clutch0364]

We'd be lucky to have Orgeron. That guy recruits his tail off and in the terms of building our program he would be an awesome next step. We could never afford him. Frankly, we can't compete for a guy like that. He may get the LSU gig, and if he doesn't, he'll wind up at another P5 gig.

He has absolutely zero chance of getting the LSU job.