Cajuns' coach won't make hasty decision on OC search

[Cajunrunner]

Whether we like it or not... yes. He is the HC with an offensive background. Hud grabbed this program by the short ones and drug us over the line. This is his program. And it's certainly his offense. I want him to be smarter about player utilization and play calling from our existing play book. I don't want a revamp. I hope his new OC works well helping Hud get what he wants done. That's our best hope. I also hope he has extensive QB/WR position coaching skills, that regardless of what Hud commands be done, the guy can help develop the players in learning the little details.

I may be on Hud's butt for some coaching brain lock at times. But this is his program to run, and he definitely needs an OC that works in sync with him. Whatever we're going to get out of Hud going forward will require all of the coaches, on offense, being on the same page with Hud.

Agreed.

HUD brought this football team a 4-year run like has never been experienced at this university, not even close. (Yes, I realize Stokley had some teams with impressive runs considering they played more "big" teams, and there was just less bowl opportunities back then). He helped bring a bit of national attention to the football team that has never really been seen in Lafayette.

Therefore, whether we agree with his coaching, assessments, and management style or not, HUD has earned enough cred to guide this team exactly has he wants. The Cajun football program, along with HUD's future coaching stock (he wants to move up to a big-time program, so he needs to be successful here), with either sink or swim with his philosophy.

I'm hoping 2015 was just a major hiccup.

[CameronCajun]

Shelby Christy will be a huge player for us in 2016. Mark my words.

I'm with you. I don't think anyone in the sunbelt can cover him. Just hope we can get him the ball.

[Crowley Cajun]

At least ONE BIG BRUISING FULLBACK, eh? Also, a few steamrolling, pancaking HUGE/QUICK offensive/defensive linemen, not to mention some cover corners and quick-route-running-receivers-with-glue-like-hands!

Cue Walter Williams. Isn't he coming back? He's not a FB, but an Alonzo 2.0. It should help the Prophet if he decides to stay.

[CrappDaddy]

Cue Walter Williams. Isn't he coming back? He's not a FB, but an Alonzo 2.0. It should help the Prophet if he decides to stay.

Not on Alonzo's level. Heard it here first.

[cajun4life]

Not on Alonzo's level. Heard it here first.

We won't get a back Alonzo's level very often.

[Ragin' Caleb]

We won't get a back Alonzo's level very often.

+1 I mean what do you expect? And he's only gonna be a sophmore

[CrappDaddy]

We won't get a back Alonzo's level very often.

Well, we got Eli a few years after Zo and he was even better.

[CajunEXPRESS]

"I feel like I know what our players can do, and I know what I would like to do,".......but if you only do what you like,,,well.

That being said, what in the hell is an OC. He is hired to run the offense. Call plays. But some feel like Hud should relay the plays the the OC who in turn let the second QB waves his hands, lick his fingers, scratch his ball, put up a sign to let the QB on the field know what Hud called.......Hell any dumb _____ can do that for 3-400K a year. Yes the head coach is the boss, but let the assistants do their jobs. Now don't attack please. My opinion is just as valid as yours.

Any good offensive coordinator needs to be in sync with the head coach. His plays and game plan should be a collaboration between the two.

This certainly doesn't mean he's the head coaches mouse on a keyboard. But depending on the coach it should probably be hard to tell the difference.

[jcstewart]

Any good offensive coordinator needs to be in sync with the head coach. His plays and game plan should be a collaboration between the two.

This certainly doesn't mean he's the head coaches mouse on a keyboard. But depending on the coach it should probably be hard to tell the difference.

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This is why JJ moving on may benefit the program. Some of the chemistry issues may have been higher up, pushing some players to choose sides. Pure speculation on my part.

[cajun4life]

Well, we got Eli a few years after Zo and he was even better.

Yes he is, but they are 2 of the 3 best RBs in school history.

[DaddyCajun]

Well, we got Eli a few years after Zo and he was even better.

Any Offensive Coordinator, "official Names" or "from the inside" come up yet? Happiest of New Years to everyone!