DC: Melvin Smith Fired

[Cajun Soldier]

If Harbison was the co-defensive coordinator why wasn't he promoted or fired inquiring minds want to know

[zephyr]

It's almost criminal to have a 200lb DB like Jones and Walker taking on a 310lb offensive lineman. Those guys were tossed like rag dolls the entire first half and it's not their fault, they were playing the scheme they were taught.

The only guy HUD seemed to listen to was Matt Wallerstedt, whom was bought on the staff late in 2014. The defense immediately went from an odd front to a 4-2-5 and we saw immediate improvement from the defense. I'm convinced that this is HUD's defense.

Again, it was Stewart that beat Ole Miss with a Jacksonville St (FCS) team one year prior to coming to UL. Willis reneged on the DC job for the defending National Champs Florida St and recently has coached up a good Saints rookie LB in Stephon Anthony. Rebowe got the hell out of dodge ASAP. Wallerstedt may have said, thanks, but no thanks. This has become a habit for HUD.

I agree about Walker and Jones. AND, if you are going to rush off the ends, why not bring in Granier or Osborne or someone who may be able to generate some pressure off the end? It made no sense. If you're going to keep those guys on the field, blitz a LB or even both and keep them in coverage where they need to be. It absolutely made no sense.

[RaginCajun77]

If Harbison was the co-defensive coordinator why wasn't he promoted or fired inquiring minds want to know

That's a good question.

[zephyr]

That's a good question.

Hud continues to be emphatic that this defense was Melvin Smith's and his alone. Not sure what that means if he was a co-coordinator but it appears he called the shots. I certainly understand not promoting him in that case since he's still tied, on paper, to that debacle we saw so maybe Hud just wanted to start fresh. If not, there is certainly more to the story that we may not hear.

[Duggie35]

If Harbison was the co-defensive coordinator why wasn't he promoted or fired inquiring minds want to know

I always had a question about having co-defensive coordinators. I would think that is like saying we have two #1 QB's.

I guess we can now translate that to be the same as what they say about having 2 #1 QB's - it means you don't have one!!!

[cajunhawk]

Hud continues to be emphatic that this defense was Melvin Smith's and his alone. Not sure what that means if he was a co-coordinator but it appears he called the shots. I certainly understand not promoting him in that case since he's still tied, on paper, to that debacle we saw so maybe Hud just wanted to start fresh. If not, there is certainly more to the story that we may not hear.

Did he say the same thing about Stewart and Willis?

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[moorecajun]

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Buf, you heard he was fired, right?

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Buf, you heard he was fired, right?

yes....there was a discussion in another thread about the board's perception of the firing...I wanted to make sure people had easy access to the thread so they can refer to it.

[cajun4life]

Why was this brought up?

[Crawfish]

In other late breaking news, Donald Trump is behind in the polls.

[Turbine]

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Yep he got bumped.

Turning point on the season.

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Why was this brought up?

read the post directly above you!!

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In other late breaking news, Donald Trump is behind in the polls.

yes....there was a discussion in another thread about the board's perception of the firing...I wanted to make sure people had easy access to the thread so they can refer to it.

read this....

[Cajunrunner]

In other late breaking news, Donald Trump is behind in the polls.

Damn! I don't want that corrupt leftist as President. We are idiots as voters if we elect her!