DC: Melvin Smith Fired

[cajunhawk]

He just did.

Not really.

[cajunhawk]

I am not the one blasting the coach and saying he runs the defensive scheme. All facts point to him not doing that. Can you prove your assertions?

You should be blasting the coach. He is the head coach, and even if he doesn't run the schemes, he has his hands in that decision. It's also Hud's job to make sure they are doing their jobs. He hasn't done that in a few years. If you want a team that is run like Animal House...go for it.

[MetryCajun]

You should be blasting the coach. He is the head coach, and even if he doesn't run the schemes, he has his hands in that decision. It's also Hud's job to make sure they are doing their jobs. He hasn't done that in a few years. If you want a team that is run like Animal House...go for it.

I am confused. First you said Hud dictates the scheme to the DC who then runs what he is told. Now you are saying he may not run the scheme but is involved. Well that is a news flash! Aren't HC supposed to have their hands on all decisions?
This point is fairly important. If Hud is calling the defense and telling the DC what to do then I am in agreement with you. His ego is too big and he needs to go. If you are just making up stuff to complete your narrative that Hud is a egomaniacal muscle head then we can all ignore your thoughts on the subject.

[ULGrad@HOU]

We all know Hud is ultimately responsible for the defense. The only thing that matters is if they get better. If they continue on this path, Hud will eventually be gone.

[cajunhawk]

I am confused. First you said Hud dictates the scheme to the DC who then runs what he is told. Now you are saying he may not run the scheme but is involved. Well that is a news flash! Aren't HC supposed to have their hands on all decisions?
This point is fairly important. If Hud is calling the defense and telling the DC what to do then I am in agreement with you. His ego is too big and he needs to go. If you are just making up stuff to complete your narrative that Hud is a egomaniacal muscle head then we can all ignore your thoughts on the subject.

New coordinators come in...and we have the same inept, simple offense and defense that cannot adjust at any time during the game. Do you need more evidence that Hud is dictating schemes to his coordinators?

[Penrod]

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.

[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?