post Texas A&M: Hud Accountability Index

[LifeTimeCajun]

I think the realistic goal unfortunately for the program at this point and time is to make it thru a season and offseason without a major black eye. Everything else is a win

[CajunT]

Is that your view of Dr. Savoie? After the way he handled the AD job last year I'm not sure I agree. I understand SF was transferred but......

Would like to hear your thoughts.

Scott Farmer is not the only one he has transferred to another department. His reputation with the UL System Board was at stake, he had no choice but to remove Scott Farmer from the position of Athletic Director. He had every reason to terminate him for cause and didn't do it. Doc has done much for the university and deserves the credit for his decisions. But for those that know him well and had dealings with him, he is very much a political animal.

[MetryCajun]

I disagree with the so much talent comment. We should better and deeper at most positions.

The NFL is the ultimate evaluator of your talent base. I have not heard we have any NFL caliber players in our senior class. We are not more talented than our Sunbelt peers. I think with our high paid coach and above average facilities we should be doing better.

[CajunPride]

I repeat, This thread is ridiculous at this point in the season. It only hurts our morale and we have not even played a conference game. I remember Ark State started 0-5 and won the durn Sunbelt that year. Sometimes the L stands for learn. Lets give our coach and team the best shot possible by showing our support "En Masse". If we only win 3 games this year, I will help sponsor a fund raiser for the buyout. I believe our new offense gives us a chance to win every week.
signed, Wanne Be Sunshine Pumper

[Zeebart21]

Thanks for the rational response. Yes I disagree wholeheartedly. But we can respectively agree to disagree.

One thing Metry and his brothers are is "rational." Man, it pizzzes me off!

[Zeebart21]

The NFL is the ultimate evaluator of your talent base. I have not heard we have any NFL caliber players in our senior class. We are not more talented than our Sunbelt peers. I think with our high paid coach and above average facilities we should be doing better.

you boys gonna fight? I'll bet your Mom use to break that shzit up real quick!!! HAHA!!

Z

[Cajunsmike]

Mike, you are under the assumption that there is no one willing to buy out Hudspeth today because no one has posted any names. That may, or may not be true. I certainly haven't spoken to anyone that is capable of shelling out that kind of money to get rid of a football coach right now. I've heard a few names tossed out, but nothing I can validate.

I believe coaches fire themselves, meaning eventually Hudpseth's performance on and off the field will ultimately determine the rest of his tenure at UL. The question in my mind is what would Dr. Savoie do if the money was available and his AD advised him to terminate Hudspeth? Dr. Savoie is a person that considers political winds, doesn't like conflict and simply prefers to transfer poor performing subordinates to other departments rather than terminating them.

I don't know the answer to the question as to what his decision would be were the funds available to make a staff change. I suspect he would consider political situations in such a decision. I also acknowledge there may be people that would be willing to find a buyout. I just don't know who those are. I also know how much the oil slump continues to ravage the local economy and that shows no signs of changing soon. That makes me skeptical there are many people who can put up the needed dollars. I also think that would prevent much of an attendance increase were a change made. Again this is a different situation as to the ? Of should a change be made. If the dollar are available, another losing season and it normally would be strongly considered.

[Hudsheen#Fired]

Well I have a question for everybody. If there was no buyout at all. Would you want hud gone at the end of the year??

[Cajunsmike]

Well I have a question for everybody. If there was no buyout at all. Would you want hud gone at the end of the year??

Of course thAt depends on the final record and if the team was improving at year end

[California Cajun]

Every time a head coach is hired for one of the sports we spend time talking about, you can plan for that person to be here 7-12 years in just about every instance. The frustrating part is that the fans will usually want a change long before that. That keeps us uptight and unhappy. Scheduling, budget, recruiting, game time management, etc. Is there a way fans can become more satisfied?

[Turbine]

Well I have a question for everybody. If there was no buyout at all. Would you want hud gone at the end of the year??

Not enough data to make an educated answer.

[Hudsheen#Fired]

Not enough data to make an educated answer.

So 7 years isn't enough data?