Possible candidates for Cajuns football coaching vacancy

[basinbear]

I’m really hoping it’s either Canada, Pry or Nussmeier

There are others out there just as qualified

[basinbear]

I don't like the fact that Henson went from an OC, to lower positions. Why didn't he get offered somewhere at OC if he was good at it? That stands out to me. I'm not thrilled about him at all.

I am....

[zephyr]

WHAATT? He was a terrible recruiter. He was routinely out recruited by Tech and Tulane. Please name a NFL player on our roster.

Everybody will have their views on what type of recruiter Hud was. One thing I do credit him for is getting kids in here who were more physically ready to play. He brought in a better level of athlete, particularly on defense in my opinion. Under Bustle we had to continuously reposition guys to fit a scheme. We had to take a DE and make them DT. We had to take OLB and make them DE and so on. Bustle couldn't recruit the DL and Linebacker positions specifically and it showed. Hud came in and found guys who were physically ready to play immediately if need. He recruited the skill positions pretty well also. Yeah, he lost some guys to the schools mentioned but he also got some guys too.

[zephyr]

I like him more then all 3 listed. The thing I don't like about Nussmeier is the production of the offense went down at each stop he took over. Now I fully believe he can be better HC then OC but that's not a great sign. Was never high on Canada or Pry. All may be good hires but none have wow factor for me.

Well who does wow you?

[cajunfan79]

There are others out there just as qualified

This is why I am today like I was 7 years ago just way more anxious because of the prospect of better coaches we could land. It’s almost like deja vu. Hopefully we get the immediate success right away but I’m already giving the new coach a pass for next year.

[Hark Mudspeth]

I don't like the fact that Henson went from an OC, to lower positions. Why didn't he get offered somewhere at OC if he was good at it? That stands out to me. I'm not thrilled about him at all.

He is back coaching where he played ball and started coaching. How do you know he wasn’t offered OC somewhere ehae?

[basinbear]

Keep in mind that unless we know these HC candidates personally or we are speaking to someone who knows them well we on this,fan site are basically "hiring" off of a piece of paper....we won't get to interview them. There are a good amount of outstanding resumes that I've read.....I'm highly encouraged and like our chances of aquiring a great coach to take us to the next level.......

[Cajunfanatico]

I have no favorite for the job, but I hope whoever it is can bring in an immediate influx of talent. I think we are in for a 2 year rebuilding process.

It'd be great to make a hire where those high school coaches tell their kids, "you need to play for that guy, he'll take you to the next level".

[Clutch0364]

Guys like Sonny Cumbie, Chip Lindsey, Billy Napier, etc wow me.

Henson doesn't have "wow" factor but I think he would do well here. Nussmeier for me is the the one I like the least. He has had 2 years out of 10 as a coordinator that he had a good offense. Pry and Canada I'm not against but I would prefer a lot of others.

[CameronCajun]

Guys like Sonny Cumbie, Chip Lindsey, Billy Napier, etc wow me.

Henson doesn't have "wow" factor but I think he would do well here. Nussmeier for me is the the one I like the least. He has had 2 years out of 10 as a coordinator that he had a good offense. Pry and Canada I'm not against but I would prefer a lot of others.

Saw somewhere yesterday that Chip Lindsey interviewed for the South Al job.

[LaCajunsFan]

Keep in mind that unless we know these HC candidates personally or we are speaking to someone who knows them well we on this,fan site are basically "hiring" off of a piece of paper....we won't get to interview them. There are a good amount of outstanding resumes that I've read.....I'm highly encouraged and like our chances of aquiring a great coach to take us to the next level.......

Do you think it is likely to be someone we have been discussing, or will it be someone not even on our radar?

[Clutch0364]

Saw somewhere yesterday that Chip Lindsey interviewed for the South Al job.

Yup. Looks like it will be between Lindsey and Steve Campbell for that job. Both would be great hires for them.