UL football coaching hire: 'Move swiftly' but no rush

[Duckster]

Isn't he getting 10 mill from a&m? That can go a long way living in Lafayette especially if he's around 1.5 mill a year salary wise. I'm sure he would have no problem maintaining his lifestyle...unless he has to pay for his beers in the Cajundome

Also think about how good Sumlin will be for the Lafayette economy. 😊 Obviously he'd be a big name splash, a great get for the program.

[zephyr]

Seems since we could have saved 500k on the buyout by just waiting 30 days, we are probably not planning on taking too long to make this hire.

We would have BUT timing was crucial for other reasons. Basically, I think Maggard knew that he had to send a message that this was going to be done in a prudent fashion. No sense in hanging Hud and staff out to dry. Recruiting is also a factor and possibly the biggest. Other schools are hiring up guys right now and you don't want to miss chances on candidates that might be interested plus recruiting would take a big hit. Signing day is in February and you want staff in here ASAP hitting the trail and evaluating current commits and players. While it would have saved us money I think the timing was important and needed to be done ASAP.

[CharlieK]

We would have BUT timing was crucial for other reasons. Basically, I think Maggard knew that he had to send a message that this was going to be done in a prudent fashion. No sense in hanging Hud and staff out to dry. Recruiting is also a factor and possibly the biggest. Other schools are hiring up guys right now and you don't want to miss chances on candidates that might be interested plus recruiting would take a big hit. Signing day is in February and you want staff in here ASAP hitting the trail and evaluating current commits and players. While it would have saved us money I think the timing was important and needed to be done ASAP.

Yes, this is why I said "we are probably not planning on taking too long to make this hire".

[Hudsheen#Fired]

Is it bad that i keep checking ragin pagin every 20 minutes looking to see if there is an update on coach search

[CharlieK]

Is it bad that i keep checking ragin pagin every 20 minutes looking to see if there is an update on coach search

Though I agree 100% with Maggard's approach, it's not doing anything for my new coach thread OCD.

[CajunJeaux]

Is it bad that i keep checking ragin pagin every 20 minutes looking to see if there is an update on coach search

Hang tight...it's coming...

[LaCajunsFan]

Though I agree 100% with Maggard's approach, it's not doing anything for my new coach thread OCD.

Agreed.

[CameronCajun]

Is it bad that i keep checking ragin pagin every 20 minutes looking to see if there is an update on coach search

Hahaha I have been doing the same thing. Haven't been very productive this week!

[whataburger]

I'm getting nothing done at work either, and it'll probably only get worse once a new coach is hired. I should have taken vacation days until this is over. Who needs Christmas off anyway?