Inside Louisiana "Culture"

[VObserver]

A clown that got them to a couple of Final 4's. I would take that kind of clown.

A guy who, had he coached here, would have gotten us the death penalty with his recruiting tactics.

[Crawfish]

Luckily we did not get in the death penalty for giving tee shirts away or something silly like that while he was in Baton Rouge. I remember the player (Lester Earl) who ratted him out to the NCAA had transferred to Kansas. Kansas ended up playing a 1st round NCAA tournament game in the Superdome. I went to the games with some buddies, even though I did not have a team there I was a fan of. It was hilarious because when Lester Earl was passed the ball, the crowd would immediately start booing loudly. When he passed the ball, it would immediately stop. This was in spite of the fact that the Tigers were not even in this regional.

Funny memory...

A guy who, had he coached here, would have gotten us the death penalty with his recruiting tactics.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Very colorful dude. Came up with, and named some creative defenses.

Though unique in his own way, Hud was nothing like Dale.

Neither were excellent X & O coaches. Both relied on emotion to win. Both clownish.

[Louisiana84]

That segment was excellent. Way better than Xs and Os.

[zephyr]

You could probably go back and find a similar post from him about Hudspeth back in 2011.

LOL. And that's exactly my point. After his first season, the man could do anything in this town and get away with it.

[zephyr]

I was thinking something similar. It's the attitude you want.

To date, nothing suggests CajunNation is wrong

And nothing proves that he is right.

[Turbine]

And nothing proves that he is right.

Since CN stated the positive and no one has stated a negative, his positive statement stands until refuted.

[jllanclos]

The thing I heard that impressed me the most was not his modest demeanor, nor his grounded winning speech (which both was impressive)........... it was the words “yes sir” being used multiple times.

I noticed this too.

[CajunEXPRESS]

LOL. And that's exactly my point. After his first season, the man could do anything in this town and get away with it.

Hud attempting to play Florida into overtime was the biggest faux pas, but his constant misuse of timeouts also showed his inability to manage games.

I was excited about Hud, but never thought he was all that. Many times I liked what he did like that Broadway TD pass against ULMost when they were hell bent on creating a turnover in an attempt to win the game. But more often didn’t think he had any idea about defense, and jump 50/50 balls became ineffective.

[zephyr]

Since CN stated the positive and no one has stated a negative, his positive statement stands until refuted.

HUH? CN didn't state a positive. He didn't state a negative. He stated an opinion that truly is based on nothing other than enthusiasm and excitement of the future.

[zephyr]

Hud attempting to play Florida into overtime was the biggest faux pas, but his constant misuse of timeouts also showed his inability to manage games.

I was excited about Hud, but never thought he was all that. Many times I liked what he did like that Broadway TD pass against ULMost when they were hell bent on creating a turnover in an attempt to win the game. But more often didn’t think he had any idea about defense, and jump 50/50 balls became ineffective.

My comments are directed really in relation to his first 3-4 years. The jumpball was not a real heavily used tactic until after Broadway left and we had no QB's. You are pulling small independent things out that you may have criticized him for but the overwhelming support and enthusiasm in the program for Hud was similar to that of Napier. And if Napier can elevate this program like Hud did, then we will be in better shape. I'm just saying that I'd rather give him time before I start calling him a legend and wanting to name stadiums after him and see how he builds a program.

[CajunEXPRESS]

He became addicted to the jump ball with Peewee.
All I’m saying is there was not universal love or belief in Hud. That’s true about Billy as well.

[RaginFan2]

My comments are directed really in relation to his first 3-4 years. The jumpball was not a real heavily used tactic until after Broadway left and we had no QB's. You are pulling small independent things out that you may have criticized him for but the overwhelming support and enthusiasm in the program for Hud was similar to that of Napier. And if Napier can elevate this program like Hud did, then we will be in better shape. I'm just saying that I'd rather give him time before I start calling him a legend and wanting to name stadiums after him and see how he builds a program.

Agree. I am extremely optimistic & hopeful about what Coach Napier brings to our program. But he hasn't accomplished much on the field yet. Having observed how he is putting this program together & having spoken with him briefly, l very much like everything he is doing. Will that translate into a successful tenure here? Not sure, but everything seems to be pointing to "yes". I do agree that measuring him for that HOF bust is juuussst a bit premature. Geaux Cajuns & geaux Nape!

[Turbine]

HUH? CN didn't state a positive. He didn't state a negative. He stated an opinion that truly is based on nothing other than enthusiasm and excitement of the future.

You don't think "He is an elite coach" is a positive statement?


"Opinion", "enthusiasm", and "excitement" are totally allowed even expected when stating a positive.

In the light of one game proving he is wrong has a higher burden than proving he is right.

In two weeks or two years you might have a stronger argument, but it still won't mean your -put on the brakes- attitude was correct on Sept. 5th

ps try to be positive.

[Cajun fan1]

Napier was wearing Red too!