Football Staff specULation

[Scott Malkinson]

I know exactly what he was there for. Academics were no where close to his specialty.

High school teachers / administrators track grades way more often than someone that has worked in college..

[CajunT]

Give it a rest. Quit complaining about every damn hire. Her job is to basically be an academic advisor and keep all the players on track to earn their degree. We hired a career educator to do that instead of some up and coming grad assistant and you think it’s a bad hire.

The position is necessary considering a number of athletes gain entrance on the Sliding Scale.

[Clutch0364]

High school teachers / administrators track grades way more often than someone that has worked in college..

And she is very well respected. I don’t know her exact role at Acadiana but I do know coaches from other local high schools think highly of her.

[JayWalker]

EXACTLY! My concern is simply the high school barn door is open.

Looks like your issue is more about perception than fact.

[ZoomZoom]

Looks like your issue is more about perception than fact.

Made that point a few times. Was NEVER directed at the person, but man…

But people defending this like it’s their sister. So much so, one individual went the route of name calling. Makes me feel like I accidentally hit the nail on the head. Or they’re trolling…

Don’t bother B, blocked you.

[JayWalker]

Made that point a few times. Was NEVER directed at the person, but man…

But people defending this like it’s their sister. So much so, one individual went the route of name calling. Makes me feel like I accidentally hit the nail on the head. Or they’re trolling…

Don’t bother B, blocked you.

Never will attack you....but I'm suggesting you understand that, in some cases, it's ok to hire people that haven't been around college athletics a lot or at all. The person can fit the job description without collegiate experience. Especially when it comes to academics.

[covcaj]

Made that point a few times. Was NEVER directed at the person, but man…

But people defending this like it’s their sister. So much so, one individual went the route of name calling. Makes me feel like I accidentally hit the nail on the head. Or they’re trolling…

Don’t bother B, blocked you.

Mr. Zoom,
This is a stressful time for all Louisiana supporters.... (can't even imagine the stress level within the athletic department. However, we all have to take a deep breath. It seems before we make any judgements as to a particular hire, it would be good to know the job description and the applicant/new hire's background. If this is indeed a primarily academic position working to keep athletes on schedule, then I can see where someone with teaching experience might be a good fit.

From what I can gather, this is a staff position and not one where the person will generate much publicity or even have contact with the public. Experience and goodness of fit are the primary requisites.

[John Cocktolstoy]

Mr. Zoom,
This is a stressful time for all Louisiana supporters.... (can't even imagine the stress level within the athletic department. However, we all have to take a deep breath. It seems before we make any judgements as to a particular hire, it would be good to know the job description and the applicant/new hire's background. If this is indeed a primarily academic position working to keep athletes on schedule, then I can see where someone with teaching experience might be a good fit.

From what I can gather, this is a staff position and not one where the person will generate much publicity or even have contact with the public. Experience and goodness of fit are the primary requisites.

If we all step back and take a deep breath I think we will see it as not as bad as it seams. So far what mike has done with on field and S&C coaches have been great. The kid he pulled from Ole Miss recruiting dept appears to be a solid hire. Only 6 kids in this new age of NIL and transfer portal. Relax everyone all is good on Reinhardt Dr.

[CajunEXPRESS]

I’ll say this about high school educated employees. Two of the smartest, trustworthy employees I ever hired were still in high school when I hired them. I’d match either one with a rookie college graduate. Neither had the resources to get to college.

[ZoomZoom]

Jay, covcaj and Nilly…Thank you gentlemen for the civil discussion. I have faith in CMD since Maggard and T-Joe do. May have had a moment of CDS/we’re USLing again. Everyone knew the day was coming, and the uncertainty has made for crazy days here. It just happened to be my turn.

We’ll know how all this shakes out by next December. Now to work on patience…

God bless…ZZ

[Duggie35]

Sorry, I’m disgusted with where this program has gone the past few weeks. A nationally known brand where supposedly people wanted to be here to hiring high school support staff. Polish that turd all you want, blame the portal, Billy, NIL…this is a horrific look. What other h/s hires we can expect? Door has been opened.

Just step back and take deep breath. Things will get better.

[anhil8tor]

Is our staff complete now?