Reasons for 2023 Football Optimism

[CajunVic]

We probably did not have the money tree to fund what it would have taken to get either of those or any of the candidates that those here are complaining about not getting.

[CajunVic]

The interview process identified the absolute best candidate we could acquire with $700,000 or so in hand and our great administrators succeeded in closing the deal . . . Try to enjoy the ride . . .

[Turbine]

Dan Lanning and the OC from UGA both had on site interviews .. staffers told me as much

The timeline could squeeze in ...

Napier Florida announced on Nov. 28, Desormeaux Louisiana announcement on Dec. 5
Mario Cristobal Miami announcement on Dec 6
Dan Lanning Oregon announcement on Dec 11

I still don't think this administration has demonstrated the ability to move that fast.

[CajunVic]

They moved real fast and released both to get positions where they could be afforded . . . like T said, money rules . . . shortage of money passes . . .

[Cajunrunner]

The interview process identified the absolute best candidate we could acquire with $700,000 or so in hand and our great administrators succeeded in closing the deal . . . Try to enjoy the ride . . .

If that’s the case, then we have bigger problems on our hands, such as jack—— for a fanbase and funding base.

Which falls on the shoulders of….???

[fanof71]

The timeline could squeeze in ...

Napier Florida announced on Nov. 28, Desormeaux Louisiana announcement on Dec. 5
Mario Cristobal Miami announcement on Dec 6
Dan Lanning Oregon announcement on Dec 11

I still don't think this administration has demonstrated the ability to move that fast.

I'd have to run that claim over to Martin Hall..

[CajunT]

Also only 63 scholarships players on that 2018 squad coming off probation. Additionally 2017 was probably the lowest point in program history since early 2000s . While 2021 was the highest ever so I don't think the two seasons are comparable at all.

They are similar in this manner. As you said CBN walked into a program with 63 scholarship players, he finished the season 7-6 after getting whipped by Tulane in a bowl game that season. So, for some people it's relevant to point out CBN's obstacles during his first season and measuring his success, but it's not relevant to point out that the program lost over 40 athletes from transferring, graduation, injury and academics after CBN left and also gutted the program's football support staff in every department when accessing Coach Desormeaux's first season.

While the circumstances are different, they are equally important in evaluating the differences between the two coaches first season. The difference is 7-6, and 6-7 in record. That's one game.

[JMV JustMyView]

Juluke was "on Louisiana's payroll" that does not constitute "national search."

I never said it did. I just responded to Boomer.

[cajun_lannister]

They are similar in this manner. As you said CBN walked into a program with 63 scholarship players, he finished the season 7-6 after getting whipped by Tulane in a bowl game that season. So, for some people it's relevant to point out CBN's obstacles during his first season and measuring his success, but it's not relevant to point out that the program lost over 40 athletes from transferring, graduation, injury and academics after CBN left and also gutted the program's football support staff in every department when accessing Coach Desormeaux's first season.

While the circumstances are different, they are equally important in evaluating the differences between the two coaches first season. The difference is 7-6, and 6-7 in record. That's one game.

One had a squad of guys who never saw a winning season the other never saw a losing one. I think the state of the program was vastly different from 2017 vs 2021

[CajunT]

One had a squad of guys who never saw a winning season the other never saw a losing one. I think the state of the program was vastly different from 2017 vs 2021

Perhaps, but one had his entire staff he hired with him from day 1 and the other had to rebuild a support staff and start a number of athletes with little starting experience after losing over 40 athletes. I think one is as relevant as the other when comparing the situations.

[Turbine]

I never said it did. I just responded to Boomer.

Ok, I see that now.

[CajunVic]

I ascribe to the more reasonable viewpoint of T. Lannister is so butt hurt over the hire of CMD one really can’t place any credence on a thing he posts on the subject . . . try harder to enjoy the ride because we purchased at least a 3 or 4 year ride ticket . . .