Louisiana athletics operated at $8 million deficit during 2023 fiscal year

[Clutch0364]

Maybe the can charter a flight to local Festivals ?

Uber/Lyft sponsorships.

[facelessjonmoon]

How do we define splash hire? Des and Billy were making about the same thing when they both were hired for the head job. Des wasn’t a cheap hire.

Splash hire would have been a hire that got the fan base excited. The Des hire did not do that unfortunately based on fan reaction (money and butts in seats are pretty clear indicators)

We probably could have gotten a "splash hire" for around the same money . That being said, it's time to ride or die with Des. I think he can be successful ultimately

[CajunVic]

. . .
We probably could have gotten a "splash hire" for around the same money . . .

Been asking for that name for two years and all I ever got was crickets.

[Clutch0364]

How do we define splash hire? Des and Billy were making about the same thing when they both were hired for the head job. Des wasn’t a cheap hire.

When Billy was hired we were a top 25 team coming of a 31-1 season. The job had grown so pay should have grown.

[facelessjonmoon]

Been asking for that name for two years and all I ever got was crickets.

GJ Kinne is making more now but he was hired for around the same money at the same time. He was a college OC before becoming a head coach. He's revitalized Texas State's whole program as far as attendance and support

Just an example since you asked

[Scott Malkinson]

Been asking for that name for two years and all I ever got was crickets.

Troy just hired ND's OC for the same as Dez salary.. gives you an idea who could have been had.

[CajunVic]

GJ Kinne is making more now but he was hired for around the same money at the same time. He was a college OC before becoming a head coach. He's revitalized Texas State's whole program as far as attendance and support

Just an example since you asked

The coach who had Finley this year and the Cajuns beat. You wanted us to hire a coach the CMD beat 41 13 last year and also beat this year. Ok, buddy.

[CajunVic]

Troy just hired ND's OC for the same as Dez salary.. gives you an idea who could have been had.

Not sure that translates into what you are saying. Also, let's see how that guy does before we anoint him for anything.

[Clutch0364]

Troy just hired ND's OC for the same as Dez salary.. gives you an idea who could have been had.

Anyone who doesn’t think we could have done better is a ____ing moron.

[facelessjonmoon]

Troy just hired ND's OC for the same as Dez salary.. gives you an idea who could have been had.

Right. Just because Des got $750k per doesn't mean we had to pay him that much or couldn't have gotten someone with more than position coach experience for around $750k

[facelessjonmoon]

The coach who had Finley this year and the Cajuns beat. You wanted us to hire a coach the CMD beat 41 13 last year and also beat this year. Ok, buddy.

Your angle was we couldnt afford anyone with more than high school or local position coach experience.

That first year score is irrelevant. Look at where they were when he was hired until now and look at where we were (back to back top 16 finishes)

If you want to stay on topic, look at their attendance before and after compared to ours

I've been to every home game that he has coached and will continue to be. Have you been to any?

[Duggie35]

Who buys season tickets these days -- in any sport? Honest question...

I buy 4 for football and 4 for baseball. I gave up 4 for basketball two years ago.