Time for a change?

[raginrevival]

You asked who they brought in, I would say Marceaux, Hart, Watts, Manning, and Knox all have talent and are big contributors and hopefully will be in the future.....Only one of these players came from the portal and that player was coming back no matter what. So once again what great portal player did we get? Two of the five you mentioned are not big contributors at all. Not sure what game you are watching.

Williams actually has the least overall experience of any player. She was a walk on, only played high school ball.

Cissy is a four year starter so last seasons injury doesn't mean much. She missed the last few weeks, not most of the season.

Which freshman has started at 1B?

Most of the hitting techniques are bunts.

Most of what you are saying you have no clue.

This isn't a place for a head coach to get on the job training.

By the way Marceaux and Manning came thru the portal not just 1 as you stated along with Tipton.

[CajunSID]

I am sure there are a lot of Cajun fans frustrated and concerned about the program. I am as well. To suggest a coaching change this early in her career, to me, is a bit rash.

Losing a series to USM and getting swept by ULM is an awful stretch of softball. Is it fireable? No.

If this season goes off the rails, hard questions should be asked, and I am sure Habetz will be asking them herself.

But it is March. Of Year 2. There is talent on this team..in my opinion, enough to at least compete for a tournament championship.

Unfortunately inconsistency in all areas is putting them behind the 8-ball.

[raginrevival]

Our athletic program ain’t spending money on a new head baseball or softball coach in the next three years unless they themselves leave.

Buy stock in Kleenex it is about to skyrocket!

[RoarMan]

I would first give the current staff more than 1.5 years to build something. Next year yes pressure should be felt. It is no different than giving Moore time to build the Saints. If there is no improvement at THIS time next year then yes you may have a point. You asked who they brought in, I would say Marceaux, Hart, Watts, Manning, and Knox all have talent and are big contributors and hopefully will be in the future. Again as I see it the only experience out on the field consistently is William’s and Liscano who are juniors and played last year. Sissy has some but missed most of last year as did Otto and the pitchers. You have freshman starting in left, right, and 1st. This inexperienced lineup could have SOMETHING to do with inconsistent play. Not everything but some. On top of this they are learning new hitting techniques from a new coach, and new pitching from a new coach. No different than bringing in new coordinators and schemes in other sports. Lastly Nobody wants to lose and I am sure the team is down right now. I just think with all the negative a little common grace for the overall picture and not coaching, bunting etc. should be given when REBUILDING a program.
Lastly I was talking about what other UL coach has faced what AH has had to endure her first 1.5 years? As far as the program you mentioned I have no clue and apples to oranges.

In answer to your last question about what other coach had to face similar issues Habetz has faced, the answer is, Gerry Glasco in his first year as head coach.

Glasco was not hired until November 20th, 2017. He had to replace a very successful coach who had been at the helm for 15 years.

As the new coach, Glasco had to deal with the departure of a number of key players who opted to transfer out. Those players included D. J. Sanders, Aleah Craighton and Alyssa Denham. Because he was hired so late, he had to leverage his coaching connections to bring in immediate–impact players. He did so by bringing in Alissa Dalton and Raina O'Neal. Glasco also elevated pitcher Summer Ellyson to be his ace. A status she probably would not have achieved with the previous coach. With the existing players, freshman and transfers, Glasco declared he would not have prefabricated opinions or preset lineups allowing every player to compete for starting roles.

Glasco had to quickly establish his system and earn the trust of a shell-shocked roster that was just three months away from opening day. He had little time to implement his offensive strategies or evaluate the existing talent before competitive play began.

During the season, a total of nine players dealt with injuries that caused all of them to miss games. In addition, Glasco had to deal with the illness and eventual death of his mother.

Despite these hurdles, Glasco led the team to a 41-16 record in 2018 and reached the NCAA regional finals. By doing so, he saved the Ragin Cajun softball program.

[cajunref]

I am sure there are a lot of Cajun fans frustrated and concerned about the program. I am as well. To suggest a coaching change this early in her career, to me, is a bit rash.

Losing a series to USM and getting swept by ULM is an awful stretch of softball. Is it fireable? No.

If this season goes off the rails, hard questions should be asked, and I am sure Habetz will be asking them herself.

But it is March. Of Year 2. There is talent on this team..in my opinion, enough to at least compete for a tournament championship.

Unfortunately inconsistency in all areas is putting them behind the 8-ball.

I agree let's let the season play out. There is enough talent on this team to where we should be right near the top and in the hunt for the championship this year. The reason we are one game from being in LAST PLACE, I repeat LAST PLACE, is we are a poorly coached team,period. I have been supporting UL softball since 1993. This is by far the worst coached team we have ever had. The girls, this program and the fans deserve much better. Unless there is significant improvement immediately in that regard, there needs to be some serious evaluations, conversations to be had at seasons end.

[CajunSID]

In answer to your last question about what other coach had to face similar issues Habetz has faced, the answer is, Gerry Glasco in his first year as head coach.

Glasco was not hired until November 20th, 2017. He had to replace a very successful coach who had been at the helm for 15 years.

As the new coach, Glasco had to deal with the departure of a number of key players who opted to transfer out. Those players included D. J. Sanders, Aleah Craighton and Alyssa Denham. Because he was hired so late, he had to leverage his coaching connections to bring in immediate–impact players. He did so by bringing in Alissa Dalton and Raina O'Neal. Glasco also elevated pitcher Summer Ellyson to be his ace. A status she probably would not have achieved with the previous coach. With the existing players, freshman and transfers, Glasco declared he would not have prefabricated opinions or preset lineups allowing every player to compete for starting roles.

Glasco had to quickly establish his system and earn the trust of a shell-shocked roster that was just three months away from opening day. He had little time to implement his offensive strategies or evaluate the existing talent before competitive play began.

During the season, a total of nine players dealt with injuries that caused all of them to miss games. In addition, Glasco had to deal with the illness and eventual death of his mother.

Despite these hurdles, Glasco led the team to a 41-16 record in 2018 and reached the NCAA regional finals. By doing so, he saved the Ragin Cajun softball program.

Difference between college sports in 2018 and 2026 is night and day. And that coach left for that very reason.

[raginrevival]

In answer to your last question about what other coach had to face similar issues Habetz has faced, the answer is, Gerry Glasco in his first year as head coach.

Glasco was not hired until November 20th, 2017. He had to replace a very successful coach who had been at the helm for 15 years.

As the new coach, Glasco had to deal with the departure of a number of key players who opted to transfer out. Those players included D. J. Sanders, Aleah Craighton and Alyssa Denham. Because he was hired so late, he had to leverage his coaching connections to bring in immediate–impact players. He did so by bringing in Alissa Dalton and Raina O'Neal. Glasco also elevated pitcher Summer Ellyson to be his ace. A status she probably would not have achieved with the previous coach. With the existing players, freshman and transfers, Glasco declared he would not have prefabricated opinions or preset lineups allowing every player to compete for starting roles.

Glasco had to quickly establish his system and earn the trust of a shell-shocked roster that was just three months away from opening day. He had little time to implement his offensive strategies or evaluate the existing talent before competitive play began.

During the season, a total of nine players dealt with injuries that caused all of them to miss games. In addition, Glasco had to deal with the illness and eventual death of his mother.

Despite these hurdles, Glasco led the team to a 41-16 record in 2018 and reached the NCAA regional finals. By doing so, he saved the Ragin Cajun softball program.

How many left when Glasclown left?

Did Glasclown have to deal with NIL back then?

Did Glasclown have to deal with an overall athletic financial deficit cutting into what recruits/transfers look for….$$$$$?

[RoarMan]

How many left when Glasclown left?

Did Glasclown have to deal with NIL back then?

Did Glasclown have to deal with an overall athletic financial deficit cutting into what recruits/transfers look for….$$$$$?

You can call Glasco a clown all you want. I'm telling you, he saved the Ragin Cajun softball program and it thrived for the 7 years he was here.

[cajunref]

How many left when Glasclown left?

Did Glasclown have to deal with NIL back then?

Did Glasclown have to deal with an overall athletic financial deficit cutting into what recruits/transfers look for….$$$$$?

Glasco was and is a damn good coach. Obviously you have an axe to grind. Good coaches and leaders don't make excuses. Everyone one is dealing with NIL and transfer portal. ULM with the smallest budget and the least money in the conference just swept our behinds. We have the talent on this team to not be in the hunt for a championship. Face it, we are just a very poorly coached team at this point.

[raginrevival]

He also had 7 returning starters when he took over. How many did AH have? Well I will tell you Cissy, Roe, and Maddy if I remember correctly. So Glasclown had 4 more returning starters and Sam Landry ace pitcher so I completely disagree