The Jerry Baldwin Saga: 1998-2020

[BabbForHeisman]

Not that I'm taking up for DW (I signed the petition), but have you ever heard of an AD calling a press conference to announce they are keeping a coach who was already under contract? Nope. So maybe the correct choice was made as Josh suggests. The fact that it came to that choice is where the more serious problem lies.


igeaux.mobi

[RaginFan]

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What do you want me to do, make up quotes? Write what I think he would say?
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No offense Josh, but there is no way you could make up story lines that would be more 'entertaining' (frustrating/disappointing) than the clown factory that is UL athletics.

The term 'mind boggling' comes into focus while trying to determine how UL still has any fan support considering the administering of the athletic department over its history.

[wcd35]

_ Not that I'm taking up for DW (I signed the petition), but have you ever heard of an AD calling a press conference to announce they are keeping a coach who was already under contract? Nope. So maybe the correct choice was made as Josh suggests. The fact that it came to that choice is where the more serious problem lies.


igeaux.mobi _

True, but I think there were extenuating circumstances in this instance that warranted a press conference. He knew the kind of commotion that this would cause and that we would want answers.

[BabbForHeisman]

sorry, but people complaining on a message board does not mean you should hold a press conference

True, but I think there were extenuating circumstances in this instance that warranted a press conference. He knew the kind of commotion that this would cause and that we would want answers.

igeaux.mobi

[wcd35]

_ sorry, but people complaining on a message board does not mean you should hold a press conference
igeaux.mobi _

Well, its not like everyone is satisfied with this call: message board, sports talk shows, etc. This is where a good bit of fans come to talk sports, others listen to 1420, others read the paper and some do all. There is a gross majority of people that would like to hear from the AD.

Do you think that the people expressing opinions here are in the minority with wanting answers? It seems like the people who pay for the tickets, merch, etc are for the most part left wanting more.

Again, the main point I was making was that this is not just keeping coaches. This is keeping them at a point where they are both failing on the court badly. Its not just a regular offseason decision.

[CajunT]

_ sorry, but people complaining on a message board does not mean you should hold a press conference




igeaux.mobi _

Sorry, there are more then a few examples of Athletic Directors holding press conferences on the subjects of retaining coaches, assistant coaches, terminating coaches and coaches agreeing to new contracts.

side note: None of those programs are currently on NCAA probation or have received written warning from the NCAA for low APR scores. For this reason, Friday's released statement was unacceptable in explaining the decision to retain both coaches considering the magnitude and consequences.

It doesn't matter if Mr. Walker is unwilling or is uncomfortable in conducting such press conferences. His decision not to do so was unprofessional and is poor judgement on his part.

[IHateLaState]

_ The university will see how the fans feel next year when the attendance is the worse than last year. We as fans have a voice. If the university saved money by keeping Lee they will lose money on attendance. Only the free UL student ID's will be there and not eating or drinking a thing.

We just added another 2-3 years on top of the damage to rebuild our basketball image!

This will never be a basketball town. You can fit 10,000 in that Cajundome if you really wanted to. _

I agree with most of what you have said but I would submit there was a time when this town was going nuts over basketball....Blackham was packed to the rafters night in and night out.... I dont remember what it held.. maybe 5,000

Then Marty Fletcher came in and we had crowds over 10,000 several times....

This administration has done soo much harm that it may be difficult if not impossible to get many of those folks back..........

[geo_cajun]

_ I would have held the Op-Ed until after I talked to Walker, maybe your OPINION will be deferent after that interview... _

Hey Josh, look how easy your job got!! Now everyone is telling you how to do your job better. It's like free professional development. Isn't it soo helpful. Oh and while we're on the subject, you should use Arial font, its much better than times new roman.

[KACajun]

_ Hey Josh, look how easy your job got!! Now everyone is telling you how to do your job better. It's like free professional development. Isn't it soo helpful. Oh and while we're on the subject, you should use Arial font, its much better than times new roman. _

Honestly I've never seen a bigger bunch of ass kissers in my life... Parrott jumped the gun; he didn't have all the facts. Cajun T brought more to the table at 10:52 this morning than I've heard from anyone else. I'm not looking for acceptance or friendship from any of you people, I just want the truth!!!

[rgncjn12]

_ Honestly I've never seen a bigger bunch of ass kissers in my life... Parrott jumped the gun; he didn't have all the facts. Cajun T brought more to the table at 10:52 this morning than I've heard from anyone else. I'm not looking for acceptance or friendship from any of you people, I just want the truth!!! _

The truth is, NO ONE OWES YOU A DAMN EXPLANATION FOR ANYTHING! Yes it would be great if David Walker and UL athletic department would sit down and have a mea culpa with all of us. However, we all know that will never happen. And all though we think its o ur right as a fan to know everything, they owe us no explanation.

GEAUX UL!