Timeline for New Hire and Who's your candidate?

[BabbForHeisman]

_i was just trying to make a joke, which you obviously can't handle. if you want i can gladly take my tuition, fan support, etc. and follow someone else a little less critical of me when i'm just trying to be funny.

Yes, rhineaux is a big bully.

[Boomer]

_ If my #1 and my #2 are not available and if you are right about #3 then I'm not sure who else is out there that would be better than Oregeron or Viator. I agree Oregeron would be a gamble and I am not sure what will happen with him at the helm but I know our recruiting would be much better. You yourself have always said good coaching is spelled PLAYERS! Now with Viator as long as he does not bring his HS coaching staff he has at McNeese and is able to assemble a quality staff he would no doubt be an improvement over what we have now. I know the guy personally and he works harder than any coach I know. He puts football first in his life and he demands respect and hard work. He has also run a clean program at McNeese. I don't think he is a great recruiter but as we know most of the recruiting is done by the assistants. _

I am not fully aware of the allegations of recruiting violations by Bebe---But I think that he would be the most charismatic coach in our history---the guy goes into schools and just excites------I have read many stories---one he was at a school waiting to see a kid or coach and someone asked where he was----pumping weights with the kids and trying to recruit the entire senior class to come to his school---that kind of guy----and he is a CAJUN--perfect fit!!!!!! He knows the difference between a Bayou and a canal ---he knows the state---he has coached National champions and pros and turned around Ole Miss!!!! AND he wanted the job!!!!!

[Clutch0364]

_ I want Mark Hudspeth from MSU!

An ultra-successful head coach at the Division II level and a native of Louisville, Miss., Mark Hudspeth returns to his home state to coach wide receivers and coordinate the passing game at Mississippi State.

Hudspeth comes to Mississippi State from North Alabama, where he spent the past seven seasons as the head football coach. Hudspeth led the Lions to a 66-21 record, with a pair of Gulf South Conference championships and five NCAA playoff appearances.

In 2008, Hudspeth led UNA to its fourth-consecutive 10-win season, posting a 12-2 record and a berth in the NCAA Division II semifinals. The Lions led the Gulf South Conference and ranked sixth nationally, scoring 41.3 points per game. In 2007, Hudspeth led the Lions to a 10-2 record and reached the national quarterfinals.

In 2006 the Lions had an 11-1 record, won a GSC title and a spot in the quarterfinals of the Division II playoffs. Hudspeth was selected Gulf South Conference Coach of the Year for the second time by his peers and was also selected Region 2 Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association.

In 2005, Hudspeth led a UNA squad that went 11-3 and reached the semifinals of the Division II playoffs for the second time in three years.

The Lions went 4-7 in Hudspeth's first season, then posted a 13-1 record and advanced to the NCAA Division II semifinals in 2003. For his efforts, Hudspeth was named GSC Coach of the Year in just his second season as a collegiate head coach. He was also selected NCAA Division II Region 2 Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association.

Prior to his stint at North Alabama, Hudspeth served as the offensive coordinator at the United States Naval Academy in 2001. Hudspeth was the offensive coordinator and strength and conditioning coach at Delta State University from 1999-2000. He helped lead the Statesmen to a NCAA Division II National Championship in 2000, and his offense broke 21 school records, 12 Gulf South Conference records, and six NCAA Division II records that year.

Hudspeth served as the head coach at Winston Academy in Louisville, Miss., in 1996 and 1997. He led Winston Academy to a 25-1 record over two seasons including an undefeated record in the regular season.

In 1994-95 Hudspeth served as the wide receivers/tight ends coach and then the running backs coach at Nicholls State University.

He is married to the former Tyla McConnell, and has one son, Gunner, and one daughter, Carley.

Coaching Career
2002-08: North Alabama (Head Coach)
2001: Naval Academy (Offensive Coordinator)
1999-2000: Delta State (Offensive Coordinator)
1998: Central Arkansas (Defensive Backs)
1996-97: Louisville (Miss.) Winston Academy High School (Head Coach)
1994-95: Nicholls State (Wide Receivers / TEs)
1992-93: Central Arkansas (Graduate Assistant)

Personal
Birthdate: November 10, 1968
Hometown: Louisville, Miss.
Education: 1992 - Bachelor's in Education from Delta State
1993 - Master's in Education from Central Arkansas
Family: Married to the former Tyla McConnell
Children: Gunner and Carley _

[cajun4life]

_ I want Mark Hudspeth from MSU!

An ultra-successful head coach at the Division II level and a native of Louisville, Miss., Mark Hudspeth returns to his home state to coach wide receivers and coordinate the passing game at Mississippi State.

Hudspeth comes to Mississippi State from North Alabama, where he spent the past seven seasons as the head football coach. Hudspeth led the Lions to a 66-21 record, with a pair of Gulf South Conference championships and five NCAA playoff appearances.

In 2008, Hudspeth led UNA to its fourth-consecutive 10-win season, posting a 12-2 record and a berth in the NCAA Division II semifinals. The Lions led the Gulf South Conference and ranked sixth nationally, scoring 41.3 points per game. In 2007, Hudspeth led the Lions to a 10-2 record and reached the national quarterfinals.

In 2006 the Lions had an 11-1 record, won a GSC title and a spot in the quarterfinals of the Division II playoffs. Hudspeth was selected Gulf South Conference Coach of the Year for the second time by his peers and was also selected Region 2 Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association.

In 2005, Hudspeth led a UNA squad that went 11-3 and reached the semifinals of the Division II playoffs for the second time in three years.

The Lions went 4-7 in Hudspeth's first season, then posted a 13-1 record and advanced to the NCAA Division II semifinals in 2003. For his efforts, Hudspeth was named GSC Coach of the Year in just his second season as a collegiate head coach. He was also selected NCAA Division II Region 2 Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association.

Prior to his stint at North Alabama, Hudspeth served as the offensive coordinator at the United States Naval Academy in 2001. Hudspeth was the offensive coordinator and strength and conditioning coach at Delta State University from 1999-2000. He helped lead the Statesmen to a NCAA Division II National Championship in 2000, and his offense broke 21 school records, 12 Gulf South Conference records, and six NCAA Division II records that year.

Hudspeth served as the head coach at Winston Academy in Louisville, Miss., in 1996 and 1997. He led Winston Academy to a 25-1 record over two seasons including an undefeated record in the regular season.

In 1994-95 Hudspeth served as the wide receivers/tight ends coach and then the running backs coach at Nicholls State University.

He is married to the former Tyla McConnell, and has one son, Gunner, and one daughter, Carley.

Coaching Career
2002-08: North Alabama (Head Coach)
2001: Naval Academy (Offensive Coordinator)
1999-2000: Delta State (Offensive Coordinator)
1998: Central Arkansas (Defensive Backs)
1996-97: Louisville (Miss.) Winston Academy High School (Head Coach)
1994-95: Nicholls State (Wide Receivers / TEs)
1992-93: Central Arkansas (Graduate Assistant)

Personal
Birthdate: November 10, 1968
Hometown: Louisville, Miss.
Education: 1992 - Bachelor's in Education from Delta State
1993 - Master's in Education from Central Arkansas
Family: Married to the former Tyla McConnell
Children: Gunner and Carley _

He is also interested in becoming a head coach at the 1A level, he interviewed at ULM during their coaching search but they couldn't meet the salary demands. I truly hope this winds up being the guy who is on the top of our lists.

Also he is making less than what we currently pay Bustle according to some blogs that I have read.