Four interviewees confirmed....

[CajunRed]

I'm still wondering about something. A few have said none of these candidates are impressive enough and that we need to hire a "big name"...but none of those people have come on here and given ONE name of someone with some WOW that we could get and that they would want. Please name at least ONE! I already checked --Urban ain't coming!

igeaux.mobi

[Turbine]

I'm still wondering about something. A few have said none of these candidates are impressive enough and that we need to hire a "big name"...but none of those people have come on here and given ONE name of someone with some WOW that we could get and that they would want. Please name at least ONE!

igeaux.mobi

Thankyou.
igeaux.mobi

[BirdofParadise]

_ Thankyou.
igeaux.mobi _

Coaches are interviewed because something in their resume gets the attention of the decision makers.

Coaches are interviewed because, in addition to their resumes, their peers look upon them with respect.

But coaches are hired because they simply score a knockout during the interview process.

Whomever winds up the choice will probably deliver the same knockout blow to the fans after he is hired.

I guess what I'm trying to say here is, the guy with the best look on paper doesn't always get the job. But, if Scott and David do their diligence as they did in the basketball hire, the choice will be the right choice for the future of UL football.

I can't wait to see how this plays out. A lot of us may be surprised when the annoucement is made.

[BirdofParadise]

_ Deforrest would be a bit lower on my list for the reasons you stated. I'm not sold on a "name" guy any more than I am on a guy that has had NO head experience or meaningful coordinator experience at a top school. I know he is supposed to be able to recruit but so can Crowton, Hudspet and Brewer and they've had more quality experience IMO. I'd go with either of them over Deforrest at this point.

BTW, I'd like to see Jenkins interviewed along with Garrick McGee who was initially thought to be a potential candidate. _

The lack of coordinator experience, while true on paper, doesn't mean that much.

If you don't believe that, Mario Cristobal just won a Sun Belt Championship. That lack of coordinator experience worked out okay for FIU. In fact, if you go by resumes, DeForest has a much better resume than Cristobal did when he was hired.

That's not an endorsement by me of that particular candidate. I'm just sayin the resume never tells the whole story.

[locoguano]

I still would rather see one of the option guys (Sewak, Monken) get the job. Several reasons...
1. The Flexbone offense would be unique in the Sun Belt, making it very difficult to prepare for. Many coaches whose team plays against Navy say that they put in time each week of the year preparing to play against the option because it takes so long to learn.
2. UL will be able to recruit some of the undersized or looked over, though still highly talented, recruits from the region who would otherwise be moved to other positions (especially QBs). A smaller offense line is preferable in this offense and again, these guys are easier to sign.
3. An option guy is much less likely to use UL as a stepping stone. While it is a good offense for a mid-sized school like UL, many of the bigger schools still refuse to use the option because using anything that is not "pro-style" can scare away some of the elite (NFL Caliber) recruits.

[cjdecuir]

Find out what Jim Fassel is making, you said you wanted a big successful name.

[Rambler]

Regarding Crowton. Why would LSU pay for anything? From what I understand, his contract is up at LSU.

[anhil8tor]

Someone tell me if I'm the only one that really really really DOES NOT want Crowton?????


Wasn't mr. toothpick set to be fired when we hired him as well?

[Turbine]

_ Coaches are interviewed because something in their resume gets the attention of the decision makers.

Coaches are interviewed because, in addition to their resumes, their peers look upon them with respect.

But coaches are hired because they simply score a knockout during the interview process.

Whomever winds up the choice will probably deliver the same knockout blow to the fans after he is hired.

I guess what I'm trying to say here is, the guy with the best look on paper doesn't always get the job. But, if Scott and David do their diligence as they did in the basketball hire, the choice will be the right choice for the future of UL football.

I can't wait to see how this plays out. A lot of us may be surprised when the annoucement is made. _

I seriously doubt I will have any qualms with whomever they hire. I see something I like in every name mentioned.

I will say this; don't interview anyone you don't already think is 100% hirable. With the exception being you are going through the motions because you already have your choice in hand.

[Gonzo]

_ I still would rather see one of the option guys (Sewak, Monken) get the job. Several reasons...
1. The Flexbone offense would be unique in the Sun Belt, making it very difficult to prepare for. Many coaches whose team plays against Navy say that they put in time each week of the year preparing to play against the option because it takes so long to learn.
2. UL will be able to recruit some of the undersized or looked over, though still highly talented, recruits from the region who would otherwise be moved to other positions (especially QBs). A smaller offense line is preferable in this offense and again, these guys are easier to sign.
3. An option guy is much less likely to use UL as a stepping stone. While it is a good offense for a mid-sized school like UL, many of the bigger schools still refuse to use the option because using anything that is not "pro-style" can scare away some of the elite (NFL Caliber) recruits. _

I agree, run the ball and play defense. I think we already have the athletes in place to run this kind of offense.