Father-Son / Coach-Player relationships

[CajunT]

Brad Bustle was a two time all conference lineman. He finished two years before Rickey did.

The younger Evans finished two years before the former.

Robichaux coached two sons. They helped him win championships.

Coach Marlin's son is on the team this year. He, like Gunner, helps run the scout team in practice.

I think it's wonderful that, given all the sacrifices a coach makes, that he gets to go to work and see his son every day.

Especially if his son is either a good player or a non player.

the only problem comes when a coach decides his son is a better player than he really is.

Now, can we get off this? Because it really has zero to do with anything.

The only thing I would add is concerning the younger Evans, he was known for his temper tantrums at practice. In fact I witnessed it several times, including one incident were he walked over to the water cooler and slung it across the court after Jessie scolded him for not running a play correctly. He was never told to run or leave practice. Out of all the examples you posted, the younger Evans was not the most positive influence to play in the program.

[BirdofParadise]

The only thing I would add is concerning the younger Evans, he was known for his temper tantrums at practice. In fact I witnessed it several times, including one incident were he walked over to the water cooler and slung it across the court after Jessie scolded him for not running a play correctly. He was never told to run or leave practice. Out of all the examples you posted, the younger Evans was not the most positive influence to play in the program.

That is, in fact, the example I was alluding to.

[Big Poppa]

If this discussion is all about Gunner being on the team you folks are wasting time and energy. I don't think Hud sees him as a starter ever. It think I heard that he is being groomed to be the holder for kicks in the future. The kid went to HS in Ms while pops was in La great for both of them if this works out. It will in no way be of detriment to the team.

[Turbine]

With an overall 42-23 in 2015, it turns out it doesn't apply to Robe after Austin. (Austin was not on my radar when I started this thread) plus things might be on the horizon that keeps his interest at UL. So I don't expect the post son/coach burnout that I have always worried about to apply with Robichaux.

Marlin is so even keeled, I doubt he is affected.

Even with the current state, I doubt it applies to Hud, he is self motivated , highly paid, and hoping for bigger things.

Still, I worry about the coach/player (regular player) respect mystic being weakened through casual home style responses to dad/coach admonitions. Kids notice normal.

[Cajun90]

That is, in fact, the example I was alluding to.

I've often wondered if that was Jesse's call or his only way from having to sleep on the couch?!

[KajunKrazy]

I've often wondered if that was Jesse's call or his only way from having to sleep on the coach?!

I would imagine sleeping on a coach is very uncomfortable. Well on second thought maybe not in some female sports.

[Cajun90]

I would imagine sleeping on a coach is very in uncomfortable. Well on second thought maybe not in some female sports.

lol....yea I fixed dat..

[AboveAverage]

With an overall 42-23 in 2015, it turns out it doesn't apply to Robe after Austin. (Austin was not on my radar when I started this thread) plus things might be on the horizon that keeps his interest at UL. So I don't expect the post son/coach burnout that I have always worried about to apply with Robichaux.

Marlin is so even keeled, I doubt he is affected.

Even with the current state, I doubt it applies to Hud, he is self motivated , highly paid, and hoping for bigger things.

Still, I worry about the coach/player (regular player) respect mystic being weakened through casual home style responses to dad/coach admonitions. Kids notice normal.

Fact is Robichaux's teams have been slipping every year since Austin left.

[CajunCall]

Peak, slump, peak, slump, son slump, son peak, it's all part of the coaching lifecycle. Robe will peak again. If he wants to.