UL Strength Coach (2005-2010) Rob Phillips

[that guy]

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I've been waiting for a few days for this story to come around. I know that many of the student athletes that Big Rob worked with are deeply effected by this news. Over the years Rob had made deep ties with the athletes that he worked with and he will be greatly missed. With that said i know that he was working with an extremely limited staff and restrictive red tape around every corner. This is a great opportunity for Big Rob and his family, and I personally wish him nothing but the best at Tulane and any future endeavors that he pursues.

Thank you Big Rob, you Big Ol' Sucka

[Zeebart21]

UL matched Tulanes offer.

Nuff said.... see ya Rob.

Z

[CajunT]

_ I've been waiting for a few days for this story to come around. I know that many of the student athletes that Big Rob worked with are deeply effected by this news. Over the years Rob had made deep ties with the athletes that he worked with and he will be greatly missed. With that said i know that he was working with an extremely limited staff and restrictive red tape around every corner. This is a great opportunity for Big Rob and his family, and I personally wish him nothing but the best at Tulane and any future endeavors that he pursues.

Thank you Big Rob, you Big Ol' Sucka _

Coach Phillips has done a tremendous job at UL and he will be missed. I'm a bit disappointed with the news because I've worked with him on the suppliment fund and spoke to him about 10 days ago about the program. UL did match the money, unfortunately he is heading to Tulane regardless of the offer. I wish Coach Phillips the best of luck, he is one of the best.

[Just1More]

_ UL matched Tulanes offer.

Nuff said.... see ya Rob.

Z _

I'm with you on this one.

[that guy]

_ UL matched Tulanes offer.

Nuff said.... see ya Rob.

Z _

I have not talked to rob personally since this was announced to see where his head is, but i do know that just matching salary does not put him or the program in a better place. The university needs to be committed to putting more funds into staff of the strength program if they hope to hold on to qualified coaches. Im sorry but 2 Strength Coaches for 400 student athletes will wear on anyone. Many schools have 1 trainer/GA per every 2 athletes, but many times Rob was working alone with 20-30 athletes at a time. This not only hurts the coach, but it also hurts the program because the athletes can not get the individual attention that they should be getting. Programs had to be drawn up on a group basis instead of on an individual are position basis.

I believe that Rod did an excellent job based on what he was given. Sometimes matching money alone is not enough, and in this case I think that he is going to a place that may allow him to advance further in his professional career as well as improve his family life.

I cannot, nor will I ever, hold something against a man simply because he is trying to better himself!

[Boomer]

well now they can bring in John Thompson and I think he will turn heads and do a great job!!!!!

[Zeebart21]

I have not talked to rob personally since this was announced to see where his head is, but i do know that just matching salary does not put him or the program in a better place. The university needs to be committed to putting more funds into staff of the strength program if they hope to hold on to qualified coaches. Im sorry but 2 Strength Coaches for 400 student athletes will wear on anyone. Many schools have 1 trainer/GA per every 2 athletes, but many times Rob was working alone with 20-30 athletes at a time. This not only hurts the coach, but it also hurts the program because the athletes can not get the individual attention that they should be getting. Programs had to be drawn up on a group basis instead of on an individual are position basis.

I believe that Rod did an excellent job based on what he was given. Sometimes matching money alone is not enough, and in this case I think that he is going to a place that may allow him to advance further in his professional career as well as improve his family life.

I cannot, nor will I ever, hold something against a man simply because he is trying to better himself!

I was just trying to stave off the obvious, "that guy".... People who read the first paragraph and not the whole article, then jump on the administration for being half s.sed and not giving an effort to keep good people...
Best of luck Rob.

[that guy]

_ I was just trying to stave off the obvious, "that guy".... People who read the first paragraph and not the whole article, then jump on the administration for being half s.sed and not giving an effort to keep good people...
Best of luck Rob. _

I did read the first paragraph and the whole article. I am speaking of Rob as a personal friend and have seen first hand the problems that have occurred with the admin in regards to the Strength and conditioning program. Rob Phillips is a good man and i take offense to people attacking him when they have no knowledge of the things that lead to his decision. I hope that the Cajuns make a strong hire, and improve the program that much more, and hopefully the will be willing to put a little more money into providing the next man more staff/GA's so that we can get more out of every minute this kids are in the weight room

[RealCajun70]

This is a BIG LOSS, Coach Phillips was a great man but regardless I wish him and his family the best of luck.

[RaginDave]

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http://louisiana.scout.com/2/984782.html _

http://www.patriots.com/team/index.c...hbio&bio=30930

My suggestion for a replacement is above. Former Cajun, NFL experience as a S&C coach, CFL experience as a player and one heluva guy, if any of you know Harold, you won't meet a nicer guy.

I doubt he would come, but it would be sweet!!!!!

[zephyr]

_ http://www.patriots.com/team/index.c...hbio&bio=30930

My suggestion for a replacement is above. Former Cajun, NFL experience as a S&C coach, CFL experience as a player and one heluva guy, if any of you know Harold, you won't meet a nicer guy.

I doubt he would come, but it would be sweet!!!!! _

I love guys like this who are high character and high work ethic guys. To walk on and then be voted as a captain by your teammates because of your leadership tells just about everything you need to know about him. It would be nice and I wouldn't think that he would turn that away very easily if offered to him.

[DrumRoll]

_ I love guys like this who are high character and high work ethic guys. To walk on and then be voted as a captain by your teammates because of your leadership tells just about everything you need to know about him. It would be nice and I wouldn't think that he would turn that away very easily if offered to him. _

And maybe he would like to stay here and provide some much needed continuity...

We also lost one heck of an assistant to Tennessee if memory serves me correctly, so we seem to be able to locate talent...