Mark Hudspeth rejuvenates UL

[RaginWaldo]

“This place is a gold mine just sitting here and hasn’t had the right person to come in here and light the fuse,” Hudspeth said. “Hopefully we may have done that. A lot of people now see some of the success we’re having and see the hard work is paying off and are now ready to jump on board even more financially to take it to a new level. We want to take it to a new level, not just keep up with the Joneses. We want to be the Joneses.”

THis gives me confidence that Hudspeth isn't going anywhere and will build us a dynasty!

[CajunDreDog]

Some may disagree with me, but I'd rather get ULL'ed a lot than get no attention at all.

What the old saying? Any pub is good pub.

[TheRaginCajun06]

“This place is a gold mine just sitting here and hasn’t had the right person to come in here and light the fuse,” Hudspeth said. “Hopefully we may have done that. A lot of people now see some of the success we’re having and see the hard work is paying off and are now ready to jump on board even more financially to take it to a new level. We want to take it to a new level, not just keep up with the Joneses. We want to be the Joneses.”

THis gives me confidence that Hudspeth isn't going anywhere and will build us a dynasty!

I definitely told Coach Hud last night... don't leave us Coach! He replied... I'm not going anywhere. This community has been nothing but great to myself and my family.

He is just eating up how awesome the Cajun Nation has shown him love. I think he's focusing on building something here.

[Turbine]

I definitely told Coach Hud last night... don't leave us Coach! He replied... I'm not going anywhere. This community has been nothing but great to myself and my family.

He is just eating up how awesome the Cajun Nation has shown him love. I think he's focusing on building something here.

Cool story.

[MissingMandy]

Let's be realistic here. EVERYONE no matter what their profession is works to move up......coaches are no exception. Coach Huspeth is doing an incredible job but bottom line is whether it be 2 years, 3 or 4 years he will leave because isn't that what you would want for him? Just enjoy the time that he is here, what he is doing for our players, UL and your community. In the end he will have changed UL football forever and deserves a chance to move up and on. Thats what life is all about.

[CrazyCajun]

Let's be realistic here. EVERYONE no matter what their profession is works to move up......coaches are no exception. Coach Huspeth is doing an incredible job but bottom line is whether it be 2 years, 3 or 4 years he will leave because isn't that what you would want for him? Just enjoy the time that he is here, what he is doing for our players, UL and your community. In the end he will have changed UL football forever and deserves a chance to move up and on. Thats what life is all about.

i totally agree, I just hope he will stay long enough to graduate his first recruiting class

[CharlieK]

Let's be realistic here. EVERYONE no matter what their profession is works to move up......coaches are no exception. Coach Huspeth is doing an incredible job but bottom line is whether it be 2 years, 3 or 4 years he will leave because isn't that what you would want for him? Just enjoy the time that he is here, what he is doing for our players, UL and your community. In the end he will have changed UL football forever and deserves a chance to move up and on. Thats what life is all about.

Yes. I hope he uses the hell out of us. Turns us into THE southern mid major power, then parlays that into millions from an SEC school. Ultimate win-win.

[HoustonCajun]

The oft used adage "win and the name thing will take care of itself" is being proved false.

One thing is becoming abundantly clear, winning and new exposure will never win a name battle.

The name you are introduced as, is how you will be remembered.

UL has hired a nationally recognized marketing and communcations firm located in Chicago and Washington, DC to lead our branding effort and to help position us on a national stage. Everything is coming together.

[Turbine]

UL has hired a nationally recognized marketing and communcations firm located in Chicago and Washington, DC to lead our branding effort and to help position us on a national stage. Everything is coming together.

Now I'm really worried.

Their type is what led to the pepper. The pepper concept goes back to a 1983 ticket drive, which was successful but that doesn't mean it should be your identity.

I prefer open competion on matters like this.

[cajun4life]

Let's be realistic here. EVERYONE no matter what their profession is works to move up......coaches are no exception. Coach Huspeth is doing an incredible job but bottom line is whether it be 2 years, 3 or 4 years he will leave because isn't that what you would want for him? Just enjoy the time that he is here, what he is doing for our players, UL and your community. In the end he will have changed UL football forever and deserves a chance to move up and on. Thats what life is all about.

Actually, I want and wish HUD follows in the footsteps of Gary Patterson @ TCU, Chris Peterson @ Boise, and Kyle Whittingham @ Utah has decided to do. They have all had much better offers as a HC but chose to stay where they are because they built a dynasty and the result is all the money they need. With that being said I doubt he would do that, but one can always hope. I also hope he stays for his entire contract.