ESPN reporting:

[Dickie]

Winning can start with one person but that model is not sustainable. Let’s face the facts, it's inevitable- all coaches leave! This year we all got a taste of something that is very addictive- WINNING! For us to continue to win we need more than just a driven head coach, we need the University president, the AD and fans all on the same page. With that being said, here is what I think we should be focused on as a fan base- Is our University fully committed to winning? It's my opinion that what separates us (UL) from the Universities that are always on top is that the directive to win comes from the University president, AD and the fan base.

Even if he stays, which I hope he does, Coach Hud can only take us as far as our University is willing to go. I think the new administration has turned the corner on their commitment to winning but the University has be the driving force not the just the coach. As a fan base we need to demand excellence when it comes to our sports program.

[RedTails]

People provoke Kyle and then act flabbergasted as to why Kyle is so argumentative. Come on guys.

[moorecajun]

Josh, I think our odds are better than 50-50 with USM if it opens up.

At best, he will be seen as another in a line of good coaches [Hallman, Bower, Fedora] there, and at worst, the guy who ran the program into the ground. Here, all he has to do is run off a string of 7+ win seasons to be considered very successful, and 3 or more 8-10 win seasons make him a veritable god among program builders.

I agree; we will give them a good run for their money! We are closing the gap very very quickly with C-USA; the biggest issue is in respect to salaries. WE can help eliminate that problem.

I watched some of the Houston - SMU game recently. It was a huge game in C-USA and the announcers stated it was the largest attendance in Houston history ... a sellout ... 32,000.

Do you think we can compete with that? And they are undefeated, in the top 10 and close to a BCS bowl game ... 32k ... bring that to our place and we'll take care of the 32k.

[Parrott]

Josh, I think our odds are better than 50-50 with USM if it opens up.

At best, he will be seen as another in a line of good coaches [Hallman, Bower, Fedora] there, and at worst, the guy who ran the program into the ground. Here, all he has to do is run off a string of 7+ win seasons to be considered very successful, and 3 or more 8-10 win seasons make him a veritable god among program builders.

I can see your logic. But I have my reasons for feeling the way I do about that situation.

[cajunhawk]

People provoke Kyle and then act flabbergasted as to why Kyle is so argumentative. Come on guys.

If provoking Kyle is wrong...I don't wanna be right.

[Boomer]

My neighbor coaches at Ark State----There is a great chance that Freeze will be their next coach----Interview next week after TROY---Think that is a good policy to wait for the season to be over!!!

[bbbilly]

While I think Hud is a great coach and has done a great job here in only one year, let us not forget that most of the players were not his. I do not blame him for intervewing for other jobs. If the job is open that is when you have the chance to interview. I find it kind of hard to beleve that a BCS school would hire a first year head coach who came out 3rd in the sunbelt, got beat by a not so good ASU and got beat really bad by OSU. In 3 years with all the players being his, if he has won the sunbelt and his bowl games, I say thank you very much and good luck. While is is very possible he could go after this year, the sun will still come up and life will go on. Lets look at what we have and be thankful, tommorrow will be another day and we will deal with what it brings.

[Policarp]

My neighbor coaches at Ark State----There is a great chance that Freeze will be their next coach----Interview next week after TROY---Think that is a good policy to wait for the season to be over!!!

makes sense to wait a few days given Ole Miss asked and was granted permission to meet after season has been completed. If it's Freeze, Ole Miss is going the economy priced route vs higher price big name splash option. Nutt's 6MM+ contract payoff likely put a big dent in wallet.

6MM payoff not to work anymore......should have gone into coaching.

[VObserver]

I can see your point, as well.. But I think Hud is smart enough to resist the temptation and to not to go to USM right now.

[covcaj]

Good ADs are always ready to make a coaching move, so I believe Scott is already prepared if something opens up. The possibility of both Southern Miss and Mississippi State opening up should be of some concern given Hud's ties and connections there, but nothing has happened yet. I'd think Ole Miss has a new coach in the next few days, either Fedora or Freeze. Fedora is also in play at Kansas, and Freeze is also in play at Memphis. Very fluid situation. Makes my head hurt. Odds that Hud leaves? Not in favor of the Cajuns if it's Miss St, 50-50 if it's USM.

I understand your point if he is offered. My question what is the chance of Hud being offered by either 'Ol Miss or Southern given his lack of history as a Div 1 HC?