Rickey Bustle signs extention

[CrazyCajun]

I have to agree. Bustle is a good coach, and a freat fit at UL. I think this program is on the right track.

I agree; when are you coming in town

[OleMissCajunFan]

your father wouldnt be a judge, would he...

Z.

That's the rumor. Good guess, Z

[Zeebart21]

That's the rumor. Good guess, Z

I married into a Lebanese family.. I ran into him at a wedding a few weeks ago..

Nice, nice guy...He ragged on me about the pile of grape leaves I had on my plate...

Z.

[CrazyCajun]

this is great news. Considering it probably would not be hard for Bustle to find a higher paying job I love this move. It helps in recruiting for a kid to know that the coach that recruited him will be there his whole career. Also, it shows confidence in our coach which also helps in recruiting. If we believe in him so will everyone else. Not to mention the guy brought us our first thousand yard rusher EVER! Our first winning season in ten years and a share of the sunbelt championship and he lost his starting quarterback early in the season and had to change the entire gameplan of our offense. Luckily we have desormeaux and it worked out for us. The talent level has improved alot. Most importantly the man puts asses in the seats! Thats a big plus for where our program is right now. So, who ever does'nt like it , go back to baton rouge because that what you sound like! An ungrateful tiger fan!

[ChanceEncounter]

Also, it shows confidence in our coach which also helps in recruiting.

Using that logic doesn't the future require that you always have him under a multi year deal? If so is this a five year deal or is UL forced to extend his contract in two or three years. If the recruiting logic works now it must be consistent.

[cjr3888]

From what coach said on the news, this was already in his contract. He said that it was an incentive saying that if they won the conference (i think) his contract would be extended to five total years again.

[Bert]

From what coach said on the news, this was already in his contract. He said that it was an incentive saying that if they won the conference (i think) his contract would be extended to five total years again.

This is great news. He earned it.

[CutOff_Cajun]

Are you kidding me???

Why does this guy keeping getting extensions?? The whole state wanted to fire him after his 1-5 start...yeah, he led his team to the heavenly SunBelt "TRI"-Champions....WOOPTY-FRICKEN DOO!!! Im not saying that he didnt do a good job, but he needs to prove something worth talking about, at least a bowl appearance or something....SunBelt "TRI"-Champs is nothing to brag about people. He needs to prove something before we give him a lifetime salary here, after all, its not like he has any place better to go. He's def not getting offers from BCS contenders. We should take some of this money and give to Coach Robe or the Lotief's, or Lee.....people that have proven that they are winners and are making a name for the University on a NATIONAL level....No one cares about the SunBelt "TRI"-Champs that didnt even make a bowl. They have a little more consideration for the Baseball team that finished 3rd in the Nation, and a contender every year. Or the Softball team that makes it to the WCWS and produces All-Americans. Or the Basketball team that is winning outright Championships, taking a Final Four team(Louisville) to the wire in the NCAA Tourney on CBS(National Television for one of the most watched sporting events of the year) and one that produces NBA Draft Picks, a team that is on the verge of breaking loose. With the support of more people, the basketball team could win one of those NCAA Tourney games and turn the corner that they have been stuck on for several years. Whats Bustle's extension gonna do?? We gonna take a share of the SunBelt again and go NO better than the New Orleans bowl??? Pretty impressive to play in the 1st Bowl game of the season, ____.....at least its better than SunBelt "TRI"-Champs and sitting home watching it played in your own stadium.

Yeah, b/c our 2-7 basketball team looks really promising. C'mon, with the way bball is looking right now, I'm glad that we're shifting some focus to football.

[CajunRebel]

Are you kidding me???

Why does this guy keeping getting extensions?? The whole state wanted to fire him after his 1-5 start...yeah, he led his team to the heavenly SunBelt "TRI"-Champions....WOOPTY-FRICKEN DOO!!! Im not saying that he didnt do a good job, but he needs to prove something worth talking about, at least a bowl appearance or something....SunBelt "TRI"-Champs is nothing to brag about people. He needs to prove something before we give him a lifetime salary here, after all, its not like he has any place better to go. He's def not getting offers from BCS contenders. We should take some of this money and give to Coach Robe or the Lotief's, or Lee.....people that have proven that they are winners and are making a name for the University on a NATIONAL level....No one cares about the SunBelt "TRI"-Champs that didnt even make a bowl. They have a little more consideration for the Baseball team that finished 3rd in the Nation, and a contender every year. Or the Softball team that makes it to the WCWS and produces All-Americans. Or the Basketball team that is winning outright Championships, taking a Final Four team(Louisville) to the wire in the NCAA Tourney on CBS(National Television for one of the most watched sporting events of the year) and one that produces NBA Draft Picks, a team that is on the verge of breaking loose. With the support of more people, the basketball team could win one of those NCAA Tourney games and turn the corner that they have been stuck on for several years. Whats Bustle's extension gonna do?? We gonna take a share of the SunBelt again and go NO better than the New Orleans bowl??? Pretty impressive to play in the 1st Bowl game of the season, ____.....at least its better than SunBelt "TRI"-Champs and sitting home watching it played in your own stadium.

With all due respect, you are obviously ignorant when it comes to Cajun Football.

The fact is our program would easily quailify as one of the 10 or 20 worst in Division I-A history. Our facilities are subpar. Our budget is the second smallest among Division I-A schools; a mere drop in the bucket compared to and BCS school. And there is little to no support from Martin Hall. So what does this mean?

It means that coaching for UL is like fighting with one arm tied behind your back. So when someone like Bustle comes along, someone who can put up a good fight with only one arm, then you need to hang on to him.

Yes we were only 6-5.
Yes we only won 1/3 of a conference title from the worst conference in IA.
Yes it's nothing to brag about (not that anyone is bragging.)

But for the first time in 10 years we are going up instead of down and if you can't find satisfaction in these little victories then you will have a tough time as a Cajun football fan.

[CajunNation]

With all due respect, you are obviously ignorant when it comes to Cajun Football.

The fact is our program would easily quailify as one of the 10 or 20 worst in Division I-A history. Our facilities are subpar. Our budget is the second smallest among Division I-A schools; a mere drop in the bucket compared to and BCS school. And there is little to no support from Martin Hall. So what does this mean?

It means that coaching for UL is like fighting with one arm tied behind your back. So when someone like Bustle comes along, someone who can put up a good fight with only one arm, then you need to hang on to him.

Yes we were only 6-5.
Yes we only won 1/3 of a conference title from the worst conference in IA.
Yes it's nothing to brag about (not that anyone is bragging.)

But for the first time in 10 years we are going up instead of down and if you can't find satisfaction in these little victories then you will have a tough time as a Cajun football fan.

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Based on what?


I'll bet you probably assume La Tech is not one of these 10 or 20 schools?

Let's compare.

UL
3 conference championships
10 winning seasons
24 years of 1-A
41.5% winning seasons/years 1-A

Tech
1 conference championship
7 winning seasons
17 years of 1-A
41.1% winning seasons/years 1-A

The FACT is that we have a 1-A record better than A LOT of 1-A schools.

[USLJim]

With all due respect, you are obviously ignorant when it comes to Cajun Football.

The fact is our program would easily quailify as one of the 10 or 20 worst in Division I-A history. Our facilities are subpar. Our budget is the second smallest among Division I-A schools; a mere drop in the bucket compared to and BCS school. And there is little to no support from Martin Hall. So what does this mean?

It means that coaching for UL is like fighting with one arm tied behind your back. So when someone like Bustle comes along, someone who can put up a good fight with only one arm, then you need to hang on to him.

Yes we were only 6-5.
Yes we only won 1/3 of a conference title from the worst conference in IA.
Yes it's nothing to brag about (not that anyone is bragging.)

But for the first time in 10 years we are going up instead of down and if you can't find satisfaction in these little victories then you will have a tough time as a Cajun football fan.

Then why don't you support the Tigers like so many former USL fans do. The fact that you are so blunt with your statistics only shows that you probably give diddly squat to the athletic program.

I am curious, how many season tickets do you have? Have you ever given to the UL Athletic foundation? You see I believe if you are not a contributor, why should not have the right to complain, in saying that, if you are a contributor you need to give MORE. the only way UL is gonna grow is fan and monetary support. I know, I worked there for a while and was a budget cut. It was the best time of my working life and would gladly take a pay cut and go back if I could. Let's face it money talks and BS walks.

Geaux Cajuns.

[Mineshaft]

Are you kidding me???

Why does this guy keeping getting extensions?? The whole state wanted to fire him after his 1-5 start...yeah, he led his team to the heavenly SunBelt "TRI"-Champions....WOOPTY-FRICKEN DOO!!! Im not saying that he didnt do a good job, but he needs to prove something worth talking about, at least a bowl appearance or something....SunBelt "TRI"-Champs is nothing to brag about people. He needs to prove something before we give him a lifetime salary here, after all, its not like he has any place better to go. He's def not getting offers from BCS contenders. We should take some of this money and give to Coach Robe or the Lotief's, or Lee.....people that have proven that they are winners and are making a name for the University on a NATIONAL level....No one cares about the SunBelt "TRI"-Champs that didnt even make a bowl. They have a little more consideration for the Baseball team that finished 3rd in the Nation, and a contender every year. Or the Softball team that makes it to the WCWS and produces All-Americans. Or the Basketball team that is winning outright Championships, taking a Final Four team(Louisville) to the wire in the NCAA Tourney on CBS(National Television for one of the most watched sporting events of the year) and one that produces NBA Draft Picks, a team that is on the verge of breaking loose. With the support of more people, the basketball team could win one of those NCAA Tourney games and turn the corner that they have been stuck on for several years. Whats Bustle's extension gonna do?? We gonna take a share of the SunBelt again and go NO better than the New Orleans bowl??? Pretty impressive to play in the 1st Bowl game of the season, ____.....at least its better than SunBelt "TRI"-Champs and sitting home watching it played in your own stadium.

I agree with you 100%-what happens if this guy goes 8-3 does he get a contract extension for life? he already has gotten 2 extensions in the last 4 years i believe and hes had 1 winning season. Guess im in the wrong profession.