What are the chances we retain these three individuals for next season?

I always like to think ahead. But what are the chances Louisiana Tech has Manny Diaz, Coach Holtz, and Kenneth Dixon around for next year? The first two going to a higher paid position else where, and Dixon opting for the draft.

I'll just throw this out there. I think our AD needs to do whatever necessary to keep Diaz. But my opinion is we have a 75% chance of keeping Dixon, 50% of keeping Holtz, and about 10% chance of keeping Diaz.

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I always like to think ahead. But what are the chances Louisiana Tech has Manny Diaz, Coach Holtz, and Kenneth Dixon around for next year? The first two going to a higher paid position else where, and Dixon opting for the draft.

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I'll play and say we keep all 3 of these guys. As it's going now and if it continues, the first two deserve a very nice bump in pay/bonuses. And Dixon needs one more year in Ruston before a great career in the pros. I think he has already stated he is staying at TECH for his senior year.

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I'll play and say we keep all 3 of these guys. As it's going now and if it continues, the first two deserve a very nice bump in pay/bonuses. And Dixon needs one more year in Ruston before a great career in the pros.

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I agree but I think Diaz will have several offers at P5 teams. I'd would very surprised he stays.

I'd be shocked if Holtz wasn't here. I think Dixon will be making a mistake if he leaves. I could see Diaz getting a job elsewhere.

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I always like to think ahead. But what are the chances Louisiana Tech has Manny Diaz, Coach Holtz, and Kenneth Dixon around for next year? The first two going to a higher paid position else where, and Dixon opting for the draft.

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I vote all speculation threads like this wait until after the regular season is complete. Nobody is going anywhere before the C-USA Championship Game.

Geeez. We're still trying to win a CUSA Championship in football and a brand new poster comes up with this? Let's worry about that other stuff at the appropriate time. And no, this is not the appropriate time.

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Geeez. We're still trying to win a CUSA Championship in football and a brand new poster comes up with this? Let's worry about that other stuff at the appropriate time. And no, this is not the appropriate time.

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THIS

No discussion of this type allowed on a message board! Stay focused!:laugh:

Welcome to the board S'PortDawg. Congrats on being the first to post what many here are already thinking and some already discussing.

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I'll play and say we keep all 3 of these guys. As it's going now and if it continues, the first two deserve a very nice bump in pay/bonuses. And Dixon needs one more year in Ruston before a great career in the pros. I think he has already stated he is staying at TECH for his senior year.

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I agree with all 3. Of course, we have already seen that anything can happen when the dominoes start falling. If we lose anyone I would think it would be Diaz- but I certainly hope that doesn't happen.

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Geeez. We're still trying to win a CUSA Championship in football and a brand new poster comes up with this? Let's worry about that other stuff at the appropriate time. And no, this is not the appropriate time.

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COSIGNED.

Threads like this should only be started once uniform threads start- in the offseason.

10 Defensive Coordinators to Watch Out For

6. Manny Diaz- Louisiana Tech
You’ve definitely heard of Manny Diaz, probably from his time as defensive coordinator under Mack Brown at Texas. Before the debacle at Texas, though Diaz coached at Mississippi State in 2010, turning the Bulldog defense around and paving the way for the stellar defense they are playing today. Diaz is currently coaching under Skip Holtz, and has helped guide the team to a 7-3 record, with losses to Auburn and Oklahoma. The defense, which ranks 27th in the nation, averages 2.5 sacks per game and allows only 342.9 yards a game. The Bulldogs (of Louisiana Tech) lead the nation in forcing turnovers with 11 fumble recoveries and 17 interceptions. Diaz has the potential to become a big time coach at any moment. If not for the implosion at Texas, he might have been a candidate to take over once Mack Brown left.

The other guy Holtz wanted is at #5. (David Gibbs)

http://southcarolina.scout.com/story...-watch-out-for

Somebody stole my name - just added an apostrophe - WTH

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Somebody stole my name - just added an apostrophe - WTH

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I thought about that and then you posted it...:laugh:

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I thought about that and then you posted it...:laugh:

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Back in the Delphi days - I was going to go with ShreveDawg, but it was taken - so I went with SportDawg and it stuck