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This is what we have become...
At least they went to the Bourbon Bowl.
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Our S/C coach seems like a douchebag.
I also noticed the dude with the cut off sleeves. Looks absurd. Also noticed is the distinct lack of intensity and fire from the head coach all the way on down.
From TV it also looks like we only managed to get about 1/4 of the band to the game. I assume there is some bush league excuse having to do with quarter break and children wanting to go home to their mommies and Tech being unable to figure out how to keep a dorm open or heat up a burger for them to eat. Basically stuff you would never see in a million years from any other Division 1 school in the nation, ever.
This program is embarrassing in its current state.
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Small time Louisiana at its finest.
Didn't he come from LSU? Shouldn't we all bow down to him because of that?Quote:
Originally Posted by SWarner63
THIS! Every other D-1 school's band/spirit squad/mascot/whatever would REQUIRE you to be there or you would get kicked out of the group. Thats how it works, period. Not at LA Tech though. We are weak and pathetic. This is a direct quote from a friend of mine that is close to the band: "It was a volunteer game. Many of the band members live outside of Ruston, and are with their families. Every band member that could make, was there."Quote:
Originally Posted by NathanDarby
A "volunteer game"? This isn't the salvation army band...Fire the band director.Quote:
Originally Posted by RunwayDawg55
Go Dawgs!
Honestly, I've seen small, private high schools with bigger bands than what LA Tech has in JAS tonight. Pathetic.Quote:
Originally Posted by RunwayDawg55
Baylor-OSU & Ole Miss-Mizzou, good games played by Universities that get it. Glad I didn't waste my time with small time Podunk U.....the Tech!
Band members are paid. Should be required attendance at this game. We had to play at games during quarter break when I was in the BoP. This abomination is allowed by the leadership.Quote:
Originally Posted by RunwayDawg55
You guys are worried about the band?
We have much bigger fish to fry.
Skip doesn't even have enough sense to wipe the snot running out of his nose.
Let's focus on Skip's coaching, leadership, organization, motivational skills, etc. rather than his nose running. Happens to me all the time in cold weather.
Does he have a flat bill and sun glasses on also?Quote:
Originally Posted by parisdog
Yes sir.
Very true, but emblematic of our half-ass, lackadaisical approach to darn near everything having to do with athletics.Quote:
Originally Posted by steltz
This is frustrating, frustrating football. What kind of recruit watches this game and gets excited to come to Tech?
maybe someone that wants to start at qb for 4 years. Sorry wrote this in my dreams.Quote:
Originally Posted by TruDawg
Don't hate. Sometimes you gotta show off your slosh-pipes.
It is sad, there were more band members at the Techster game. I think there were more fans too. I wore my shirt to the game in honor of JuBru, but my wife asked me to keep it on the raps with my 10 year old there. Skippy needs to find something else to do with his time, he is mailing it in. How else would you explain that my son shows more pain and disgust for the games turn of events than the man in charge.
TMac tweeted a pic of Hester. He thought it was a great "tough" look. I guess tough has changed.
TMAC doesn't know any better, he is basically the same age as the players. though Richie Casey may be older.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnnylightnin
Who cares what Hester was wearing? Are you people serious? Worry about all the bush league aspects of our football program and our clueless leadership. Our program isnt going down the drain because the strength coach ripped his sleeves off on a cold night. And by the way, Hester is pretty damn tough. Most of you were probably sitting in your warm living room watching on tv. The other 500 attendees and I were fully dressed and were still freezing.
A coaches appearance matters. The fact he also can't do his job makes it icing on the retirement cake.Quote:
Originally Posted by ceb420
I agree. I just think that should be the focus instead of ripping the sleeves off of his shirt. I've seen lots of strength coaches do crazy/quirky things.Quote:
Originally Posted by JuBru
I noticed him on the sidelines as well. I wondered who he was. In a related note to S/C, how many games this year featured King and Dixon fully healthy?Quote:
Originally Posted by NathanDarby
Obviously they have a fourth captain each week from special teams, so if you are saying rewarding good special teams play is bush league then I would question how much you really know. It is not like those guys are replacing the normal captains the team voted for.Quote:
We let Kendall Hayes be a game captain tonight. Being a captain used to mean something. At Southern miss we let Kyle freaking Fisher be a captain. REALLY HOLTZ?!? A redshirt freshman KICKER IS A CAPTAIN!!?!! A BACKUP DB IS A CAPTAIN?!?
I would say that the players on the sideline that don't play bust it during practice all week and year and deserve an opportunity to be on the sideline. Now for your "not being hype" comment, for me watching the game and having to sit through these what seem like 10 minute TV timeouts alone itself kills the vibe. As a fan or player you have to be somewhat distracted from the game while watching the dance cam or some other non football related promotion on the jumbotron. So it has to be tough to stay "hype" watching something as distracting as lets just say for example your "Sexy and I know it O-Line video" from last year (which was hilarious don't get me wrong). Also when your team is turning the ball over, not converting, and or not stopping the other team there is only so much "Hype" that can actually make a difference. To wrap that up I think those are "bush league" excuses about this team rather than something such as player execution. Just my thoughts...Quote:
And then my PERSONAL favorite, let's let everybody on the team dress out and stand around on the sideline shooting the bull. ARE YOU KIDDING?!?!
Go Dogs!
It didn't seem to distract Stephen or anyone else on the offense very much at ALL last year did it? I would say last year's team was usually focused and ready to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by datruth
Tell that to Bill Belichick. Dude has a ripped hoodie on every gameQuote:
Originally Posted by JuBru
Bill definitely isn't here!
At least he is not wearing a flat bill hat. My faith in Tech has been somewhat restored.
Our part time sideline reporter was impressed with our S&C coach last night. All our S&C coach was missing was a hidden blood pouch like they used on Championship Wrestling back in the day.
If Holtz keeps this guy, it says how out of touch he truly is with the program.
That kid just looks silly. Wearing the sunglasses at night is funny though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Salvatore Assante
Who gives a smit? Seriously!Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
Not so fast, my friend. The sunglasses might have been funny, or even cool, but those glasses come too close to my 80-year-old dad's Transitions lenses. I am a beyond-middle-aged woman, and even I know that is decidedly uncool. :laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
I showed my wife and she said he looked "douchey" hahaha
Who gives a smit how our S&C coach is dressed? Seriously!There are way far too many other issues to be focused on, or as a fan distressed about, per our staff and players next year.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
The guy is bogus. He needs to be fired for being a HORRIBLE S&C coach, not for the way he dresses. Looking like an idiot on the sidelines speaks to his stability.Quote:
Originally Posted by TYLERTECHSAS
The AD is okay with his attire, everyone else should be too.
He was okay with the greek letters too, but that was before he heard from the fans.Quote:
Originally Posted by Woof!
I don't care how "tough" he is by ripping his sleeves off his polo. It was very unprofessional and I was embarrassed that he was representing our university. It may be a small detail but I think it reflects badly on our program.
Lol y'all are delusional. We're talking about FOOTBALL here. It's a game. As someone said earlier, Bill Belichick frequently wears a hoodie with the sleeves ripped off. Is he "unprofessional?" Maybe this is why we can't build something bigger and better if we're worrying about what color jerseys the players are wearing and what the strength coach does with his sleeves.Quote:
Originally Posted by Reckless Abandon
I imagine it would be overlooked if we were getting Belichick results. Instead, we're getting out-toughed by every team we play. You can be eccentric and weird…if your'e good.Quote:
Originally Posted by ceb420
No the guy is a horrible S&C coach. Have you seen how many of our defenders it takes to bring down a running back?Quote:
Originally Posted by ceb420
Little things matter, they all add up. While not necessarily a bid deal by itself it certainly adds to the list. Great programs care about and take care of the little things. We certainly seem weaker this year than in the last few.
"Douchey" would be the most accurate description I can think of as well.
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Originally Posted by johnnylightnin
Fair points and I'm sure most wouldn't care had this happened last year. Hester seems good on paper and has trained some notable players in the past. I don't get it. Are you sure it's on him? The defense had problems bringing people down last year with Harrington also. The o-line definitely seemed a lot tougher last year though.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
He may be a great personal trainer, but he is obviously not a good team S&C guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by ceb420
Interesting that when the heat gets on him he pulls some silly mess like last night. Draw you own conclusions as to why he did it.
There's not looking professional and there's looking like a complete moron while representing a university.
What bothered me the most was the fact that only about 1/3 of the band was there. THAT'S terrible as far as representing the university goes. Who allows this to continue and why do they still have a job at Tech? At least Hester was THERE and doing his job. Oh and the McAlister's sandwiches weren't actually McAlister's sandwiches. What's the deal with that?
Start another thread on sandwiches and the band. This thread is for bashing our LaLaff wanna be S&C coach.:icon_razz:Quote:
Originally Posted by ceb420
This site would crash if we tried to start threads for all the bush league antics Tech does.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
Needs more mullet.
Is everyone happy with the AD?Quote:
Originally Posted by Woof!
Does it matter? We will continue to do nothing and suck. LA Tech is all about excuses for failure.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChipDog