New AD | Dr. Eric Wood

Have you guys heard about us hiring a new AD? I have...while Tommy Mac is good...no questions asked...we've got a homegrown hero right amongst us. His name is Adam McGuirt..and he's a TECH man to the core, and has been given so much responsibility in regards to Tornado Recovery...and then this Covid Crap.

Anyway...I officially hold all my LTAC money until this guy is named AD.

Again...nothing against Tommy Mac..but we've been overlooking a gem in our pile of dirt...and I hope y'all feel the same way.

In these truly uncertain times I feel as if this man is the way to go...and quite possibly..our only hope.

I'm not one to kiss and tell but when the you know what hit the fan lately he was named "Head of Recovery Taskforce" or the like. What it meant was he was our man in our darkest hour ...and he remains so..Adam for AD!

Whoever the next AD is has to be better at scheduling football and men's hoops. I didn't say it was easy...if it were easy anyone could do it, including Hogdawg. But that's why we need someone who can make things happen, by hook or crook! Also, gameday experience has to improve and that means, in some cases, going back to the way things were before TMAC effed 'em up. Finally, the new AD has to get more folks involved in Tech athletics...as fans, supporters, contributors. A good start would be making kids' tickets $3 and having sections for adults for $5. Empty seats don't help anyone and contribute ZERO to the cause.

We're not gonna hire a new AD "in these uncertain times."

And I don't envy whoever it is - they'll have more than a right mess to clean up.

Nice to have a non-covid thread.

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Originally Posted by Blue Dawg

We're not gonna hire a new AD "in these uncertain times."

And I don't envy whoever it is - they'll have more than a right mess to clean up.

Nice to have a non-covid thread.

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You're right, no new AD for us...pointless to even post about it. Let's see....

Hey, wonder how that ole C-19 virus is doing today?

marketdawg had a pregnant idea. Maybe it will deliver in nine months. Got to know Adam when he was with the Alumni Association.
Made several bus trips with him and he really took care of us older alumni. He is true blue and not purple. I believe he would make a very
good AD.

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Originally Posted by marketdawg

...while Tommy Mac is good...no questions asked...

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ummm ... there may be a few questions.

I'd be happy to support Adam as AD. He returns calls and speaks to me in public.

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Originally Posted by dawg80

You're right, no new AD for us...pointless to even post about it. Let's see....

Hey, wonder how that ole C-19 virus is doing today?

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So lets post!

Would it be beneficial to "grow" guys like Adam outside Ruston before bringing them back in? I'm not opposed to cradle-to-grave recruiting but I also want to benefit from experience at other places that might be doing it better.

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Originally Posted by Blue Dawg

So lets post!

Would it be beneficial to "grow" guys like Adam outside Ruston before bringing them back in? I'm not opposed to cradle-to-grave recruiting but I also want to benefit from experience at other places that might be doing it better.

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Maybe we can get Solomon Randle back one day

I can't see us just pushing TMac aside. Now he may be getting a message to start looking for an SEC/Big12/ACC Associate or Assistant AD job. But just replacing him outright, I just don't see it.

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Originally Posted by Champ967

ummm ... there may be a few questions.

I'd be happy to support Adam as AD. He returns calls and speaks to me in public.

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He always did from the very beginning and still does today. He would be a great choice.

This has been a 'pet peeve' of mine since we hired the Southland Conference reject to lead our athletics. As suspected/predicted, we have gotten 'Southland Conference' results. While I like the idea of a Tech man being in that seat and I really like Adam, both personally and professionally, is he the right guy at this juncture? Could he be a great #2 for a more high profile guy in the big seat????

That being said, what if we elevated Skip to the AD slot in a dual role - AD/HC (a la Dooley)? He has the contacts for scheduling and could be a great 'face' for us to politic in gaining a slot in the American Conference? He has ties and tenure at So Florida and E Carolina (he also has his Dad to help us politic with the others), along with our solid history with SMU and Tulsa. Skip likes the limelight and if he would delegate his 'day to day' coaching, he would be a good leader of the department, especially with a #2 like Adam.

TMac must have been reading this. He blasted rumors of a CUSA/SBC merger, slamming UL-L along the way. Pretty funny stuff.

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Originally Posted by Bulldog Tom

TMac must have been reading this. He blasted rumors of a CUSA/SBC merger, slamming UL-L along the way. Pretty funny stuff.

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What did he say about Lafayette? I missed that part.

BTW, notice the state news many references to "The University of Louisiana System" during this pandemic? This is why our legislature and UL presidents should have enforced the rules passed instead of just laughing them off. No doubt that a large portion of our population considers Lafayette the fagship of the UL system.

He stated that if CUSA expanded membership then there would be numerous Sun Belt schools willing to pay the cost and make the move (a level up). If the Sun Belt was to try to expand membership then none of the CUSA schools would be interested. He congratulated ULL on starting a conversation that he considers moot.

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Originally Posted by LEEDAWG

He stated that if CUSA expanded membership then there would be numerous Sun Belt schools willing to pay the cost and make the move (a level up). If the Sun Belt was to try to expand membership then none of the CUSA schools would be interested. He congratulated ULL on starting a conversation that he considers moot.

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That's great!

I heard part of the interview on the drive to work this morning.

I've been one of his critics for changing things that didn't need to be changed. I commend him for not towing the line on this non issue.

Sun Belt and ULL folks on Twitter are going crazy about the TMac sound bite.

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Originally Posted by PawDawg

That's great!

I heard part of the interview on the drive to work this morning.

I've been one of his critics for changing things that didn't need to be changed. I commend him for not towing the line on this non issue.

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Agreed. These are the cojones we need.

https://footballscoop.com/news/confe...FAn585QBccHecQ

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Originally Posted by qng001

Sun Belt and ULL folks on Twitter are going crazy about the TMac sound bite.

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Makes it even better!:laugh:

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Originally Posted by PawDawg

What did he say about Lafayette? I missed that part.

BTW, notice the state news many references to "The University of Louisiana System" during this pandemic? This is why our legislature and UL presidents should have enforced the rules passed instead of just laughing them off. No doubt that a large portion of our population considers Lafayette the fagship of the UL system.

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"I think if I were in Lafayette’s position. I’ll be trying to figure out a way to move up to a level like Conference USA. And so, you know, congratulations on that conversation."

Okay maybe not a great blasting of our little buddies down south, but I think it's pretty funny. Congratulations on that. :laugh:

Also several CUSA AD's backed up Tommy today. No conversations of a merger. Sorry Sun Belt Conference fans.

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Originally Posted by talonofdeath

https://footballscoop.com/news/confe...FAn585QBccHecQ

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I LOVE it! He called 'em "Lafayette"!!! :laugh::laugh::laugh:

Keep this up, and we're going to welcome T-Mac to the Tech family. ;)

Sun Belt fans are really having a fit especially from App State and Lafayette. I'm not sure why. They think the SBC is superior but are upset about TMac's comment. If you are so happy about your conference, why would it bother you if there is no merger.

Somebody asked the real and original TB12 what he thought, of course he told them. "or whatever they call themselves now." :laugh:

https://twitter.com/i/status/1266563566775263240

Wow! Bradshaw said it all!!

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Originally Posted by 70TECHGRAD

Wow! Bradshaw said it all!!

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When asking Bradshaw a question you are going to find out exactly what he thinks. If you are sure ask Big Ben.

How old is that clip? Bradshaw mentions needing a new press box and recent groundbreaking. Was that filmed around the time that the DAC was getting built? I mean the sentiment still rings true, but the timing seems off? Or did I miss something while being under my quarantine rock?

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Originally Posted by techfreak

How old is that clip? Bradshaw mentions needing a new press box and recent groundbreaking. Was that filmed around the time that the DAC was getting built? I mean the sentiment still rings true, but the timing seems off? Or did I miss something while being under my quarantine rock?

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Probably from golf tournament a few years ago.

Seriously BIG BUMP!! It's time!

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Originally Posted by marketdawg

Seriously BIG BUMP!! It's time!

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I hope we do a nationwide search and find an aggressive guy who really wants to make a big impact. Not being happy or excited with the status quo. Not happy with the bowl winning streak, but concerened about the drought of conference championships in football, basketball and baseball.

Hopefully we don't go cheap or next man up.

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I hope we do a nationwide search and find an aggressive guy who really wants to make a big impact. Not being happy or excited with the status quo. Not happy with the bowl winning streak, but concerened about the drought of conference championships in football, basketball and baseball.

Hopefully we don't go cheap or next man up.

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The first question ought to be: "Do you find racking up wins against DII teams impressive?"

Instead of a FBC school AD this time, we will go for a Sun Belt AD.

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Originally Posted by LEEDAWG

Instead of a FBC school AD this time, we will go for a Sun Belt AD.

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baby steps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i43vLFj3qAo

I say list out our immediate needs and issues we face, ask the candidates on what plan of actions they will take to fix them.

This is a hire I think we need to find a well experienced person, not a risky hire in a young hopeful "rising star".

I’m glad to see McClelland go. He pretty much minimized everything good about Tech sports and just about destroyed Tech football attendance with his ridiculous parking pass and season ticket prices. You can’t make money off the fans when you price gouge them out of attending games. Hopefully whoever the new guy is, he’ll have a big brain with big ambitions and the appropriate strategies to go along with it. I’m looking forward to returning to a time when I’ll be confident in Tech’s athletic leadership.

The new AD better start with rebuilding everything TMAC has destroyed...such as gameday and attendance. And then focus on scheduling for ALL sports. It is a problem across the board.

Well he did make some great WBB hires right?

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Originally Posted by PawDawg

Well he did make some great WBB hires right?

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Well...yeah.

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The new AD better start with rebuilding everything TMAC has destroyed...such as gameday and attendance. And then focus on scheduling for ALL sports. It is a problem across the board.

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Yes!

It's been cringing to watch games with low attendance.

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Yes!

It's been cringing to watch games with low attendance.

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This year it will be acceptable.

Long Time LTAC contributor. Told whomever called me this year that I would never donate again until McClelland was gone.

Been expecting another phone call; but, given my cellular "service" is on and off (mostly off, since Laura), have not received one yet ....................

I'll be very interested in this hire. Hope they don't screw it up again.

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Long Time LTAC contributor. Told whomever called me this year that I would never donate again until McClelland was gone.

Been expecting another phone call; but, given my cellular "service" is on and off (mostly off, since Laura), have not received one yet ....................

I'll be very interested in this hire. Hope they don't screw it up again.

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Many, many long time Tech family members had given up on things because they were treated like crap by our athletic administration. Keep in mind that many of his protégés are still in place. I know some of them were only loyal to him because the had to be

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Many, many long time Tech family members had given up on things because they were treated like crap by our athletic administration. Keep in mind that many of his protégés are still in place. I know some of them were only loyal to him because the had to be

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You’re exactly right! I know very well of a Tech Football Hall of Famer... who has not been respected by McClelland as he should’ve been. I get it that McClelland wasn’t even alive when this Tech Great made his impact at the University and beyond, but it’s that exact shortcoming why McClelland doesn’t get it and has never belonged at Tech. We can do head and shoulders better than him. Let’s really do something about ‘Forever Loyal Be’ be legitimate and that begins with treating Tech People with courtesy and the respect that they earned. That goes for the Tech ticket buyers too.

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Originally Posted by nadB

Long Time LTAC contributor. Told whomever called me this year that I would never donate again until McClelland was gone.

Been expecting another phone call; but, given my cellular "service" is on and off (mostly off, since Laura), have not received one yet ....................

I'll be very interested in this hire. Hope they don't screw it up again.

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Well, probably due to McClelland, you'll have to make the call yourself.

IMO, one of the best AD's we had in the last 20 years was Dooley. This was one of his jobs, but he "got it" and was one of the biggest catalysts in Tech's perception to make the jump to the national stage. We need someone like Dooley who can get good games scheduled and promote Tech Athletics. We have definitely been on the decline in the last few years. There is zero excitement about Tech athletics..

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Originally Posted by FriscoDog

There is zero excitement about Tech athletics..

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I disagree.

There is quite a lot of excitement among midwits who think Tech is finally where we ought to be: the Southland Conference.

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Originally Posted by Blue Dawg

I disagree.

There is quite a lot of excitement among midwits who think Tech is finally where we ought to be: the Southland Conference.

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I'm starting to wonder whether you may be growing cynical.

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Originally Posted by Champ967

I'm starting to wonder whether you may be growing cynical.

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I'm beginning to be suspicious myself

1st interview, per gtpdd
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eh_a_IrX...jpg&name=large

1st interview, per gtpdd
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eh_a_IrX...jpg&name=large

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Originally Posted by marketdawg

Have you guys heard about us hiring a new AD? I have...while Tommy Mac is good...no questions asked...we've got a homegrown hero right amongst us. His name is Adam McGuirt..and he's a TECH man to the core, and has been given so much responsibility in regards to Tornado Recovery...and then this Covid Crap.

Anyway...I officially hold all my LTAC money until this guy is named AD.

Again...nothing against Tommy Mac..but we've been overlooking a gem in our pile of dirt...and I hope y'all feel the same way.

In these truly uncertain times I feel as if this man is the way to go...and quite possibly..our only hope.

I'm not one to kiss and tell but when the you know what hit the fan lately he was named "Head of Recovery Taskforce" or the like. What it meant was he was our man in our darkest hour ...and he remains so..Adam for AD!

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I wonder if the new AD has already been selected. And has been for months.

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Originally Posted by Bulldog Tom

I can't see us just pushing TMac aside. Now he may be getting a message to start looking for an SEC/Big12/ACC Associate or Assistant AD job. But just replacing him outright, I just don't see it.

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I wonder if this was the case and if his replacement was selected months ago?

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I disagree.

There is quite a lot of excitement among midwits who think Tech is finally where we ought to be: the Southland Conference.

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Okay, I have to ask, what exactly is a "midwit?" A backwards dimwit?

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Okay, I have to ask, what exactly is a "midwit?" A backwards dimwit?

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Well, “mid” and “half” pretty much mean the same thing, don’t they?

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Okay, I have to ask, what exactly is a "midwit?" A backwards dimwit?

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Midwits are not dimwits. Dimwits are dumb. Midwits are of marginal intelligence but generally unable to conceive of how to raise their own standards (which can be socially risky) or, in this case, hold Tech to a higher standard.

A dimwit would think Tech could compete year in year out with the corruption and recruiting dollars of lsu.

A midwit would think we ought not to rock the boat and grasp for anything better.

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Originally Posted by Bulldog Tom

I wonder if the new AD has already been
selected. And has been for months.

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It will not be Adam G. I wish.

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1st interview, per gtpdd
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eh_a_IrX...jpg&name=large

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Those folks do some fine work.

Adam may not have the experience nor contacts. But he certainly is not bashful and it would not take him long to be off and running working for and in TECH's best interest.

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Adam may not have the experience nor contacts. But he certainly is not bashful and it would not take him long to be off and running working for and in TECH's best interest.

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He has many more contacts and MUCH more experience than our former AD had. You are right, he is a people person. Even if he disagrees with you, he will speak to you about how you feel, not brush you off.

It would be nice to have an AD who would remain standing after games for the Alma Mater.

I wonder if anyone has thought of a Dooley type setup, with Holtz being both AD and HC. Not saying it's a good idea, or a bad idea, but it is an idea and certainly not precedent setting at Tech. Dooley brought something special to the AD position, albeit with a lot of lieutenants working for him in the athletic department. Bump his salary up to $1 mil and turn him loose on the department.

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Originally Posted by Bulldog Tom

I hope we do a nationwide search and find an aggressive guy who really wants to make a big impact. Not being happy or excited with the status quo. Not happy with the bowl winning streak, but concerened about the drought of conference championships in football, basketball and baseball.

Hopefully we don't go cheap or next man up.

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Holtz was asked about it on a couple of radio interviews this week. He said he doesn't know what's going to happen down the line, but right now he has no interest.

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Originally Posted by Amos Moses

I wonder if anyone has thought of a Dooley type setup, with Holtz being both AD and HC. Not saying it's a good idea, or a bad idea, but it is an idea and certainly not precedent setting at Tech. Dooley brought something special to the AD position, albeit with a lot of lieutenants working for him in the athletic department. Bump his salary up to $1 mil and turn him loose on the department.

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See above. Unless something crazy happens, it's not going to be Holtz.

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Originally Posted by Amos Moses

I wonder if anyone has thought of a Dooley type setup, with Holtz being both AD and HC. Not saying it's a good idea, or a bad idea, but it is an idea and certainly not precedent setting at Tech. Dooley brought something special to the AD position, albeit with a lot of lieutenants working for him in the athletic department. Bump his salary up to $1 mil and turn him loose on the department.

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i posted this last spring in this thread. I think it would be a great idea, because no one in Ruston has more contacts or collateral in college athletics. He’s of an age where he could let go of some of the football duties to younger more aggressive assistants and with a good group of AD lieutenants he can build strong scheduling for the rest of the sports (let the bball coaches handle their own). He also has contacts in the AAC, where we need to be eventually. I think moving his salary to $1M would do it and he should be happy in Ruston for a long run.

I honestly don't think he cares enough about our overall program to be in the position. I don't think he would be driven by money unless it was BIG money.

Not sure the that the financial landscape in college athletics is going to be that great over the next few years, I would venture to guess there may not be a lot of movement with AD's and Coaches for a little while. That being said, The AD spot may become more attractive to HCSH and other candidates. As PD said, not sure Skip cares that much about our program, but if he did, I don't think you will find many with the kind of contacts and relationships Skip has.

With the impact of the Corona Crunch, there may be some Deputy AD's out of the P5 looking for jobs at some point after this season shakes out.

I could be wrong, but it seems like very different skill sets. Not sure that someone who enjoys one job would enjoy the other. Skip already makes enough money to live pretty high on the hog? Why invite the additional headache?

Both jobs at once is begging for balls to be dropped.

Just say no to HC/AD.

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I could be wrong, but it seems like very different skill sets. Not sure that someone who enjoys one job would enjoy the other. Skip already makes enough money to live pretty high on the hog? Why invite the additional headache?

Both jobs at once is begging for balls to be dropped.

Just say no to HC/AD.

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Yes, this 1970s model just happen to fall in our lap with Dooley. He was not a good coach and was a bully as an AD. He was not well respected as a person when he left here.

Solution: Hire Lou .... Grandpa, Daddy, & Grandson, real family affair!

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I could be wrong, but it seems like very different skill sets. Not sure that someone who enjoys one job would enjoy the other. Skip already makes enough money to live pretty high on the hog? Why invite the additional headache?

Both jobs at once is begging for balls to be dropped.

Just say no to HC/AD.

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Not to mention Skip doesn't seem to have as the biggest goal - to win conference championships. I appreciate the bowl wins and really enjoyed the game last night, but my wish is still conference championships, in all sports.

There is a reason literally no other school out of 130 allow the HC to be the AD as well. It is a bad idea. If DR thought it was a good idea we probably should do the opposite. I want someone with some experience and success at marketing, raising money, and improving attendance and game day experience. Someone with some skins on the wall or time paid at a big time, successful athletic department.

Money is gonna be even tighter, probably for years to come. Need someone who can function in the "do more with less" arena. Mostly, we need an AD who will focus on a return to gameday experience...when the China virus is gone...November 4th!...and work to get fans back into the stands. Relax some of the BS restrictions and make attending games easy and fun!

MAGGA!

I find it hard to believe anyone would actually entertain the idea of Holtz as AD.

Not no, but HELL NO!

The dude is an average HC at best. He tried to give away the win the other night by changing back to Allen.

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I find it hard to believe anyone would actually entertain the idea of Holtz as AD.

Not no, but HELL NO!

The dude is an average HC at best. He tried to give away the win the other night by changing back to Allen.

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But with the contacts and relationships that he has cultivated over the years this would be a bonanza for Tech. Power 5 schools would be begging to travel to Ruston to play us, across the board in all sports. Not to mention the AAC would be begging us to join their conference, maybe even the ACC or Big 12. The possibilities are endless. The folks at UCONN and USF just love him to death.

Plus, like others have said, we could pay him a million a year. This would all but assure he would never leave, but we could still give him a $100,000 raise every year to keep he poachers away.

It is amazing we have been able to hang on to a coach with such great connections. It has been so beneficial in scheduling great teams to come to Ruston to play. Just imagine the schedules of teams coming to play here in the future with Skip in charge of scheduling. Just with Lou's former employers we could have Notre Dame, South Carolina, Minnesota, Arkansas and NC State all visit the Joe.

Rockstars all the way around. Championship banners abound. We just beat Southern Miss. We could probably beat South Alabama too. We are idiots if we don't give Skip the job! Who cares if he wants the job or not? ;)

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But with the contacts and relationships that he has cultivated over the years this would be a bonanza for Tech. Power 5 schools would be begging to travel to Ruston to play us, across the board in all sports. Not to mention the AAC would be begging us to join their conference, maybe even the ACC or Big 12. The possibilities are endless. The folks at UCONN and USF just love him to death.

Plus, like others have said, we could pay him a million a year. This would all but assure he would never leave, but we could still give him a $100,000 raise every year to keep he poachers away.

It is amazing we have been able to hang on to a coach with such great connections. It has been so beneficial in scheduling great teams to come to Ruston to play. Just imagine the schedules of teams coming to play here in the future with Skip in charge of scheduling. Just with Lou's former employers we could have Notre Dame, South Carolina, Minnesota, Arkansas and NC State all visit the Joe.

Rockstars all the way around. Championship banners abound. We just beat Southern Miss. We could probably beat South Alabama too. We are idiots if we don't give Skip the job! Who cares if he wants the job or not? ;)

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I'm hoping this is all "tongue in cheek!"

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Originally Posted by Lotsudo

I'm hoping this is all "tongue in cheek!"

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Same. Skip has kept our coaching staff solid through his connections. I can’t complain about that at all... we have lost so many assistants and still remained a winning team. I like Skip.

There are several NFL teams with coaches that lose on the basics (ala Broncos and Falcons within the first two weeks)

Let’s win the conference this year and really get on a roll. I’m optimistic.

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I'm hoping this is all "tongue in cheek!"

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You busted me. :icon_razz:

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You busted me. :icon_razz:

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:D

https://ucfknights.com/staff-directo...ric-a-wood/318

I don't know much about this guy

At least we went FBS this time

But this guy is also just a few phone calls away through our existing connections. I hope it was a thorough search...

Seems alright. UCF is a decent place to draw from. They’ve been the kind of program most G5 level teams would hope to be like over the past few years.

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Originally Posted by Blue Dawg

https://ucfknights.com/staff-directo...ric-a-wood/318

I don't know much about this guy

At least we went FBS this time

But this guy is also just a few phone calls away through our existing connections. I hope it was a thorough search...

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I am sure none of us knows much about him other than what you gave us to read. There are thousands of Deputy/Associate/Assistant AD's to pick from, we can't know them all. If we only knew someone at Arkansas who could ask around about his time there.

He has been a part of or at least around a couple of good coaching hires. From looking at the program, the NEXT UP recognition he garnered seems legit. I know some folks wanted their favorite homegrown guy for the job, but I am kind of glad we went outside for this hire. I am not overly concerned about the connection of hiring the deputy to the brother of our former basketball coach. That just might be a coincidence. With any hire only time will tell, but I support this decision and hope everyone gives him a fair shot and let's all hope it works out. The only thing I do not like is that his doctorate is from Arkansas. I have never been impressed with PhD's from Arkansas. :laugh::laugh::laugh:

PS I include his Arkansas bio which explains his work there.

https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/suppo...f/eric-a-wood/

He's got an Eliana and Alyssa. 2 of my kids names (Even though my Elliana is with 2 L's) . That proves he's a smart man. I like him.

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He's got an Eliana and Alyssa. 2 of my kids names (Even though my Elliana is with 2 L's) . That proves he's a smart man. I like him.

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Odd that you base your opinion on his intelligence more so on the name of his children than the fact that he has an earned doctorate. At least you like him. Good times. :laugh:

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The only thing I do not like is that his doctorate is from Arkansas. I have never been impressed with PhD's from Arkansas. :laugh::laugh::laugh:

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https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/...Hmm_Banner.jpg

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He's got an Eliana and Alyssa. 2 of my kids names (Even though my Elliana is with 2 L's) . That proves he's a smart man. I like him.

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And an Elijah (my youngest's middle name.)

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And an Elijah (my youngest's middle name.)

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Hold up a minute, my son's name is John, I withdraw my previous support. :icon_razz:

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Hold up a minute, my son's name is John, I withdraw my previous support. :icon_razz:

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not anywhere close to my kids' names. terrible hire!

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He's got an Eliana and Alyssa. 2 of my kids names (Even though my Elliana is with 2 L's) . That proves he's a smart man. I like him.

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I like Dr. Wood's hairstylist too!!:D

I talked to a friend who knew him when he was at the UA. He said Wood is a great guy and was very highly thought of at Arkansas.

I wonder how well "Dr Wood" (Ha, what a great name, huh?) knew Jessica Dorrell at Arkansas?

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Dr. Wood spent seven years working in the Razorbacks' athletics department from 2009-16, and in his final year earned a doctorate in sports management from Arkansas.

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https://www.wholehogsports.com/news/...rom%20Arkansas.

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The notes suggest the 51-year-old Petrino and 25-year-old Jessica Dorrell were intimate for approximately five months, from September or October until this past February. According to the notes, however, the university discovered 326 phone calls and 7,228 text messages between the two that date back to April 2011. And they show Petrino and Dorrell claimed to have ended the intimate part of their relationship once it became clear she wanted to apply for a job under Petrino -- one he wanted her to "earn." She was hired on March 28 and has since resigned.

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https://www.espn.com/college-footbal...ll-boss-firing

Hopefully "Dr Wood" can get us a H-H series with Arkansas.

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Originally Posted by Russdawg

I like Dr. Wood's hairstylist too!!:D

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Yeah that style is a daily time saver. Should have plenty of time to get things done at work. :D

He visited with Lady Techster Softball this morning and watched most of their scrimmage. Appeared to have instant rapport with the girls.

He needs to fire our football coaching staff this Sunday - simply pitiful at UTSA.

Poor dude has been saddled with tmac's errors. If he can figure out some way to get rid of holtz and konkol, he'll be a hero in my book.

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He needs to fire our football coaching staff this Sunday - simply pitiful at UTSA.

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What's really frustrating is the fact that Holtz doesn't learn from his mistakes. He continues to make the same mistakes week after week. And frankly, I'm tired of talking about it. I just want him (Holtz) gone. We can do better. Much better.

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What's really frustrating is the fact that Holtz doesn't learn from his mistakes. He continues to make the same mistakes week after week. And frankly, I'm tired of talking about it. I just want him (Holtz) gone. We can do better. Much better.

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He gets paid more to do it that way.

Dr Wood's first challenge will be to get a "covid sell out" for the UAB game.

That and trying to get the season ticket holders to come back next season. I’ve had 8 tickets for 35+ years, but because of the ridiculous costs of parking passes, petty seat inflation costs, an unentertaining game day product (included a completely wasted BIG screen) and never over achieving in a season, I’m not planning on coming back. I’ve already pulled the plug on men’s & women’s basketball because of their repeated failures. Football is next. After that I’ll see about baseball. It’s saddening to me every time I walk away, but being in attendance to reoccurring failure is intolerable.

.@LATechSports fans can tune into the following radio talk shows to hear @EWOOD_AD talk about his new role in Ruston.


Today at 4:30 pm w/ @fox4sportstalk on Sports Talk 99.3
Tuesday at 7:30 am w/ @AaronsAces on KMLB 105.7
Tuesday at 7 pm w/ @BleedTechBlue on Sports Talk 99.3