Tech's Jackson resigns - Shreveport Times

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Originally Posted by techstudent09

A friend of mine works in the alumni center with Jackson's daughter. He was forced to resign by Dooley. He has now taken a job with the Chicago Bears. Dooley wants his own D-line coach I guess.

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WOW ! ! ! :icon_roll:

Crazy. I didn't see this coming.

I like Coach Jackson but Dooley shouldn't have been forced to take on any asst. coaches from the previous regime when he was hired. Even good ones like Coach Jackson. A new HC should be able to pick his entire staff. If you want me to cook the dinner you at least need to let me pick out the groceries as Coach Parcells used to say.

Unbelievable. I didn't see this coming either.

I like Coach Jackson. But I have to say that when you hire a new coach you must give him the power to build his staff. It is as important to build a coaching staff as it is to have good players on the field. If this is true...good luck to Coach Jackson.

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Originally Posted by bambino

Unbelievable.

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You already said that.

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Originally Posted by BulldawgBB

If this is true

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I have my doubts. He was too much a part of the recruiting party.

RD

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Originally Posted by Reckless Abandon

You already said that.

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My Internet is messed up.

I've wondered for a while if Coach Dooley would keep Jackson and Hines. Only time will tell. I see no news of it on the Chicago Bears web site.

I thought he was retiring after the '07 season having been at Tech for the past 15 seasons. Perhaps the agreement was that he would stay through National LOI day.

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Originally Posted by Reddawg

I have my doubts. He was too much a part of the recruiting party.

RD

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i don't think a man as dedicated to Tech as ed would slack off on recruiting just because he is losing his job. the coaches that stayed on "for continuity sake" must have known that they were likely to need to be looking for a new job after the first season. this makes me wonder if hines and perot are still on.

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Originally Posted by arkansasbob

i don't think a man as dedicated to Tech as ed would slack off on recruiting just because he is losing his job. the coaches that stayed on "for continuity sake" must have known that they were likely to need to be looking for a new job after the first season. this makes me wonder if hines and perot are still on.

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You may be right, but if this is true, I think there is more to the story. I didn't see Perot on wed. Hines was there.

RD

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Originally Posted by Reddawg

You may be right, but if this is true, I think there is more to the story. I didn't see Perot on wed. Hines was there.

RD

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Perot was there.

Before I comment on this, I want to verify that he is indeed, gone.

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Originally Posted by Bigdog13

I like Coach Jackson but Dooley shouldn't have been forced to take on any asst. coaches from the previous regime when he was hired. Even good ones like Coach Jackson. A new HC should be able to pick his entire staff. If you want me to cook the dinner you at least need to let me pick out the groceries as Coach Parcells used to say.

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Not trying to hijack the thread and I do agree that coaches should hire their staffs, but didn't tunafish just hire half the staff before he hired a new head coach for the dolphins?

Wowser. I would have never thunk it. Coach Dooley is a pistol.

I'd rather see selfo gone.

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Originally Posted by DONW

I'd rather see selfo gone.

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:laugh::laugh::laugh:

Ed Jackson represents all that is good and decent about Louisiana Tech. I hope this is not true.

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Originally Posted by DONW

I'd rather see selfo gone.

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Why? His last 3 QB's that he coached are in the NFL, well 2 of them are for sure, b/c 2 of them started at one point this season. His offense is fine, we need playmakers and a QB.

If this is true, look for Eggen to move to the DL coach and for Dooley to bring in another linebackers coach.

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Originally Posted by DONW

I'd rather see selfo gone.

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Don,

Dooley could have had an OC when he came here. For some reason he chose Scelfo. I believe the play calling will get better w/ a QB and some playmakers.

"Frank has consistently produced some of the most exciting and productive offenses and quarterback play in the country." Dooley said. "The fact he is a Louisiana native and is well-known and respected around the state make him a great fit for Louisiana Tech."

is there any hard news reporting on this? I hate to hear that Ed is no longer with the program...he was one of the coaches that I liked and enjoyed working with.

I hope they make a new position to keep Conroy on if he decides to shake up that spot too.

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Originally Posted by Poisso3

is there any hard news reporting on this? I hate to hear that Ed is no longer with the program...he was one of the coaches that I liked and enjoyed working with.

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This is indeed true. :bigcry:
Don't know the whys and wherefores, but it's true.

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Originally Posted by Ken_Horndawgs

I hope they make a new position to keep Conroy on if he decides to shake up that spot too.

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I know what you mean. The thing about Conroy is that he is huge at getting and keeping our kids eligible. I don't have a problem with him being here as long as he isn't a HC or Coordinator. At least keep him in the athletic dept.

I would imagine the new LBs coach is moved to DL he was DL coach at aTm.

JFord

Well, since this seems to be holding water, I'll say what I was going to say. This doesn't come as a surprise to me, and I wouldn't be surprised if it was mutual. I was told by someone that Ed was planning on leaving anyway. In fact, I don't remember who I told it to, rabiddawg maybe, but I told someone else that this year. According to this person, Ed told them in person that he was planning on leaving. So, before we start to get all upset with Dooley, realize that this may have been a mutual parting. I'm not saying that I know this for a fact, but that I was told nearly a year ago that Ed was planning to leave anyway.

If it was all Dooley, it makes me sad for Ed, but I'm happy to see that Dooley isn't forced to hold onto these guys against his will.

Ed fired before Conroy? Wow.

I just talked to Perot and Eric Russell and they didn't mention a thing about this..but I didn't ask.

I spoke to Ed Wednesday and he stated that he was going to be loaded next season on defense because of the new signings and the returning players. That doesn't sound like a comment that someone who is leaving would make.

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Originally Posted by shreveportdawg

I spoke to Ed Wednesday and he stated that he was going to be loaded next season on defense because of the new signings and the returning players. That doesn't sound like a comment that someone who is leaving would make.

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Jefcoat said he was a solid commitment to, people can change there minds fast and without warning.

Where are the insiders?

I talked to Ed a couple of weeks ago. After the converstation, I told my wife that I could tell Ed was not happy. I got the feeling he was only staying on because he had school-aged children.

If I had to guess, this was a mutual parting, with only the timing of the parting being the issue.

We will miss Ed. He is a true blue Tech man. I would like to keep at least a few on the staff.

Coach Jackson came on board while I played and he brought a whole new approach to the D-Line. He was easy to like, great to play for and easy to love. He was big in our FCA group and he was a great family man. He is from Mansfield but I didn't know him as he was at Tech and in the League before I got to know him. He's a true class act and he was a great man for Tech.

GOOD LUCK TO ONE OF THE FINEST MEN I'VE HAD THE PRIVILEGE TO KNOW !!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Dirtydawg

Before I comment on this, I want to verify that he is indeed, gone.

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Bank on it! He is gone! Dooley used Ed Jackson to bring in recruits and then lets him go. Dooley just lost a supporter here!
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Originally Posted by Dirtydawg

Well, since this seems to be holding water, I'll say what I was going to say. This doesn't come as a surprise to me, and I wouldn't be surprised if it was mutual. I was told by someone that Ed was planning on leaving anyway. In fact, I don't remember who I told it to, rabiddawg maybe, but I told someone else that this year. According to this person, Ed told them in person that he was planning on leaving. So, before we start to get all upset with Dooley, realize that this may have been a mutual parting. I'm not saying that I know this for a fact, but that I was told nearly a year ago that Ed was planning to leave anyway.

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Totally false!

Maybe this should be on the Recruiting forum until proven correct.

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Originally Posted by TYLERTECHSAS

Maybe this should be on the Recruiting forum until proven correct.

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What proof are you waiting on? A photo of his cleaned out office? A different name on the door to Ed's former office? He's gone. You will not find a more dedicated person to a program.
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Originally Posted by TYLERTECHSAS http://www.latechbbb.com/forum/image...s/viewpost.gif
Maybe this should be on the Recruiting forum until proven correct.

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Originally Posted by MADDAWGNBAMA

What proof are you waiting on? A photo of his cleaned out office? A different name on the door to Ed's former office? He's gone. You will not find a more dedicated person to a program.

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Actually more than that it would be the right thing to do until it's official. Jackson might not want it "out there" that he was fired. At least not yet. Good grief you guys slay me sometimes!:bomb:

Not trying to slay you brother. Just trying to take you from the darkness to the light. Our good friend and True blue Tech man is gone. I fear that Conroy & Petey may be next.
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Conroy maybe, but Perot isn't going anywhere.

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Originally Posted by MADDAWGNBAMA

What proof are you waiting on? A photo of his cleaned out office? A different name on the door to Ed's former office? He's gone. You will not find a more dedicated person to a program.

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Alot of coaches are cleaned out when someone knew comes in. I like him as much as the next guy. I know he bleeds Tech blue. We don't know if he resigned or what. He may have called it quits b/c they FINALLY have a boss that is pushing them to work. Something that he was not used to under Crowton and Bicknell. Just pipe down a little bit until we know what happens. Even if Dooley did terminate him, I supoort Dooley and I hope the best for Coach Jackson. Life ain't always beautiful, but its a beautiful ride - Gary Allen

That is all true Rooster.

Before everyone goes off on any head coach for firing an assistant, keep in mind that EVERY coach knows that he is only one season away from being replaced. It is part of the job, they all are aware of it and they all accept it when they choose this profession.

I hate it when good people are hurt, but in this situation Coach Jackson should be proud of the fact that he got to stay in one place as long as he did. Many coaches can't say that.

Yea, Sceflo was really successful winning three games a year at Tulane. He is a really great coach and great recruiter too. Think of all of those great players that he recruited to Tulane. Dooley hired him for his south Louisiana recruiting connections and we only signed 5 players from Louisiana. With the great Sceflo we have not signed a QB in 2 years, lose a bunch of recruits during the last 2 weeks.

I support Dooley, but he really dropped the ball on hiring Sceflo. I believe that Sceflo would be gone if it weren't for that 3 year contract that we gave him. We need some young up-and-comer to be the OC, like that HS guy that he almost hired in Georgia, but no, Dooley goes with some old never was and never had a prime Sceflo for recruiting purposes when we already have Ed Jackson to recruit.

A new head coach should never be forced to keep holdover assistants.

Ed, Conroy and Petey should have been gone a long time ago. Petey has jumped ship before - it is no secret Conroy wants out and has tried for years to leave - Ed had his chance at the head coaching position back in the day...........but passed

all that said, I thought jackson would be the last one standing

Petey didn't jump ship. Its a business and people come and go for various reasons. But jumping ship just ain't his way.

Tyler, I took your advice and moved it here until someone credible can confirm this.

Let me know ASAP if you know that this is true. I was with shreveportdawg when he made his comments. This seems very odd to me.

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Originally Posted by DocMarvin362

Tyler, I took your advice and moved it here until someone credible can confirm this.

Let me know ASAP if you know that this is true. I was with shreveportdawg when he made his comments. This seems very odd to me.

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Thanks DOC. It's the right thing to do for Jackson and his family either way. Good job!

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Originally Posted by TYLERTECHSAS

Thanks DOC. It's the right thing to do for Jackson and his family either way. Good job!

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You could have said that in a green dot. :D

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Originally Posted by suckupdog

Yea, Sceflo was really successful winning three games a year at Tulane. He is a really great coach and great recruiter too. Think of all of those great players that he recruited to Tulane. Dooley hired him for his south Louisiana recruiting connections and we only signed 5 players from Louisiana. With the great Sceflo we have not signed a QB in 2 years, lose a bunch of recruits during the last 2 weeks.

I support Dooley, but he really dropped the ball on hiring Sceflo. I believe that Sceflo would be gone if it weren't for that 3 year contract that we gave him. We need some young up-and-comer to be the OC, like that HS guy that he almost hired in Georgia, but no, Dooley goes with some old never was and never had a prime Sceflo for recruiting purposes when we already have Ed Jackson to recruit.

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During his time at Tulane, Scelfo directed one of the most innovative offenses in the college game as the Green Wave finished ranked in the top 30 nationally in passing offense in five times. He put 4 QB's in the NFL.

You can't blame him for not getting a QB last year, hell they had like 5 weeks to recruit. They had one this year. I do not blame the coaches at all/ They just happen to recruit a kid w/ no character. If they would have never had a committment, then I would be questioning their recruiting skills. You definatley can't blame for not landing a QB in last years class. I don't know if he is responsible for recruting a territory or QB's. You tink Scelfo was to blame for losing the recruits in the last 2 weeks. Looks to me like you are blaming everything on him. There must be an underlying history w/ you and him

I bet next year Dooley get 2 QB's to commit before he stops recruiting them...

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Originally Posted by MADDAWGNBAMA

What proof are you waiting on? A photo of his cleaned out office? A different name on the door to Ed's former office? He's gone. You will not find a more dedicated person to a program.

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An announcement from the TECH Athletic Program to be more exact...or at least a private email from one of the guys that work for the athletic program or the press.

hello, again..................

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Originally Posted by TYLERTECHSAS

Thanks DOC. It's the right thing to do for Jackson and his family either way. Good job!

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I moved this back to the open forum -

This isn't something that I would deem needed to be moved to the closed board - even though we are still recruiting, its not like it happened a few days before signing day -

If it's wrong, whoever started the thread we bear most the fallout - but unfortunately stuff like this is part of the coaching profession -

BTW - I thought it would be Petey first - I don't think its a secret that Dooley wants his OWN staff and I'm not sure that Coach Jackson was totally comfortable (profane language that's part of every conversation, etc) with some of the things that are part of the everyday life of this staff...

Let's not OVER MODERATE -

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

Let's not OVER MODERATE -

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Thanks D!

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Originally Posted by T_Won

Thanks D!

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No problem -

Just bear with us.....

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

I moved this back to the open forum -

This isn't something that I would deem needed to be moved to the closed board - even though we are still recruiting, its not like it happened a few days before signing day -

If it's wrong, whoever started the thread we bear most the fallout - but unfortunately stuff like this is part of the coaching profession -

BTW - I thought it would be Petey first - I don't think its a secret that Dooley wants his OWN staff and I'm not sure that Coach Jackson was totally comfortable (profane language that's part of every conversation, etc) with some of the things that are part of the everyday life of this staff...

Let's not OVER MODERATE -

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I figured it would be Conroy.

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Originally Posted by DONW

I figured it would be Conroy.

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I just think Conroy is invaluable right now keeping these kids on track in the classroom - which he does a fabulous job in doing...

Scelfo was running RR's offense. It lost something in translation after RR went to WVU. What we ran for an offense last year sucked. Film of the Nevada and Ole Miss games could be used o convince people not to come to that system. I will hold my judgement on all this because it isn't really important. I would feel better if I thought he wasnted to stay 20 years and not 3.

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

No problem -

Just bear with us.....

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I'm learnin.... but it's work in progress. :icon_wink:

I'll go back to the computer nerd stuff for a bit. :laugh:

Is there any confirmation yet?

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Originally Posted by TechDAG

Scelfo was running RR's offense. It lost something in translation after RR went to WVU. What we ran for an offense last year sucked. Film of the Nevada and Ole Miss games could be used o convince people not to come to that system. I will hold my judgement on all this because it isn't really important. I would feel better if I thought he wasnted to stay 20 years and not 3.

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I'm still going to cut him some slack, first year w/ players, below average QB, not a real playmaker WR, etc . . . I will be a little more critical this year.

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Originally Posted by THEarmada

Is there any confirmation yet?

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http://www.shreveporttimes.com/apps/...GNEWS/80209005

It will be difficult to replace Jackson, especially as a recruiter.

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

I just think Conroy is invaluable right now keeping these kids on track in the classroom - which he does a fabulous job in doing...

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He's probably our worst recruiter.

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Originally Posted by DONW

He's probably our worst recruiter.

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That is an assinine thing to say.

He will be missed more as a man of character than anything else. I am a little shocked about this whole turn, but it happens and happens often.

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Originally Posted by Rooster

I'm still going to cut him some slack, first year w/ players, below average QB, not a real playmaker WR, etc . . . I will be a little more critical this year.

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Rarely have we been more noncompetitive than in the Nevada game. There was a bowl game there for the winning and the team was as badly prepared (logistics, game plan and health) as I can remember. When you lose your depth at practice, you need to learn from it.

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Originally Posted by rangerdawg

That is an assinine thing to say.

He will be missed more as a man of character than anything else. I am a little shocked about this whole turn, but it happens and happens often.

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I was talking about Conroy. I can send you a PM to back up my statement if you want me to. We will sorely miss Ed Jackson. This does not make sense at all. It sickens me that we are losing Ed Jackson and I'm sure there are a lot of players that will miss him. This is the worst thing I have heard about Tech football in a long time. He'll probably go somewhere close by and kick our ass in recruiting. He won't have a problem finding a job.

Letting Ed go was a big mistake unless he can start winning but you need a quality QB to win and Dooley has no one near that discription at QB.

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Originally Posted by BIG DOG28

Letting Ed go was a big mistake unless he can start winning but you need a quality QB to win and Dooley has no one near that discription at QB.

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There has GOT TO BE more tot he story than this. Again, I will support Dooley, but surely he couldn't have been that bad of a DL coach. I wonder if he was tired of working the 16 hour days unlike Bicknell or Crowton required.

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Originally Posted by U-Dog

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/apps/...GNEWS/80209005

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Ed resigning bothers me, but I don't know the whole story.

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Originally Posted by DocMarvin362

You could have said that in a green dot. :D

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I did the instant after I posted. Did it not go through?

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Originally Posted by U-Dog

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/apps/...GNEWS/80209005

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Now it should be posted. I just doubt Jackson, nor his family, would have wanted the wording "fired" out there on our board. Resigning as listed in this article sounds so much better and aids in getting another job. Just common courtesy guys. Thanks again DOC!

The pains of growing a program. Jackson is a great guy, but might not have fit with the plan. Let Dooley do his job and THEN we will see what we have. No need to overreact to any of this.

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Originally Posted by champion110

The pains of growing a program. Jackson is a great guy, but might not have fit with the plan. Let Dooley do his job and THEN we will see what we have. No need to overreact to any of this.

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Pretty much my stance too, I hate it for Ed and his family, but its just part of the business.

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Originally Posted by DONW

I was talking about Conroy. I can send you a PM to back up my statement if you want me to. We will sorely miss Ed Jackson. This does not make sense at all. It sickens me that we are losing Ed Jackson and I'm sure there are a lot of players that will miss him. This is the worst thing I have heard about Tech football in a long time. He'll probably go somewhere close by and kick our ass in recruiting. He won't have a problem finding a job.

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My bad Don. I misread your statement and thought you were talking about Coach Jackson. I will truly miss Coach Jackson. He was a guy that lots of players went to on any number of issues. In the first post I believe that it said that he was going to the Chicago Bears???

Just a tought guys, but we are talking about Coach Dooley pulling the "trigger" on this deal, but what if it was simply that he did not fit in with Coach Spangler's way of coaching? Coach JAckson had great contacts at High schools in NLA. I doubt that coach Dooley would let him go just because he wanted "his own man".

Just random thoughts.

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Originally Posted by Rooster

During his time at Tulane, Scelfo directed one of the most innovative offenses in the college game as the Green Wave finished ranked in the top 30 nationally in passing offense in five times. He put 4 QB's in the NFL.

You can't blame him for not getting a QB last year, hell they had like 5 weeks to recruit. They had one this year. I do not blame the coaches at all/ They just happen to recruit a kid w/ no character. If they would have never had a committment, then I would be questioning their recruiting skills. You definatley can't blame for not landing a QB in last years class. I don't know if he is responsible for recruting a territory or QB's. You tink Scelfo was to blame for losing the recruits in the last 2 weeks. Looks to me like you are blaming everything on him. There must be an underlying history w/ you and him

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The new Michigan coach led that offense, not Scelfo. Don't give him credit for things that he didn't do. Rampsey never won, not even in HS, he was only drafted b/c of potential. Richard was a good QB, but Tulane still really sucked, I guess that is because of Frank's crappy play calling. I am not blaming him for losing those recruits, I am just pointing out that he contributes nothing to the team on the field and in recruiting.

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Originally Posted by rangerdawg

Just a tought guys, but we are talking about Coach Dooley pulling the "trigger" on this deal, but what if it was simply that he did not fit in with Coach Spangler's way of coaching? Coach JAckson had great contacts at High schools in NLA. I doubt that coach Dooley would let him go just because he wanted "his own man".

Just random thoughts.

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Guys the man did not see it coming period (I know this first hand). It's Dooley’s show but they used the man to get recruits, than let him go. Now I guess that is the name of the game and comes with job But don’t try to make excuse for Dooley that’s what he did; he has the keys to car and drove over Jackson

It was not a mutual decision -

Coach Jackson's contract was NOT renewed -

And he does NOT have another job lined up -

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

It was not a mutual decision -

Coach Jackson's contract was NOT renewed -

And he does NOT have another job lined up -

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All the more reason to have moved this thread to the Recruiting Forum until made official today. I know I might be PO'd if I were Ed Jackson or his family! I'm a tad embarrassed for BB&B. :o

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Originally Posted by TYLERTECHSAS

All the more reason to have moved this thread to the Recruiting Forum until made official today. I know I might be PO'd if I were Ed Jackson or his family! I'm a tad embarrassed for BB&B. :o

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It had nothing to do with this board and this board had NO influence on this action or situation -

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It was not a mutual decision -

Coach Jackson's contract was NOT renewed -

And he does NOT have another job lined up -



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All the more reason to have moved this thread to the Recruiting Forum until made official today. I know I might be PO'd if I were Ed Jackson or his family! I'm a tad embarrassed for BB&B. :o

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

It had nothing to do with this board and this board had NO influence on this action or situation -

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That is NOT the point! The right thing to do with possible news of a man of his stature and dedication to TECH was to move that thread until proven right or wrong.

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It was not a mutual decision -

Coach Jackson's contract was NOT renewed -

And he does NOT have another job lined up -



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All the more reason to have moved this thread to the Recruiting Forum until made official today. I know I might be PO'd if I were Ed Jackson or his family! I'm a tad embarrassed for BB&B. :o




That is NOT the point! The right thing to do with possible news of a man of his stature and dedication to TECH was to move that thread until proven right or wrong.

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I think it has been proven.

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That is NOT the point!

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It is the point - all of this was FINAL before it ever hit the board....

Nothing derogatory was said about Coach Jackson, his job or his character - the post was made in accordance with the rules of the board -

If its a student athlete or if it had been a slanderous or salicious post about an employee, we would have moved or deleted the thread -

But as much as I like and respect Coach Jackson, I could see no reason to move the thread because of the context of the post -

Unfortunately 99% of all coaches are HIRED to be FIRED - and people speculate about those that hold those jobs -

I guess we will just have to agree to disagree on this one. Until it hit the press (only 2 days after the rumor), I would have kept it "under wraps" for his sake. Especially for a man like Ed Jackson. After all, he is a TECH family member. I'm not mad as much as a tad embarrassed for us. Nuff said.

A new article has been posted on the Shreveport Times:

Louisiana Tech associate head football coach Ed Jackson announced his resignation from the school on Saturday after 15 seasons roaming the Bulldogs' sideline primarily as a defensive line coach.

More...

Discuss the article here.

Hate to hear he's gone. Sure wish him the best!

Ed was and is a class guy who we always had a lot of fun with and who we enjoyed as part of the program. I have sent him an e-mail wishing him and the family all my best at what happens next for them. I will miss him and I know that Tech will. I sure hope Dooley knows what he is doing!

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Originally Posted by suckupdog

The new Michigan coach led that offense, not Scelfo. Don't give him credit for things that he didn't do. Rampsey never won, not even in HS, he was only drafted b/c of potential. Richard was a good QB, but Tulane still really sucked, I guess that is because of Frank's crappy play calling. I am not blaming him for losing those recruits, I am just pointing out that he contributes nothing to the team on the field and in recruiting.

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Players drafted in the NFL are drafted based on talent or potential talent. Has nothing to do with winning in college.

It is official...Jimmy Watson is reporting in the Sheveport Times.
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/apps/...10/1001/SPORTS

Ed and I started Mansfield Elementary School together on the same day in the 4th grade - both as transfer students, but for different reasons... We played high school sports together, graduated together, started Tech on the same day and traveled home together on occassion. We both came back to Ruston and have raised families here, even enjoying having daughters do some of the same type things together that we did growing up.

He is one of the best men I have been privileged to know. He is a great ambassador for Tech and has had a huge impact on lives thorugh his service as Tech's FCA huddle leader for years.

He is one of the very few men who I hug whenever I see him.

All of that being said, Derek Dooley was hired as the football coach at Louisiana Tech to make Tech football better. He is responsible for his actions (and takes responsibilty). I think that he should have the right to construct his staff as he sees fit. He should have the latiitude to make changes, despite the difficulty or perception that might create for some.

I am sad that Ed apparently does not fit into the plan that Coach Dooley is putting into place.

Despite that, I support Coach Dooley fully and wish Ed Jackson the absolute best in whatever he does going forward. I don't think those are contradictory statements.

Tech football needs significant change and if change brings about things that I may not personally like, I am still supportive of those necessary changes. And this particular change is a lot more important than some not getting to attend practice...

Kyle McDonald

P. S. I realize in my only other post that I said I would never post again. Things change...:icon_wink:

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P. S. I realize in my only other post that I said I would never post again. Things change...:icon_wink:

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Welcome back. I think many here agree with your sentiments exactly. We know Ed Jackson to be a GREAT guy, but believe we are holding Dooley responsible for the success or failure of the football program (and with that all of the rights and responsibilities).

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Ed and I started Mansfield Elementary School together on the same day in the 4th grade - both as transfer students, but for different reasons... We played high school sports together, graduated together, started Tech on the same day and traveled home together on occassion. We both came back to Ruston and have raised families here, even enjoying having daughters do some of the same type things together that we did growing up.

He is one of the best men I have been privileged to know. He is a great ambassador for Tech and has had a huge impact on lives thorugh his service as Tech's FCA huddle leader for years.

He is one of the very few men who I hug whenever I see him.

All of that being said, Derek Dooley was hired as the football coach at Louisiana Tech to make Tech football better. He is responsible for his actions (and takes responsibilty). I think that he should have the right to construct his staff as he sees fit. He should have the latiitude to make changes, despite the difficulty or perception that might create for some.

I am sad that Ed apparently does not fit into the plan that Coach Dooley is putting into place.

Despite that, I support Coach Dooley fully and wish Ed Jackson the absolute best in whatever he does going forward. I don't think those are contradictory statements.

Tech football needs significant change and if change brings about things that I may not personally like, I am still supportive of those necessary changes. And this particular change is a lot more important than some not getting to attend practice...

Kyle McDonald

P. S. I realize in my only other post that I said I would never post again. Things change...:icon_wink:

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I agree with you 100%, good post

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Originally Posted by Free Agent

Ed and I started Mansfield Elementary School together on the same day in the 4th grade - both as transfer students, but for different reasons... We played high school sports together, graduated together, started Tech on the same day and traveled home together on occassion. We both came back to Ruston and have raised families here, even enjoying having daughters do some of the same type things together that we did growing up.

He is one of the best men I have been privileged to know. He is a great ambassador for Tech and has had a huge impact on lives thorugh his service as Tech's FCA huddle leader for years.

He is one of the very few men who I hug whenever I see him.

All of that being said, Derek Dooley was hired as the football coach at Louisiana Tech to make Tech football better. He is responsible for his actions (and takes responsibilty). I think that he should have the right to construct his staff as he sees fit. He should have the latiitude to make changes, despite the difficulty or perception that might create for some.

I am sad that Ed apparently does not fit into the plan that Coach Dooley is putting into place.

Despite that, I support Coach Dooley fully and wish Ed Jackson the absolute best in whatever he does going forward. I don't think those are contradictory statements.

Tech football needs significant change and if change brings about things that I may not personally like, I am still supportive of those necessary changes. And this particular change is a lot more important than some not getting to attend practice...

Kyle McDonald

P. S. I realize in my only other post that I said I would never post again. Things change...:icon_wink:

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I agree with your post 100%, BUT, if Dooley new this was coming and didn't let Jackson know until signing day, I think that is about as crummy as what Jeffcoat did to Dooley and I just lost a lot of respect for DD. I hope it is something more, I really do.

I certainly don't like the decision, but its Dooleys to make. Just don't wait until signing day to do it. I hope thats not how this happened.

RD

[quote=Reddawg;581342]I agree with your post 100%, BUT, if Dooley new this was coming and didn't let Jackson know until signing day, I think that is about as crummy as what Jeffcoat did to Dooley and I just lost a lot of respect for DD. I hope it is something more, I really do.
I certainly don't like the decision, but its Dooleys to make. Just don't wait until signing day to do it. I hope thats not how this happened.

Hopefully, this is not the case. However, we need not assume the worst in this situation. I can not, personally, speak for Coach Jackson but he is the type of guy that would wait until after signing day being in the best interest of Tech...a true Louisiana Tech guy in all regards.