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Post by Cajundemon11 on Nov 18, 2017 2:22:43 GMT
Just announced via the athletic website that Jay Thomas is resigning tomorrow after the SFA game. "resigning" because Greg is not renewing his contract. We all have been frustrated and I for one have been for his dismissal because of the state of our beloved football program, but let's not forget this man has a family and coaching is his livelihood. I wish him the best, but this is the best move going forward for both parties. I wanted this to work out as much as anyone and fully believed he was the guy but a 20-36 (14-27) record is just not good enough. It is widely believed that Brad Laird will be the next head coach. www.nsudemons.com/news/2017/11/17/demon-football-coach-thomas-tells-demons-saturdays-game-in-turpin-stadium-will-be-his-last-one.aspx
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Post by NSU2003 on Nov 18, 2017 15:14:13 GMT
I hate to see a good PERSON like Coach Thomas lose their job but at the same time we're coming up on a decade of losing football (not all of that is on Coach Thomas). We've also been passed up by SLU and crappy Nicholls, upstarts UIW, HBU and Lamar and DII transfers UCA and ACU. Rather than firing someone mid-contract I guess they figured it was time to give someone else a shot. Whoever that person is, GOOD LUCK...with our lack of facilities, lack of money and lack of location they'll need all the luck they can get. And if we're fortunate enough to find someone to turn things around they'll get snatched up by a bigger school and we'll be back where we started.
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Post by seat16demon on Nov 18, 2017 15:23:18 GMT
Brad Laird is your next head coach. He starts building a staff after Thanksgiving.
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Post by NSU2003 on Nov 18, 2017 15:49:25 GMT
Brad Laird is your next head coach. He starts building a staff after Thanksgiving. Good luck to whoever it is. All things considered, NSU is the toughest gig in the SLC.
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Post by Cajundemon11 on Nov 18, 2017 16:25:11 GMT
Brad Laird is your next head coach. He starts building a staff after Thanksgiving. Good luck to whoever it is. All things considered, NSU is the toughest gig in the SLC. You’re quite the downer. Maybe we should just shut the doors and close the school down?
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Post by george on Nov 18, 2017 19:45:09 GMT
As long as Greg is in charge, NSU football will be the doormat of the SLC.
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Post by Cajundemon11 on Nov 18, 2017 19:51:41 GMT
As long as Greg is in charge, NSU football will be the doormat of the SLC. I can’t argue with you there.
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Post by NSU2003 on Nov 19, 2017 1:06:16 GMT
Good luck to whoever it is. All things considered, NSU is the toughest gig in the SLC. You’re quite the downer. Maybe we should just shut the doors and close the school down?
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Post by 88demon62 on Nov 19, 2017 1:41:28 GMT
Great to see coach Thomas and the 17 seniors bring chief Caddo back where he belongs. Jay Thomas is a class act and wish him well. Winning 3 or their last 4 should be momentum needed to give the demons some confidence going into next season. Lets give the laziest AD in the Southland some credit for hiring our head coach last year, we don't need to go through the arduous task of scheduling interviews, there is Christmas festival to plan for. Can only hope brad liard can deliver a competitive team next year but, I'm not holding my breath.
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Post by NSU2003 on Nov 19, 2017 2:00:08 GMT
Great to see coach Thomas and the 17 seniors bring chief Caddo back where he belongs. Jay Thomas is a class act and wish him well. Winning 3 or their last 4 should be momentum needed to give the demons some confidence going into next season. Lets give the laziest AD in the Southland some credit for hiring our head coach last year, we don't need to go through the arduous task of scheduling interviews, there is Christmas festival to plan for. Can only hope brad liard can deliver a competitive team next year but, I'm not holding my breath. #MaggiosEggnog
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Post by Cajundemon11 on Nov 19, 2017 2:19:23 GMT
You’re quite the downer. Maybe we should just shut the doors and close the school down? View AttachmentSeems beneath you to respond to a thread on an athletic forum of our level. Perhaps your precious time should be spent focused elsewhere.
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Post by NSU2003 on Nov 19, 2017 16:15:24 GMT
Seems beneath you to respond to a thread on an athletic forum of our level. Perhaps your precious time should be spent focused elsewhere. I've been here since delphiforums back in 2000...you ain't running me off. I'm entitled to my opinion just as you are to yours. A lot of us are disgruntled with the status of NSU sports teams...can you blame us?!?!
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Post by Cajundemon11 on Nov 19, 2017 16:24:04 GMT
Seems beneath you to respond to a thread on an athletic forum of our level. Perhaps your precious time should be spent focused elsewhere. I've been here since delphiforums back in 2000...you ain't running me off. I'm entitled to my opinion just as you are to yours. A lot of us are disgruntled with the status of NSU sports teams...can you blame us?!?! Congrats on being part of an online community for 17 years, that's quite an accomplishment. And no one is trying to run you off, calm down buddy.
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Post by NSU2003 on Nov 19, 2017 16:52:55 GMT
I've been here since delphiforums back in 2000...you ain't running me off. I'm entitled to my opinion just as you are to yours. A lot of us are disgruntled with the status of NSU sports teams...can you blame us?!?! Congrats on being part of an online community for 17 years, that's quite an accomplishment. And no one is trying to run you off, calm down buddy. Did I say or imply it was an accomplishment? You just need to know your personal attacks, or anyone else's for that matter, aren't gonna run me off or change my mind, big guy.
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Post by 88demon62 on Nov 19, 2017 17:49:42 GMT
Guys, this forum is essentially an opinion board. 10 years of losing football is frustrating to every demon fan and sincerely hope brad liard can turn it around. Additional frustration lies in not even opening the job to other candidates if/or when the official announcement is made. Sounds like the fix is in so no need to interview other coaches, I guess. If after a legit interview process brad is the best candidate then so be it. Brad is a former demon and coached on previous successful staffs but, that formula (I am begrudgingly admitting) is an old Greg burke formula that has not worked yet, 3rd time is a charm according to burke!!
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