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re: Why was Austin Thomas retained?
Posted on 12/22/21 at 10:41 am to The Pirate King
Posted on 12/22/21 at 10:41 am to The Pirate King
quote:Why are you the way that you are?
The Pirate King
quote:If he's a "GM," it makes sense that he and the head coach both report to the AD (i.e., "owner" or "president") of the club.
Seems very bizarre to have a guy working under a head coach, yet working for the athletic director. Did that dynamic change when he was rehired?
Regardless, you haven't liked any of the explanations so far, so perhaps there's another LSU message board you could troll for answers.
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Posted on 12/22/21 at 10:43 am to The Pirate King
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seems like he’d be an obvious person to send packing.
Fat Derek was the obvious one to send packing.
Posted on 12/22/21 at 10:43 am to The Pirate King
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Then he’s also responsible for the culture of the program.
I’m no defender of Austin Thomas, and I thought all the hype about him was silly.
There was the most comical thread ever where people were saying we HAD to keep him at all costs, even if it meant paying him $1 million and making him the AD.
However, he’s been gone for several years and just recently came back.
You can’t lay this shite show at his feet.
Posted on 12/22/21 at 10:43 am to The Pirate King
quote:Thomas is in no way an O guy. We are trying to get rid of the O culture. AT isn't that
Then he’s also responsible for the culture of the program. If we’re trying to flip that, seems like he’d be an obvious person to send packing.
Posted on 12/22/21 at 10:44 am to The Pirate King
He's Scott's guy
Posted on 12/22/21 at 10:45 am to meauxses
As opposed to now?
I don’t know that anyone is equiped to manage rosters in the age of tran$fer portal
I don’t know that anyone is equiped to manage rosters in the age of tran$fer portal
Posted on 12/22/21 at 10:46 am to The Pirate King
quote:
Seems very bizarre to have a guy working under a head coach, yet working for the athletic director. Did that dynamic change when he was rehired?
Posted on 12/22/21 at 10:58 am to Ice Cold
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Regardless, you haven't liked any of the explanations so far, so perhaps there's another LSU message board you could troll for answers.
Im asking what his role is and how it changed. When he was originally hired, it was to work UNDER the HC. From what some posters have said, he was rehired by Woodward to work for him and is “his guy”.
I don’t think it’s unreasonable to try and find some clarity in his new role and why he was retained by a complete new coaching staff looking to flip the culture.
This post was edited on 12/22/21 at 11:20 am
Posted on 12/22/21 at 11:01 am to The Pirate King
Because he’s not an actual coach you gloyt
Posted on 12/22/21 at 11:03 am to The Pirate King
Just my opinion:
Woodward knew Orgeron was on his way out, and Orgeron likely knew it as well.
He hired Thomas to be his guy in the football office, and someone he could trust to help with the transition.
Now, with tAlignment, I am certain he now works for Brian Kelly and serves at his pleasure.
If he stays, it will be because Kelly interviewed him and likes him and his potential contribution.
Woodward knew Orgeron was on his way out, and Orgeron likely knew it as well.
He hired Thomas to be his guy in the football office, and someone he could trust to help with the transition.
Now, with tAlignment, I am certain he now works for Brian Kelly and serves at his pleasure.
If he stays, it will be because Kelly interviewed him and likes him and his potential contribution.
Posted on 12/22/21 at 11:04 am to The Pirate King
quote:
Im asking what his role is and how it changed. When he was originally hired, it was to work UNDER O. From what some posters have said, he was rehired by Woodward to work for him and is “his guy”.
the way I understand it
under Miles and O he was the Ops Manager administrator inside the program
under woodward, he is the administrator and liaison between the AD Office and Football Program
Posted on 12/22/21 at 11:06 am to The Pirate King
quote:Please direct your inquiries to:
I don’t think it’s unreasonable to try and find some clarity in his new role and why he was retained by a complete new coaching staff looking to flip the culture.
quote:I'm sure he'll get right back to you.
SCOTT WOODWARD
Athletics Director
swoodward@lsu.edu
(225) 578-8001
Posted on 12/22/21 at 11:08 am to The Pirate King
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Seems like an old guard guy that should have been given his papers.
He likely had all the knowledge regarding the current recruiting class and contacts. He may get let go later but he has tons of value at the moment.
Posted on 12/22/21 at 11:13 am to secfballfan
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He is there to act as a GM.
Wouldn't a GM be negotiating NIL contracts with agents and companies? He sucks at his job if this is what he is supposed to do?
Posted on 12/22/21 at 11:16 am to The Pirate King
You are on the outside now. Go do something worthwhile for a change.
Posted on 12/22/21 at 11:16 am to lowhound
LSU cannot facilitate NIL deals
Posted on 12/22/21 at 11:19 am to The Pirate King
I think his knowledge of the personnel, recruiting base and portal is going to be an asset for Kelly over the next year or so.
If Kelly deems he’s not up to snuff to manage the roster over the long haul then I’m sure he will be given his papers. But Kelly has to get up to speed with current roster and Thomas has all of the knowledge contained.
If Kelly deems he’s not up to snuff to manage the roster over the long haul then I’m sure he will be given his papers. But Kelly has to get up to speed with current roster and Thomas has all of the knowledge contained.
Posted on 12/22/21 at 11:20 am to lowhound
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Wouldn't a GM be negotiating NIL contracts with agents and companies? He sucks at his job if this is what he is supposed to do?
People seriously need to understand NIL better.
Posted on 12/22/21 at 11:22 am to The Pirate King
Posted on 12/22/21 at 11:22 am to The Pirate King
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Why was Austin Thomas retained?
He password locked all the p-touch labelers.
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