re: Five interviews scheduled for Cajuns job

I could actually see Crowton doing very well here at ULL.

1) His option/ zone read will work in the sunbelt - defenses aren't as fast and physical as an SEC defense and Bustle was actually able to implement a similar type of offense the last few years with some relative success.

2)It's tough to recruit at UL for anyone - it doesn't matter who you are. At least Crowton is a "name" to a kid from LA. (yes, I realize that it may not be a good "name", but nonetheless - kids would recognize it).

3)UL needs to get Dan Hawkins type guys - those that will build the program up a little bit and then probably get offered a better job. It's not always bad if you do well enough to get to a bigger school. The best chance UL has for long term success is to make the program attractive for coaches looking to cut their teeth as a HC on their way up, OR those that have had some success as a HC before and want to get to a BCS conference school. Then just repeat the process. If UL aims to try to get a "lifer", chances are he's a coach nobody else wants. This system seemed to work for Boise State...why not UL?

4)Crowton is probably already familiar with a number of kids from the LA high school area...UL would already have a leg up on that vs. some unknown new out-of-state coach.

I actually see a number of positives when analyzing Crowton's possibilities as the HC at ULL.