"Sonny Cumbie is the perfect fit for our program, our department, our University, and our community. Culture. Class. Competitive Excellence. He exemplifies all of these things. As our student-athletes, staff, and fans get an opportunity to know Sonny, they will see what we saw during the interview process." -- Dr. Eric A. Wood, Vice President and Director of Athletics at Louisiana Tech

"Sonny Cumbie is a strong young coach who impressed us all with his depth of understanding and focus on the game. His ability to recruit promising student-athletes and maximize their talents will help us continue to take our football program to a higher level of competitiveness. I look forward to seeing Sonny be the next in line of so many great Louisiana Tech coaches, and I know he and his family will be a great addition to our Tech Family." -- Dr. Les Guice, Louisiana Tech President

"I've gotten a chance not only to experience first-hand the tremendous coaching ability of Sonny Cumbie, but also to understand how exceptional a person and leader he is. Coach Cumbie is one of the bright young offensive minds in football. This opportunity is a great one, and I am excited to watch the success he will have at Louisiana Tech. The Bulldogs are getting a good one." – Kliff Kingsbury, Arizona Cardinals Head Coach
 
"Sonny is one of the up-and-coming coaches in our profession. He showed his potential on how he handled the Texas Tech situation." – Gary Patterson, former TCU Head Coach
 
"I am so happy for Coach Cumbie to be named head coach at Louisiana Tech.  I have known for a long time that he was destined to be a successful head coach.  Over the past month, I have witnessed Coach Cumbie lead our football team at Texas Tech and inspire and instill a level of confidence within a locker room that has elevated our team.  His genuine approach builds trust and his passion motivates young men to be their very best.  The Louisiana Tech family has a great man leading their football program." – Kirby Hocutt, Texas Tech Director of Athletics
 
"Sonny is a fantastic choice for Louisiana Tech. He will connect with both players and recruits. His energy and optimism will be contagious and create excitement within the football program. Also, he's a perfect fit in Ruston and will embrace and serve the community. I have no doubt he will be highly successful." – Sonny Dykes, TCU Head Coach
 
"Sonny is a rising star. He is well prepared to be a successful head coach. He's an innovative offensive coach. More importantly, he is a great motivator and he connects with players. Sonny is a relationship builder that will build LA Tech into a championship program." – Neal Brown, West Virginia Head Coach
 
"Sonny is a longtime friend of hundreds of coaches in the state of Texas. He is a great coach and a better man. He will go to great lengths to spend time with every coach he is in contact with, no matter the size of the school or the success they have experienced. Every player's parent will love him coaching their kid." – Glen West, Assistant Executive Director of the Texas High School Coaches Association