Coach Napier's EXit

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Originally Posted by Cajunrunner

What’s the probability that Coach Napier won’t be on the sidelines coaching next weekend?

I’m sure he tried to negotiate to stay, but would Florida have said “Take this now or we’re moving on”?

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Florida has a loyalty issue. CBN finishing here, to a degree, shows he’s the right hire when it comes to being loyal. I expect he’ll coach the CCG.

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Originally Posted by Dad04

From yesterday...."Florida is “pretty deep in the negotiation stage” and “barring some late unforeseen snags, it’s sure looking like Napier to Florida.”" The deal could be done by now.

https://gatorswire.usatoday.com/2021...-negotiations/

Former Gator AA and SEC Network PBP Chris Doering says it looks "inevitable" it is CBN.

https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/fl...or-gators-job/

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There is always a possibility of last minute snafus, but this is a job that hits his profile. I've said that from beginning when others were concerned with TCU. Virginia Tech was an outside possibility, but if Florida wanted him this was the job he envisioned for his career path. It's in the SEC and it's one of the top 4 jobs in that conference.

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Originally Posted by mxpxfr690

I truly believe Patrick Toney is the next man up to keep this train rolling… we need to bring in some quality assistants from other successful P5 programs and make our place a coaching factory… we have the formula all we got to do is keep implementing it. A 10 win season is the expectation from here on out.

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If Patrick Toney wants an interview I'm certain he will get it. This is only Toney's second season as a coordinator and from what I've heard he wants to coach at a high profile program as a DC. I see him leaving with Coach Napier and building his resume in the SEC. That certainly would lead to opportunities for him if they are successful.

Florida is the 1st or 2nd best job available this year depending on how people perceive USC, LSU. That’s pretty lofty.

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Originally Posted by Cajunrunner

What’s the probability that Coach Napier won’t be on the sidelines coaching next weekend?

I’m sure he tried to negotiate to stay, but would Florida have said “Take this now or we’re moving on”?

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We haven't done that as long as I can remember. I'm sure regardless, BN will be on the sideline through your bowl game

Billy is staying

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Originally Posted by JamesTheJeweler

Billy is staying

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James.... please tell me your not hitting the booze yet. Your drunk. Go home and may the great lima bean be with you.

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Originally Posted by covcaj

Boise, Northern Illinois, and several others also thought they had the winning formula.

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More than those:
Central Mich
UConn
ECU
USM
Etc,….

The break up $$$ will help us..

I predict a completely new Coaching Staff after Coach Napier, with the exception of Coach Wingerter if he wants to stay.

Yes, Coach Napier developed a great culture and environment. We cannot "pigeonhole" the next head coach and expect him to repeat what Napier did in the fashion he did it. He has to create his own environment and culture. I'm confident, and no reason not to be, with Dr. Maggard's ability to find a fantastic Coach that will bring excitement and have those type qualities we will be proud of.

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Originally Posted by ULGrad@HOU

I predict a completely new Coaching Staff after Coach Napier, with the exception of Coach Wingerter if he wants to stay.

Yes, Coach Napier developed a great culture and environment. We cannot "pigeonhole" the next head coach and expect him to repeat what Napier did in the fashion he did it. He has to create his own environment and culture. I'm confident, and no reason not to be, with Dr. Maggard's ability to find a fantastic Coach that will bring excitement and have those type qualities we will be proud of.

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Why would Wingerter not want to stay? It will not be a completely new coaching staff once Coach Napier leaves. Dez isn't going anywhere.

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Originally Posted by JMVCAJUNS

Why would Wingerter not want to stay? It will not be a completely new coaching staff once Coach Napier leaves. Dez isn't going anywhere.

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Not saying he won't (Wingerter), it's his choice...and I guess we will see.

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Originally Posted by FGMom

We haven't done that as long as I can remember. I'm sure regardless, BN will be on the sideline through your bowl game

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Through the bowl game would be awesome, though unexpected. I just want him here for the conference championship game. Anything beyond that is extra juicy gravy.

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Originally Posted by CajunT

There is always a possibility of last minute snafus, but this is a job that hits his profile. I've said that from beginning when others were concerned with TCU. Virginia Tech was an outside possibility, but if Florida wanted him this was the job he envisioned for his career path. It's in the SEC and it's one of the top 4 jobs in that conference.

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Certainly top 4 job. I've read this week some say it's a top 2 program in the SEC. When Spurrier was coaching there, winning the SEC East was nearly a formality. He would mention it as a goal and Gator fans rolled their eyes. How things change.

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Originally Posted by JMVCAJUNS

Why would Wingerter not want to stay? It will not be a completely new coaching staff once Coach Napier leaves. Dez isn't going anywhere.

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Based on what? That will be up to the new coach, won’t it?

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Originally Posted by covcaj

Based on what? That will be up to the new coach, won’t it?

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Maggard made Napier keep Dez. When Napier leaves the new coach will be required to do the same.

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Originally Posted by JMVCAJUNS

Maggard made Napier keep Dez. When Napier leaves the new coach will be required to do the same.

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"Made him" is a strong term, "convinced him to" is probably more accurate.

if Napier was "made to" keep someone he didn't want, it would have had toxic results.

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Originally Posted by JMVCAJUNS

Maggard made Napier keep Dez. When Napier leaves the new coach will be required to do the same.

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Interesting.

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Originally Posted by Turbine

"Made him" is a strong term, "convinced him to" is probably more accurate.

if Napier was "made to" keep someone he didn't want, it would have had toxic results.

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Forced.

So Napier turned down auburn because he wouldn’t be able to make his own coaching decisions but we were able to get him while also forcing him to make coaching decisions?

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Originally Posted by JMVCAJUNS

Forced.

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Not buying it at any price.

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Originally Posted by GeauxCajuns

So Napier turned down auburn because he wouldn’t be able to make his own coaching decisions but we were able to get him while also forcing him to make coaching decisions?

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Coach Napier is now proven. When he arrived at UL he wasn't proven. Coach Deggs was forced to keep the current staff for year one.

Deion Sanders to Florida????

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Originally Posted by JMVCAJUNS

Coach Napier is now proven. When he arrived at UL he wasn't proven. Coach Deggs was forced to keep the current staff for year one.

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That is a particularly good point about Napier then and now, but Deggs did come into a situation where Robe wasn't even thinking about firing anyone, and all UL contracts go to June.

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Originally Posted by Turbine

That is a particularly good point about Napier then and now, but Deggs did come into a situation where Robe wasn't even thinking about firing anyone, and all UL contracts go to June.

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Coach Napier has bargaining power now.