That's more believable, but still doubt it.Quote:
Originally Posted by cajuns80
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That's more believable, but still doubt it.Quote:
Originally Posted by cajuns80
We also heard lots of tickets were sold for ULM. Hope you are rightQuote:
Originally Posted by KajunKrazy
After their game last night, Riley flat out said “im not going to LSU.”Quote:
Originally Posted by KajunKrazy
I believe him. If he were, they could announce it today/tomorrow with their playoff hopes tossed out the window.
Yep like posted above he isn't going to LSU apparently. A few people are acting like Napier never fully shut the door on LSU if they were to make him a good offer. I hope Florida has made it official with hiring Napier and things don't change at the last minute.Quote:
Originally Posted by KajunKrazy
This has been quite the soap opera. I would hope Napier wouldn't want anything to do with that dumpster fire in BR. I'm betting he'll land in Gainesville and will announce it immediately after the Championship game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gator1234
It ain't much better in Flowrida, IF he leaves, it's to VT.Quote:
Originally Posted by Esqueleto
My thinking is if Napier isn't announced by Florida by Tuesday then something happened and a deal wasn't reached. I think he will coach that championship game regardless of what happens. With early signing I just don't see them holding the announcement that long.Quote:
Originally Posted by Esqueleto
While you may be correct, it is my belief it won't be officially announced until after the SBC title game. Gator insiders may know by Tuesday, but I don't know about anything official coming out of UF.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gator1234
IF,of course, the info about him going to Florida is correct.
It would make sense to wait until after the championship game for you guys. It's the only way that's fair to the kids. This will be the first Championship if you guys win correct?
First exclusive conference. We’ve had others including 2005 Lafayette NOLA Bowl held in Lafayette. We got screwed out of repping because ULMost wasn’t eligible. Three teams shared the title, but with some fancy accounting stAte was the bowl rep. Last year the Beach Chicks also used COVID-19 to escape championship game. Again fancy accounting which was banned this year.
Beach chicks? What team is that and that's hilarious.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS
Coastal Carolina.
Aka Covid CarolinaQuote:
Originally Posted by Gatordadx4
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sources: Florida has targeted Louisiana’s Billy Napier as the school’s next coach. An announcement could come as early as this afternoon.</p>— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteThamel/status/1465014776459898885?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
A few reporters are saying that Napier could be announced at UF this afternoon or tomorrow.
It's dragged on long enough. Hearing some of our athletes after the game, they already know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gator1234
I think most likely its announced tomorrow due to the NFL games today. But I guess if he was going to actually come here to announce it today would make sense as far as having that championship game coming up.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunT
I bet it’s today. Soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gator1234
You know why there aren't a lot of G5/casual fans? Because being a UL fan is hard. You grab the local paper, and LSU is the front page sports headline. You wake up one weekday morning and get dressed for work, hurry home, change, and head to Cajun Field for one of the multiple midweek home games to sit in a half-empty stadium. The half-empty stadium contributes to the subpar gameday experience we've known for too long. In the back of your head you understand why some elect to stay home and watch the game on TV. At least we're winning though! But the thought of losing your coach after every win always creeps into your thoughts when you jump in your car and listen to the postgame report on the way home. This is G5 football. It isn't easy being a fan of a G5 school. Hell, we've been fighting for 20 years simply to be called the correct name.
Now our coach and his staff are packing for Gainesville with an announcement imminent because the big boys need to salvage their ESD. Hope Dr. Maggard is way more prepared than the goofball LSU is overpaying across the basin, because we need a replacement as soon as possible to salvage our own recruiting class and to try and keep as many players from the transfer portal as possible.
We all knew this was coming, but it's definitely hitting me harder than I thought it would. Someone inject me with some optimism.
Napier’s staff already knows he going to florida. One of the asst coaches confirmed that yesterday morning. My only gripe is that it will be a distraction going into the champion game which is very unfortunate. Wish they could wait to announce after next Saturday. Biggest question is will he coach the bowl game?Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunT
I think it will be les of a distraction to the team if it is announced early.Quote:
Originally Posted by no1cajunfan
Not a chance he coaches bowl gameQuote:
Originally Posted by no1cajunfan
Brett McMurphy says the deal Is done. Napier is headed to Florida.
Agree. Announce now and send Billy off a winner of his first Conference championship and UL’s first in 50 years.Quote:
Originally Posted by covcaj
Sure they do, that's why I have continually stated it's Florida if they come to terms. The announcement only puts to bed all the rumors. The athletes know it, the staff knows it as well. At least 3 are expected to follow him to Florida from what I've heard.Quote:
Originally Posted by no1cajunfan