Coach Napier's EXit

Roughly one hour after sources claimed a deal was nearly done to send Louisiana's Billy Napier to Florida, the Gators made it official via their Twitter account. Continue reading…

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Originally Posted by angeleast

On the bright side, out next coach will be cheaper and we get 3 million to get bent over in a bad way lol..

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If we get Pete Golding it will be in the same area as Coach Napier if not higher. I hear he is at 1.5M as the Bama DC.

I hope Napier kills it at UF. But I will take a hard pass on the chomp. We already have a problem
With divided loyalties in our “fan base”

You all that want to follow should go sign up on Gatorcountry.com for the free boards. Has to be the best gator message board on the internet.

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Originally Posted by JMVCAJUNS

If we get Pete Golding it will be in the same area as Caoxh Napier if not higher. I hear he is at 1.5M as the Bama DC.

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The 3 million will help..

Thanks for the fun ride Coach Nape. People that had lost hope in UL football are now believing again and we saw things we could only dream of as a fan base come to fruition. God speed, sir.

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Originally Posted by Gatordadx4

Guys, I know this sucks and we have been there just like you guys are now. I remember when Spurrier left us to go to the pros. I didn't work for the next three days..it hurt bad. My divorce from my ex wife was a rave party compared to the hurt I had with Spurrier leaving. I am sorry guys I know it sucks.

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Appreciate the sentiments, you guys are getting a very special coach. give him a little time & you will never regret it. That guy is going to make Florida a perineal powerhouse. And you not only got a new coach, you also have about 50,000 new Cajun fans that will be pulling for you guys to win the SEC & whip ass on LSU.

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Originally Posted by Hudsheen#Fired

Interesting. Looks like Billy is bringing in Oklahoma State Defensive coordinator to be his d-coordinator. So no toney

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So let’s ASSUME you’re right…can we ASSUME Toney in line potentially as Napier’s replacement with majority of staff remaining striving for continuity, retention of players and successful recruiting to our c”UL”ture.

A lot of what ifs flying around…..

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Originally Posted by cwl1951

So let’s ASSUME you’re right…can we ASSUME Toney in line potentially as Napier’s replacement with majority of staff remaining striving for continuity, retention of players and successful recruiting to our c”UL”ture.

A lot of what ifs flying around…..

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Im good with Toney as HC, but does he have enough dirt under his shoes for this?

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Originally Posted by CRAWFISH61

My hope is that our program becomes a destination and a place a coach does not want to leave.

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Louisiana may be both for a while.

A destination and a skip on a journey

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Originally Posted by cwl1951

So let’s ASSUME you’re right…can we ASSUME Toney in line potentially as Napier’s replacement with majority of staff remaining striving for continuity, retention of players and successful recruiting to our c”UL”ture.

A lot of what ifs flying around…..

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So who as offensive coordinator?

Is Des the only assistant who has been here (at least on the offensive side of the ball) for all of 4 of Napier's years? Can he and is he good with theat offensive philosophy?

On a side note, I'd go with Wingerter as the interim for the bowl game, and (making this assumption) let Des call the offensive plays.

Toney still runs the defensive for the bowl.

As little disruption in the immediate future as possible.

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Originally Posted by HOUCajun

I hope Napier kills it at UF. But I will take a hard pass on the chomp. We already have a problem
With divided loyalties in our “fan base”

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I can't believe how weak some think a simple, free, no cost, thankyou makes them.

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Originally Posted by mxpxfr690

I am now a big Gator fan… I used to hate y’all because of spurrier but y’all hired a great coach! If y’all are patient y’all will win a national title. Geaux Cajuns and Geaux Gators

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I am feeling like I did when we hired Urban. Exciting times ahead! Geaux Cajuns, Geaux Gators!

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Originally Posted by Turbine

I can't believe how weak some think a simple, free, no cost, thankyou makes them.

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Yep, we have lots of weakness in the fan base . . . and lots of cheese eaters . . .

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Originally Posted by CajunVic

Yep, we have lots of weakness in the fan base . . . and lots of cheese eaters . . .

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Thankyou, apologies and giving up obsessions, in shorter supply than computer chips in a pandemic.

Toney appears very capable 🏈

Whoever smacked Dabo in the mouth is a good bet. Naps did

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Originally Posted by angeleast

Whoever smacked Dabo in the mouth is a good bet. Naps did

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Must not have hit him hard enough, Dabo made a call for Napier to get the job here.

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Originally Posted by Cajun Monkee

So who as offensive coordinator?

Is Des the only assistant who has been here (at least on the offensive side of the ball) for all of 4 of Napier's years? Can he and is he good with theat offensive philosophy?

On a side note, I'd go with Wingerter as the interim for the bowl game, and (making this assumption) let Des call the offensive plays.

Toney still runs the defensive for the bowl.

As little disruption in the immediate future as possible.

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A director of operations will not be the Interm in a bowl game.

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Originally Posted by Turbine

Thankyou, apologies and giving up obsessions, in shorter supply than computer chips in a pandemic.

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You have a knack for making simple things appear to be very confusing . . .

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Originally Posted by Turbine

I can't believe how weak some think a simple, free, no cost, thankyou makes them.

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If knew Napier I would congratulate him on his new gig. If he had gone to LSU I would do the same. He was a great coach here and did wonders for UL. But I would not play hold that tiger for him.
Weakness really doesn’t play into it either way

Really hate to see you go coach, but excited for you in your new Journey. I’ll certainly be pulling for the gators and hope you have great success. Thank you for the last 4 exciting years and building a winner at Louisiana. See you Saturday!!

Billy showed it could be done because Maggard and the administration are good judges of talent (please no Marlin jokes.) Like Napier said, he was given the necessary resources. We have an amazing foundation to keep this thing going.

It’s a sad and strange feeling to lose a coach because he’s had so much success. I honestly feel a bit depressed, but I trust that the next man up will be a good one.

Now let’s win a Championship.

I figured Coach Napier would be in Lafayette 2 years minimum and 3 years top. He stayed longer than I thought.

Thank you Coach Billy Napier for bringing unprecedented success to University of Louisiana football over the past 4 years. You brought the Cajun program to heights that I possibly thought would never be achieved in my lifetime. Best wishes on your new position as head coach of the Florida Gators. Geaux Cajuns!