Coaching carrousel has begun

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Originally Posted by Policarp

I am surprised you don't hear more about the LSU offense coordinator in these SEC openings. With his success level being exceptionally high this year in SEC West, IMO he'd be a slam dunk hire with any SEC fan base.

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Word is, lspoop is poised to pay him more than aranda

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Originally Posted by angeleast

Word is, lspoop is poised to pay him more than aranda

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Arkansas has a several billionaire alums.....they desperately need a big name hire. Let the bidding war begin.

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Originally Posted by Policarp

Arkansas has a several billionaire alums.....they desperately need a big name hire. Let the bidding war begin.

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I'm sure jerry Jones will pony up lol God knows he got the $$$$$$$$

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Originally Posted by CajunJeaux

Being we can’t and shouldn’t stop these coaching discusssions, I have an idea...start a thread of all of our competitors whose coaches AREN’T being sought after because they suck! Hey recruits, you REALLY want to play for a coach that no other athletic department deems worthy of consideration?!?!

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You can't stop them on social media, but we should limit them on RP until after the signing period. Post what you want, but I certainly won't aid and abet programs like Louisiana Tech and Tulane in damaging our recruiting efforts going forward. In a simple world you can ask if they really want to play for your program, the answer is usually the head coach or staff. We are not Alabama or LSU and that is the reality of it.

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Originally Posted by Policarp

I am surprised you don't hear more about the LSU offense coordinator in these SEC openings. With his success level being exceptionally high this year in SEC West, IMO he'd be a slam dunk hire with any SEC fan base.

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He may, but he has never been a head coach at any level and nor has he ever ran a college program. So he may be an offensive genius, but he isn't ready to be a head coach either.

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Originally Posted by Cajunsmike

I Agree with that. However I do think if support does not improve in 2020, he may take a lower level job than we may currently think he has interest in. I do think support improves next year. For one thing, we will have only one Thanksgiving time game. Also, the momentum from the strong finish will carry into off season.

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It's a risk for him as well as Dr. Maggard. In any case, I wouldn't blame either. But from my understanding, he has 3 specific programs he would like to coach on the P5 level right now. I don't see him taking a longer route by choosing a program that doesn't have the resources to allow him to compete consistently in the Top 15.

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Originally Posted by CajunT

The name that is being floated around is Franklin. Now whether or not they can buy him out and win a bidding war against Penn State is another matter.

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Franklin asked for 8 mill from FSU .. They would owe 35 mill in just buyout money for Franklin and Taggart

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Originally Posted by cajun_lannister

Franklin asked for 8 mill from FSU .. They would owe 35 mill in just buyout money for Franklin and Taggart

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>..........Just thinking that Nap has been in a the ACC, SEC, PAC12, BELT, and I guess a few more!.....got to have met a few folkes along the way that would give a reference!

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Originally Posted by cajun_lannister

Franklin asked for 8 mill from FSU .. They would owe 35 mill in just buyout money for Franklin and Taggart

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Taggart was bought out already I thought?

Big deal, Napier is on a list. He's not going anywhere this year, and probably not next, imo. This years attendance means nothing whether he stays or not and it's silly trying to make like it does. He's building a program, like he said he wanted too. I believe him at this point and no reason to not take him at his word.
Geaux UL!

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Originally Posted by CajunT

Yes, his agent is definitely doing his job in concerns of SEC openings.

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If anything, he'll get a big fat raise and higher incentives out of this.

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Originally Posted by Ray Finkle

Real talk, Miami Dolphins have coach O as their front runner.

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Oh man this would be classic.

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Originally Posted by zephyr

If anything, he'll get a big fat raise and higher incentives out of this.

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Well, the drums are pounding today according to 103.7 if you didn't happen to hear it at 5:45. BL interviewed Ben Garrett of the Ole Miss Spirit. He sounded adamant about Billy Napier if Norvell doesn't go to Ole Miss and it didn't bode well for us. CBS Sportsline released the odds of which coach will be Ole Miss' next HC.

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Originally Posted by Crowley Cajun

Well, the drums are pounding today according to 103.7 if you didn't happen to hear it at 5:45. BL interviewed Ben Garrett of the Ole Miss Spirit. He sounded adamant about Billy Napier if Norvell doesn't go to Ole Miss and it didn't bode well for us. CBS Sportsline released the odds of which coach will be Ole Miss' next HC.

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Well what that tells me is Ole Miss is getting turned down by #1, #2 and #3. But you won't hear Ben Garrett admit to the fact that Norvell and others have turned the Ole Miss job down before you get to Billy Napier. It's the best opportunity in the SEC of the current job openings, but hardly a Top 10 job in the country. If he wants to build his resume there, I wish him luck. But only after he wins the SBC championship and the NO Bowl. Until Dr. Maggard is contacted, we have other matters to be concerned with beginning with a game Saturday.

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Originally Posted by CajunT

Well what that tells me is Ole Miss is getting turned down by #1, #2 and #3. But you won't hear Ben Garrett admit to the fact that Norvell and others have turned the Ole Miss job down before you get to Billy Napier. It's the best opportunity in the SEC of the current job openings, but hardly a Top 10 job in the country. If he wants to build his resume there, I wish him luck. But only after he wins the SBC championship and the NO Bowl. Until Dr. Maggard is contacted, we have other matters to be concerned with beginning with a game Saturday.

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Amen. That kind of rumors, speculation, hear say has got old. Fast. Our coach is a hot commodity. Shocked face insert.

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Originally Posted by angeleast

I'm sure jerry Jones will pony up lol God knows he got the $$$$$$$$

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Jones, Tyson, several Waldens.

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Originally Posted by Crowley Cajun

Well, the drums are pounding today according to 103.7 if you didn't happen to hear it at 5:45. BL interviewed Ben Garrett of the Ole Miss Spirit. He sounded adamant about Billy Napier if Norvell doesn't go to Ole Miss and it didn't bode well for us. CBS Sportsline released the odds of which coach will be Ole Miss' next HC.

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Don't worry Crowley. There are several things that have to be done before Napier can be interviewed and none of them have taken place...

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Originally Posted by CajunT

Then you are missing the point. Transfer rules or not, we shouldn't be aiding other program's staffs efforts in repeating rumors that our head coach is in consideration for other jobs and could be gone soon. These are preliminary list put out by the media to generate interest from their audiences. I understand that his name will continue to come up because he is a very good young coach. But people should also understand how the game of recruiting is played, specifically when we are fighting against our past.

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I understand your point T, but I feel recruits are more likely to see this information on the internet, via espn etc. versus the fan board.

I think the Chad Morris fiasco at Arkansas will play into these coaching hires as well. Similar to Napier, Morris had one good season at SMU and was the next big thing. He wasn't ready to coach in the SEC. Napier is not a safe hire yet and unless some AD is desperate, his time has not yet come.

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Originally Posted by Bankruptcyman

I think the Chad Morris fiasco at Arkansas will play into these coaching hires as well. Similar to Napier, Morris had one good season at SMU and was the next big thing. He wasn't ready to coach in the SEC. Napier is not a safe hire yet and unless some AD is desperate, his time has not yet come.

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spot on.....

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Originally Posted by cajunfan79

I understand your point T, but I feel recruits are more likely to see this information on the internet, via espn etc. versus the fan board.

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They are seeing it on social media for certain, but they are also seeing rumors for other coaches like Fritz at Tulane, Norvell at Memphis, Anderson at Astate, Harsin at Boise State and others. I would think if the rumors start to affect recruiting, Coach Napier will make a statement after the championship game with the first day of the signing period approaching on Dec. 18th. I just don't like pouring fuel on the fire at this point.

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Originally Posted by CajunT

They are seeing it on social media for certain, but they are also seeing rumors for other coaches like Fritz at Tulane, Norvell at Memphis, Anderson at Astate, Harsin at Boise State and others. I would think if the rumors start to affect recruiting, Coach Napier will make a statement after the championship game with the first day of the signing period approaching on Dec. 18th. I just don't like pouring fuel on the fire at this point.

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Some people just got to get their post in.

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Originally Posted by CajunVic

Some people just got to get their post in.

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Pretend green dot heading your way ( ahhh the old days lol)

T&P to whomever hires Kiffin!

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Originally Posted by anhil8tor

T&P to whomever hires Kiffin!

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Arkansas will hire Kiffin if they whiff on Matt Campbell from Iowa St.

Campbell is going to require $5-6M per year with 5 years guaranteed. Plus huge buyout.

Kiffin will take half that and already supposedly has a staff in place if the offer comes in.