2018 Football Staff

[MetryCajun]

I just don’t get how we hit homeruns on guys like Eli McGuire, E. Mitchell, Regas, etc, and for the most part flopped terribly on defense for soooo long.

HUD seemed to be able to recognize WR and RB talent. Not so much at the other positions.

[Cajunfanatico]

so wait... we're excited about a big 12 DB coach leading our defense? he led a group that allowed 33 passing tds last year.

What are y'all smoking?

The better question is, what is Coach Napier thinking?

Now, I don't know the man personally, but from everything I've read, he seems like a motivated individual who has constantly tried to elevate his position in life with each coaching change. I think we can probably assume that that's what he's thinking with this job as well, his FIRST shot at head coaching.

Unless the man is thinking he'll just get comfy for a few years and then go back to being a position coach somewhere, I suspect he's interested in putting together a staff that will get him where he wants to go........which we can assume is a P5 coaching position.

With all that in mind, until he proves otherwise, I'm going to trust his judgment on this one.

[Cajunsmike]

The better question is, what is Coach Napier thinking?

Now, I don't know the man personally, but from everything I've read, he seems like a motivated individual who has constantly tried to elevate his position in life with each coaching change. I think we can probably assume that that's what he's thinking with this job as well, his FIRST shot at head coaching.

Unless the man is thinking he'll just get comfy for a few years and then go back to being a position coach somewhere, I suspect he's interested in putting together a staff that will get him where he wants to go........which we can assume is a P5 coaching position.

With all that in mind, until he proves otherwise, I'm going to trust his judgment on this one.

One thing stuck with me in his message to the halftime crown at last week's basketball game vs SLU. Here is the quote; "I did not come here to be average". With that in mind, I don't think he will be comfortable anytime soon.

[KajunKrazy]

so wait... we're excited about a big 12 DB coach leading our defense? he led a group that allowed 33 passing tds last year.

What are y'all smoking?

This. Never hire a D coach from the big 12. They play no D. Humpty Dumpty that came in on huds first staff had a much better resume.

[Boomer]

Also saw that Mike Lukas is headed to Northwestern State

.....Great if he can get all these in state Louisiana years for his retiement!!?,

[cajun_lannister]

This. Never hire a D coach from the big 12. They play no D. Humpty Dumpty that came in on huds first staff had a much better resume.

defense has improved at every stop he has been at that is encourging plus we wont see a QB or WR in the belt on par with anyone from the big 12

[CajunJeaux]

This. Never hire a D coach from the big 12. They play no D. Humpty Dumpty that came in on huds first staff had a much better resume.

Actually...the last time UL brought in a defensive mind from Texas Tech to assist (Hudspeth)...our defense improved...

[ManAboutTown]

I’ll be flat out honest, I do not like this hire. Being a great recruiter is fantastic, but being a coordinator is a bigger responsibility than bringing in players IMO.

I bet the Big 12 very heavily and watch TTU play over the last 4-5 years often. TTU DBs are constantly torched and way too many times out of position. I understand that not having a pass rush hurts the secondary, but for my eyes, their kids just looked lost a large majority of the time. Now, I admit that they did seem to improve this year, but that was more in the front 7 than anything. Go watch the bowl game against USF, and tell me what you see...

I hope I’m completely off base. Doesn’t change my opinion of Nape or temper my excitement in any way. I’m just extremely skeptical.

[cajun_lannister]

I’ll be flat out honest, I do not like this hire. Being a great recruiter is fantastic, but being a coordinator is a bigger responsibility than bringing in players IMO.

I bet the Big 12 very heavily and watch TTU play over the last 4-5 years often. TTU DBs are constantly torched and way too many times out of position. I understand that not having a pass rush hurts the secondary, but for my eyes, their kids just looked lost a large majority of the time. Now, I admit that they did seem to improve this year, but that was more in the front 7 than anything. Go watch the bowl game against USF, and tell me what you see...

I hope I’m completely off base. Doesn’t change my opinion of Nape or temper my excitement in any way. I’m just extremely skeptical.

If we can hold oppenets to 21 points I will be tickled pink

[talktomewillis]

I’ll be flat out honest, I do not like this hire. Being a great recruiter is fantastic, but being a coordinator is a bigger responsibility than bringing in players IMO.

I bet the Big 12 very heavily and watch TTU play over the last 4-5 years often. TTU DBs are constantly torched and way too many times out of position. I understand that not having a pass rush hurts the secondary, but for my eyes, their kids just looked lost a large majority of the time. Now, I admit that they did seem to improve this year, but that was more in the front 7 than anything. Go watch the bowl game against USF, and tell me what you see...

I hope I’m completely off base. Doesn’t change my opinion of Nape or temper my excitement in any way. I’m just extremely skeptical.

He had a lot of success as a linebackers' coach. Maybe he was out of his element.

We don't know what position he'll coach here.

If his last job had been at SLU and they were seventh in the country in total defense, you might feel a bit better.

[ManAboutTown]

If we can hold oppenets to 21 points I will be tickled pink

Well me too. That would put us in the top half of college football on PPG allowed.

[CajunT]

That can be skewed to from how much Big 12 teams pass the ball.

His defense with southeastern gave up less than 20 per game.

Yes, I'm not sure how many defensive secondaries would look good against Mayfield, Rudolph and Grier. When Scott was the DC at SE Louisiana, his defense was solid. I don't have a problem with someone that can recruit athletes to the scheme he wants to teach. Would it be considered a big hire coming from an FCS program?