Napier's first media day 'polite, restricted'

[ULGrad@HOU]

I watched the video and didn't see a problem. I think Coach Napier did a great job.

[Louisiana84]

Im really confused as to your point, so if a coach dictates the course of an interview he is a control freak. If the reporter dictates it he is just doing his job. “Nobody likes being told how to do their job” but part of a coaches job is to give interviews and a reporter trying to dictate that is trying to tell that coach how to do his job. It’s becoming quite clear why coaches and reporters don’t care for each other.

Reporters can't coach. They only think they could. I'm not sure what happened in America. Reporters think they know everything and seem to think they know what is best for me... and they don't even know me. No wonder they are aligned with political elitists who think they know what's best for me. How dare I disagree!?! I must be...

DEPLORABLE.

[CharlieK]

Dictating the course of the interview is what control freaks do and Buckley isn't the only reporter angered by UL's newest policy. No one is happy being told how to do their job and at this rate, there won't be anyone left to attend. Of course, if you get rid of everyone else, you're in control. Remember, Napier isn't Nick Saban, he only worked for him. Why make enemies when friends are so much better?

If this noble free press is there just to report the facts and protect us from tyranny, why would it matter if they liked the coach and were friends or didn't and were enemies. Unless you are saying what really needs to happen is that reporters need to have their egos stroked so that they don't spin facts to their own agendas.

[Cajunsmike]

I don't see why any media members would be upset with yesterday's press conference. Coach Napier was cordial, respectful, and answered every question. When Tim Buckley asked if we end up playing 2 QB's would it be an indication neither had won the team over to him, Coach did appear to get irritated slightly but answered cordially. Seems to me that the press concerns about lack of access may be slightly over sensitive. If you look at the video of the interview yesterday, you may come to the same conclusion. Now media may say they were more satisfied with what they heard yesterday vs media day. However, he was better able to answer questions yesterday as he now has some practice sessions to go on.

[CrazyCajun]

Actually Buckley said if you play 2 qb’s does that mean you don’t have one..inferring both your qb’s suck and that’s when Napier got irritated

[cajun_lannister]

Actually Buckley said if you play 2 qb’s does that mean you don’t have one..inferring both your qb’s suck and that’s when Napier got irritated

Napier was defending his players which is refreshing and will go a long way in the locker room.

[CajunAmos]

Actually Buckley said if you play 2 qb’s does that mean you don’t have one..inferring both your qb’s suck and that’s when Napier got irritated

Should have responded "if you have two sports writers does that mean you don't have one?".

[Rainman66]

Actually Buckley said if you play 2 qb’s does that mean you don’t have one..inferring both your qb’s suck and that’s when Napier got irritated

Actually, Buckley asked Napier if he agreed with old adage, if you have play 2 QBs, then you really don't have 1. He made it worse with his follow-up question asking if he didn't have a standout starter, did it mean that neither won the team over.

[CrazyCajun]

Actually, Buckley asked Napier if he agreed with old adage, if you have play 2 QBs, then you really don't have 1. He made it worse with his follow-up question asking if he didn't have a standout starter, did it mean that neither won the team over.

That’s what i said

[TheRealZeebart]

Actually Buckley said if you play 2 qb’s does that mean you don’t have one..inferring both your qb’s suck and that’s when Napier got irritated

*uckley is a jewel, no?

[CrazyCajun]

*uckley is a jewel, no?

He wears purple so

[TheRealZeebart]

He wears purple so

____ing gag me with a shrimp shovel.