UL 'needs more players that can playing winning football'

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UL coach Billy Napier suggested he is happy with his team’s conditioning early in August.

Napier, however, also indicated he’s looking for much more than that from his Ragin’ Cajuns, who were in shoulder pads for the first time Sunday night and planned to be in full pads Tuesday night.

“We need more players that can playing winning football,” he said. “We’ve got get more consistency and performance.”

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[Frenchie35]

I know what coach Nap is trying to build as far a football team goes. But reading some of his comments I am not to optimistic this year. A couple of years under his belt might be needed. But Sept the 1st about 9:00 PM +- will tell the story about this years team.

[KajunKrazy]

I hope he recruits only players that are capable of winning football.

Frenchy I wouldn’t put to much stock into what happens Sept 2nd.

[cajun_lannister]

I know what coach Nap is trying to build as far a football team goes. But reading some of his comments I am not to optimistic this year. A couple of years under his belt might be needed. But Sept the 1st about 9:00 PM +- will tell the story about this years team.

In the spring he told a few people we wont be up to his standard this coming year ... Now what his standard is idk

[Ragin9221]

In the spring he told a few people we wont be up to his standard this coming year ... Now what his standard is idk

National Champions!!! Geaux Cajuns!!

[ManAboutTown]

The good news is, Napier’s standards would crush sun belt football.

Btw, when I read those comments, I hear a message directly to the players. It’s a motivational tactic, and I love it.

[CajunNation]

In the spring he told a few people we wont be up to his standard this coming year ... Now what his standard is idk

Year before Saban, Bama won 6 games.

Year one with Saban, Bama won 6 games, and lost to Monroe.

I have no expectation for wins. This is a process. Trust the process.

[KajunKrazy]

The good news is, Napier’s standards would crush sun belt football.

Btw, when I read those comments, I hear a message directly to the players. It’s a motivational tactic, and I love it.

There are so many Sabanisms in Billy it’s not funny.

[Balanced_view]

In the spring he told a few people we wont be up to his standard this coming year ... Now what his standard is idk

one guess to his standards are the 2's are interchangeable with the 1's without a drop off, and the 3's are interchangeable with the 2's without a drop off. he wants to play a ton of guys but each player has to be physically, mentally, and emotionally able to " play winning football" guess we know one of coachs catch phrases. at this point in camp, we might have players that are 1 or 2 of these, but not many that are all 3...YET!

[Frenchie35]

I hope he recruits only players that are capable of winning football.

Frenchy I wouldn’t put to much stock into what happens Sept 2nd.

Well it's Sept. 1st at 9:00 PM +-. Yes I would say that we should know where we stand as a football team at that point. We walk out with a 3 TD first game win at the beginning of the season, are walk out with a 1 point lost. So if you say it only the first game, well it's Grambing's first game also......so who will be ready?.........JMO

[CharlieK]

Looking forward to the season for the first time in a few years. Will enjoy the games, win or lose and mostly look for improvements in fitness, scheme, talent utilization and recruiting.

[Duckster]

Wouldn't be surprised if we see over half of the Game 1 starters replaced during course of the season as Coaches seek players that will play their brand of winning football. Of course there's always injuries to deal with, too. Will be very interesting to watch this year.