Napier Shooting straight

[TheFan]

I don't know if Garror would have done any better but he does have more talent than Johnson. Coach said that Garror, Mitchell, and Mccaskill should all be back this week on radio this morning. Nothing definite there but that is encouraging news.

That is big.

[SlickRick]

That is big.

Yes...because Gstate can and will throw it.

[Rainman66]

We are currently a 14 point favorite, Ellington is questionable for GState.

[ULGrad@HOU]

Time did tell.
The majority is this roster is playing above it’s head. We are winning games we shouldn’t be. We are competitive with the league’s best teams. And the man hasn’t had a full year yet. The locker room is healthier than its ever been. The players believe in the staff. They believe they SHOULD win every time out.

It’s just unbelievable that people are still complaining about this staff.

No it hasn't. We are only 3/4 Th's of the way this season. Sure, I like a lot of what he has done and I look forward to all the success coming that he can bring. He hasn't done it yet, that is what I was saying. You are being a cheerleader (nothing wrong with it). The results on the field has yet to materialize. I am not saying it won't. He's getting the most out of the team, I agree with that. That also is not what he was hired for. He was hired for success, winning games, championships, bowls, rankings. Those things are what he will ultimately be judged on. It still will take time.

[angeleast]

No it hasn't. We are only 3/4 Th's of the way this season. Sure, I like a lot of what he has done and I look forward to all the success coming that he can bring. He hasn't done it yet, that is what I was saying. You are being a cheerleader (nothing wrong with it). The results on the field has yet to materialize. I am not saying it won't. He's getting the most out of the team, I agree with that. That also is not what he was hired for. He was hired for success, winning games, championships, bowls, rankings. Those things are what he will ultimately be judged on. It still will take time.

ok, you make rational sense for all sides.. Here's to you my Cajun friend!!

[ManAboutTown]

No it hasn't. We are only 3/4 Th's of the way this season. Sure, I like a lot of what he has done and I look forward to all the success coming that he can bring. He hasn't done it yet, that is what I was saying. You are being a cheerleader (nothing wrong with it). The results on the field has yet to materialize. I am not saying it won't. He's getting the most out of the team, I agree with that. That also is not what he was hired for. He was hired for success, winning games, championships, bowls, rankings. Those things are what he will ultimately be judged on. It still will take time.

I am not, and have never been, a cheerleader. I hold coaches and administrators to the highest standards on this board.

To this point, all things considered, Napier has delivered the goods. And then some.

[Cajunsmike]

I am not, and have never been, a cheerleader. I hold coaches and administrators to the highest standards on this board.

To this point, all things considered, Napier has delivered the goods. And then some.

Key phrase there is "to this point". You are comparing results to 2018 reasonable expectations and I agree those have been exceeded to date. The next two games will tell us if they stay focused. They should have success as neither opponent has much to play for other than pride in those contests. Where we are at this point in the season two years from now will tell us more about if he can deliver all the goods he was hired for. We all know more time is needed for him to build his program.

[HoustonCajun]

Time did tell.
The majority is this roster is playing above it's head. We are winning games we shouldn't be. We are competitive with the league's best teams. And the man hasn't had a full year yet. The locker room is healthier than its ever been. The players believe in the staff. They believe they SHOULD win every time out.

It's just unbelievable that people are still complaining about this staff.

My prediction:

This team is learning from its mistakes. We win our next 2 home games to go 6-5, then play ULM for the Western Division title. We win and play at Troy for the SBC championship and NO Bowl. We finish 7-5 and go to 8-5 with the bowl win. Recruiting is out the roof and we have serious fund raising towards stadium renovation. Napier has laid the foundation. UL football is about to explode!

[Cajunsmike]

My prediction:

This team is learning from its mistakes. We win our next 2 home games to go 6-5, then play ULM for the Western Division title. We win and play at Troy for the SBC championship and NO Bowl. We finish 7-5 and go to 8-5 with the bowl win. Recruiting is out the roof and we have serious fund raising towards stadium renovation. Napier has laid the foundation. UL football is about to explode!

Hope you are right with that prediction. One clarification, if we play for the conference title, we can't finish 8 and 5 as we will play 14 games.

[HoustonCajun]

Hope you are right with that prediction. One clarification, if we play for the conference title, we can't finish 8 and 5 as we will play 14 games.

Good point. So, let's make that 9-5!

[Cajunsmike]

Good point. So, let's make that 9-5!

Sounds good to me.

[zephyr]

Sometimes I wonder just what some of you are watching while our games are being played...

OK