2019: ESPN Power Index

[tdncz]

I know everyone's opinion on this, but Massey is not yet out.
Anyway, the ESPN FPI has us at #52 with only the MW's Utah St (at 50), and Boise State (at 34) as the only "G-4" ahead of us.
Also, they predict us to end at 10-2.
If you don't listen to the AAC's assertion that THEY are in the "G-6," then, the AAC teams ahead of us are:
UCF- 20
Cinncy - 29
SMU - 36
Memphis - 42
Note, Tulane is 53.

[CajunVic]

I know everyone's opinion on this, but Massey is not yet out.
Anyway, the ESPN FPI has us at #52 with only the MW's Utah St (at 50), and Boise State (at 34) as the only "G-4" ahead of us.
Also, they predict us to end at 10-2.
If you don't listen to the AAC's assertion that THEY are in the "G-6," then, the AAC teams ahead of us are:
UCF- 20
Cinncy - 29
SMU - 36
Memphis - 42
Note, Tulane is 53.

We are joining the ranks of the “about to be seen.” We keep it up and we will be in the ranks of those that are seen and talked about. Go Cajuns.

[CajunT]

I know everyone's opinion on this, but Massey is not yet out.
Anyway, the ESPN FPI has us at #52 with only the MW's Utah St (at 50), and Boise State (at 34) as the only "G-4" ahead of us.
Also, they predict us to end at 10-2.
If you don't listen to the AAC's assertion that THEY are in the "G-6," then, the AAC teams ahead of us are:
UCF- 20
Cinncy - 29
SMU - 36
Memphis - 42
Note, Tulane is 53.

Massey is more accurate at this time, than ESPN.

[wcd35]

The Athletic does a rank of all 130 teams weekly and we're now at #50. They have App State at #25

Our progression has been: 89, 100, 91, 86, 60, 50

https://theathletic.com/1252179/2019...arizona-state/

[angeleast]

Its sweet to be flirting with the top 50 as opposed to bottom 10. My how things have changed since Naps and Co arrived.

[CajunFANS]

Its sweet to be flirting with the top 50 as opposed to bottom 10. My how things have changed since Naps and Co arrived.

What happens if Napier is plucked from us in the next year or so? Are we seen as a desirable place, still meh, or coaching graveyard? That determines if the change created by Hud and Napier is sustainable. Thoughts?

Many apologies if this has already been discussed ad nauseam and I have just been living under a rock.

[cajun4life]

What happens if Napier is plucked from us in the next year or so? Are we seen as a desirable place, still meh, or coaching graveyard? That determines if the change created by Hud and Napier is sustainable. Thoughts?

Many apologies if this has already been discussed ad nauseam and I have just been living under a rock.

The hope is that UNC, South Carolina, NC State and programs near his hometown retain their current staffs for 2 more years at a minimum.

Honestly if he has a great agent he would be positioning himself for the UNC job after Mac Brown cleans it up.

[covcaj]

What happens if Napier is plucked from us in the next year or so? Are we seen as a desirable place, still meh, or coaching graveyard? That determines if the change created by Hud and Napier is sustainable. Thoughts?

Many apologies if this has already been discussed ad nauseam and I have just been living under a rock.

I don't see Napier going anywhere until after the 3030 season, and then, only if he beats a Power 5 team. Messrs. Bear or Boomer can better speak to this, but I think, generally speaking, coaches at this level need four or five consistent years of eight or nine wins, at least, and conference championships or a couple of Power 5 wins.

[cajun4life]

I don't see Napier going anywhere until after the 3030 season, and then, only if he beats a Power 5 team. Messrs. Bear or Boomer can better speak to this, but I think, generally speaking, coaches at this level need four or five consistent years of eight or nine wins, at least, and conference championships or a couple of Power 5 wins.

This year is shaping up to be a great one. Everyone thinks next year will be the year we are truly set up for an incredible year.

[angeleast]

What happens if Napier is plucked from us in the next year or so? Are we seen as a desirable place, still meh, or coaching graveyard? That determines if the change created by Hud and Napier is sustainable. Thoughts?

Many apologies if this has already been discussed ad nauseam and I have just been living under a rock.

That's what we have Maggard for. I'm just gonna enjoy the ride. It wasn't to long since we were looking forward to winter and spring sports by October.

[CajunVic]

What happens if Napier is plucked from us in the next year or so? Are we seen as a desirable place, still meh, or coaching graveyard? That determines if the change created by Hud and Napier is sustainable. Thoughts?

Many apologies if this has already been discussed ad nauseam and I have just been living under a rock.

Sorry, but I think the HUD changes got poo pooed by his latter years and it was a start over with Napier. JMO

[billbeck451]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nca...cid=spartanntp

don't want to get to far ahead, but someone thinks that we are going to end the season strong, look at these early projections

[CajunVic]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nca...cid=spartanntp

don't want to get to far ahead, but someone thinks that we are going to end the season strong, look at these early projections

As has been said repeatedly after the Miss St game - Cajuns can win every remaining game on their schedule. Now, after seeing the continued improvements over the last 4 games, I believe the Cajuns can win every remaining game this year. Will they, we will have to see it play out.

[Policarp]

I respect App, they earned it the right way......but I hope we beat them 2x this year!!!!

[BeauCajun]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nca...cid=spartanntp

don't want to get to far ahead, but someone thinks that we are going to end the season strong, look at these early projections

Not a bowl we desire to be in.