Why Billy Napier keeps passing up Power 5 jobs

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Billy Napier had opportunities to travel east in December, but he preferred to stick to the roads of Louisiana.

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns head coach knows what he wants and what he needs to be successful in big-time college football, and so far the supposed allure of SEC jobs such as South Carolina and Auburn have not provided adequate space and freedom to house and expand his operation.

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Brandon Marcello

[fanof71]

Wow...

[31Ragin97]

Theres a chance.... "The coach is more than happy to win championships with the Ragin’ Cajuns in the Sun Belt.

Napier is a man of faith, a strong believer in God’s plan. He will not sacrifice or cut corners. Instead of asking for big pay raises when Louisiana has been willing to renegotiate his contract, he asks for more money for assistants and support staffers. He knows what it takes to maintain a championship program."

[31Ragin97]

I cant believe "unnamed source" has multiplied into sports media now too.... I cant help but wonder if this article (while good) is the beginning of a full court press to pull him away from us.

[fanof71]

I cant believe "unnamed source" has multiplied into sports media now too.... I cant help but wonder if this article (while good) is the beginning of a full court press to pull him away from us.

Just how paranoid are you? Geez, is everything a conspiracy with you? Who the hell thinks like this?

[CajunVic]

He has a plan and if it does not fit his plan, he is willing to pass. Pretty principled.

[covcaj]

Just how paranoid are you? Geez, is everything a conspiracy with you? Who the hell thinks like this?

The inside of his head is a like a Dr. Who episode.

[BeauCajun]

He has a plan and if it does not fit his plan, he is willing to pass. Pretty principled.

Comments on the article were not too complimentary of Napier.

[CajunVic]

Comments on the article were not too complimentary of Napier.

That even happens here by some of our fans so what surprises you?

[covcaj]

Comments on the article were not too complimentary of Napier.

Might be a bunch of USC, Auburn, MSST, and Ol' Miss fans. Nothing like a suitor spurned.

[DieHard 1280]

Comments on the article were not too complimentary of Napier.

Lots of butt hurt SC people commenting seemed to me.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Lots of butt hurt SC people commenting seemed to me.

USC got the guy that the money guys wanted. Tough job to do, but it’s gotta include the right money for the assistants, and other resources. It’s a payday without a route to victory. Napier is smarter than that.