Coach Napier's EXit

[JMV JustMyView]

[QUOTE=SlickRick;1317352]

Vic, do you actually go to our home games?

He hasn't been in 25+ years.

[JMV JustMyView]

I personally know Rick and he is a first class guy.

[CajunT]

Don't like the idea of hoping for another coach to come in and leave in 4 years. Just rinse and repeat? Is this all we have to look forward to?

Yes Rick, look at what's happening around college football today. Has it been a problem for Appalachian State, Houston and other successful G5 programs? This is the present state if college football and any coach that comes to UL with the intentions of retiring scares the hell out of me.

[Boomer]

……..ok, now it happens or continues to happen….CBN is gone to Fla and who gets on that staff? Any from existing staff…..got to be some based on friends, performance, need, luck…….sad for those let go without a place to go……who gets the UL gig? From staff or outside……inside hire questions who is kept from members not going to Fla…..sad to be let go, but it happens…..what about outside hire? Who is kept from present staff and who is kept around to be checked out or used in recruiting…….who is the head guy between after game Sat and after bowl? Will new staff help with Bowl game….it will be a blue holiday for some and a life change for others……but what a plus on their record of working with CBN and the lessons in life gained! Been there, done that! Waiting for some guesses of new guy!!!

[CajunVic]

[QUOTE=JMVCAJUNS;1317370]

He hasn't been in 25+ years.

You don’t know crap dude. Why don’t you mind your own business, or maybe go on a podcast. Oh, and he ignores Vic . . .

[CajunVic]

I personally know Rick and he is a first class guy.

No one gives a crap about your opinion on anything. You keep demeaning people when you come here and stand up for them. Most people don’t like you.

[Turbine]

If knew Napier I would congratulate him on his new gig. If he had gone to LSU I would do the same. He was a great coach here and did wonders for UL. But I would not play hold that tiger for him.
Weakness really doesn’t play into it either way

Have you ever heard the really good bands play the opponents fight song at halftime?

[Turbine]

Don't like the idea of hoping for another coach to come in and leave in 4 years. Just rinse and repeat? Is this all we have to look forward to?

Its better than the historical rinse, real-estate and relax that we've seen more than I like to recount.

I do like your idea about getting out of the G5.

[HOUCajun]

Have you ever heard the really good bands play the opponents fight song at halftime?

I’m not sure. But that is in no way relevant if they do. We are not playing Florida.

[Turbine]

What is the deal with you and other posters fandom? Did you have a drink with JMV?

There are many levels of fandemonium.

Never stop researching the topic

[ZoomZoom]

Yes Rick, look at what's happening around college football today. Has it been a problem for Appalachian State, Houston and other successful G5 programs? This is the present state if college football and any coach that comes to UL with the intentions of retiring scares the hell out of me.

If you want stability at G-5, you’re settling for mediocrity. Glad to see I’m not alone with negative vibes for applicants with retirement goals in the mix.

[Rainman66]

Yes Rick, look at what's happening around college football today. Has it been a problem for Appalachian State, Houston and other successful G5 programs? This is the present state if college football and any coach that comes to UL with the intentions of retiring scares the hell out of me.

Going further back, and also in our conference, Arkansas State. Staying on top at the G5 level is just as, if not more, difficult than the P5. Would it slow down if we were a P5 program, some, but look at Matt Campbell, Dave Aranda, James Franklin, Lane Kiffin, etc getting listed for a ton of upper-level P5 jobs.

If we have a successful coach, and he is relatively young, then yes I think 4 years may be the MAX, we can expect to keep them.

[SlickRick]

Yes Rick, look at what's happening around college football today. Has it been a problem for Appalachian State, Houston and other successful G5 programs? This is the present state if college football and any coach that comes to UL with the intentions of retiring scares the hell out of me.

App has a long history of winning, we don't. They have a hard core fan base, we don't. Houston is in a mega city with a billionaire benefactor, we don't.

We would need to stay in the top 25, like Boise did to really have a shot at moving on from the G5. Saying and believing Lsu is our rival is what's needed. CBN staying was likely out last chance. He was our unicorn. That's how I see it. And, I still think it's ____ty to announce before our biggest game.

[SlickRick]

If you want stability at G-5, you’re settling for mediocrity. Glad to see I’m not alone with negative vibes for applicants with retirement goals in the mix.

Who said retirement?

[OrlandeauxCajun]

This is the first time we’ve had a coach leave UL and go to a bigger, more successful program instead of downgrading to a smaller school or league. This is just the beginning and we’ve got so much to be grateful for. Geaux Louisiana!!