Coach Napier's EXit

[CajunT]

That was the beginning of the end for CDM. Never recovered.

You’re right about handing Napier the keys. That’s the reason he hasn’t gone anywhere. He wants what Saban has…100% control. He’s worth it.

Look at the situations he has turned down or was in the hunt. All didn’t offer him that one requirement. Especially Auburn, he did a quick thanks but no thanks.

2k guests. Goodnight Gracie…

I don't think he would have accepted the openings at Missouri, South Carolina, or Mississippi State had they handed him the keys. Of course that's my opinion. The jobs at Auburn and Florida are entirely different than the after mentioned programs above. Had the circumstances been different at Auburn, he would have taken that job.

As a former coach told me, he can't continue to turn SEC jobs down and expect his agent to continue to field interests in the future. But as others have stated, it won't be official until it becomes official.

Anyway, Happy Thanksgiving to the Cajun Nation!

[Duggie35]

There was not a deadline given. From what I see on our end the remaining issues are from an operational standpoint. CBN knows what he wants and will not settle for less. A lesson I am sure he took from Saban. If you hire a coach to right the ship, and build it into a Championship contender year in and year out you have to hand him the keys and enjoy the ride!

You are exactly right. I could never figure out how a school could come in and hire a successful coach and then get in his way and tell him how to do his job. If Florida gives Billy a little breathing room and time to get his process in place, Florida will be set up for success in the long run. If Florida fans get nervous and panic if he doesn't have the Gators in the SEC Championship game next season, then shame on them. Billy has a chance to be the next BIG thing in college football IF you don't get greedy too soon and don't give his process a chance to mature. I'm not suggesting it should take 5 or 6 seasons, but give him at least 2 or 3 and the rewards will be great!
The Gators will have a bunch of new fans in South Louisiana!!!

[Turbine]

Son is a Deputy Sheriff here in Florida, My daughter made me the GatorDad, she was Academic only. Became a Florida fan way back when I was about 7 and the University Of Florida eye clinic gave my mom the gift of sight.

How cool is that. Doesn't get much better.

[LaCajunsFan]

Son is a Deputy Sheriff here in Florida, My daughter made me the GatorDad, she was Academic only. Became a Florida fan way back when I was about 7 and the University Of Florida eye clinic gave my mom the gift of sight.

Funny thing is that a doc and Tulane Med Ctr worked near miracles to give my dad the little sight he had, but he’d a shot me if that would’ve made me a Tulane fan, lol.

[LaCajunsFan]

And can there really be 2097 guests on a message board of a little po-dunk school like UL?

[BeauCajun]

And can there really be 2097 guests on a message board of a little po-dunk school like UL?

At 4am.

[Crowley Cajun]

And there is almost zero chance Billy Napier will turn the Florida job.

I don't know where he heard or saw this but a friend of mine told me at work that the recruits for Florida were following BN on twitter. If he goes and I'll be shocked if he doesn't, I'm happy for him. I just wanted to see him play in the renovated CF though so he could finish what he started here.

[Cajuns1]

If Billy ends up at UF, I might have an SEC team I can root for. However, I’ll never wear jorts. Just say no to jorts.

[Cajun Monkee]

Just curious.

What if Florida is amenable to Napier’s demands over control of the program, save one.

Considering the order of magnitude of a program such as Florida’s and CBN‘s Increased administrative responsibilities, Will Florida tell him he has to hire a functioning offensive coordinator?

Coordinator would be by his selection, But he would have to hire one.

Is Saban Alabama’s Offensive (or defensive ) coordinator and play caller?

Would this be a dealbreaker?

[MichiGator]

If Billy ends up at UF, I might have an SEC team I can root for. However, I’ll never wear jorts. Just say no to jorts.

That's fair

Just curious.

What if Florida is amenable to Napier’s demands over control of the program, save one.

Considering the order of magnitude of a program such as Florida’s and CBN‘s Increased administrative responsibilities, Will Florida tell him he has to hire a functioning offensive coordinator?

Coordinator would be by his selection, But he would have to hire one.

Is Saban Alabama’s Offensive (or defensive ) coordinator and play caller?

Would this be a dealbreaker?

Would be entirely possible this is a conversation that would be had, Gator fans put a premium on offense.

Does Napier call his own plays currently?

[Cajun Monkee]

Funny thing is that a doc and Tulane Med Ctr worked near miracles to give my dad the little sight he had, but he’d a shot me if that would’ve made me a Tulane fan, lol.

Refineryville kept me from going blind 20 years ago and I am eternally grateful.

But I’ll shoot me before I pull for the purple and urine.

[Cajun Monkee]

Not in the know like many on this board, but I’m pretty sure that’s the situation.