LGT Final: Louisiana 31, USM 34

[Big Poppa]

When Napier was hired Maggard told him Des and Troy is being retained and to find them a spot. Napier never would have offer Des a job at UF.

Probably because Napier knows Des wouldn’t go. When this gig is up it will back to high school for mike. He’s not the kind of coach that will pack up in move every few years. Those who do that are called college coaches.

[CajunVic]

. . . so I guess Robe was not a college coach and it looks like Justin is following in his footsteps in that respect because he is not going anywhere either so he is not a college coach . . .

[Sonsissymia]

Where’s all the geniuses on this board that were all in on Coach Dez ? Those that disagreed with the hire be damned. You got what you wanted. This schitt show of a football program has now been set back another 6-8 years all because it was an “easy” hire. He was the “obvious” choice. But it’s ok. We want a stadium that seats 40-45K people and they’ll all show up to watch this disaster. You’re dreaming. I’ve said it many times, the delusion on this board is scary. You don’t have to read or agree with this post but until you small percentage of fans admit to yourselves who we really are, things will never change. Some of you are so worried about what this university is called more than you care about anything else. The “name battle” that was supposedly won. You have a fetish with other state schools and what they do or don’t do as opposed to cleaning up your own house. You hate realty, you schitt rainbows and are quick to criticize other programs that this university can’t hold a candle to. Sad that 6 wins is now the gold standard. Another schitt bowl game (maybe) Yipeeee ! This weak azz schedule and this weak azz record speaks volumes about where this football program is headed. Take off the rose colored glasses.

wow.

[Sonsissymia]

This home loss stinks as much as Bustle losing badly to McNeese & Hudspeth losing badly to Latech at home. All these years later I haven't gotten those out of my head. This stinker will stick around a long time. Coaches Bustle and Hud did not compete for conference championships after those losses. It's doubtful CMD's program will either. Was understanding last year. Year two of CMD reflects we are in serious decline. Even if we win 6 games and go bowling, there's higher expectations of the football program and we shouldn't settle for less than 'competing for championships' as our athletic director likes to say. Pull the plug after the season and flush it. Why not be patient? Because beginning next year we finally have a chance to become eligible for the college football playoff. Instead we're screwing around losing football games over and over we have no business losing. We need to get someone in here that can get us to the CFP, period. We shouldn't settle for anything less.

do you have a name in mind?

[zephyr]

Sorry I don’t buy this. Napier openly vouched for Des to take over the program when he was leaving. Maggard said this himself. You don’t do that for someone you wouldn’t want on your team.

So by that logic, why not take Des with you to Florida. If he's good enough to lead this program, surely you could use him on staff right?

[lafman1]

do you have a name in mind?

Art Briles.

[CajunJack55]

So by that logic, why not take Des with you to Florida. If he's good enough to lead this program, surely you could use him on staff right?

Like other posters have stated he may have wanted to stay in Lafayette either way? Or maybe he had an offer pending him getting the HC job or not? We will never know obviously

[zephyr]

And honestly I feel terrible for Des. The university did the greatest disservice to him possible. He should've been released to go coach at other places. Gain more experience. Create a bigger and better circle of qualified connections. Become a coordinator somewhere. THEN....maybe at some future juncture, the time is right and he is actually qualified to coach here. Ask yourself. Napier took the qualified coaches he wanted to Florida. If Des was truly ready and qualified, why didn't he take him with him also? He didn't. So, now.....where does Des go after this? You think he gets another shot at head coach somewhere? They put him in a bad spot. I can't blame him for taking the shot and the money, but......
I promise, the University wasn't thinking of Des' best interest. Hell, without them knowing, they weren't even putting themselves in the best position. But as we all know and have learned.....they never do. If you're expecting something to change....you're insane. And I wonder how many people here complaining are the same ones that applauded the hire and calling everyone else, bad negative fans.

I agree with just about all of this, especially the part about why Napier didn't take Des with him, however, I think you are far off on Des being let go here. Maggard told people privately that " I got my guy" when he hired Des. He loves him and I think he'll have a Marlin-esque type of loyalty to him. It would take something really catastrophic over the next couple of years for him to make a change.

[zephyr]

Like other posters have stated he may have wanted to stay in Lafayette either way? Or maybe he had an offer pending him getting the HC job or not? We will never know obviously

If you are a college coach and want to move up in this world, you won't limit yourself to lafayette only, especially when you could go make double what he's making now. The point is Napier didn't feel he was ready and that's why he didn't take him. Napier took the freaking video guy. All in all he took somewhere near mid teens with him to Florida....Except Des. And of course its easy to give Des's endorsement to Maggard. Who cares at that point? He's leaving. He can say anything he wants.

[Sonsissymia]

Art Briles.

I'd love to watch that happen, but isn't he maybe too old to start anew?

[lafman1]

I'd love to watch that happen, but isn't he maybe too old to start anew?

He is 67. Not that old.

[CajunJack55]

He is 67. Not that old.

That’s pretty old…