Napier Fired

[Ragin9221]

Two things Napier and Des have in common - both have been head football coach at University of Louisiana and both are Hard Headed M’frs . . .

Well i think for him to succeed he better humble himself, and figure it out, because if he is to hard headed we done!!

[ronnied]

If I were Napier, I’d be looking at Desormeaux from the outside in. I don’t know him personally, and I’m not going to pretend I do but I can still recognize what he represents. From my perspective, he’s a man deeply committed to UL. The players respect him, the coaches trust him, and he’s clearly passionate about Ragin’ Cajun football. He’s not just a coach he’s an alumnus who played for this university. That matters.

So if I’m Napier, and I’ve just accepted a $7 million job at Florida, I’d be thinking: “Who can carry this program forward? Who understands the culture, the locker room, the community?” Desormeaux checks a lot of boxes. He’s loyal. He’s invested. He’s someone who might not just maintain what we built but elevate it.

Desormeaux’s Positives:

• Passionate about UL football
• Loyal to the university and its mission
• Alumnus with firsthand experience as a player
• Current coach with internal credibility
• Willing to stay and build long-term
• Respected by staff and players alike
• Player retention and growth

But let’s be honest there are areas where he’s still growing.

Areas of Concern:

• Limited experience at the collegiate head coaching level
• Playcalling may need refinement under pressure
• Adaptability in high-stakes, fast-changing situations
• Depth of strategic knowledge compared to seasoned coaches
• Evaluating Talent

Those areas of concern playcalling, adaptability, and deep strategic knowledge, evaluating talent, represent the core of what we’re currently struggling with. They’re not just weaknesses; they’re the hardest traits to develop and the rarest to find. Only the best of the best truly elite coaches can master those dimensions consistently.

I’ll be the first to admit I’m not in a position to judge, and it’s not really my place to make sweeping declarations. I’m just offering an armchair analysis, trying to make sense of the situation from the outside looking in. And let me be clear: I want someone like Desormeaux. I want someone who loves this program, who’s invested in the culture, and who genuinely wants to see UL succeed.

That said, I’m not going to sit here and crucify the man or call for his job over something I couldn’t do myself. Coaching at this level is incredibly difficult. It’s easy to criticize from the stands or behind a screen, but leading a program managing players, staff, recruiting, game planning, and everything in between that takes a level of skill and pressure most of us will never fully understand. So while I might point out areas that need improvement, I do it with respect. Because at the end of the day, I’m rooting for Des. I want him to succeed. I just hope he grows into the coach this program needs.

That is my perspective!!

Very well said.