How Nick Saban's Alabama 'Process' is being channeled in Cajun Country

[zephyr]

That post is probably one most agree with and I understand that perspective completely. Some of it is economically based. We are still struggling in Acadiana despite progress elsewhere. People want to be shown thrir investment will be rewarded before they contribute much more.

Honestly Mike, its not about the money per se. Can I afford to contribute more? Yes. I just looked at the $2,200 I was looking at on my account between seats, contribution and tailgating spots and I just started to think if there are better things to do with my money. I ultimately decided to renew all but it took some thought. If prices continue to go up and the program is not really progressing, I can see a time in the very near future where I may decide to stop. I will always be a fan but making that commitment may not always be in the cards.

[basinbear]

1 thing that stands out in the article is that Napier is making 350,000 less than hudspeth but the assistant salary pool is 350,000 more than last year. That shows me Napier knows he is only as good as his staff. 350k should make a large difference. The Cajun fan base should enjoy the ride. Looks to be a fun one.

Actually the University allocated over 2 million for assistant coaches and more for support staff. Napier added 350,000 to that.

[MetryCajun]

Ditto.

That Texas QB he offered tells me everything I wanted to hear.

Pro-Style. 6'2". Intelligent. Strong arm. Good feet. Prototypical Napier QB.

Did we sign him? Because offers will not turn this program around.

[basinbear]

Did we sign him? Because offers will not turn this program around.

He's going into his Senior year....

[MetryCajun]

No.

We need to understand as a fanbase that this is a foundation laying year. We may win 7 or 8. We may win 3 or 4. This is the rip the band aid off year. It will sting. Think of Saban's first year at Bama. They went 6-6 during the regular season. That's the same record that Mike Shula had the year before, AND Saban lost to ULM as well.

The true measure will come with the 2019 signing class. How many 3-stars and above we sign, and how we do against Tech, Southern Miss and Tulane.

Spot on. We got trounced in recruiting this year, but that was to be expected with the late start. Napier has to make a splash this year and start getting players attached to the 3 schools you mentioned. I will not be a believer until I see a tangible uptick in the quality of athlete brought in.
Btw, that was a great article. Too bad our local guys can’t do something like this.

[basinbear]

Spot on. We got trounced in recruiting this year, but that was to be expected with the late start. Napier has to make a splash this year and start getting players attached to the 3 schools you mentioned. I will not be a believer until I see a tangible uptick in the quality of athlete brought in.
Btw, that was a great article. Too bad our local guys can’t do something like this.

Local guys? That would take some effort....

[Cajunsmike]

Spot on. We got trounced in recruiting this year, but that was to be expected with the late start. Napier has to make a splash this year and start getting players attached to the 3 schools you mentioned. I will not be a believer until I see a tangible uptick in the quality of athlete brought in.
Btw, that was a great article. Too bad our local guys can't do something like this.

I don't buy we got trounced in recruiting this year. Nor do I think we did well. I am so convinced recruiting rankings at our level are so meaningless that I was tempted to use the word "know"in describing my opinion of those. Also, the rankings on signing day did not include the late DL guys who inked with us.

[CajunEXPRESS]

I think Napier did a great job with the players still available. Also strongly believe in two or three years many will be surprised at how well those kids are playing. And yes we’re going to have multiple pleasant surprises in 2018 season.

[CajunNation]

I don't buy we got trounced in recruiting this year. Nor do I think we did well. I am so convinced recruiting rankings at our level are so meaningless that I was tempted to use the word "know"in describing my opinion of those. Also, the rankings on signing day did not include the late DL guys who inked with us.

A lot of it is meaningless, but not all of it.

A very good measuring stick is the offer list. When we sign someone, the list of viable offers that player had in hand is easily retrievable, and tells you how well we are doing in recruiting.

Why do you think the focus is always on Tech, USM and Tulane? Because their signees have had offer lists that dwarf our signees' offer lists for about the last 20 years.

[angeleast]

Spot on. We got trounced in recruiting this year, but that was to be expected with the late start. Napier has to make a splash this year and start getting players attached to the 3 schools you mentioned. I will not be a believer until I see a tangible uptick in the quality of athlete brought in.
Btw, that was a great article. Too bad our local guys can’t do something like this.

The guys we got after the recruiting season have really good potential ..