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Talk me into Billy Napier
Posted on 12/19/20 at 8:37 pm
Posted on 12/19/20 at 8:37 pm
There’s a lot of support for him on this board and I want to buy the hype. I’ve read his records at ULL and I know his path to becoming a HC... but what makes him the right fit for AU?
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Posted on 12/19/20 at 8:39 pm to Rig
You read his record and don't see why he could work?
Posted on 12/19/20 at 8:43 pm to Rig
I think that some young energetic blood with no ties to AU would be a breath of fresh air for our program.
Posted on 12/19/20 at 8:45 pm to Rig
Take a look at the staffs he's been on. Take a look at what he's accomplished as a HC and where he is when he did it. Check some of the video interviews with him on Youtube at ULL.
I think this guy is going to be highly successful at the next level. However, I vaguely remember feeling that way about Derek Dooley, so....
I think this guy is going to be highly successful at the next level. However, I vaguely remember feeling that way about Derek Dooley, so....
This post was edited on 12/19/20 at 8:46 pm
Posted on 12/19/20 at 8:51 pm to Rig
What is your concern with Napier?
Posted on 12/19/20 at 8:57 pm to slacker130
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I think this guy is going to be highly successful at the next level. However, I vaguely remember feeling that way about Derek Dooley, so....
Dooley was 17-20 in 3 years at LA Tech
Napier is 27–11 in 3 years at Louisiana
Posted on 12/19/20 at 9:03 pm to Rig
I think the only strike against him is Dabo didn't let him retain OC duties. He got one year and did well, then his offense fell off the next year. He was fired and went to Bama.
Posted on 12/19/20 at 9:04 pm to Skyler97
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Dooley was 17-20 in 3 years at LA Tech
Napier is 27–11 in 3 years at Louisiana
Posted on 12/19/20 at 9:48 pm to Rig
quote:This.
I think that some young energetic blood with no ties to AU would be a breath of fresh air for our program.
Also, do listen to some of his interviews. He sounds intelligent, knowledgeable, and relaxed. I’ve seen no evidence of gimmicky, rah-rah type foolishness, nor any preachy self-righteousness.
Sure, he may flame out on the big stage. But it really doesn’t seem likely.
Posted on 12/19/20 at 9:50 pm to FearlessFreep
We can get him cheap and not a crazy buyout.
Posted on 12/19/20 at 10:11 pm to AUCE05
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We can get him cheap and not a crazy buyout.
We can, but we won't. It's the Auburn way.
Posted on 12/19/20 at 10:52 pm to Rig
Young
Apparently can recruit (even though it’s still somewhat of a question mark)
Took over a struggling program and made them damn good
QB guy
Apparently can recruit (even though it’s still somewhat of a question mark)
Took over a struggling program and made them damn good
QB guy
Posted on 12/19/20 at 10:55 pm to Rig
If he can be a catalyst to bring in a whole team of recruits like those Bama receivers, bring him on.
Posted on 12/20/20 at 2:59 am to wareaglepete
He's not Gus.
He's not Steele.
He's not Steele.
Posted on 12/20/20 at 5:19 am to Tigerman97
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He's not Gus.
He's not Steele.
Posted on 12/20/20 at 9:19 am to Rig
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Posted on 12/20/20 at 9:27 am to slacker130
Derek Dooley actually did well at Tennessee considering what they’ve had since him.
Posted on 12/20/20 at 9:31 am to Drank
quote:The more I read about him and listen to him in interviews, the more he seems like a straightforward, no bullshite kind of guy.
My brother and his brother Matt were fraternity brothers at West Ga. The Napiers are damn fine people.
I’m trying to imagine what it would be like having someone like that as an HC.
Posted on 12/21/20 at 8:49 am to Rig
winning at the Univ. of Southwestern Louisiana (aka ULL) is not easy....they have not had a decent team since the mid-90's when Jake Delhomme was their QB....what Napier has done there is impressive....and from what I understand (from a friend of mine that is connected to the program) his players LOVE him, he is well respected in the community, and the alumni are very upset about the possibility of losing him
Posted on 12/21/20 at 9:51 am to Auburntiger
I can easily get behind Billy Napier as Auburn HC. His resume and current record as a head coach are all good.
He would light a spark under this whole program.
He would light a spark under this whole program.
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