Prepare to be disappointed

[bigplayslay]

Call me crazy but if Napier says no, I think Chizik would be my next choice. Talking to my Auburn people, they miss him and said he'd be a home run for us. He could be the cultural leader and hire a bang up DC and OC (HUD?). I know we're all still bitter over the Cam Newton stuff, but forget that, I think he'd be a great hire.

I’m sure the auburn people would want us to hire him.

[Coursesuper]

Ok um, bullshit, we are not in a position to be hard nosed in these negotiations they kind of have us by the short hairs now and he and his agent know this. We were obviously way deep in negotiations before the egg only to leave them hanging and we just fired a coach after 24 games. I'd ask for the a perfect world, iron clad you're 17ed if you fire me contract for sure.

[The Hand of the King]

I've heard that we laid it all on the table regarding salary, assistant pay, increased football personnel and staffing... The ball is now in court in Louisiana to be slept on... Are we truly where he wants to be or will he look for a Baylor or Oklahoma type opening or wait until next cycle for a possible Texas, Auburn, Tennessee, South Carolina gig.

Let's hope he sleeps well and wants to go ahead and lock up that nest egg for life. That's why the hush hush because nothing has been finalized.

Things are.... fluid.

[deadheaddawg]

We were obviously way deep in negotiations before the egg only to leave them hanging and we just fired a coach after 24 games. I'd ask for the a perfect world, iron clad you're 17ed if you fire me contract for sure.

This is why all these rumors and sources should be mocked and ridiculed.

People read unfounded rumors on here and believe them to be completely true. Then they start spreading and a false narrative is built (and believed to be true) about our program.

You don't know if we were in deep negotiations with him before the egg bowl. Nobody here actually knows

[The Hand of the King]

As of end of day Friday, nothing has been finalized. We certainly created one hell of a package for assistants, staff/personnel, and salary. The big concern is Baylor. We are done negotiating; the ball is in their court take it or leave it. Both sides have met where the leverage is. We agree to the program demands and on the other side we are aware that there are other fish in the sea and if he wants to waffle he can risk not catching a solid hook.

Based on the terms I think it will now happen, though I pray the Panthers and Giants take their sweet time on a hire...

[maroonmania]

Look, Ive been a fan of hiring Napier since the TN game but if we are being honest there are questions there. He's had some short term success but doesn't have a long track record. I'm still buying the Napier stock though. It would be a HUGE gamble to turn down an SEC West school that will pay him over $3M/year and could pay in the $6M plus range over time. If he passes that up, he's taking a huge risk. Think about it. A rogue assistant gets caught doing something wrong in the off season, or a coupe of injuries at key spots early in the year...if his stock tanks for any reason between now and next year he will not have offers like this.

To be honest, if he had had say like 3 straight 9+ win seasons at ULL I'm not sure we would be the ones that could hire him. He would be too hot of a commodity.

[RougeDawg]

As of end of day Friday, nothing has been finalized. We certainly created one hell of a package for assistants, staff/personnel, and salary. The big concern is Baylor. We are done negotiating; the ball is in their court take it or leave it. Both sides have met where the leverage is. We agree to the program demands and on the other side we are aware that there are other fish in the sea and if he wants to waffle he can risk not catching a solid hook.

Based on the terms I think it will now happen, though I pray the Panthers and Giants take their sweet time on a hire...

Seems like Rosie is confirming your post.

[Randolph Dupree]

To be honest, if he had had say like 3 straight 9+ win seasons at ULL I'm not sure we would be the ones that could hire him. He would be too hot of a commodity.

This is true. But my point is, it would be a huge gamble to stall given the money on the table. Things outside of his control could tank his stock.

Bottom line is, I still think he signs and when/if he does, I think we hit a home run.

[hacker]

Why is it thought he'd rather be at Baylor? Any reason other than "their schedule is easier"?

[Coursesuper]

This is why all these rumors and sources should be mocked and ridiculed.

People read unfounded rumors on here and believe them to be completely true. Then they start spreading and a false narrative is built (and believed to be true) about our program.

You don't know if we were in deep negotiations with him before the egg bowl. Nobody here actually knows

I trusted my guy then and I still do. He's well placed and hasn't been wrong yet.

[Bothrops]

Why is it thought he'd rather be at Baylor? Any reason other than "their schedule is easier"?

Probably a media lie.

[The Hand of the King]

The final offer last night has apparently been agreed to in principle. Great job by the agent in knowing the client's value, needs, and financial capabilities of the organization.

[The Hand of the King]

As it stands, the Baylor position is still the ghost that's haunting us. We know it's obviously not open yet but agents/schools are always working behind the scenes. All things being equal, it is my understanding that Baylor would be the choice. However things aren't equal and as they say a bird in the hand is better than one in the bush. The terms and negotiations are no longer in the back and forth stage as noted, and we've always been under the agreement that nothing official will happen until the season ends.

There has been no timeline ultimatum, but that could change at the end of day Monday.