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re: Should BK look at bringing ole Sun Belt Bill on staff?
Posted on 9/19/25 at 10:19 am to iamandykeim
Posted on 9/19/25 at 10:19 am to iamandykeim
quote:Hard pass on SBB. He was successful at USL, but that was a different environment. Nobody really expected that team to punch above its weight (which it often did).
His teams at ULL were fantastic at running the ball, and he squeezed every ounce of talent out of Levi Lewis. I actually believe his style goes well with what Kelly wants to do.
But when ole Billy moved up to the big leagues he just wasn't up to the task. Some coaches are better in certain environments and worse in others. Personally, I think Napier isn't cut out for the pressure, expectations and constant visibility/criticism that comes with being an SEC head coach.
And I also agree with other posters that we shouldn't bring him on in a lesser capacity, either. I'm not certain there isn't a bit of animus there because Napier got passed over for Kelly. And I don't want any path for Napier to become OC or HC through a back-door route starting out as an analyst.
Let him go back to a smaller school in an easier conference and enjoy coaching.
Just my opinon, folks.
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Posted on 9/19/25 at 10:26 am to ipodking
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Sunbelt Billy does have a knack for identifying under the radar Louisiana recruits that go on to be studs.
Who have those been?
Posted on 9/19/25 at 10:33 am to ColtTiger247
If you can, sure, but i doubt he wants to be an analyst at LSU when he can go be a HC in the ACC or Big XII.
Posted on 9/19/25 at 10:38 am to ColtTiger247
What an intelligent post, Geeze! 
Posted on 9/19/25 at 12:09 pm to iamandykeim
quote:fify
Couldn't care less if Glenn Guilbeau would be pissed or elated.
Posted on 9/19/25 at 12:15 pm to Dotarian
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But when ole Billy moved up to the big leagues he just wasn't up to the task.
I'll argue he took over a worse situation than BK. Namely because Mullen didn't recruit very well. So while he had more players, BK had more talent (both returning and recruited).
Also UF has had harder schedules and tougher in state recruiting with FSU, Miami, and others.
LSU has more support for BK than UF is willing to give SBB in the form of NIL.
Those things plus SBB like other coaches are not immune to making bone head decisions from time to time, he just had no room for error.
He does recruit pretty well though.
Posted on 9/19/25 at 12:27 pm to ColtTiger247
Yes. He is a better OC head and shoulders than Sloan. Bill doesnt have the players on offense out there. I do feel like his team's discipline needs to tightened.
This post was edited on 9/19/25 at 7:02 pm
Posted on 9/19/25 at 12:32 pm to Cuz413
quote:I disagree. Kelly started of with, what, 39 scholarship players?
I'll argue he took over a worse situation than BK. Namely because Mullen didn't recruit very well. So while he had more players, BK had more talent (both returning and recruited).
At the very end, O was more interested in being a poonhound than a coach or recruiter, and it showed. I love O for what he did in '19, but won't forget that he let it all go after that.
Mullen in no way, shape or form was worse than O in his last year at LSU.
So let's agree to disagree on that point, shall we?
Posted on 9/19/25 at 12:43 pm to ColtTiger247
Billy could end up back at ULL as HC . His replacement there has been Meh . If Billy is let go at UF and wants to be a HC right away dont see how this wouldnt be a perfect match again especially since ULL has made lot of upgrades to stadium recently.
Posted on 9/19/25 at 12:46 pm to ColtTiger247
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Billy’s ties to the state and excellent recruiting prowess
$$$$ recruits. Shell out and buy wins.
The days of recruiting magicians are gone.....the days of master fundraisers, talent evaluators (get most bang for your buck), program managers are here.
Posted on 9/19/25 at 12:47 pm to ColtTiger247
ULL is 23-18 since he left. Wouldn’t be surprised if they brought him back if Desormeaux doesn’t have a winning record.
Posted on 9/19/25 at 12:51 pm to iamandykeim
He is a terrible play caller. His teams at ULL were one-dimensional good running attack inconsistent as hell throwing, which is Florida.
Posted on 9/19/25 at 12:56 pm to The Hurricane
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ULL is 23-18 since he left. Wouldn’t be surprised if they brought him back if Desormeaux doesn’t have a winning record.
Made same comment above. Probably one of the only places that would offer him a HC at FBS level.
Posted on 9/19/25 at 1:11 pm to ColtTiger247
He will go back to being a mid level HC. His resume and what he accomplished at perennial loser UL still brings lots of value even though it’s been nothing short of a nightmare in Gainesville
Posted on 9/19/25 at 1:29 pm to sharkfhin
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Yes. He is a better OC head and shoulders than Sloan. Bull doesnt have the players on offense out there
Every thread and response you make just get dumber and dumber..
Posted on 9/19/25 at 1:50 pm to ColtTiger247
Can he coach run blocking
Posted on 9/19/25 at 2:06 pm to ColtTiger247
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Should BK look at bringing ole Sun Belt Bill on staff?
No, but the sunbelt team fifty miles away should
Posted on 9/19/25 at 2:10 pm to ColtTiger247
He is not an ELITE play caller. Not saying his system is not a good philosophy or creative. But he is not an ELITE play caller. Right now our biggest issue is play calling. I am not convinced that Sloan will not be a good play caller but he is still learning on the job. I would not replace Sloan with Napier as OC. If Kelly makes a move it would be to get a more experienced play caller. Mike Denbrock was a very good play caller. Its an underrated skill. Actually Steve Ensminger was a very good play caller, he wasn't the best at creating or developing an Offense but he was a terrific play caller.
Posted on 9/19/25 at 6:07 pm to Dissident Aggressor
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he should have stayed at usl…
Remind me again how much UF paid him to leave ULL?
Posted on 9/19/25 at 6:11 pm to ColtTiger247
To coach what ?
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