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Billy Napier's BIO

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Prior to Alabama, Napier spent seven of the previous eight years in two different stints at Clemson. During Napier's final two seasons at Clemson he was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. At the age of 29, he became the youngest coordinator in Clemson history. In his first season as CU's coordinator, the 2009 Tigers scored a school-record 436 points and collected 54 touchdowns (third-most in school history), averaged 5.73 yards per play (fourth best) and finished as the ACC Atlantic Division champions. Quarterback Kyle Parker was named a Freshman All-American and nine players Napier coached from 2009-10 went on to have careers in the NFL.
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I'm sold. (I hope he loses tonight, though.)
 
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He is a very good recruiter, has OC experience, and has learned from some of the best.
 
The only question is will PN make an aggressive move and hire him,it's not a PN type of move but it would be an aggressive move
 
Solid, but locally will get hammered about leaving to return south from day one.
 
He butted heads with Swinney at Clemson but it was before they became very successful. I'm sure he has progressed as a coach at CSU and Alabama since then. I think he'd need to be an OC here for at least a few years to move on as his OC experience is a little sparse and a number of years ago.

And he was only 29 when he was the OC at Clemson...thats crazy.
 
CaptainMurphy said:
He butted heads with Swinney at Clemson but it was before they became very successful. I'm sure he has progressed as a coach at CSU and Alabama since then. I think he'd need to be an OC here for at least a few years to move on as his OC experience is a little sparse and a number of years ago.

And he was only 29 when he was the OC at Clemson...thats crazy.
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So why didn't Alabama give him the OC, and instead gave it to a person who just got on staff , but whatever , it's Duzz call, he lives and dies with it , that's why he makes the decent money in his field.
 
Napier is an excellent recruiter; however, Dabo took over play calling from him late in games. Napier was out of his element as an OC at that stage of his career.
 
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I think he would be a very good pick. He is a very good recruiter and has OC experience and most importantly has been coaching with the best staff in the country. That kind of experience is huge. He would certainly not be a very long term hire but he is a great option. I think Saban might end up regretting choosing Sark over Napier, no matter what.
 
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bactman said:
Napier is an excellent recruiter; however, Dabo took over play calling from him late in games. Napier was out of his element as an OC at that stage of his career.
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From the sounds of it Napier often wasn't aware Swinney changed the play. Swinney didn't change protection on some of those plays which ended in busted plays. I guess this led to heated disagreements between the two and Napier's eventual dismissal. It sounds like Napier needed more experience and Swinney was still getting his feet under him as a HC (kind of like when Narduzzi chewed Chaney out on the sideline in year one).
 
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Very good pick if he's the man. Definately bring a winning/championship mentality to the locker room and won't settle for being average. I don't care if he's a polished play caller. He can coach qb's, understands other positions, can recruit and most likely brings Robert Foster with him. The more I think about it, it's pretty much a perfect hire. Get it done Duz!
 
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PhPanther1 said:
Very good pick if he's the man. Definately bring a winning/championship mentality to the locker room and won't settle for being average. I don't care if he's a polished play caller. He can coach qb's, understands other positions, can recruit and most likely brings Robert Foster with him. The more I think about it, it's pretty much a perfect hire. Get it done Duz!
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You had me up until Robert Foster. Unless of course you were just trying to get a rise outta me? In which case well played sir.
 
I get that he can recruit but the lack of experience as OC worries me,I prefer Enos because he's experienced and he might not be a great recruiter he would bring a consistent balanced offense that Pitt wants
 
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You had me up until Robert Foster. Unless of course you were just trying to get a rise outta me? In which case well played sir.
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I don't want him either, but he's a good player and he'll help Pitt out. He's Rob's position coach today and you can bet your ass he'll bring Rob with him.
 
Pitt1992 said:
I get that he can recruit but the lack of experience as OC worries me,I prefer Enos because he's experienced and he might not be a great recruiter he would bring a consistent balanced offense that Pitt wants
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He's done it in the past, what more does he need? If he would have done it for abother year, that makes you feel better? He'll have a 5th year guy at qb, he'll be fine. He's an OC, not president.
 
Pitt1992 said:
I get that he can recruit but the lack of experience as OC worries me,I prefer Enos because he's experienced and he might not be a great recruiter he would bring a consistent balanced offense that Pitt wants
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Hes clearly nards first choice for the reasons you note. I get the appeal of Napier, but nards wants a guy with a deeper resume, defined offensive system that features a power run game, who he can give the keys of the car to and be confident he will get the offense up to speed as soon as possible
 
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I have no clue but here are some links lately on Napier. My only questions, can Pitt Pay Him and will he Stay more than One Year, and does Foster come with him? leave it to Smarter Posters in the Know!

Napier is an interesting candidate that seems to check off many of the boxes of what Narduzzi would be looking for in an offensive coordinator. He’s in his late 30’s, is very energetic, and has the type of experience that Pitt is looking for. Though a receivers coach at Alabama, he has offensive coordinator experience at Clemson, where he was on Dabo Swinney’s original staff. He also coached quarterbacks, tight ends and was a recruiting coordinator at Clemson in two different stints and has coached at Colorado State and South Carolina, as well.
Link:
http://pittsburghsportsnow.com/2017/01/10/billy-napier-oc-candidate/

According to his colleagues, Sarkisian has already made a positive impact. Wide receivers coach Billy Napier said Alabama's new offensive coordinator has provided a "shot in the arm.".........."I have really enjoyed it," said Napier. "It's been fun being part of the meetings, being a part of practice. We certainly have seen that the last couple of days. More than anything, the player response has been incredible."
Link:
http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2017/01/why_alabamas_assistant_coaches.html
 
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According to his colleagues, Sarkisian has already made a positive impact. Wide receivers coach Billy Napier said Alabama's new offensive coordinator has provided a "shot in the arm.".........."I have really enjoyed it," said Napier. "It's been fun being part of the meetings, being a part of practice. We certainly have seen that the last couple of days. More than anything, the player response has been incredible."
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http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2017/01/why_alabamas_assistant_coaches.html
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Unfortunately the gameplan and play calling left A LOT to be desired. Very disappointing.
 
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Jpripper88 said:
Unfortunately the gameplan and play calling left A LOT to be desired. Very disappointing.
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Yep, and still barley lost by 3 points, Saban is still the Best in my opinion, but Dabo is another Bama Boy, I love them as Players and especially Coaches! I knew Sark Rep at USC with some Insiders, dump him, and dump him fast.

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It hurts having a QB who can't throw for Alabama,once their RB went down it was over for them
 
PhPanther1 said:
He's done it in the past, what more does he need? If he would have done it for abother year, that makes you feel better? He'll have a 5th year guy at qb, he'll be fine. He's an OC, not president.
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You serious ? He couldn't get the gig after being fired by Dabo, after a losing season mind you. Wow , we really do have Stockholm around here.
 
hey rip, question for you. at bama, who do their fans consider the better recruiter, napier or mario?
 
PhPanther1 said:
Very good pick if he's the man. Definately bring a winning/championship mentality to the locker room and won't settle for being average. I don't care if he's a polished play caller. He can coach qb's, understands other positions, can recruit and most likely brings Robert Foster with him. The more I think about it, it's pretty much a perfect hire. Get it done Duz!
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So you don't care if he's no good at the most important aspect of the friggin' job? Yeah, more important that he brings a 5th year also-ran WR with him. Good thinking.
 
vegasgreed said:
hey rip, question for you. at bama, who do their fans consider the better recruiter, napier or mario?
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Mario is the best recruiter on staff. Napier is probably #2 or 3 (they also have Tosh Lupoi), but all very close. You just aren't allowed to be on staff, if you don't recruit. Heck, even the analyst guys need to be able to recruit and evaluate as well as anyone in the country.

Napier would instantly be our best recruiter. Only issue (beyond longevity) would be territory and connections, but I have no doubt he would overcome that. Great person, too. He was very strongly considered to replace Kiffin, but I think they went with the safer choice in Sark when Nick realized things were going to get hairy with Kiffin's departure.
 
i thought you would say mario. tosh is very good as well like you said, he did get in some hot water when he was coaching on the west coast.

mario has been connected to that oregon oc job.
 
Jpripper88 said:
Unfortunately the gameplan and play calling left A LOT to be desired. Very disappointing.
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Really? I'd like to know what you would have done differently against a very talented, athletic defense with a freshman QB who struggles making decisions and who can't throw the ball downfield. Think your play calling would have gouged Clemmy for more than 31?
 
Jeffburgh said:
Hes clearly nards first choice for the reasons you note. I get the appeal of Napier, but nards wants a guy with a deeper resume, defined offensive system that features a power run game, who he can give the keys of the car to and be confident he will get the offense up to speed as soon as possible
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Jeff--where is it written that Enos is even an actual candidate, let alone the frontrunner?
 
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It hurts having a QB who can't throw for Alabama,once their RB went down it was over for them
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The play calling and development were more of the problems than Hurts IMO. They did him absolutely no favors. BTW, that RB that went down was a bit player for most of the season. That shouldn't have changed anything.
 
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Really? I'd like to know what you would have done differently against a very talented, athletic defense with a freshman QB who struggles making decisions and who can't throw the ball downfield. Think your play calling would have gouged Clemmy for more than 31?
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Run the ball, but also used intermediary routes to establish any kind real threat and consistency throughout the last third of the season. They either made him just throw screens or bombs. It was impossible for him to be successful that way. Of course the WRs also suffered from drops all evening. Gehrig Dieter had a very disappointing season, despite his great blocking.

Alabama would have been better off in that 2nd half running the ball on every single play than the play calling they made, which constantly left them in 3rd and long. Just a couple first downs would have made all the difference.
 
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Jeff--where is it written that Enos is even an actual candidate, let alone the frontrunner?
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The Arkansas site is reporting Pitt made a very big offer, he wants to stay there and Arkansas is redoing his contract to keep him.
 
Jpripper88 said:
Run the ball, but also used intermediary routes to establish any kind real threat and consistency throughout the last third of the season. They either made him just throw screens or bombs. It was impossible for him to be successful that way. Of course the WRs also suffered from drops all evening. Gehrig Dieter had a very disappointing season, despite his great blocking.

Alabama would have been better off in that 2nd half running the ball on every single play than the play calling they made, which constantly left them in 3rd and long. Just a couple first downs would have made all the difference.
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Totally agree. Also, use the clock as oppose to speed the game up. They were up 14 and got away from what made them successful all season.
 
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