One member of the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns recently spoke of his disappointment and frustration following the cancellation of the Sun Belt Conference Football Championship, which was scheduled for last Saturday in Conway, South Carolina
Louisiana Ragin Cajun head coach Billy Napier has been sought after by other programs a number of times over the last 12 months.
Napier turned down interest from Mississippi State last year, as well as South Carolina and Auburn this year, according to reports.
Louisiana s athletic department released the following statement regarding the situation:
Statement from the Department of Athletics
Billy Napier is committed to being the head coach of the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, moving forward. Amidst recent speculation and media reports, the Louisiana Department of Athletics is confirming that Coach Napier will continue to lead the Ragin’ Cajuns Football program.
A report by a highly-respected website was published on Friday evening that stated that Louisiana Ragin Cajun head football coach Billy Napier will soon interview with Auburn about its head coaching vacancy.
John Brice of FootballScoop reported that Napier will speak with Auburn officials this weekend.
Brice says in that article that Napier, along with that Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott, and Auburn defensive coordinator Kevin Steele are slated to speak this weekend to Tigers officials.
Earlier this month, FootballScoop listed Napier as one of five early candidates for the position, which became vacant following the dismissal of former Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn, who was dismissed after guiding the Tigers to a 6-4 record this season, while compiling an overall record of 68-35 over eight years at the school.
A report by a highly-respected website was published on Friday evening that stated that Louisiana Ragin' Cajun head football coach Billy Napier will soon interview with Auburn about its head coaching vacancy
A report by a highly-respected website was published on Friday evening that stated that Louisiana Ragin Cajun head football coach Billy Napier will soon interview with Auburn about its head coaching vacancy.
John Brice of FootballScoop reported that Napier will speak with Auburn officials this weekend.
Brice says in that article that Napier, along with that Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott, and Auburn defensive coordinator Kevin Steele are slated to speak this weekend to Tigers officials.
Earlier this month, FootballScoop listed Napier as one of five early candidates for the position, which became vacant following the dismissal of former Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn, who was dismissed after guiding the Tigers to a 6-4 record this season, while compiling an overall record of 68-35 over eight years at the school.