Former Standout Furman QB Napier named Clemson's OC

[Death Dealer]

I put this in the FCS Discussion section because it's about a former Furman player, but it may belong in Other Sports. I'll let the mods decide.

http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20090112/SPORTS0101/90112017

Maybe a stepping stone to taking over the HC job at good ole' FU?xeyebrowx xprayx Personally, I would love to see BL exit stage left, and Billy take over. That probably won't be anytime soon, particularly if he's successful at Clemson. But I can dream, can't I?xwhistlex

[OL FU]

Congrats to Napier, how old is he now, 27?xrotatehx
Don't OCs at BCS schools make 2 or 3 times what the typically FCS head coach makesxconfusedx

[Death Dealer]

Congrats to Napier, how old is he now, 27?xrotatehx
Don't OCs at BCS schools make 2 or 3 times what the typically FCS head coach makesxconfusedx

I have no idea about the salary comparisons, but Bobby Johnson was DC at Clemson before he came to FU as HC. So, a trend may be developing. Napier is a killer recruiter, as well as being excellent at motivation and utilization of talent. All things we seem to be lacking right now.

[OL FU]

I have no idea about the salary comparisons, but Bobby Johnson was DC at Clemson before he came to FU as HC. So, a trend may be developing. Napier is a killer recruiter, as well as being excellent at motivation and utilization of talent. All things we seem to be lacking right now.

That's true and I had forget about BJ being DC. I like Napier and had always had in the back of my mind him as apossible FU head coach. One never knows. I always thought BJ took FU for two reasons, One he always thought he should have had the job over Satterfield. and two, wanting to be a head coach and being a little older than Napier, he decided FU was his shot. I believe Napier probably has the same goal, but age gives him a little more time.

There should be a way to find out what puiblic school coaches get paidxnodx

[OL FU]

http://www.dopke.com/Archives_Pages/Coaching_Changes/DIACoachesComp2006.htm


TABLE 3- ACC/Clemson Football Coaching Compensation Comparison- Feb., 2005
POSITION AVERAGE¹ UPPER 25%² CLEMSON³
Head Coach* $1,019,281 $1,270,587 *$1,108,429
Offensive Coordinator $182,682 $204,650 $175,000
Defensive Coordinator $205,547 $267,596 $175,000
Assistant Coach #1* $161,810 $180,476 *$185,000
Assistant Coach #2 $137,747 $155,063 $140,000
Assistant Coach #3 $132,214 $149,042 $133,000
Assistant Coach #4 $130,340 $138,877 $120,000
Assistant Coach #5 $122,600 $130,813 $118,000
Assistant Coach #6 $116,091 $128,141 $113,876
Assistant Coach #7 $101,138 $109,468 $93,571
TOTALS $2,309,450 $2,734,713 $2,361,876
1 - 2003-04 Average. Average compensation of football coaches in the ACC.
2 - 2003-04 Upper 25%. Represents the lowest compensation level of the Upper 25%.
3 - Clemson. Compensation levels for Clemson football coaches as of February, 2005.
* Includes supplemental pay such as Radio/TV, Nike, Speaking, Courtesy Car, etc.

NOTE- Clemson figures do not include the use of courtesy car.

Source- Clemson Sports Information


I have no clue if this is accurate and if it is this is old.

If the $175,000 number stands we would be in the ball park I would imagine.

[OL FU]

Clemson Salaries: Vic Koenning--$260,000 ($230,00), Rob Spence--$250,000 ($207,000); Brad Scott--$200,000 ($196,000); Dabo Swinney--$200,000 ($195,000); Ron West--$150,000 ($141,000); David Blackwell--$142,000 ($142,000); Andre Powell--$125,000 ($120,000); Chris Rumph--$120,000 ($101,000); Billy Napier--$110,000 ($85,000)

http://www.d3boards.com/index.php?topic=5874.0

This was posted on a message board and sounds a little more realistic. xnodx I always thought coordinators were in the $250 to $300K range

[jaxstatealum]

That is good for him. He's a local guy as his dad was our high school coach for many years - Murray County, GA. xnodx

[ERASU2113]

I'd see him going to FU in a couple of years - depending on how successful they turn are at Clemson. Just have to wait and see I guess.

[blueballs]

Napier is probably most famous for going 13-13 passing in a national semifinal game at Paulson in 2001, engineering Furman to the finals, giving GSU its first ever home playoff loss and ending the Paul Johnson/Adrian Peterson era.

[proasu89]

Napier is probably most famous for going 13-13 passing in a national semifinal game at Paulson in 2001, engineering Furman to the finals, giving GSU its first ever home playoff loss and ending the Paul Johnson/Adrian Peterson era.


Humm....2002.....xsmiley_wix

On a serious note, congrats to Billyxpeacex

[OL FU]

Humm....2002.....xsmiley_wix

On a serious note, congrats to Billyxpeacex

That would be for infamous, not famous:p

He was a wonderful QB. I would rate him very close to one of FUs best.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

He killed Lehigh when Furman played the Hawks in the 2001 quaterfinals. Very good QB from what i saw that year.

[Death Dealer]

That would be for infamous, not famous:p

He was a wonderful QB. I would rate him very close to one of FUs best.

I enjoyed watching him play. xnodx I think he'll be a very good OC and he will HC somewhere in the near future. xnodx The only down side is that I have to pull for Clemson now! xsmhx xoopsx

[neersnbeers]

I wonder if he'll "Go For Two"??????.......................xlolx xlolx xsmiley_wix

In all seriousness, good luck Billy!