Napier’s plan to fix Florida is now bust, but the Gators aren’t quite ready to fire him
3 months ago

Napier’s plan to fix Florida is now bust, but the Gators aren’t quite ready to fire him

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Some considerations while deciding Napier’s fate: — Ten assistants and more than 50 support staffers would immediately start looking for new jobs. “We all know there’s going to be a lot of noise, and it’s up to us players what we pay attention to,” said Florida quarterback Graham Mertz, who was part of a Wisconsin team in 2021 that started 1-3 before winning seven in a row and making the Las Vegas Bowl. Throw in losing his best two players to SEC foes — edge rusher Princely Umanmielen to Mississippi and running back Trevor Etienne to Georgia — and having to replace eight of his original 11 staff hires, and Napier’s once-promising plan is now a bust. That’s the key, especially with young people in a world that they live in currently.” ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season.

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Florida says coach Billy Napier on solid ground despite 15-18 record after promising signs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Florida says coach Billy Napier on solid ground despite 15-18 record after promising signs

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways. Athletic director Scott Stricklin made the announcement in a “letter to Gator Nation” on Thursday that said the team is “building a foundation …

Florida sticking with Billy Napier as football coach amid mounting criticism, 15-18 record
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Florida sticking with Billy Napier as football coach amid mounting criticism, 15-18 record

New York Times  

Billy Napier will remain the head coach at Florida, Gators athletic director Scott Stricklin announced Thursday morning. Last week, Napier became the first Florida coach since World War II to suffer three consecutive double-digit losses to Georgia. A message from Scott Stricklin pic.twitter.com/NpLD6ktrHj — Florida Gators November 7, 2024 But Napier has shown progress, despite a 4-4 record this season …

Can Florida rally around Aidan Warner? DJ Lagway injury complicates Billy Napier chatter
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Can Florida rally around Aidan Warner? DJ Lagway injury complicates Billy Napier chatter

New York Times  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s quarterback of the future and its quarterback of the past faced opposite directions Saturday as the quarterback of the present tried to steal one of the most miraculous victories in program history. And if the Gators can’t win at least one of them — and beat rival Florida State in the finale — Napier’s job still …

Florida's QB Future Hinges on DJ Lagway's Performance
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Florida's QB Future Hinges on DJ Lagway's Performance

Associated Press  

DJ Lagway's performance this season has been a major factor in Billy Napier's future at Florida. He has been a consistent passer and a dynamic runner, and he has shown that he can make all the throws that Napier needs. If he continues to play at this level, he could save Napier's job and give the Gators a much-needed victory …

Florida coach Billy Napier doesn’t ‘have a ton of excuses’ after ‘embarrassing’ 41-17 loss to Miami
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Florida coach Billy Napier doesn’t ‘have a ton of excuses’ after ‘embarrassing’ 41-17 loss to Miami

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I don’t have a ton of excuses,” Napier said. No one could blame the Gators for losing faith in Napier’s ability to turn around a program that has endured three consecutive losing seasons and looked completely overmatched to open another. “It’s embarrassing, to be quite honest …

Billy Napier beware: Florida has not historically been patient in rebuilds
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Billy Napier beware: Florida has not historically been patient in rebuilds

New York Times  

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The start to Billy Napier’s third season at Florida didn’t go well. It’s hard to tell where the Gators have improved since Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin pulled the plug on Mullen with a game to go in his fourth season in 2021. Scott Stricklin says patience with the Gators under Billy Napier will be rewarded: pic.twitter.com/c8trlykrOR …

Coaches Cristobal and Napier will be under microscopes as No. 19 Miami and Florida open in the Swamp
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Coaches Cristobal and Napier will be under microscopes as No. 19 Miami and Florida open in the Swamp

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “Show the country we’re here to take over in 2024.” The Hurricanes, meanwhile, looked poised to compete for the Atlantic Coast Conference crown in Cristobal’s second year. “While all the noise, the juice, the hype is going on around us, the most important thing for us …

Billy Napier enters Year 3 with Florida hopeful while facing ominous vibes, daunting schedule
5 months ago

Billy Napier enters Year 3 with Florida hopeful while facing ominous vibes, daunting schedule

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! DALLAS — Billy Napier enters his third season as Florida coach in maybe the toughest position in college football: Head coach at an Southeastern Conference powerhouse whose program is struggling to gain traction and facing one of the most daunting schedules in the country. The Gators …

Florida football, basketball mailbag: What are expectations for Billy Napier, Todd Golden?
1 year, 10 months ago

Florida football, basketball mailbag: What are expectations for Billy Napier, Todd Golden?

New York Times  

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Welcome to Part 2 of the Gators mailbag, not to be viewed as leftovers from the first part but rather an equal sequel, all in an effort to thoughtfully address more of your questions. Billy Napier’s first Florida team finished 6-7 in 2022. Unlike Mario Cristobal, whose 10-year contract at Miami affords baked-in patience, Napier can’t set …

Napier avoids Rashada details, doesn’t expect NCAA inquiry
1 year, 10 months ago

Napier avoids Rashada details, doesn’t expect NCAA inquiry

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Billy Napier provided little insight Wednesday into how and why the Gators lost four-star quarterback Jaden Rashada, but said he doesn’t expect it to prompt an NCAA investigation. “I think the reality is the current structure of NIL with third parties …

Florida hires La-Lafayette coach Napier to replace Mullen
3 years ago

Florida hires La-Lafayette coach Napier to replace Mullen

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Gators hired Louisiana-Lafayette’s Billy Napier on Sunday, ending a quick process that landed them their top target a week after firing Dan Mullen. Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin moved quickly to land Napier, a former receivers coach at Alabama under Saban and a former offensive …

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