Should Florida football coach Billy Napier hold on to play-calling? Will he have a choice?
That set off the message board rumor mill that the word "changes" means the end of Napier as both head coach and play-caller for the Florida Gators in 2025. It could happen. But I would also respond with a quote from the esteemed Spanish philosopher George Santayana, "those that ignore history are doomed to repeat it."
Russell Report: Gators announce they are sticking with football coach Billy Napier despite a sub .500 record
Some fans agreed, some did not, but you can clearly understand the logic when it comes to telling recruits that a coach will definitely be sticking around.
Florida coach Billy Napier reacts to vote of confidence from Scott Stricklin
Athletic director Scott Stricklin recently gave Napier a ringing endorsement, indicating that he will be Florida’s head coach moving forward. During his press conference on Saturday, Napier spoke about what it meant to get that vote of confidence from Stricklin.
Florida Gators Players Still Behind Billy Napier After Crushing Texas Loss
There is something about how Billy Napier does things that keeps the locker room in his corner no matter how rough it gets
Florida says coach Billy Napier on solid ground despite 15-18 record after promising signs
The Gators (4-4, 2-3 Southeastern Conference) have made significant strides since lopsided losses to Miami and Texas A & M during the first month of the season. Napier shored up the team's shaky defense, found a potential star in freshman quarterback DJ Lagway and developed young talent on both sides of the ball.
Florida coach Billy Napier addresses vote of confidence from AD following blowout loss to Texas
Florida suffered a 49-17 whalloping at the hands of No. 5 Texas on Saturday, but it seems like Billy Napier's seat will remain cool for the time being. This past week, Napier received a vote of confidence from athletic director Scott Stricklin,
Coaching legend Nick Saban praises Billy Napier
Perhaps the greatest college football head coach of all time — and certainly this generation — Nick Saban praised Billy Napier for his coaching job at Florida this season on ESPN's College Gameday Saturday.
Gators’ Billy Napier hopes vote of confidence boosts recruiting
Public votes of confidence, such as the one Billy Napier got from his boss last week, possess all the staying power of fashion trends. Another lopsided defeat or two down the stretch, or even a loss to national laughingstock Florida State in the season finale,
Florida football coach Billy Napier 'not satisfied' with UF's lack of consistency
Florida football coach Billy Napier is not satisfied with lack of consistency as banged-up UF prepares for another ranked challenge vs No. 22 LSU
Florida coach Billy Napier provides injury update on QB DJ Lagway ahead of LSU clash
Florida coach Billy Napier provided an injury update on QB DJ Lagway ahead of its matchup with LSU. Our LSU football coverage is brought to you in part by Waste Pro.
Gators’ brutal Week 11 loss to Texas a sign of why Florida football’s brain trust, fanbase not on the same page about Billy Napier avoiding firing
Florida head football coach Billy Napier didn’t earn much in the way of Gators fans’ trust after getting blown out by Texas 49-17 in Austin. CBS Sports’ Shehan Jeyarajah pointed to the Week 11 embarrassment as the main reason the donors and fans weren’t on the same page about bringing Napier back next season.
Football, Fútbol, Food: “Sun Belt Billy” staying with the Gators
“Sun Belt Billy” is 15-19 overall with the Gators. This season, Florida is 4-5. They lost close games to Tennessee and ...
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Does Florida keeping Billy Napier signal how college football will handle coaching changes?
Not that social media is always an accurate reflection of popular sentiment, but the comments under athletics director ...
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Florida’s Napier Provides Injury Updates Ahead Of LSU
Florida football coach Billy Napier said on Monday that he expects the injury-riddled Gators to be healthier for Saturday’s ...
Stricklin Confirms Commitment to Napier as Gators HC
Billy Napier will return as the Florida Gators' head football coach in 2025, according to athletic director Scott Stricklin.
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Paul Finebaum slams Scott Stricklin, not ready to kick dirt on ‘Lane Kiffin to Florida’ grave
Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin said in a release Thursday that Billy Napier would return as the head football ...
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Paul Finebaum Blasts ESPN Pundits Praising Scott Stricklin’s Billy Napier Decision Amid Todd Golden Episode
For the past weeks since the season began, HC Billy Napier had been in the hot seat. The post Paul Finebaum Blasts ESPN ...
Cam's Column: Oh, the Irony
It only seems ironic that the Florida Gators suffered its largest defeat under Billy Napier two days after AD Scott Stricklin ...
Quinn Ewers’ 5 TD passes lead No. 5 Texas in rout of struggling Gators
Florida’s lopsided loss comes days after coach Billy Napier receives a public statement of support from athletic director ...