Dan Mullen, Billy Napier
Billy Napier's imminent firing prompts another big question: Who holds power to hire Florida's next coach?
Napier's time leading the Gators is running out, but questions have emerged over who ultimately decides on the replacement
Revisiting what Billy Napier said on Day 1 of his Florida Gators tenure
Before Florida Gators coach Billy Napier became embattled coach Billy Napier, he strolled into Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in December 2021 with a deep understanding of his new program’s championship aspirations.
As Napier’s star plummets with Florida football, Mullen’s gets a superficial shine
It looks as if Florida football made a mistake when it replaced Dan Mullen with Billy Napier. Such looks can be deceiving.
Dan Mullen Told Florida to Hire Someone Other Than Billy Napier After His Dismissal
The former Florida coach revealed a conversation about his replacement he had with Florida administrators after they let him go.
Dan Mullen wanted Florida to hire Lane Kiffin over Billy Napier after his firing
It might be too late now for Dan Mullen’s suggestion to work, but the ex-Florida head coach presented an idea to Gators athletic director Scott Stricklin after getting fired in 2021. He wanted the Gators to get Lane Kiffin from Ole Miss — where he was just finishing a 10-3 campaign — as his replacement,
Dan Mullen says he urged Florida to hire Lane Kiffin
Namely, Mullen believed the Gators should have gone and hired Lane Kiffin away from Ole Miss once Stricklin elected to dismiss Mullen. "You know what's pretty funny is when I got
Two New Candidates Emerge To Replace Billy Napier As Florida’s Head Coach
Back in 2021, USC fired Clay Helton in September and named Donte Williams as the interim while doing due diligence on several ...
Napier's plan to fix Florida is now bust, but the Gators aren't quite ready to fire him
The Gators have never fired a football coach before October and have reasons for keeping Napier despite embarrassing home ...
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Pressure continues to mount on Billy Napier as Gators face Mississippi State
With a challenging schedule ahead, the Gators must find a way to win Saturday against the Bulldogs. With a challenging ...
College football Week 4 viewing guide: Miami vs. USF and Napier’s future
Early. The noon slate is relatively shallow, so run your errands before the mid-afternoon games. Noon: A loss at Mississippi ...
Jon Gruden to Florida Gators is Bad News, No Matter What Happens with Billy Napier
The immediate future of the Florida Gators and head coach Billy Napier is in doubt, but there should be no doubt around Jon Gruden.
Florida football's Billy Napier on hot seat, big Scott Stricklin twist
Florida football head coach Billy Napier will be hoping for a win in the SEC on Saturday, as rumblings about his future heat ...
Favored UF visits Mississippi State seeking rare road win under Billy Napier
If coach Billy Napier has any chance to keep his job it begins Saturday in Starkville — where the cowbells will be ringing to ...
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Where Florida football recruiting went wrong during 'embarrassing' Billy Napier era
The Gators' national rankings in scoring offense and yards per rush decreased in each of Napier's three seasons at the helm, ...
Emmitt Smith doesn't believe Billy Napier will get fourth season at Florida: 'I don't see it happening'
Former Florida football star Emmitt Smith said he doesn't believe Gators coach Billy Napier will get a fourth season in ...