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,
Florida's Billy Napier Roasted by CFB Fans as Quinn Ewers, Texas Dominate in SEC Game
It was the Quinn Ewers show in Austin as No. 5 Texas dominated Florida 35-0 in the first half. Ewers posted 297 passing yards and four touchdowns in the
Despite loss to Texas, Florida's Billy Napier thankful for chance to return
Florida coach Billy Napier said after Saturday's 49-17 loss at No. 5 Texas he was appreciative of the chance to continue trying to straighten out the program's woes.
Florida Roasted for Billy Napier Decision During Blowout Loss to No. 5 Texas
Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin shut down rumors of Billy Napier being on the hot seat earlier this week when he announced the program is sticking with the head football coach in 2025. The SEC Network broadcast revisited Stricklin's comments at a rather inopportune time while the Gators were getting blown out by No.
ESPN inadvertently roasted Florida retaining Billy Napier during awful game against Texas
Florida coach Billy Napier earned a major vote of confidence from his school’s athletic director on Thursday. The Gators then spent Saturday laying one of the ugliest eggs of the college football season against Texas, going down 35-0 at halftime.
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 Coach Billy Napier Destroys Clipboard In Anger During Embarrassing Blowout Loss
The Florida Gators surprised the entire college football this week when they announced their intent to retain head football coach Billy Napier. Napier is
Hot seat lifted: AD announces Florida football coach Billy Napier will return for 2025 season
Florida football athletic director Scott Stricklin announced Billy Napier will return for the 2025 season. Here's why.
Nick Saban Makes His Opinion Of Florida Head Coach Billy Napier Unmistakably Clear
Napier served as an assistant for Saben during two stints at Alabama. Napier was an analyst for the Crimson Tide in 2011. He coached Alabama's wide receivers from 2013-16. Saban thinks Napier has built a strong culture at Florida.
Billy Napier to remain Florida's head football coach, athletic director confirms
Billy Napier didn't end either of his first two seasons in Gainesville with a winning record. Florida will have to win more games down the stretch to avoid another losing season.
Florida awards Billy Napier a flimsy vote of confidence, as Gators crumble under his watch
With Florida giving Billy Napier a vague vote of confidence amid another disappointing season, the Gators project an image of ...
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Nick Saban weighs in on Florida Gators' controversial decision to retain coach Billy Napier
The University of Florida made a controversial decision this week when the school announced that head football coach Billy ...
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Florida, Billy Napier won't know who will start at QB vs. Texas until just before kickoff
It’s been a whirlwind of a week for the Florida Gators. Within the last week, true freshman DJ Lagway went down with a ...
John Romano: Keeping Billy Napier is unpopular everywhere except Florida's huddle
Instead, Billy Napier did something with an even greater degree of difficulty: He held on to his dignity. Faced with mounting ...
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Florida sticks with Billy Napier as coach despite tumultuous tenure
14 left many to wonder if Napier would survive the season’s first month. But the Gators (4-4, 2-3 SEC) have performed ...
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Texas football: Steve Sarkisian once worked at Alabama with Florida's Billy Napier
4, 2021. That Louisiana team was coached by Billy Napier, who is now the head coach at Florida. Sarkisian and Napier ...
Florida QB DJ Lagway a game-time decision for huge Texas showdown
Florida football is still waiting to make a final decision on quarterback DJ Lagway before Saturday's game at Texas ...
Florida sticks with Billy Napier: Inside Gators' gamble on eventual growth over market uncertainty
Florida's decision to have Billy Napier continue as head coach is the top-line takeaway from the open letter athletic ...