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.
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.
Incredible Billy Napier graphic goes viral during Florida’s blowout loss
Florida Gators coach Billy Napier did not exactly repay the vote of confidence he received this week during Saturday's blowout loss at the hands of the
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,
Depleted Gators routed at No. 5 Texas on heels of Billy Napier’s vote of confidence
UF athletic director Scott Stricklin publicly backed his embattled coach — once again— before his vastly undermanned team entered a difficult closing stretch that could further amplify calls to
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
Florida gives Billy Napier vote of confidence, putting embattled Gators coach on track to return in 2025
Third-year Florida coach Billy Napier received a key vote of confidence Thursday from athletic director Scott Stricklin. The endorsement comes as the Gators continue navigating a historically difficult 2024 schedule with Napier's record at just 15-18 (8-13 SEC) entering Saturday's game at No.
Nick Saban weighs in on Florida Gators' decision to retain Billy Napier as coach
Napier was a member of Saban’s staff at Alabama from 2013-16 when he was the Crimson Tide’s wide receivers coach. In December 2017, he became head coach at the University of Louisiana and would compile a 40-12 record in four seasons in Lafayette before accepting the Florida job.
Florida commits to Billy Napier for '25; Gators prepare walk-on QB to start at Texas
Florida head coach Billy Napier was thrown a life raft by athletic director Scott Stricklin on Thursday when he ended speculation about a coaching change by publicly committing to Napier's
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.
GATORS PODCAST: Billy Napier earns vote of confidence as Gators head to Texas (Ep. 254)
UF is standing behind its coach as the Gators enter the home stretch of his third season showing positive signs. Decision-makers are banking on 2025 to finally be Billy Napier’s year. The vote of confidence comes as Florida heads to No.
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 ...
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Billy Napier staying at Florida: College football reactions to Gators' coach announcement
Billy Napier's seat at Florida is no longer hot. On Thursday, Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin announced ...
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 ...