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,
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,
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 a program in decline.
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.
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.
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Does Florida keeping Billy Napier signal how college football will handle coaching changes?
Florida’s decision Thursday to give football coach Billy Napier one more year to turn things around could sign of future where change isn't automatic.
Florida Is Already Regretting Its Decision To Keep Football Coach Billy Napier
This past week the Florida Gators athletic department gave a vote of confidence to head football coach Billy Napier, announcing that they will stick with him through the rest of the 2024 season regardless of their final record.
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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 ...
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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Florida football sticking with Billy Napier as its head coach
Billy Napier will continue to serve as the head coach for Florida football, according to athletics director Scott ...
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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 ...
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Rebels should jump back into CFP picture
A long-awaited and appreciated day for TV started out slow. Just days after Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin gave an endorsement of football Coach Billy Napier, the Gators were stampeded ...
Gators make the right call in keeping Billy Napier | Commentary
Only next year, Scott Stricklin won’t be able to fend them off with a letter. It’s going to take wins, not words. Email ...