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 losses, injuries at quarterback, criticism and speculation about his impending doom,
Florida sticks with Billy Napier as coach despite tumultuous tenure
Florida effectively addressed a struggling defense and continued to develop young talent, led by quarterback DJ Lagway and tailback Jadan Baugh — true freshmen with star potential. Billy Napier began to turn around the season after an Oct. 5 domination ...
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.
Billy Napier remains Florida football's conundrum, better option was keeping him | Gene Frenette
Between quarterback attrition and Florida football showing improvement the past month, the Gators were better off giving Billy Napier another year.
Why is Florida football keeping Billy Napier? Coach's buyout, record, contract, more
Florida football announced it's retaining Billy Napier as its head coach. Here are some reasons why, including his buyout info, record and more:
As Billy Napier brings 4-4 Florida team to Texas, Gators athletic director has coach's back
Among the sellout crowd that will be on hand for the Florida-Texas football game Saturday morning will be Gators royalty in the Ol’ Ball Coach and the current regime represented by what some Florida fans might have hoped would be,
Florida makes announcement on football coach Billy Napier’s future
Billy Napier will return as Florida’s head football coach in 2025, athletics director Scott Stricklin announced Thursday.
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 says coach Billy Napier will return for a fourth season despite 15-18 record
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways. Athletic director Scott Stricklin made the announcement in a “letter to Gator Nation” that said the team is “building a foundation that promises greater success next season and beyond.
Billy Napier to continue coaching Florida football, AD says
Billy Napier will continue to coach Florida, according to AD Scott Stricklin, who put to rest rampant speculation about the embattled coach's future with the Gators.
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.
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Florida awards Billy Napier a flimsy vote of confidence, as Gators crumble under his watch
With Billly Napier remaining atop the organization, the Florida Gators project an image of a program in decline.
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 ...
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 regardless of how ...
It sure sounds like Florida let a bunch of teenagers decide Billy Napier's future
It was no secret entering the 2024 college football season that Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier was on the hot seat.
Berry Tramel's SEC pregame: Florida has reasons for sticking with Billy Napier
Votes of confidence often have been kisses of death in the professional ranks, but there are at least reasons to believe that ...
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Explosive New Take on Billy Napier’s Job Will Only Add Fuel to Lane Kiffin’s Florida Move Rumors
Billy Napier’s position as head coach of the Gators (4-4) is precarious. The post Explosive New Take on Billy Napier’s Job ...