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,
Billy Napier's return: ESPN insider details reasons behind Florida's decision
Billy Napier is going to return at Florida, but why did the Gators make the move? ESPN's Pete Thamel shared some of the reasoning behind the decision.
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.
Gator fans go ballistic over Florida's decision to retain Billy Napier
In a move that has sparked significant fan reaction, the University of Florida announced it will retain Billy Napier as head coach, despite mounting calls for h
Takeaways from AD vote of confidence for Florida football coach Billy Napier
Florida football athletic director Scott Stricklin released a statement on Thursday that served as a vote of confidence for head coach Billy Napier and his staff as the 2024 season comes to a close.
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 football gets huge recruiting prediction after Billy Napier decision
The Florida Gators are set to face the Texas Longhorns this weekend with the Gators searching for bowl eligibility despite a string of injuries. However, despite many thinking he was on the hotseat, Florida confirmed Napier would be returning in 2025.
Florida sticks with Billy Napier: Inside Gators' gamble on eventual growth over market uncertainty
Florida's decision to announce that Billy Napier will continue as head coach is the topline takeaway from the open letter athletic director Scott Stricklin penned to fans Thursday. For all intents and purposes,
Billy Napier staying at Florida: College football reactions to Gators' coach announcement
Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin announced on Thursday Billy Napier will remain the Gators' football coach. Social media reactions:
Billy Napier returning to Florida: Why now and what's next
Florida has decided to bring back Napier. We look at what the move means for the Gators, their portal plans and recruiting outlook.
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Florida football players asked for change, Billy Napier listened and now the Gators may save his job
Earlier this month, a handful of players showed up in Billy Napier’s office and told the Florida coach something had to change. The losses were piling up, the coach was careening toward ...
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Florida finds its footing under coach Billy Napier. It should be enough to earn him a 4th year
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — No one can deny Florida’s improvement this season — not even coach Billy Napier’s most ardent critics. The Gators (4-4, 2-3 Southeastern Conference) have made strides ...