Florida, Napier

Who will save Florida athletics? Gators need fixing, and it doesn't stop at Billy Napier
Once a gold standard for college athletics success, Florida’s front porch became an eyesore. The woes go beyond Billy Napier. Who's going to fix this?
Florida football coach Billy Napier explains why he didn't bench QB Aidan Warner vs Texas
Florida football coach Billy Napier stuck with third-string quarterback Aidan Warner throughout UF's 49-17 loss a No. 3 Texas last Saturday. It was a rocky starting debut for Warner. A preferred walk-on and transfer from Yale,
DJ Lagway gets encouraging injury update from Florida head coach Billy Napier
Earlier in the season, calls for highly-touted freshman quarterback DJ Lagway to see the field were mostly out of curiosity. The Florida Gators had a returning veteran starter in Graham Mertz, but the promise of Lagway couldn’t be ignored.
Should Florida football coach Billy Napier hold on to play-calling? Will he have a choice?
That set off the message board rumor mill that the word "changes" means the end of Napier as both head coach and play-caller for the Florida Gators in 2025. It could happen. But I would also respond with a quote from the esteemed Spanish philosopher George Santayana, "those that ignore history are doomed to repeat it."
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.
LSU vs. Florida brings attention back to Brian Kelly vs. Billy Napier debate
The 2021 college football coaching carousel was one of the most chaotic in the sport's history. It's hard to find another cycle with as many big names shuffling between major programs. LSU and Florida were both involved.
Florida coach Billy Napier provides injury update on QB DJ Lagway ahead of LSU clash
Florida coach Billy Napier provided an injury update on QB DJ Lagway ahead of its matchup with LSU. Our LSU football coverage is brought to you in part by Waste Pro.
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,
Florida football coach Billy Napier 'not satisfied' with UF's lack of consistency
Florida football coach Billy Napier is not satisfied with lack of consistency as banged-up UF prepares for another ranked challenge vs No. 22 LSU
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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 regardless of how ...
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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 ...
Injured Florida quarterback DJ Lagway practices for the 3rd straight day
Injured Florida quarterback DJ Lagway practiced for the third consecutive day, making progress toward a potential return ...
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Analyst sends worrying message on Gators head football coach Billy Napier’s future at Florida beyond this season
Gators head football coach Billy Napier might not be rushed out of Gainesville this offseason after being given a vote of ...
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 49-17 on Saturday. Ewers posted 297 passing yards and ...
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Florida lands 2025 commitment from highly-touted kicker, former Arkansas pledge
Florida has been struggling to build its 2025 recruiting class amid uncertainty about Billy Napier’s future. The fact ...
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Paul Finebaum shares strong take on Gators head football coach Billy Napier’s vote of confidence from Florida: ‘Are you telling me that DJ Lagway wouldn’t have played f…
Paul Finebaum went on The Matt Barrie Show and undermined Florida AD Scott Stricklin’s decision to give Gators head football ...
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Takeaways from Billy Napier's Monday presser ahead of LSU matchup
Like the Gators, LSU was blown out last week. The Tigers faced the Alabama Crimson Tide and from the get-go, LSU had no ...