Andy Staples adds key details on Scott Stricklin backing Billy Napier ...
On Nov. 7, Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin released a statement that confirmed the school will return head football coach Billy Napier “next season and beyond.” During an appearance on The Paul Finebaum Show, On3’s Andy Staples explained why Stricklin is sticking by Napier’s side amid a rocky 2024 campaign. “I saw a lot of people say, ‘Oh, he never mentioned 2025.’
Billy Napier - Wikipedia
William Hall Napier (born July 21, 1979) [2] is an American football coach currently serving as head coach at the University of Florida. From 2017 until 2021, he was head coach at the University of Louisiana , amassing a 40–12 record in four seasons with three consecutive 10+ win seasons and two seasons finishing in the AP Poll, both firsts ...
Florida sticking with Billy Napier as football coach amid mounting ...
6 days ago · Last week, Napier became the first Florida coach since World War II to suffer three consecutive double-digit losses to Georgia. ... When Florida State fired Willie Taggart after 21 games (12 ...
Billy Napier buyout, record, more as Florida football retains coach
5 days ago · Entering Week 11 of the college football season, Napier has led Florida to a 15-18 overall record in his two-plus seasons in Gainesville. He has led the Gators to just one bowl berth, a 30-3 loss ...
Billy Napier to remain Florida’s head coach in 2025
6 days ago · November 7, 2024. Florida’s Athletic Director Scott Stricklin announced their plans to keep head football coach Billy Napier for the 2025 season on Thursday morning. “Gator Nation, I wanted to ...
Florida gives Billy Napier vote of confidence, putting embattled …
6 days ago · Napier's tenure began with promise as Florida started 2-0 in 2022 and rose to No. 11 in the AP Top 25 before pushing No. 1 Alabama to the brink in a 31-29 loss.
How Billy Napier’s return to Florida could affect recruiting and the ...
2 days ago · As it stands, there are two blue-chip commitments at the position in five-star Vernell Brown, a legacy recruit from Orlando (Fla.) Jones, and four-star Miami Central standout Naeshaun Montgomery ...
Florida sticks with Billy Napier: Inside Gators' gamble on eventual ...
5 days ago · Florida's decision to have Billy Napier continue as head coach is the top-line 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
6 days ago · 0:04. 36:02. Billy Napier's seat at Florida is no longer hot. On Thursday, Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin announced that the Gators ' head coach will continue in his role through the ...
Billy Napier returning to Florida: Why now and what's next
5 days ago · The Florida Gators opened the season 1-2, including blowout home losses to Miami and Texas A&M. Fan discontent was at an all-time high. So was speculation about coach Billy Napier and his future ...