Dan Mullen, Billy Napier
Billy Napier's imminent firing prompts another big question: Who holds power to hire Florida's next coach?
Napier's time leading the Gators is running out, but questions have emerged over who ultimately decides on the replacement
Revisiting what Billy Napier said on Day 1 of his Florida Gators tenure
Before Florida Gators coach Billy Napier became embattled coach Billy Napier, he strolled into Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in December 2021 with a deep understanding of his new program’s championship aspirations.
As Napier’s star plummets with Florida football, Mullen’s gets a superficial shine
It looks as if Florida football made a mistake when it replaced Dan Mullen with Billy Napier. Such looks can be deceiving.
Dan Mullen Told Florida to Hire Someone Other Than Billy Napier After His Dismissal
The former Florida coach revealed a conversation about his replacement he had with Florida administrators after they let him go.
Dan Mullen wanted Florida to hire Lane Kiffin over Billy Napier after his firing
It might be too late now for Dan Mullen’s suggestion to work, but the ex-Florida head coach presented an idea to Gators athletic director Scott Stricklin after getting fired in 2021. He wanted the Gators to get Lane Kiffin from Ole Miss — where he was just finishing a 10-3 campaign — as his replacement,
Dan Mullen says he urged Florida to hire Lane Kiffin
Namely, Mullen believed the Gators should have gone and hired Lane Kiffin away from Ole Miss once Stricklin elected to dismiss Mullen. "You know what's pretty funny is when I got
Jon Gruden to Florida Gators is Bad News, No Matter What Happens with Billy Napier
Billy Napier's days as the head coach of the Florida Gators seems to be numbered. With rumors swirling about who Florida will ...
Florida football's Billy Napier on hot seat, big Scott Stricklin twist
Florida football head coach Billy Napier will be hoping for a win in the SEC on Saturday, as rumblings about his future heat ...
Napier's plan to fix Florida is now bust, but the Gators aren't quite ready to fire him
The Gators have never fired a football coach before October and have reasons for keeping Napier despite embarrassing home ...
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Where Florida football recruiting went wrong during 'embarrassing' Billy Napier era
The Gators' national rankings in scoring offense and yards per rush decreased in each of Napier's three seasons at the helm, ...
Two New Candidates Emerge To Replace Billy Napier As Florida’s Head Coach
Back in 2021, USC fired Clay Helton in September and named Donte Williams as the interim while doing due diligence on several ...
Exclusive: Emmitt Smith's honest feelings on Florida Gators' awful start, Billy Napier future
Emmitt Smith gave his honest assessment on Florida football's brutal start to the campaign under head coach Billy Napier.
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Billy Napier hot seat: Report reveals role Florida AD will play in future decisions
Billy Napier is in jeopardy at Florida. But will athletic director Scott Stricklin be the one to fire and replace him?
Emmitt Smith doesn't believe Billy Napier will get fourth season at Florida: 'I don't see it happening'
Former Florida football star Emmitt Smith said he doesn't believe Gators coach Billy Napier will get a fourth season in ...
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More cowbell: Scouting report, prediction as Florida football faces first road test at MSU
Florida football coach Billy Napier made trips to Starkville, Miss., to face Mississippi State during his years as an ...