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Gators coach Billy Napier’s on-field struggles and fan discontent did not soften the gut punch Florida players felt after he was let go.
Less than 24 hours after a dramatic win, Florida football players said an emotional goodbye to their beloved coach. What message did Billy Napier leave his team?
Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin said Monday he has one goal when it comes to hiring the next football coach: Find someone who can win championships after firing Billy Napier, who went 3-4 to start the season.
The Florida Gators' win over Mississippi State encapsulated everything about the Billy Napier era in one game.
Billy Napier's firing from the Florida Gators football program was a long time coming, and incredibly well-documented in the week's leading to the moment Florida's athletic office finally pulled the trigger following his most recent game, which owned a final result that was a win over Mississippi State under a chorus of boos at The Swamp.