JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The head scratching calls and offensive lulls that marked much of his 4-year run with the Gators didn’t matter even though the Gators beat Mississippi State this weekend.
Billy Napier was fired as head coach. Athletic director Scott Stricklin made the move following that 23 to 21 victory.
Florida owes Napier roughly $21 million, with half of that buyout due within 30 days. The rest will be spread over three annual installments beginning next summer, meaning that, since the Gators are still paying former coach Dan Mullen, they will be paying three head coaches for the second time in seven years once they hire Napier’s replacement; they did the same with Will Muschamp, Jim McElwain and Mullen in 2018.
Dave Waters, host of one of the most popular Gator podcasts in the nation: Gators Breakdown, joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show to talk about the fan bases’ frustration with Napier and the top prospects to fill the head coaching position.
Dave Waters will have more about the Gators and what is ahead on Gator Breakdown. Listen on Apple Podcasts or at gatorsbreakdown.com