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Carter's Corner: Billy Napier's Sun Belt Championship Press Conference, Richardson, More Gators Tidbits
Monday, November 29, 2021 | Football, Scott Carter
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — UF Athletic Director Scott Stricklin met with the Gators on Monday morning to discuss the hiring of Billy Napier as their new head coach.
The 42-year-old Napier is scheduled to arrive in town on Sunday for an introductory press conference. Soon afterward, Napier will hit the road recruiting with the Early Signing Period Dec. 15.
First, Napier will coach his Louisiana team in Saturday's Sun Belt Conference Championship Game against Appalachian State.
"There was no question regarding coaching in the championship game," Napier said Monday. "I mean, that was non-negotiable."
The Ragin' Cajuns (11-1) have won 11 consecutive games and are 39-12 under Napier the past four seasons.
For more on the Gators, check out some of the latest headlines:
QUICK READS
— What new Florida head coach Billy Napier said about Ragin' Cajun title game, bowl plan from Tim Buckley of the Lafayette (La.) Daily Advertiser.
— This Billy (Napier) will be greatest Gators hire since the last Billy (Donovan) writes Orlando Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi.
— Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson: 'I'm a Gator' writes Matt Baker of the Tampa Bay Times.
— If you want to read a good in-depth story on Napier's approach, check this story out by Brody Miller of The Athletic.
— The college football coaching carousel is spinning fast and here is latest update from Chris Vannini of The Athletic.
— Three things we learned after Gators finish regular season with win over Seminoles from Edgar Thompson of the Orlando Sentinel.
— A pair of Gators underclassmen – reserve offensive lineman Gerald Mincey and defensive end Dante Zanders – have put their names in the transfer portal writes Bob Redman of Swamp247.com.
TOPICAL TWEETS
Gators Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel offers a welcome to Florida's new head coach ...
More coverage of Napier's juggling act this week ...
ICYMI on social media, Napier's message to the Ragin' Cajuns via Twitter ...
The 42-year-old Napier is scheduled to arrive in town on Sunday for an introductory press conference. Soon afterward, Napier will hit the road recruiting with the Early Signing Period Dec. 15.
First, Napier will coach his Louisiana team in Saturday's Sun Belt Conference Championship Game against Appalachian State.
"There was no question regarding coaching in the championship game," Napier said Monday. "I mean, that was non-negotiable."
The Ragin' Cajuns (11-1) have won 11 consecutive games and are 39-12 under Napier the past four seasons.
For more on the Gators, check out some of the latest headlines:
— What new Florida head coach Billy Napier said about Ragin' Cajun title game, bowl plan from Tim Buckley of the Lafayette (La.) Daily Advertiser.
— This Billy (Napier) will be greatest Gators hire since the last Billy (Donovan) writes Orlando Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi.
— Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson: 'I'm a Gator' writes Matt Baker of the Tampa Bay Times.
— If you want to read a good in-depth story on Napier's approach, check this story out by Brody Miller of The Athletic.
— The college football coaching carousel is spinning fast and here is latest update from Chris Vannini of The Athletic.
— Three things we learned after Gators finish regular season with win over Seminoles from Edgar Thompson of the Orlando Sentinel.
— A pair of Gators underclassmen – reserve offensive lineman Gerald Mincey and defensive end Dante Zanders – have put their names in the transfer portal writes Bob Redman of Swamp247.com.
TOPICAL TWEETS
Gators Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel offers a welcome to Florida's new head coach ...
Welcome to Gator Nation, Coach! Look forward to seeing you in the Swamp. #GoGators https://t.co/zsoFXiLnYJ
— Danny Wuerffel (@DannyWuerffel) November 28, 2021
More coverage of Napier's juggling act this week ...
Florida hire Billy Napier faces juggling act coaching final game at ULL, beginning Gators' resurrection https://t.co/HQhYAl8OZG pic.twitter.com/je3PkcpVOE
— Orlando Sentinel (@orlandosentinel) November 29, 2021
ICYMI on social media, Napier's message to the Ragin' Cajuns via Twitter ...
— COACH BILLY NAPIER (@coach_bnapier) November 28, 2021
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