Carter's Corner: Napier, Norvell and NIL, Sully Previews Season, More Gators Tidbits
Friday, February 17, 2023 | General, Football, Scott Carter
So, in the spirit of helping you keep up here in our little corner of the internet, here are some notable items heading into a busy weekend:
-- Gators head coach Billy Napier joined FSU coach Mike Norvell in Tallahassee on Thursday as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new NIL (name, image and likeness) bill into law. Matt Baker of the Tampa Bay Times with more about the state's latest development in the NIL space.
Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin: "We are thankful for the governor and the legislature for making this NIL bill a reality. We continue to be appreciative of all opportunities that our athletes have to be compensated for their name, image and likeness. NIL is a key ingredient to the Gators' current and future success, and UF is fortunate to have a passionate and engaging fan base that cares about the success of our athletes."
Two years ago, FL became one of the first states in the nation to permit student-athletes to be compensated for use of their names, image & likeness.
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) February 16, 2023
The NIL bill I signed today will further benefit student-athletes while ensuring they're protected from commercial exploitation. pic.twitter.com/iemJdPnN3s
-- The Dallas Cowboys are adding former Gators defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd as an assistant defensive line coach and defensive analyst. Floyd, Minnesota's first-round draft pick in 2013, played for the Gators from 2010-12 and returned to campus as a student assistant coach in 2021. Here is more on Floyd to the Cowboys from the Dallas Morning News. Best of luck to Sharrif, who is rejoining former Gators defensive coordinator Dan Quinn in Dallas.
The Cowboys have hired Sharrif Floyd, a 2013 first round pick of the Vikings, as their assistant DL/defensive quality control coach, per @toddarcher and me.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) February 17, 2023
Floyd played DT at Florida for Dan Quinn and spent time working with the Cowboys staff this past training camp. pic.twitter.com/WPRhb2Np4m
-- The UF baseball team opens the season Friday night at home against Charleston Southern. UF coach Kevin O'Sullivan, entering his 16th season in Gainesville, talks about the upcoming season:
On the eve of the season opener, Florida baseball coach Kevin O'Sullivan talks lineups, the state of the SEC, and his evolution as a coach in this 1-on-1 interview. https://t.co/GYZVJNez8j
— WCJB TV20 News (@WCJB20) February 17, 2023
-- Gators freshman Josh Liendo is making a splash at the SEC Swimming & Diving Championships. Here is more from SwimSwam.com reporter Coleman Hodges (with video):
Josh Liendo Embracing the Florida "No Breath Last 25" (VIDEO)https://t.co/STNAWFAF7J
— SwimSwam Repost (@ssrepost) February 17, 2023
2023 SEC SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Tuesday, February 14 – Saturday, February 18, 2023
Rec Center Natatorium, College Station, TX
Defending Champions:
Women: Tennessee (1x)
Men: Flori… pic.twitter.com/xvUTVS6X6p
