Coach Napier's EXit

[CajunT]

From yesterday...."Florida is “pretty deep in the negotiation stage” and “barring some late unforeseen snags, it’s sure looking like Napier to Florida.”" The deal could be done by now.

https://gatorswire.usatoday.com/2021...-negotiations/

Former Gator AA and SEC Network PBP Chris Doering says it looks "inevitable" it is CBN.

https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/fl...or-gators-job/

There is always a possibility of last minute snafus, but this is a job that hits his profile. I've said that from beginning when others were concerned with TCU. Virginia Tech was an outside possibility, but if Florida wanted him this was the job he envisioned for his career path. It's in the SEC and it's one of the top 4 jobs in that conference.

[CajunT]

I truly believe Patrick Toney is the next man up to keep this train rolling… we need to bring in some quality assistants from other successful P5 programs and make our place a coaching factory… we have the formula all we got to do is keep implementing it. A 10 win season is the expectation from here on out.

If Patrick Toney wants an interview I'm certain he will get it. This is only Toney's second season as a coordinator and from what I've heard he wants to coach at a high profile program as a DC. I see him leaving with Coach Napier and building his resume in the SEC. That certainly would lead to opportunities for him if they are successful.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Florida is the 1st or 2nd best job available this year depending on how people perceive USC, LSU. That’s pretty lofty.

[FGMom]

What’s the probability that Coach Napier won’t be on the sidelines coaching next weekend?

I’m sure he tried to negotiate to stay, but would Florida have said “Take this now or we’re moving on”?

We haven't done that as long as I can remember. I'm sure regardless, BN will be on the sideline through your bowl game

[JamesTheJeweler]

Billy is staying

[angeleast]

Billy is staying

James.... please tell me your not hitting the booze yet. Your drunk. Go home and may the great lima bean be with you.

[tdncz]

Boise, Northern Illinois, and several others also thought they had the winning formula.

More than those:
Central Mich
UConn
ECU
USM
Etc,….

[angeleast]

The break up $$$ will help us..

[ULGrad@HOU]

I predict a completely new Coaching Staff after Coach Napier, with the exception of Coach Wingerter if he wants to stay.

Yes, Coach Napier developed a great culture and environment. We cannot "pigeonhole" the next head coach and expect him to repeat what Napier did in the fashion he did it. He has to create his own environment and culture. I'm confident, and no reason not to be, with Dr. Maggard's ability to find a fantastic Coach that will bring excitement and have those type qualities we will be proud of.

[JMV JustMyView]

I predict a completely new Coaching Staff after Coach Napier, with the exception of Coach Wingerter if he wants to stay.

Yes, Coach Napier developed a great culture and environment. We cannot "pigeonhole" the next head coach and expect him to repeat what Napier did in the fashion he did it. He has to create his own environment and culture. I'm confident, and no reason not to be, with Dr. Maggard's ability to find a fantastic Coach that will bring excitement and have those type qualities we will be proud of.

Why would Wingerter not want to stay? It will not be a completely new coaching staff once Coach Napier leaves. Dez isn't going anywhere.

[ULGrad@HOU]

Why would Wingerter not want to stay? It will not be a completely new coaching staff once Coach Napier leaves. Dez isn't going anywhere.

Not saying he won't (Wingerter), it's his choice...and I guess we will see.

[Cajunrunner]

We haven't done that as long as I can remember. I'm sure regardless, BN will be on the sideline through your bowl game

Through the bowl game would be awesome, though unexpected. I just want him here for the conference championship game. Anything beyond that is extra juicy gravy.