No one should be surprised if Florida fires coach Billy Napier during the opening month of the season.
27 minutes agoTELL US: Florida sports betting is expected to be big business again as the NFL season begins. Do you bet on games?Florida head coach Billy Napier paces the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla.
Florida didn’t have a single pass play gain 20 yards, went 1 of 9 on third down and finished with 261 total yards — with 71 of those coming on Montrell Johnson’s TD scamper late in the first half. Florida’s rebuilt defense was gashed for 529 yards, the sixth time an opponent has topped 500 yards during Napier’s regime.
It’s deafening in Gainesville right now, even though Florida would owe Napier more than $25 million if it fires him during or after this season. Jack Crowe holds the dubious distinction of being the only coach in recent memory to get canned after Week 1. Arkansas athletic director Frank Broylesthe day after a 10-3 home loss to The Citadel in 1992. Crowe has just begun his third season, and the Razorbacks had just moved to the Southeastern Conference.Frost was fired three games into his fifth season. Edwards was let go three games into Year 5. Collins was fired four games into his fourth year. Chryst was gone five games into Year 8.
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