", "Generational talent." Nevertheless, I do agree that high growth is continuing and should factor into planning and zoning laws. On the call for this interview with Ms. Boardingham you could tell that she was just shaking her head at some prospects that went elsewhere and were already regretting it. GAINESVILLE, Fla. BILLY! He was highly rated as a recruit, but nowhere near cant-miss status. (Todd Rosenberg via AP), Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) throws in the second half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Napiers dad, Bill, a longtime high school coach in north Georgia, brought his team to Furman each summer and his seventh-grade son wasnt going to be left behind. Social media ranks Florida gymnastics' Trinity Thomas among greats, Florida football: 5 players who raised their stock this spring, Florida Gators have more questions than answers after spring practice | Whitley. The process of a remodel doesnt always look pretty. The coach then said the team has just begun its summer training regimen: It wasnt long before someone asked after Anthony Richardson and his recent speeding ticket. The take: Ole Miss' transfer quarterbacks elevate the Rebels' ceiling. Some contend Napier desires to know everything about everything his fingerprints on every decision, his soaring standard of acountability. All rights reserved. Matthew Hinton/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. "The best is truly yet to come here. On top of his $7.1 million salary, his contract allots $7.5 million annually to spread over 10 full-time assistants and another $5 million for support staff. In streamlining to one collective, Florida is following a model similar to Auburn and Ole Miss, who recently rebranded and consolidated their NIL Collectives into exclusive organizations. The Louisiana athletic departments approval for making atypical hires was a resource Napier maximized by essentially seeking out hungry coaching apprentices. Napier and his kids enjoyed all of the fun at the All Pro Dad event in Gainesville. Billy Napier Just ask Napier himself. Golden then quipped about his first day at University of San Francisco, where former head coach Kyle Smith warned him about the West Coast Conferences hiring history: Before moving on to the Q&A, Golden finished up with some remarks about coming to Florida: I never anticipated getting the opportunityI was very honest with [Scott Stricklin], I said, I want to be here with you. Florida Football Saisonvorhersage 2022, Vorschau, Almost to a man, the prospects and their families come away from Gainesville glowing about everything that transpired. Napier says Richardson received feedback from 10 teams that viewed him as a first-round pick. Newberry's population today is very similar to Gainesville's 100 years ago. If I can have the opportunity to run your program, I wont talk to anybody else, well shut it down, and well come to Gainesville.. (Logan Bowles via AP), Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) hurdles Florida Atlantic defensive back Justin McKithen (11) and safety Armani-Eli Adams (30) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux), Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears), Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) calls signals before a play against LSU during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux), Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass against South Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey), Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) gestures to a teammate against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey), Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) dodges a tackle by LSU safety Jay Ward (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux), Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson poses for a portrait during the NFL Scouting Combine, Thursday, March 2, in Indianapolis. Furman quarterback Billy Napier scrambles against Montana during the Division 1-AA championship in Chattanooga, Tenn., in December 2001. That means wearing suits on game-day bus ride to the stadium, and a minute-by-minute system of getting into the locker room and out on the field. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough), Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack), FILE - Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) throws a pass while under pressure from Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker during the first half of an NCAA college football game Oct. 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Richardson is now Floridas unchallenged " and still unproven " starting quarterback, a budding star whos already become a popular name found near the top of several 2023 NFL mock drafts. The Sun Belt became a springboard for several Power 5 head coaches during the past decade: Appalachian States Scott Satterfield (Louisville) and Eli Drinkwitz (Missouri), Troys Neal Brown (West Virginia) and Arkansas States Hugh Freeze (Ole Miss) and Gus Malzahn (Auburn). Gary McCullough/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. "I think what you're seeing here is the Gators aren't going away on the recruiting trail, Napier said. Theyre in there trying not only to impress Billy Napier, but also trying to impress the position coaches because they want to move up in this profession. "We have to be competitive with our experience and our product relative to NIL, but I think we're doing what maybe college athletics should be doing," Napier said. However, you have to trust the architect. On top of McClain, five-star defensive end Keon Keeley recently decommitted from Notre Dame. Gators offensive lineman O'Cyrus Torrence honored as an Probably the best thing to ever happen to him, Lamb said. Florida defeated Utah 29-26. A new era of Florida football has officially arrived as new Gators head coach Billy Napier landed at the Gainesville Regional Airport around 11:48 a.m. Sunday. Richardson is different. Billy Napier Florida football coach Billy Napier will speak at SEC football media days on July 19, the league announced on Thursday. I had been told that he was easy to be around, and he was., Stricklin left with a direct message: I wanted Billy to know that he was a priority for us and I wasnt looking to line him up against a bunch of other candidates.. So there will be a lot of days they dont like me. Find your dream seats at our Select-A-Seat event taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium on May 6! An initial target for the Gators, Keeley is the top-ranked defensive end in the class and a Tampa native. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Although he hasnt coached a game yet at the University of Florida, Billy Napier is already a Hall of Famer. Rileys behind-the-scenes dealings with USC clearly were more advanced than he lets on, and a bidding war against LSU for Kelly might have only resulted in costing Florida its chance at Napier. He seemed like a real genuine guy that we could trust. He has been elected to the Furman Athletics Hall of Fame, a nod to the UF coachs playing days. And it all starts with the head coach. He gave such a compelling reason as to why these things are going to help make the Gators better, Stricklin said. Over the last few months, 15 highly-touted prospects have announced their plans to join Billys army in Gainesville. This is the group who brought us free-the- nipple, spot zoning, high taxes, the highest utility rates, a lower bond rating that is resulting in higher interest payments, biomass, no planning and no building design standards. Phelan M. Ebenhack/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. footballmail@gators.ufl.edu. In the last four seasons, Louisianas run-heavy offenses twice led the Sun Belt in yards per play and perpetually ranked among the top three in scoring. Given that we live in the Sunshine State, those odds are not in our favor. NFL Draft Profile: Florida guard OCyrus Torrence Local OL target planning official visit with Gators - Yahoo Coach Billy Napier made his way toward the stage, and after a short video played, he began his much-anticipated speech. 247Sports Tom Loy predicts Keeley will commit to Alabama. Billy Napier Buchholz High (Gainesville) for talent, and the latest name to catch the teams eye is defensive lineman Kendall Jackson.. Swamp247 is reporting that Jackson will be in town for an official visit on June 2 and is also set to visit Kentucky a few weeks later on June 16. In the past, Hull has served as the sports editor, the men's and women's golf beat writer, the volleyball beat writer and the football beat writer. | Swamp Gas Forums Welcome home, fellow Gator. This is the inside story of how the Colts, collectively, decided on Anthony Richardson as the right quarterback to select with the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Bobby Lamb served as Furmans offensive coordinator and Tim Sorrells coached quarterbacks during Napiers playing days at the FCS program from 1999-2002. Richardson started for the Gators in 2022, and Napier came to appreciate not only his quarterback's on-field skillset, but his mentality off the field. We never had to worry about the quarterback leadership when he was our starter. -- New Florida coach Billy Napier plans to hire an "unprecedented" support staff, he said Sunday. Visit www.gainesville.com/subscribenow to sign up. In his recent column, Lauren Poe predicted that Gainesville's population will grow by 60,000 in the next 10 years, which is highly improbable since it took the past 40 years for the city to grow by that amount. The city and county should aid Newberry and Alachua as they become alternative urban centers instead of trying to make Gainesville like Miami/Tampa/Orlando. It will pay athletes to work with charities such as the Ronald McDonald House of North Central Florida, Habitat for Humanity of Alachua County and the Bread of the Mighty Food Bank. He came to Louisiana hell-bent on raising expectations by demanding self-discipline from players and even more from his staff. South Carolina. Florida was best because they say the word family everybody says family in all the visits (to the different programs) its family, family, family, family. 5 takeaways from Billy Napiers first remarks Billy Napier's football army is taking shape at Florida Gators 0:06. Now it's about Gator Nation getting behind it.". Florida Gators Gervon Dexter, OCyrus Torrence picked on NFL You can start by learning more at www.skincancer.org or contacting your dermatologist. The first staff meeting I went to there were 38 people sitting in there, he said. Gunn/Napier Look: New Florida Head Coach Billy Napier Lands in So, I assume they will be on the west side of town. This guys the real deal, they said. The Independent Florida Alligator has been independent of the university since 1971, your donation today could help #SaveStudentNewsrooms. Billy Napier Arm talent, phenomenal athlete. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Florida head football coach, Billy Napier, took the day off work to do the job he says is most important to him: being a dad. "He's got a 36 (inch) arm," Napier said. I'm excited. (Logan Bowles via AP), Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) fakes a handoff to running back Nay'Quan Wright (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack), Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack), Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) looks for a receiver in front of Utah defensive end Jonah Elliss (83) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack), Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) first down gained on a fourth down play during an NCAA football game against Utah on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 in Gainesville, Fla. Florida defeated Utah 29-26. Last month, Florida State softball player Kaley Mudge testified before congress, calling for more equity in regard to NIL opportunities and funding for women's athletes. 158 overall) selection in the 2023 NFL Draft. "The old adage plan your work and work your plan," Napier said during his Aug. 15 media availability. The Colts selected 12 players in the 2023 NFL Draft: Anthony Richardson, Julius Brents, Josh Downs, Blake Freeland, Adetomiwa Adebawore, Darius Rush, Daniel Scott, Will Mallory, Evan Hull, Titus Leo, Jaylon Jones and Jake Witt. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. That was the case with Floridas highest rated prospect from the 2022 class, Kamari Wilson and his family. Ms. Boardingham meant it both literally and figuratively. Florida women's gymnastics standout Trinity Thomas, a three-time SEC gymnast of the year, has been unable to generate the same blockbuster NIL deals as LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne. We decided early on that Billy was going to be our target.. I thought he was instrumental in starting a Catholic school. The Buffalo Bills picked Torrence with the 59th Florida Victorious took over as the school's exclusive NIL arm last week, absorbing the Gator Collective and Gator Guard three months after Jaden Rashada's botched NIL deal (worth a reported $13.8 million) led to the five-star quarterback asking out of his Letter of Intent with UF. On Thursday night, former Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson was drafted No. This wont be Patience is a virtue, a virtue Napier is quickly teaching Florida fans. Scott has versatility for the Indy defense, playing both safety spots and at nickel corner in college, and could be an instant candidate to log special teams snaps. She works as a host & Edutainer at ITProTV, and as a student producer, writer, voice, & sports coordinator for ESPN Gainesville. During the Zoom call, a question was asked as to whether Florida Victorious would support the women's volleyball team. Please consider giving today. Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by DeBigLeezard, Jan 21, 2022. The Wilsons were seemingly heavily leaning to Georgia before they visited Gainesville. 0:54. Florida football coach Billy Napier will speak at SEC football media days on July 19, the league announced on Thursday. Napier Napier says Richardson received feedback from 10 teams that viewed him as a first-round pick. Unbelievable leader, Napier said about Lewis. During the event, Coach Golden elaborated on the hiring of Taurean Green, and Coach Napier spoke about his eight-phase plan. You just see where Louisiana is compared to the rest of the league, and its pretty fascinating. OCyrus Torrence selected by Bills in second round of 2023 NFL 2025 QB set to visit Florida this spring. Billy has been pretty wise at waiting for the right job to come and hasnt just jumped at anything. What Florida coach Billy Napier said about Richardson, Torrence Napier and his staff grabbed four four-star defenders in a two-day span a couple weekends ago, including three along the defensive line, a position of dire need. 3. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Read on for more highlights from the event. I mean, they had guys everywhere all with clipboards, writing and watching and charting. Billy was able to be exactly himself, regardless of who he was around, Sorrells said. Napier has preached to his players, to the fans, and to the media about the closeness of his program. The stockpiling of manpower stunned Lamb in 2020 when at age 57 he began a season in Lafayette working alongside his former player. But thats part of the job.. Translation: The Gators can buy athletes with the best of them! From a Sun Belt defensive assistant: They run the stretch plays and do a good job of finding the right running backs and recruiting athletic linemen. He started laughing.. "I've watched this guy for a year now and it's been fun to watch, but also great to know as a person," Napier said. Our mayor is using the word racism for effect while he gentrifies neighborhoods. Bad timing with the Auburn deal and trying to hire Napier, said a former staffer within the Tigers program. Its his philosophy on the details that really made the difference to some. The Gainesville Sun 0:00 1:47 Billy Napier ran out of the tunnel and into The Swamp for the first time Saturday night. I am a really good judge of character and I said, Coach Napier, you are a really food dude, she remembered. A unique young man and unique story and couldn't be more happy for him and his family. Dec 16, 2021 at 3:18 am. His attendance when Florida hosts the Utah Utes to open its season will be a welcome sight to Gator fans. asking out of his Letter of Intent with UF. Hes hired more staff than anywhere in the country and he utilizes the staff numbers to make sure the needs of the current players are taken care of. Later in the call, Costa pointed out that Florida Victorious is already supporting athletes from five different UF women's programs and that donors can earmark specific contributions for women's sports programs on the association's website. 3. Really happy for his family and all of the people that contributed. Despite calling for patience in his After conquering the hard part learning all the names Lamb witnessed Napiers process for delegating duties and motivating staffers to attack their assignments. Napier and Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin appeared on the 45-minute Zoom Call with Florida Victorious founder Jose Costa and ESPN studio host/reporter and Florida alum Laura Rutledge, who is on the new collective's board of directors. Gainesville, Fla. Billy Napier says his wife was burning me up over the weekend with questions about Floridas most daunting season opener in school history. generate the same blockbuster NIL deals as LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne. I think the two that played for the championship game (Saturday) night, theres evidence relative to the way that they created their organization.. The Florida Gators are always looking at nearby F.W. Try a week on us. Relax. I made it clear I didnt want to interview him, Stricklin said. Auburn had a more prestigious vacancy brought on by the firing of Malzahn and seriously courted Napier. The Gainesville Sun 0:05 0:24 In the latest jobs report, the Labor Department reported the nations unemployment rate had dipped to a pandemic-era low of 3.9%. 7 Utah. Contact Michael Hull at mhull@alligator.org. The Crimson Tide won the 2011 BCS national championship over LSU, and Napier got his groove back. As closed-loop negotiations with Napier continued, rumors of counter candidates amused Stricklin. He sounds like Nick Saban. Florida Gators coach Billy Napier recalled when he first recruited standout offensive lineman OCyrus Torrence. The Indianapolis Colts addressed their offensive line early in Day 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft, selecting big BYU tackle Blake Freeland in the fourth round. 'The next arms race:' Florida football coach Billy Napier endorses new UF NIL collective Kevin Brockway The Gainesville Sun View Comments 0:06 0:54 Florida football Thats a departure from the looseness Florida was accustomed to under Dan Mullen. All rights reserved. Napier inherited a thinner-than-usual cupboard at Florida, and his Louisiana tenure Napier, who holds the same role at Louisiana, will coach the Ragin' Cajuns on Saturday and arrive in Gainesville, Fla., on Sunday. Join us this Summer: Staff applications for The Alligator now open! Considering the Gators were at one time outside the top-70, that shouldve been seen as a massive win.
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