Tag Archives: Billy Napier

On Wednesday, Sean Kelley joined Steve Russell on SportScene to discuss his new position as the “voice of the Gators.” Kelley will replace the legendary Mick Hubert at the mic. Hubert announced his retirement in May after holding his seat in the booth for 33 years. “I noticed just last …

On Tuesday, College Football writer Phil Steele spoke with Steve Russell on SportScene to discuss his 28th annual College Football Preview. College Football is Changing When asked about the current state of College Football, Steele admitted that it is shocking to see USC and UCLA leave the PAC-12 for the …

Gator football’s Richie Leonard spoke last week about the upcoming season, the adjustments that have come along with Coach Napier and his new staff, and the NIL deal. New Coaches, New Culture With the arrival of Coach Billy Napier and his new staff, the program has undergone a significant culture …

Four-Star Cornerback Sharif Denson has verbally committed to Head Coach Billy Napier’s program, just five days after his unofficial visit to Gainesville. The Jacksonville native announced his commitment in a video featuring Fred Weary and other former Gators hailing from Duval County. https://twitter.com/SharifDenson/status/1541574981695447045 Toney Helps Land Sharif Denson According to …

It was announced Thursday that the University of Florida football team will host its annual Homecoming Game against Missouri on Saturday, Oct. 8. This is the first under head coach Billy Napier. The kickoff time is TBA. https://twitter.com/GatorsFB/status/1537481682940440576?s=20&t=hhLSxm8U0mBXqVLpYX9kwA Florida Homecoming History The Gators have not hosted Missouri for homecoming since …

Thursday evening, head football coach Billy Napier completed his speaking tour with a stop in Gainesville. The event was hosted by the Gator Boosters and presented by the Fighting Gator Touchdown Club. Taking place at Holloway Touchdown Terrace was the last of nine dates on Coach Napier’s tour. At each …

Gators wide receiver Trent Whittemore sat down with Steve Russell on Sport Scene to discuss the everchanging landscape of college football, along with the team’s transitioning of coaching personnel. Hometown Kid Whittemore did not travel far and wide to reach the swamp grounds of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. A Gainesville …

The Billy Napier era in The Swamp has begun. After the clock hit zero, the Gators huddled up with orange and blue scattered all over, reunited, 142 days away from game one. For 60 minutes though, Anthony Richardson appeared to take the lead in the quarterback battle. Head coach Napier …

The Florida Gators’ annual Orange and Blue game is back this year. First-year head coach Billy Napier and his group will take the field in front of their loyal for the first time during the Napier-era. The intra-squad scrimmage kicks off in The Swamp on Thursday at 7:30. https://twitter.com/GatorsFB/status/1514589538689032203?cxt=HHwWloCpoaXK84QqAAAA Format …

The new head coach of the Florida Gators football team, Billy Napier, has assembled quite the staff. Napier has brought in some of the best personnel in the country that have reputations of excellent recruitment and knowledge of the game. Specifically, Napier has brought in William Peagler to become an …