Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier was the odds-on favorite to be the first coach fired this season. Now, his position looks rock solid.
In front of 89,992, the Gators silenced doubters and served up crow with humble pie as a dessert. Believe it or not, patience led Florida, which ultimately paid off.
People wanted the team to revert to historic greatness without comprehension of the modern landscape. During media availability after the Ole Miss game, Napier detailed why he believes that culture means so much. “Look, we can play with any team in the country. We've tried to direct our players' attention to things that require no talent and convinced them, hey, you have the physical ability, but it's got to be about more than that.
With his final college football season over, Mertz owed nothing to Florida. He could've chosen to focus on his recovery and preparing for the NFL Draft. Leave campus and move on. However,With the Ole Miss win, Florida gained bowl eligibility. If they defeat Florida State, as many expect, that would improve the prestige of the bowl game. Credit goes to the athletic director and the administration.
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