"I've followed and studied Billy Napier's career with interest, and he became the primary target immediately after this position came open," athletic director Scott Stricklin said. "We felt confident he would be an excellent leader for the Gators, which is why he was the only candidate I met with about the job. Billy's ability to bring highly-talented people together - players, coaches, and staff - along with his vision for having a strong, relationship-based culture is what made him such an attractive choice. Add in how detailed his plan is for player development, staffing and recruiting, along with a sustained desire to improve, and it's easy to see why he's been successful."
