Billy Napier - Paul Finebaum Interview

[soflagator]

Wait! What? I thought he was burning our program to the ground. So hard to keep up.

I disagreed with the approach on Wednesday, and didn’t like some of the reports. I also disagreed with Spurrier not going to the shotgun as early as the 95 SECCG and with Meyer for not keeping Dwayne Dixon. It’s ok to disagree with someone and still think they’re a good hire.

 

[jeeping8r]

He was at a private party at Visor, On top of Spurriers grille at Celebration Point. We were about 50 feet away, Wife got a pic

Wonder if he's overwhelmed yet

 

[Ancient Reptile]

I disagreed with the approach on Wednesday, and didn’t like some of the reports. I also disagreed with Spurrier not going to the shotgun as early as the 95 SECCG and with Meyer for not keeping Dwayne Dixon. It’s ok to disagree with someone and still think they’re a good hire.

Did you think he was a good hire when he was burning the program down?
Look, you are one of the most stable and sensible posters here. I was disappointed to see you lose it. Truth is, none of us know whether he will succeed or fail. I do think that his approach is more interesting than the last two or three. I expect to enjoy the ride for the next couple of years even if success is slow.

 

[itsgr82bag8r]

Wait! What? I thought he was burning our program to the ground. So hard to keep up.

But it’s mostly peaceful burning.

 

[NVGator]

He wore shorts to an interview? Dafuq?

 

[RocketCityGator]

He wore shorts to an interview? Dafuq?

You don't want to see what I wear on my Teams calls.

 

[jdh5484]

I disagreed with the approach on Wednesday, and didn’t like some of the reports. I also disagreed with Spurrier not going to the shotgun as early as the 95 SECCG and with Meyer for not keeping Dwayne Dixon. It’s ok to disagree with someone and still think they’re a good hire.

Don't tell Ox that.

 

[jdh5484]

He wore shorts to an interview? Dafuq?

That was my exact thought. My second thought was : Are those Jorts?

 

[jdh5484]

Key point : he thinks the admin has a different level of commitment for facilities and infrastructure than in the past.

Let's hope they stick by their committments. He's putting this out there publicly at the start ... thats a great strategy in case the admin starts to tighten the purse strings.

 

[Joegator96]

He comes across as a very confident turnaround CEO type. He has a plan he developed thru the years by working for and learning from some of the best. Interestingly he commented about learning from other assistants and support staff. I like JDH's point about putting it out front a "different level of commitment" from the administration than before. His process is going to take time to build and implement. His faith and commitment to excellence in all his endeavors seems built from the solid foundation of his upbringing. I'm very hopeful he will be extremely successful at UF and it can be fun again.

 

[TLB]

Wonder if he's overwhelmed yet

After the white hot spotlight of LA Tech? Psssshhhh. This dumpster fire of a program is a no-lose opportunity. /sarc

 

[stephenPE]

That was the 2000 season and it was a perfect message. I don’t like country music, but I’ll stop and listen to that song if I hear it because of that.

I could have written this post.

He wore shorts to an interview? Dafuq?

He's a coach. Coach's all wear shorts.

 

[NOLAGATOR]

He wore shorts to an interview? Dafuq?

What?...You'd rather Darth Vader?

Is it Project Runway or Football?

 

[-THE DUDE-]

He wore shorts to an interview? Dafuq?

You couldn’t see anything other than the polo on TV so whatever. Still beats looking like this jackass

 

[Joegator96]

You couldn’t see anything other than the polo on TV so whatever. Still beats looking like this jackass

I wonder how many of those signed footballs hit the re-cycle can?

 

[NOLAGATOR]

I wonder how many of those signed footballs hit the re-cycle can?

Goodwill or Garage Sale

 

[Back Alley Gator]

I disagreed with the approach on Wednesday, and didn’t like some of the reports. I also disagreed with Spurrier not going to the shotgun as early as the 95 SECCG and with Meyer for not keeping Dwayne Dixon. It’s ok to disagree with someone and still think they’re a good hire.

So what you're saying is you've finally quit the cigs and Dewars? Or did you stop trying? ;)

 

[78]

He was at a private party at Visor, On top of Spurriers grille at Celebration Point. We were about 50 feet away, Wife got a pic

Wonder if he's overwhelmed yet

Impressed? Excited? Anxious? Probably all of the three. Napier doesn’t strike me as a guy who gets easily overwhelmed. He strikes me as a deliberate and calculated thinker, which helps set him apart from other coaches. Based on this interview, I’d add humble.

 

[LaylaGator]

He was at a private party at Visor, On top of Spurriers grille at Celebration Point. We were about 50 feet away, Wife got a pic

Wonder if he's overwhelmed yet

My nephew was also at Spurrier's last night, and he found the parking spot reserved for CBN. I thought that was a nice touch by the restaurant.

 

[soflagator]

So what you're saying is you've finally quit the cigs and Dewars? Or did you stop trying? ;)

Ftr, I’m more of a Johnnie Walker guy, and I’ve never smoked cigs.