Napier’s first full offseason thread

[Bushmaster]

Did toney really interview somewhere??? Dont tease me like MFer!! My heart won't take it.

 

[Gatorup!]

Why not Rashada with Mertz a back-up plan? Some big names on this list of freshman QBS: The best seasons by freshman QBs of all time

 

[G8trwood]

Did toney really interview somewhere??? Dont tease me like MFer!! My heart won't take it.

Last Chance U ;)

 

[GatorFL]

Head of the class: Report cards for TCU's Sonny Dykes and all 29 first-year coaches

Billy Napier, Florida: D+

2022 record: 6-7 | Florida's 2021 record: 6-7 Previous job: Louisiana head coach Midseason grade: C- | Grade when hired: A-

After a season-opening win against eventual Pac-12 champion Utah, Florida had a very uneven first season under Napier. The Utah win preceded a home loss to Kentucky. Florida had its best overall performance against South Carolina on Nov. 12 but ended the regular season with consecutive seven-point defeats to Vanderbilt and Florida State. The Gators no-showed against Oregon State in their bowl game, needing a late field goal to preserve their record streak of 436 games without being shut out. The team ended the season with questions on both sides of the ball, especially a defense that allowed nearly 29 points per game and nearly 6 yards per play. Young running backs Montrell Johnson Jr. and Trevor Etienne provided an encouraging spark, combining for 1,560 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns.

What comes next: Although Napier is responsible for only one of Florida's consecutive 6-7 seasons, he faces some pressure in Year 2. Florida not only must catch up to Georgia but also Tennessee and potentially others in an improving SEC East. Anthony Richardson's NFL departure creates urgency at quarterback, and Florida could turn to decorated incoming freshman Jaden Rashada to find a spark.

 

[Dunder]

I like Max Brown. Late bloomer. Huge senior season.

If Max was showing any promise at all he would have at least played in the Vegas Bowl.

 

[Back Alley Gator]

If Max was showing any promise at all he would have at least played in the Vegas Bowl.

How many UF QBs played in that game?

 

[Gatormac2112]

Head of the class: Report cards for TCU's Sonny Dykes and all 29 first-year coaches

Billy Napier, Florida: D+

2022 record: 6-7 | Florida's 2021 record: 6-7 Previous job: Louisiana head coach Midseason grade: C- | Grade when hired: A-

After a season-opening win against eventual Pac-12 champion Utah, Florida had a very uneven first season under Napier. The Utah win preceded a home loss to Kentucky. Florida had its best overall performance against South Carolina on Nov. 12 but ended the regular season with consecutive seven-point defeats to Vanderbilt and Florida State. The Gators no-showed against Oregon State in their bowl game, needing a late field goal to preserve their record streak of 436 games without being shut out. The team ended the season with questions on both sides of the ball, especially a defense that allowed nearly 29 points per game and nearly 6 yards per play. Young running backs Montrell Johnson Jr. and Trevor Etienne provided an encouraging spark, combining for 1,560 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns.

What comes next: Although Napier is responsible for only one of Florida's consecutive 6-7 seasons, he faces some pressure in Year 2. Florida not only must catch up to Georgia but also Tennessee and potentially others in an improving SEC East. Anthony Richardson's NFL departure creates urgency at quarterback, and Florida could turn to decorated incoming freshman Jaden Rashada to find a spark.

I'm not going to be shocked if next season is 6-7 as well. But I think things start rolling after that and all the Sonny Dykes talk will be long forgotten.

 

[Gator By Marriage]

I am in no way a CBN apologist, but I am willing to give him some time to fixed what I think was a mess.

For those of you who think a first year grade is important, what grade would you have Cousin Eddie, or Butters for that matter, after year one? If it’s a passing grade, answer me this: do you wish they were still at UF?

 

[soflagator]

I am in no way a CBN apologist, but I am willing to give him some time to fixed what I think was a mess.

For those of you who think a first year grade is important, what grade would you have Cousin Eddie, or Butters for that matter, after year one? If it’s a passing grade, answer me this: do you wish they were still at UF?

Of Mullen’s big first year wins(ut, Lsu, Usce, MsSt and fsu) not one of those coaches are still employed at those schools, and only one made it past 2020, and that was because of a passing game coordinator that came in for 2019. Plus his recruiting was embarrassing, he lost to Uk as well, got blown out at home to Mizzou and got into a fight with a guy who is about as respected as anyone in cfb during the VU comeback win. Feels like an A-.

 

[Gator By Marriage]

Of Mullen’s big first year wins(ut, Lsu, Usce, MsSt and fsu) not one of those coaches are still employed at those schools, and only one made it past 2020, and that was because of a passing game coordinator that came in for 2019. Plus his recruiting was embarrassing, he lost to Uk as well, got blown out at home to Mizzou and got into a fight with a guy who is about as respected as anyone in cfb during the VU comeback win. Feels like an A-.

He did beat Harbaugh. (Remember, bowl games mean something if we win.)

 

[soflagator]

He did beat Harbaugh. (Remember, bowl games mean something if we win.)

And opt-outs don’t matter either. I’ll admit, I was more inclined to think that way back then because I wanted to see us as trending under DM. But the Cotton really changed that for me. Bowls we’re never perfectly indicative of where a team was at, but now they mean absolutely nothing and give zero insight.

 

[Gator By Marriage]

And opt-outs don’t matter either. I’ll admit, I was more inclined to think that way back then because I wanted to see us as trending under DM. But the Cotton really changed that for me. Bowls we’re never perfectly indicative of where a team was at, but now they mean absolutely nothing and give zero insight.

The Peach Bowl win was an important victory for the program and the team! The Cotton Bowl loss was a meaningless exhibition game. Try to keep up.

 

[Back Alley Gator]

And opt-outs don’t matter either. I’ll admit, I was more inclined to think that way back then because I wanted to see us as trending under DM. But the Cotton really changed that for me. Bowls we’re never perfectly indicative of where a team was at, but now they mean absolutely nothing and give zero insight.

Well that will change when we expand the playoffs to 32 spots. Then errybody has a chance to win it all and nobody will opt out!! Yea that's the ticket...

 

[OBG]

 

[Durty South Swamp]

nice minivan.

and who is this dude? is this good news?

 

[OBG]

He's the dude that attended 77 college football games in one season, with the last one being last night. I have no idea if it's good news or not, but based on some of the replies on this tweet, it appears legit.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

He's the dude that attended 77 college football games in one season, with the last one being last night. I have no idea if it's good news or not, but based on some of the replies on this tweet, it appears legit.

so tweeter twats are excited for him? tweeter twats also got excited about the kids who ate tide pods. i dont care what twatter has to say. I want to hear from people with functioning upper cortex's.

 

[Back Alley Gator]

Who?? What are his credentials??

 

[G8trwood]

If that’s our big news we are in the portal potty for sure

Call the transfer truck, it’s full of