Billy Napier has hired Katie Turner as his assistant athletic director of recruiting strategy. Turner served as Georgia's director of recruiting operations over the past two years.

At his introductory press conference nearly two weeks ago, Billy Napier said that he was going to build an “army” of coaches and support staffers as part of his big-picture plan to bring success and stability to the program. He's made good on that promise so far.

Gators quarterback Emory Jones will enter the transfer portal, sources have confirmed to Gator Country. He is still expected to play in the Gasparilla Bowl against UCF next week. 

Billy Napier's first signing day at Florida was a resounding success, as all six commits who were expected to sign did sign and he made major splashes with the additions of Kamari Wilson, Devin Moore and Shemar James.

Florida has hired Keary Colbert as its wide receivers coach, head coach Billy Napier announced on Wednesday. 

Here are Ethan's five thoughts on the first week of the Billy Napier era.

Tyree Appleby caught fire in the second half, but his three-point shot at the buzzer was no good, and the Gators' comeback against Maryland fell short. They simply didn’t make enough plays as a team to win the game.

The Gators are taking a proactive approach to their shooting issues in practice, and they'll look to show improvement against a Maryland team with an interim head coach on Sunday.

UF redshirt senior defensive lineman Zachary Carter has declared for the NFL Draft and will not play in the Gasparilla Bowl against UCF on Dec. 23.

Linebacker Mohamoud Diabate, UF's leading tackler this season, has become the sixth Gator to enter the transfer portal since the end of the regular season.