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O’Hara joins program as offensive analyst
Ryan O'Hara has joined the UF program as an offensive analyst, Billy Napier has announced. O'Hara will help Napier coach the quarterbacks, which will allow him to hire two offensive line coaches.
Hocke to lead Gators’ strength and conditioning program
Mark Hocke has been hired as the Gators' director of strength and conditioning and associate head coach, head coach Billy Napier announced on Monday.
Though the search was short, Stricklin got his guy
Though the coaching search only lasted one week and featured only one candidate, Scott Stricklin did his due diligence and got his guy.
Notebook: Napier unfazed by expectations, “The Journey,” more tidbits
Billy Napier discussed the sky-high expectations that come with being the Florida head coach, his plans for the program, staffing and more during his introductory press conference.
Florida and UCF to play in Gasparilla Bowl
The Florida Gators will play the UCF Knights in the Gasparilla Bowl in Tampa on Dec. 23.
Toney joins Napier’s staff
UF head coach Billy Napier has brought Patrick Toney with him from Louisiana as the first member of his defensive staff. He will coach the safeties and serve as co-defensive coordinator.
Juluke joins Gators’ staff
Jabbar Juluke has followed head coach Billy Napier from Louisiana and joined the Gators’ staff as the running backs coach and associate head coach.
Details emerge on Napier’s contract
According to a report by the Associated Press, newly hired Florida head coach Billy Napier has agreed to a seven-year, $51.8 million contract that will make him the fifth-highest paid coach in the SEC in 2022.
Summerall reportedly enters transfer portal
Defensive end/outside linebacker Lloyd Summerall has reportedly become the fourth Gator to enter the transfer portal this week.
Napier named Sun Belt Coach of the Year
Incoming UF head coach Billy Napier has been named the 2021 Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year. Additionally, a program-record 16 of his players were selected to the all-conference teams.