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AD gives public statement of support

Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by garettk, Nov 7, 2024.

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  1. DieAGator

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    Some, true but it happens every cycle with even the best programs. So we should lose some. But maybe most stay. I can imagine a few of our most hated rivals will pull a few of our guys if they enter the portal.
     
  2. ThomasD89

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    The pressure has not changed one iota.

    What you thought was pressure wasn't.

    Increased pressure should come over the post season as the University finds a new leader and the Athletic program gets an overhaul.
     
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  3. 62gator

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    :emoji_mouse: chimes in.

     
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  4. WindoverG8tr

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    If true, the TG bombshell should ensure Strychnine gets fired ASAP
     
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  5. SewaneeGator

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    So who will give the AD his own public statement of support?
     
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  6. LTG61

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    On second thought, I believe you're right about no pressure. CBN's demeanor since he was hired certainly seem to indicate that he feels his job is safe regardless of wins and losses.
     
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  7. gbranton

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    Not me.
     
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  8. uftaipan

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    Look, I’ll buy, even if I don’t agree with them, some of the arguments for gifting Napier a fourth season. The buyout, the situation with the President, the narrative of premature coaching changes, even the TG situation requiring us to keep undesired stability in another part of the Athletic Department. Got it.

    But I don’t buy Napier gets a fourth year because he “deserves” it. He most certainly does not. What one deserves is a function of performance, and his has been abysmal. His performance has been so bad I’d like to tie him to the TG situation if I could and save big dollars on that buyout. What he “deserves” is to be fired unceremoniously. And that’s what’s going to happen by midseason next year. All we have signed up for, whatever the actual reason is, is for a lost 2025 Season. That is the way it is.
     
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  9. WyoGator

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    Kinda of like recent election polls…
     
  10. ElimiGator

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  11. 62gator

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  12. uftaipan

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    I wish he would have said “on pause” or “suspended” instead of “over.” Other than that, I agree. Studied, unemotional pulling of support is the only way to make Stricklin’s boss hear us. The Gators will be back someday. I hope that Bullgator is, too.
     
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  13. gatorpjb

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    I don’t think the timing of the letter of support for Napier and the disclosure of the investigation of Golden is a coincidence. That seems obvious.
    Personally, (right or wrong) I believe that the Golden allegations created a situation that allowed the administration at UF to say no to any thought of a Kiffin… or any other hire this year.
    Napier may or may not be the long term solution for UF football struggles, but he does have a squeaky clean reputation (I know so did Joe Paterno).
    I don’t know if Coach Golden is guilty of any of the allegations or not, but regardless… it’s a terrible look right now. Billy may or may not survive long term, but to the powers that be he, at least won’t add any additional sordid news headlines.
    That may not be a good enough reason for many of us to keep him (in fairness it’s not the only reason), but it does seem to reflect the current thinking of those that are making that decision.
     
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  14. ETGator

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    I highly doubt that poster is a Bull Gator. For a number of reasons.

    2024-11-08 at 21.38.23a.jpg

    Although some that are actually Bull Gators beyond doubt remain unhappy about a lot of things.

    PS -- I couldn't post the direct Twitter post due to our language rules. We can pretend it says "frick" or "frack" in tiny little letters.
     
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  15. senecagator

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    I just hope I live long enough to see a winning program again.
     
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  16. fox

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    Never post here again.
     
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  17. Crusher

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    Fuchs doesn't care. If I had to guess he is one of the architects (or at least in lock-step in maintaining what Machen began) of this malaise. The only thing that'll get his attention is when the UAA begins to fail financially (inevitable at this trajectory) and can't transfer the University money any more.
     
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  18. Wanne15

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    I wouldnt be disappointed if they hired kiffy. He would get a better roster here and may work out. Has he beat a top ten team in his enitire career? He may win a ship here or be terrible.
     
  19. Crusher

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    I'm pretty sure that was written tongue in cheek. That's the way I took it.
     
  20. Spurffelbow833

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    Or maybe he'll decide it's time to get rid of "We Are the Boys." That's his real strength when it comes to shaping the athletic programs.
     
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