Billy Napier remains in the hot seat after Florida suffered another loss to Texas A&M. The fan pressure to get the coach fired has significantly increased with Fraternity houses joining the call. This puts additional pressure on Napier as the Gators navigate their schedule.
According to college football insider Pete Thamel, there’s no rush in Gainesville to get Billy Napier out of the program. The coach received a lot of support from the athletic department during the offseason and it seems this hasn’t waned down despite the poor results.
“I had a big story on ESPN.com today looking at what’s next for Florida, and there’s an aura of inevitability that Billy Napier will get fired at some point this season,” Thamel said on College Football Live.
“From calling around and talking to different people, there does not appear to be the same urgency at Florida that there is maybe in the fan base right now to fire Napier. Part of that is Napier has the locker room. This isn’t a completely undisciplined team or a team that’s tuned him out.”
Uncertainty on Billy Napier’s future at Florida
There isn’t a certain answer to whether Billy Napier will survive this season at Florida. While the athletic department wants to support him long-term, the intense pressure from fans and boosters also has a part in Napier’s future.
This brings some uncertainty to the atmosphere at the program, which is unhealthy for the schedule they have to face. Nonetheless, Napier remains committed to changing the tides.
