Florida’s Billy Napier, Todd Golden, SEC coaches voice concern with sports betting’s prevalence When sports betting eventually becomes legal in Florida, the Gators do not expect to be blindsided. Orlando Sentinel · Jul 7, 2023
Florida set to face a difficult 8-game SEC slate in 2024 Florida coach Billy Napier’s third season, one expected to be pivotal for the Gators’ future, will be tougher than expected because of the revamped eight-game SEC schedule in 2024 that was announced Wednesday. Orlando Sentinel · Jun 15, 2023
Mike Bianchi: Gators AD Scott Stricklin on Billy Napier: ‘Incredibly pleased with how he’s building program’ Can we please stop with the ridiculous chatter about Billy Napier being on some sort of fictional hot seat heading into just his second season at the University of Florida? Orlando Sentinel · May 22, 2023
Florida’s Napier: Whomever Drafts QB Richardson Is Getting a ‘Generational Talent’ Gators coach Bill Napier tells SI he supports Richardson’s decision to enter the NFL draft. Sports Illustrated · Apr 27, 2023
Michelle Kaufman: NIL is 'the next arms race' in college sports, UM athletes need more than John Ruiz Remember back in 2021, when Name, Image and Likeness were borderline dirty words that college coaches and administrators tiptoed around because (Heaven forbid!) they would be accused of endorsing the idea of paying “amateur” athletes? Miami Herald · Apr 18, 2023
QB Anthony Richardson to throw before ‘packed house’ at Florida Pro Day GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Anthony Richardson stole the show during a record-setting NFL scouting combine to position himself as the possible No. 1 pick in next month’s draft. Orlando Sentinel · Mar 29, 2023
What a Jets Trade Package for Aaron Rodgers Might Look Like If the Packers quarterback is headed to New York, the deal will be about much more than his talent alone—much like the Ravens’ choice not to tag Lamar Jackson. Sports Illustrated · Mar 8, 2023
NFL Combine MMQB: Why the Bears Will Likely Trade the No. 1 Pick, and More Quarterback Market Updates Links to our coverage from the end of the week in Indy, including Albert Breer’s conversations with Chicago’s GM and coach on what they may do with the top draft pick. Sports Illustrated · Mar 6, 2023
Why Billy Napier Wasn’t Surprised by Anthony Richardson’s Combine Plus more NFL combine notes, including the tight ends, pass rushers and corners who impressed teams. Sports Illustrated · Mar 6, 2023
Florida amends NIL legislation with hope of leveling playing field for state’s college athletes Florida has amended its law surrounding college athletes making money off their name, image and likeness to evening the playing field for many of the state’s colleges and universities. Orlando Sentinel · Feb 16, 2023
Final 2023 SEC East recruiting rankings What are the final recruiting rankings for all seven teams in the SEC East? USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 3, 2023
Florida Gators’ Billy Napier: ‘We’re playing a game that’s never been played before’ GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Gators coach Billy Napier said he wished he could get into specifics Wednesday about what happened with Jaden Rashada — why his program lost its top quarterback prospect in years over a multimillion-dollar name, image and likeness dispute. Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2023
There Are No Winners in the Jaden Rashada Florida Saga The quarterback from California was let down by many people around him in the messiest name, image and likeness fiasco to date. Sports Illustrated · Jan 21, 2023
Florida releases QB recruit Jaden Rashada from national letter of intent GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida and quarterback recruit Jaden Rashada have officially parted ways in the wake of a high-profile, weeks-long drama surrounding a name, image and likeness agreement gone awry. Orlando Sentinel · Jan 20, 2023
Tribune News Service · Jan 19, 2023 Matt Baker: 3 thoughts on what’s next for Florida after Jaden Rashada fallout Though the uncertainty over Jaden Rashada’s Florida Gators future ended Tuesday when he requested a release from his letter of intent, the fallout is ongoing. Here are three thoughts about what’s next after a $13 million name, image and likeness dispute helped cost UF of one of the nation’s top…
Orlando Sentinel · Jan 15, 2023 Mike Bianchi: Florida Gators’ $13 million gaffe with Jaden Rashada is biggest fail of NIL ORLANDO, Fla. — Jaden Rashada, one of the top high school recruits in the country, deserves absolutely none of the blame for this embarrassing mistake and fractured relationship with the University of Florida.
Orlando Sentinel · Dec 18, 2022 Mike Bianchi: Florida craps out in Vegas, but Billy Napier will soon hit jackpot Don’t fret, Gator Nation.
Orlando Sentinel · Dec 18, 2022 Oregon State dominates Florida in Las Vegas Bowl With Anthony Richardson moving on to the NFL, Jack Miller III had a chance to prove he could be the quarterback of the future for Billy Napier.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 17, 2022 Oregon State 30, Florida 3 SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl What Happened, What It All Means Oregon State 30, Florida 3: SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl what happened, player of the game, and what it all means
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 16, 2022 Houston vs Louisiana Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Prediction Game Preview Houston vs Louisiana game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl on Friday, December 23
Tribune News Service · Nov 29, 2022 Why the next three weeks are crucial for Florida Gators, Billy Napier Soon after the Florida Gators’ season ended Friday night with a bitter loss at Florida State, first-year coach Billy Napier tried to see the positives from his 6-6 regular season.
Orlando Sentinel · Nov 27, 2022 Mike Bianchi: FSU’s Norvell deserves a big, fat raise after beating Florida ORLANDO, Fla. — No doubt, it had already been a better-than-expected season for coach Mike Norvell and his Florida State Seminoles.
Tribune News Service · Nov 19, 2022 FSU crushes Louisiana for fourth straight blowout entering game vs. Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Most coaches like to give their staff and players 24 hours to enjoy a victory. Not so for Florida State after the No. 19 Seminoles’ 49-17 rout of Louisiana on Saturday.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 17, 2022 Florida vs Vanderbilt Prediction Game Preview Florida vs Vanderbilt game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 12 game on Saturday, November 19
Orlando Sentinel · Nov 6, 2022 Mike Bianchi: Jimbo Fisher can’t even beat the Florida Gators anymore You know Jimbo Fisher has lost his mojo when he can’t even beat the Florida Gators anymore.