Florida hires Louisiana's Billy Napier as new Head Football Coach (11/28/2021)

[Bazza]

This could be huge!!!

Florida Gators Insider Hints at Potential Huge Staff Move

A Florida Gators insider made a point that indicated that a huge move on the coaching staff could be coming

www.si.com

 

[B1GTide]

This could be huge!!!

Florida Gators Insider Hints at Potential Huge Staff Move

A Florida Gators insider made a point that indicated that a huge move on the coaching staff could be coming

www.si.com

I guess, maybe? Seems like a whole lot of nothing right now.

 

[AlexanderFan]

I guess, maybe? Seems like a whole lot of nothing right now.

Being able to spin nothing into something gets you podcast invites.

I noticed Armstrong has moved on from Florida. He was a hire at Alabama for a brief moment.

 

[Bazza]

 

[Bazza]

Yeah I know......a bit far-fetched.....but hey - MUCH better than the narrative we had at the end of last season!!!

@FBallGameplan thinks the Florida Gators will win the 2026 CFP National Championship.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1881589053726089343

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Yeah I know......a bit far-fetched.....but hey - MUCH better than the narrative we had at the end of last season!!!

@FBallGameplan thinks the Florida Gators will win the 2026 CFP National Championship.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1881589053726089343

so we are predicting 2 years out now? We don't even know the schedules.

 

[Bazza]

so we are predicting 2 years out now? We don't even know the schedules.

I think they're talking about next season.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

I think they're talking about next season.

then it would be 2025 season. semantics I know, but I didn't watch the video.

 

[Bazza]

then it would be 2025 season. semantics I know, but I didn't watch the video.

Does seem odd that Ohio State won their title this year 2025, but they are the 2024 National Champs for all of 2025.

The 2026 in the segment posted though is for the CFP Championship, the game itself, which WILL be played in 2026.

In the video Florida's QB DJ Lagway is mentioned as a key factor for optimism for next season. He will be a Sophomore. He's so good...no telling he will stay for his Junior year, so yes - it's for next season 2025.

 

[Bazza]

Billy today (SEC Media Days)......

"Aight."

"Aight."

"Aight."

"Aight."

"Process."

"Choices."

"Aight."

"Aight."

"Aight."

 

[Ledsteplin]

Billy today (SEC Media Days)......

"Aight."

"Aight."

"Aight."

"Aight."

"Process."

"Choices."

"Aight."

"Aight."

"Aight."

How is Lagway? Other than day to day?

 

[Bazza]

How is Lagway? Other than day to Day?

Not sure to be honest. I heard he was wearing a boot the other day.....

 

[Bazza]

How is Lagway? Other than day to day?

I heard today the boot is off and he's been practicing. We have a scrimmage on Aug. 8/9 so that's when we'll probably know more.

The big concern is all the missed practice in the Spring. And now some in the Fall.

Fingers crossed he will be able to fully compete this season. If not, we'll be in trouble for sure!

 

[Ledsteplin]

I heard today the boot is off and he's been practicing. We have a scrimmage on Aug. 8/9 so that's when we'll probably know more.

The big concern is all the missed practice in the Spring. And now some in the Fall.

Fingers crossed he will be able to fully compete this season. If not, we'll be in trouble for sure!

Sounds good. I look forward to seeing him play.

 

[Bazza]

Even though Florida's opponent last Saturday (Long Island U.) was not considered to be much of a test of anything......I think it was helpful for those wondering about their QB situation.

Lags went the entire first half and did very well and a freshman backup went the entire second half and did very well. Someone who hasn't been mentioned much before - Tramell Jones, Jr.

‘He's electrifying’: Tramell Jones Jr. earns backup QB spot following impressive debut - The Independent Florida Alligator

Gators fans caught a glimpse of the potential future behind DJ Lagway at the quarterback position against Long Island Saturday. Florida true freshman quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. entered the game in the second half and shined.

www.alligator.org

Jones completed 12 of 18 passing attempts for two touchdowns and 131 passing yards. He entered the game in relief of Lagway, who logged three touchdowns and 120 passing yards.

Saturday South Florida gives Florida more of a test, so we'll see.

Then Florida travels to Death Valley - and that game will tell us even more.