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The Significance of Billy Napier’s ESD yesterday
Posted on 12/16/21 at 10:10 am
Posted on 12/16/21 at 10:10 am
It’s easy to get get caught up in UF’s last place recruiting finish. But that’s not seeing the forest through the trees. Billy N going into IMG 2 weeks on the job and stealing a 5 star safety is a potential huge problem for the rest of the conference. UF wasn’t even in his top 4 before Napier took over.
IMG is arguably the most dominant high school program in the country and it’s 2.5 hours away from Gainesville. UF has NEVER recruited them successfully. If this is a sign of foreshadowing for how things are about to go down with some of the major Florida HS powers…watch out.
Like Tommy Bowden said, “He’s a tenacious recruiter,” Bowden says. “He’s like a pit bull. He gets his teeth in one and he don’t let go.”
Obviously a lot needs to be proved on the field but yesterday was a major development for the SEC. Watch the video I posted of this dude if you doubt him. Gators are going to be back under him. LINK
IMG is arguably the most dominant high school program in the country and it’s 2.5 hours away from Gainesville. UF has NEVER recruited them successfully. If this is a sign of foreshadowing for how things are about to go down with some of the major Florida HS powers…watch out.
Like Tommy Bowden said, “He’s a tenacious recruiter,” Bowden says. “He’s like a pit bull. He gets his teeth in one and he don’t let go.”
Obviously a lot needs to be proved on the field but yesterday was a major development for the SEC. Watch the video I posted of this dude if you doubt him. Gators are going to be back under him. LINK
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Posted on 12/16/21 at 10:11 am to ChiGator
tldr.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 10:12 am to ChiGator
One player doesn’t make a trend. I’d pump the brakes a little.
Given that, for UF’s sake I’m assuming recruiting can only go up.
Given that, for UF’s sake I’m assuming recruiting can only go up.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 10:14 am to ChiGator
Melt
Posted on 12/16/21 at 10:14 am to baldona
Florida is the flagship university in the richest HS talent state in the country. The program hasn’t prioritized recruiting in 10+ years. This staff is about to change that.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 10:19 am to baldona
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One player doesn’t make a trend. I’d pump the brakes a little.
Given that, for UF’s sake I’m assuming recruiting can only go up.
Kamari Wilson is the headliner but Shemar James and Devin Moore were big wins. All three were going elsewhere two weeks ago.
Still a long way to go, but Billy is building an organization to compete with Bama and UGA.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 10:21 am to BloodSweat&Beers
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Still a long way to go, but Billy is building an organization to compete with Bama and UGA.
Outside of the HC/AD. Who else has lots of influence on the gator football program either politically or monetarily?
Posted on 12/16/21 at 10:26 am to ChiGator
Napier inherited an absolute shite-show and it is going to take some time to fix all the problems that got dropped into his lap. Still, I think if the gator faithful are patient and give him time to build, he will prove himself. The UF brand can still sell itself in a very talent-rich state. I have no doubt he will recruit well.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 10:34 am to 1BIGTigerFan
The only thing melting our my eyes watching your coach look like a dipshit. Must suck having the new Mullen of the Confrence.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 10:35 am to ChiGator
He will be much better than the Goober who preceded him. I think it's early to put him on Kirby's level, but he will be significant competition in Florida which was open season previously.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 10:36 am to Dawgfanman
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Outside of the HC/AD. Who else has lots of influence on the gator football program either politically or monetarily?
UF has plenty of boosters with deep pockets. For the most part our boosters are mostly hands off politically. That is one of the reasons Billy accepted the UF HC position when he turned down other SEC schools.
I'm referring Billy building up support staff.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 10:43 am to ChiGator
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It’s easy to get get caught up in UF’s last place recruiting finish.
It really is.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 11:11 am to ChiGator
You just have to wonder if he will take the advice of the old ball coach whose office is just down the hall from his....
Posted on 12/16/21 at 11:11 am to Ghost of Barnwell
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You just have to wonder if he will take the advice of the old ball coach whose office is just down the hall from his....
How much influence does he have?
Posted on 12/16/21 at 11:18 am to ChiGator
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IMG is arguably the most dominant high school program in the country and it’s 2.5 hours away from Gainesville.
IMG is a school that is RIPE with recruiting violations. It about the dirtiest place in the country as far as that goes. All you have to do is look at the schools where those kids go to see the teams that are "stretching" the rules. (Hint: It's eat up with UGA and Bama signees....)
To go into that place is to swim in dangerous waters. However, given the talent at that place, most coaches are forced to swim with the sharks...
Posted on 12/16/21 at 2:04 pm to ChiGator
I think everything is about to change in the state of Florida. Florida will be back in 2 years and probably stronger than ever. Even Spurrier didn't like to recruit. Now, Florida has a recruiting machine and the other schools in the state suck. Both of those things together has never happened before.
This post was edited on 12/16/21 at 2:05 pm
Posted on 12/16/21 at 2:05 pm to TexanTiger68
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tldr.
You’re all fkd :)
Posted on 12/16/21 at 2:12 pm to ChiGator
Getting Kamari Wilson had a lot to do with Corey Raymond joining the Florida staff. Not bad for a washed up DB coach according to the LSU faithful. Ain't that something how they talk about a native Louisianian who played for LSU, graduated from LSU, and was one of the greatest position coaches in LSU history. LSU fans are some sick people.
Posted on 12/18/21 at 10:19 am to Dawgfanman
Still worshiped by some higher ups…..
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