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Which game will be Billy Napiers last? Poll

Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by okeechobee, Aug 31, 2024.

Which game will be Billy Napiers last?

Poll closed Oct 7, 2024.
  1. Mississippi State

    32.2%
  2. UCF

    27.5%
  3. Tennessee

    5.5%
  4. Kentucky

    5.5%
  5. During the Gaunlet

    5.9%
  6. FSU/Post Season/ He goes the distance

    23.3%
  1. ShadowCat

    ShadowCat All American

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    While I agree in principal, the reality is Kiffin can get Lagway through the portal. NiL money and a starting spot under Kiffen would be pretty enticing for Lagway.
     
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  2. workemsillyg8rs

    workemsillyg8rs GC Legend

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    James Franklin is definitely an upgrade over Billy but, I think we have seen his ceiling.
     
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  3. workemsillyg8rs

    workemsillyg8rs GC Legend

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    Unless Lagway doesn’t want to go to Ole Miss. Ole Miss does have a little bit of baggage for some. I think it is one reason why Lane would consider leaving.
     
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  4. sqgator

    sqgator GC Legend

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    If we get embarrassed by UCF like Miami game, BN will be gone.
     
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  5. Claygator

    Claygator GC Hall of Fame

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    I think this is the case. I think we should hang onto Napier for a bit, because I don't see how firing him soon benefits us in any way. But it's a tough call, and a beat down by UCF would probably seal his fate.
     
  6. Claygator

    Claygator GC Hall of Fame

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    Yes. But Saban was at Alabama. The most important thing at that school is the football team. Everything else is a distant second. Alabama has proven over many decades that this is true.

    Most schools aren't willing to duplicate that. Quite frankly, I don't want any part of my life duplicating anything about Alabama--the school or the state.

    But, I think a shakeup at UAA is overdue. We've built the facilities we needed, we can tweak a few more things and win. Our NIL is competitive.
     
  7. MarineG8R

    MarineG8R GC Hall of Fame

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    He's on my personal list, top 5ish. He always has a solid defense, good staff and decent recruiting which is hard up there. Think he would be a stable hire with the potential to get UF consistently in the playoffs. Winning it might be a different answer though.
     
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