On Saturday, the Florida Gators’ 41-17 home defeat to Miami showcased the team’s struggles and left HC Billy Napier facing intense criticism from fans. In response, Napier criticized fans, advising his players to ignore online criticism from those he referred to as “basement dwellers.”
The discord between Napier and Gators fans is expected to persist, especially given Florida’s daunting schedule for the season. With the team on track for a fourth consecutive losing record, Napier’s job security is in question.
Speculation about potential replacements is already underway, with some fans dreaming of Urban Meyer’s return, while others suggest considering Lane Kiffin, the current Ole Miss head coach. Despite Kiffin’s impressive tenure at Ole Miss, where he’s built a strong program and excelled in recruiting and NIL, it would take a significant financial incentive to lure him away from Oxford. Given the instability of Florida’s coaching situation since Meyer’s departure in 2010, Kiffin is unlikely to leave a successful program for one with such a turbulent coaching history.
A Lane Kiffin Offense at Florida would feed families 😭
I NEED this ASAP. Make the move. pic.twitter.com/141RDJtUiS
— Florida Gators 🐊🔥 (@gatorsszn) September 2, 2024
It appears that while Napier may not remain with the Gators much longer, Kiffin is not a probable replacement.
