So happy for Billy. He's been grinding and improving and molding the team despite the noise and being so close to being fired. Hope he is able to keep improving things and keep stacking on a good foundation. He's got a great QB for 2 more years to build around and, something no one talks about, you don't hear about Gator players in the news for the wrong reasons. Finally, you cannot deny that he does a great job evaluating players from high school as well as the portal. Banks and Jackson on the D line, Devin Moore, etc. Just happy that he can exhale and enjoy himself after the rough start to the season.
My gators showed up for my birthday ! Go freaking gators ! What a gift wrapped in orange and blue ! What a day to be in the swamp !!! To the srs playing the last snap in that swamp. You have made the season so special. RIGHT OVER LEFT ! THIS IS GATOR COUNTRY !
Same birthday here. Happy birthday! I remember UF losing to Georgia Southern on this same date on my birthday years ago. I’ll take a big Gator win on my birthday any day.
DJ is a difference kind of talent. He has a great family and has been trained by great parents. Kid is amazing giving God the glory and praise. This Kid is only a 19 year freshman! The kid has a bright future!
The question remains how long of a future with Florida? Could he enter the transfer portal after his sophomore year to go with a team that has a chance to win a national championship or opt to enter the NFL draft. His NIL stock is going to rise over time and that might affect whether he wants to stay at FL. It's his team if he wants it.
@@GiftHorse123 I hope he stays. I think that he and Napier have a real bond, as long as Napier is there I think he stays. What a well spoken 19 year old, super unselfish and humble. His parents did a great job raising him. He really seems like a great human all around. It’s just a bonus that his athletic ability is really fun to watch.
Just got to say how grateful I am to have such a great leader and coach in Billy Napier as the Gators coach. Loved his postgame on-field interview. Love seeing his authentic emotions. He is a man of integrity who cares about the players. He is doing a great job building up the program in the right way that will be sustainable. I'm ride or die with you, Coach, till the wheels fall off. Just keep going, don't let the negativity get to you, and know when the storms come, you got a lot of Gator fans cheering you on no matter the results.
For weeks, (and years), I have heard complaint after complaint with this team. I have felt the frustrations knowing what we are capable of, however, THIS is what I was waiting for! I have loved his mindset from the moment he arrived here. He was awarded a program that was in SHAMBLES and a sad excuse to what its standard used to be. I am so proud of this team inside and out! 🧡💙 well deserved coach!
It’s highly likely Florida will have a new OC next season but u gotta remember Florida will have serious weapons coming in, Lag will be healthy, will be dual threat, will be a year smarter.
My best friend played football for Ole Miss and he had already assumed that they were going to kill Florida. Knocked him back down to earth. One to go!!!
Character Matters! We saw that today on Florida Field. thank you, Coach Napier. You show the team what character means and that it, indeed, does matter. A CLASS ACT!
Hats off to Billy when things got noisy and uncomfortable he stayed the course really impressed with how focused the team has been throughout all the adversity great job coach and its great to be a florida gator
Humility looks good on Billy Napier. As does 'integrity'. Some coaches (even some on the other sidelines) see problems. Coach Napier looks for answers.
Hats off to coach when things got noisy and uncomfortable he stayed the course really impressed with how focused the team has been throughout all the adversity great job coach and its great to be a florida gator
Congratulations to Coach Napier and the asst coaches and all the players for believing in themselves. I wasn’t sure this was going to workout, but I admit that I was wrong. They want to play for this coach and this staff. They deserve their flowers
I’ll be the first to admit, I thought Napier was not going to be able to turn it around after the horrendous losses versus Miami and A&M. Props for staying focused, having the players ready to play and believing. Let’s beat FSU and win a bowl game.
Amazing game today. Defense was outstanding, Offense and Special teams played lights out. Thats is the Gator standard. Way to protect our house “The Swamp” ... Go Gators, keep on rising! 💙🧡🐊
We are getting there and when we hear the chant--"Go Gators" the swamp shakes with optimistic delight--proud of this 2024 group . We didn't win everyone of 'em, but showed that we are on our way!
This is a team that’s matured over season and trusted the processes…rallying behind their coach not letting him go out like that…they keep this next year is gonna be special
This Gator team beat a Top 25 LSU team last Saturday, and today the Gators knocked off the 9th best team in the country. So, Billy Napier, you've made me a "new believer" in you. Go Gators!
Billy Boy smiling ear to ear and will keep winning those games with Lagway. But if Billy Boy wants to get to an elite level, he better hire a real OC to call plays for Lagway. That will let me know he's truly turned the corner to becoming a great coach.
Still some work, the defense can get a lot better, but making so much progress and young players doing great things. I expect big turnaround next year. Zero quit in this team now. So proud of them. Loved the wildcat call for the touchdown. Everyone knows DJ is going to be magic, but there was a LOT of support for him on the team today. The running backs put 165 yards on OM, about twice what they normally allow, the receivers worked hard, made some nice catches, and blocked hard downfield. The O-line had a strong game. 5 losses against top teams and we are playing top 10 programs even (or this week, a little better than even.) At the beginning of the year everyone was saying we were going to lose the last 5 games. Right now if they take care of business against FU we'll win 3 of 5. Next year is going to be interesting. GO Gators!
Where's all the "WE want Lane" crowd, and the Gators only gonna win 4 games? WHETE Y'ALL AT NOW.???? Can you flim flam Gator fans finally put that to rest. Lane can't beat Kentucky, and he can't beat sunbelt Billy. GO GATORS!!!!!
I still think we would’ve won by a lot more if we had Lane calling plays for our players We decided to give up with 1 minute left in the 1st half, and then came out of the half with 3 drives for I think 3 yards total And then after that first pick in the 4th quarter, a first down would’ve sealed the game but we barely even tried I still think a lot of Billy’s decisions have been holding us back… but he’s the coach we’ve got and it worked out today, so I’m happy for now
Defense is solid ! Nice improvement on offense. Line better and makes is possible to win some plays. DJ is a difference maker as well as Dike and Badger and Johnson and Baugh. Nice to see them enjoying success. Play calling still seems ultra conservative and handcuffs our athletes. Can’t play scared to turn the ball over ! Be aggressive and pressure their defense even on 3rd and 10!
This season, turned a gator team from boys to men next season, We gonna be a big problem. Most of our players return, and we got portal and recruiting, and the win today really helped that...
Definitely TN was a big turning point. I was there. We played 60 mins solid. Had we gone for 2 I think we would have won. Those dudes believed that night and have ever since !
Great team effort from the Coaches, trainers, players everybody giving it everything they have. As a Florida fan 30 plus years that’s all I ever ask give us everything you have. We’ll do the same supporting you guys. Great day to be a Florida Gator. 🔵🟠🏈🐊🐊🐊🐊
CBN is creating a true leadership program with this team. Listening to Lagway speak and watching Jaxson react at the end of this game just shows the stark difference there. It's hard to believe DJ is the freshman in that comparison. Not to take anything away from Jaxson but Lagway is the clear leader in that set and that is because of Napier's leadership.
Billy finally has a quarterback, job well done coach for believing in the program, even though I went for Ole Miss I gotta give props to Florida having a good season
It just took Billy a little longer to figure it out. Glad he didn't get fired. But let's be honest everybody in this chat room was ready to fire his ass a while ago.
Graham Mertz is an underrated player. Despite his limitations on the field, he was the right guy for this team at this time. I hope the Gator Nation will recognize what he meant to this team and his legacy will be valued.
And these fans and media "personalies" with Billy Derangement syndrome wanted to replace him with Lane. 😢 😂😂😂 ol miss was all in this season buying players, and now they get a regular bowl game too!
I don’t wanna hear none of it from you lane train bums that were calling for Billy’s job! That’s the guy you wanted coaching Florida? Lane doesn’t show up for the big games and can’t win when it counts, plain and simple. Hand Billy the keys.
5 loss team and the fans are celebrating like we’re playing for the natty Napier really is the new Butch jones and Florida football is the champions of life
@@nard75 keep rooting for mediocrity. We will have a title drought longer than UGA did before Kirby came and maybe as long as Texas A&M when it’s all said and done
Hats off to Billy when things got noisy and uncomfortable he stayed the course really impressed with how focused the team has been throughout all the adversity great job coach and its great to be a florida gator
Hats off to Billy when things got noisy and uncomfortable he stayed the course really impressed with how focused the team has been throughout all the adversity great job coach and its great to be a florida gator
Hats off to Billy when things got noisy and uncomfortable he stayed the course really impressed with how focused the team has been throughout all the adversity great job coach and its great to be a florida gator
Hats off to Billy when things got noisy and uncomfortable he stayed the course really impressed with how focused the team has been throughout all the adversity great job coach and its great to be a florida gator
Graham Mertz gave everything to Gatornation. Thank you Graham you are definitely a class act!
still leads the nation in completion percentage. dude has the accuracy to play at the next level
Still heart broken for Mertz. Definitely not the way I wanted him to go out. So much love and respect for him
He will be fine
So happy for Billy. He's been grinding and improving and molding the team despite the noise and being so close to being fired. Hope he is able to keep improving things and keep stacking on a good foundation. He's got a great QB for 2 more years to build around and, something no one talks about, you don't hear about Gator players in the news for the wrong reasons. Finally, you cannot deny that he does a great job evaluating players from high school as well as the portal. Banks and Jackson on the D line, Devin Moore, etc. Just happy that he can exhale and enjoy himself after the rough start to the season.
Yeah all the idiot gator fans call g for Billy to be fired are pretty quiet right now! I love this guy and always have
Well said! Go Gators!
Andddd we're going Bowling! Not the record we wanted but the future is looking good 💯
just nice to see everyone smiling again
Leave Billy alone and let him cook!
My gators showed up for my birthday ! Go freaking gators ! What a gift wrapped in orange and blue ! What a day to be in the swamp !!! To the srs playing the last snap in that swamp. You have made the season so special. RIGHT OVER LEFT ! THIS IS GATOR COUNTRY !
Happy birthday G
@ thank you sir ! Best birthday 🥳
Same birthday here. Happy birthday! I remember UF losing to Georgia Southern on this same date on my birthday years ago. I’ll take a big Gator win on my birthday any day.
DJ is a difference kind of talent. He has a great family and has been trained by great parents. Kid is amazing giving God the glory and praise. This Kid is only a 19 year freshman! The kid has a bright future!
The question remains how long of a future with Florida? Could he enter the transfer portal after his sophomore year to go with a team that has a chance to win a national championship or opt to enter the NFL draft. His NIL stock is going to rise over time and that might affect whether he wants to stay at FL. It's his team if he wants it.
@@GiftHorse123
I hope he stays. I think that he and Napier have a real bond, as long as Napier is there I think he stays.
What a well spoken 19 year old, super unselfish and humble. His parents did a great job raising him. He really seems like a great human all around. It’s just a bonus that his athletic ability is really fun to watch.
Nothin but GOD…ok young big fella… 🙏🏾💪🏾🖤💯
Just got to say how grateful I am to have such a great leader and coach in Billy Napier as the Gators coach. Loved his postgame on-field interview. Love seeing his authentic emotions. He is a man of integrity who cares about the players. He is doing a great job building up the program in the right way that will be sustainable. I'm ride or die with you, Coach, till the wheels fall off. Just keep going, don't let the negativity get to you, and know when the storms come, you got a lot of Gator fans cheering you on no matter the results.
For weeks, (and years), I have heard complaint after complaint with this team. I have felt the frustrations knowing what we are capable of, however, THIS is what I was waiting for! I have loved his mindset from the moment he arrived here. He was awarded a program that was in SHAMBLES and a sad excuse to what its standard used to be. I am so proud of this team inside and out! 🧡💙 well deserved coach!
The defense is definitely back, still concerned about the play calling a little, love the effort, Go Gators
It’s highly likely Florida will have a new OC next season but u gotta remember Florida will have serious weapons coming in, Lag will be healthy, will be dual threat, will be a year smarter.
think we could be a dangerous team with a solid transfer class and a competent OC. i really hope billy gives up play calling if he wants to stay
My best friend played football for Ole Miss and he had already assumed that they were going to kill Florida. Knocked him back down to earth. One to go!!!
🐊🐊🐊
Well ur friend is wrong
@chrisparker9600 he sure is!
Not just him , the national media was definitely drinking the Ole Miss koolaid
Tell your best friend that his coach is terrible 😂
Thank you DJ we are blessed to have you please don't leave this is your team your school your fans go Gators
Lagway is a program changer!
Undoubtedly.
Indubitably! The kid is something special. Fr 🤙🏾
Thank you Billy and FL. My OM friends would have been unbearable if they had made the playoffs.
Character Matters! We saw that today on Florida Field. thank you, Coach Napier. You show the team what character means and that it, indeed, does matter. A CLASS ACT!
Hats off to Billy when things got noisy and uncomfortable he stayed the course really impressed with how focused the team has been throughout all the adversity great job coach and its great to be a florida gator
I’m so glad the young men on the football team have you as their leader.
Thank you, Graham, for being there for DJ and the whole team !!!! YOU will be missed. 😢
Thank you GOD for blessing the GATORS 🐊🐊🐊
Humility looks good on Billy Napier. As does 'integrity'. Some coaches (even some on the other sidelines) see problems. Coach Napier looks for answers.
🐊🐊🐊 GO GATORS 🐊 🐊🐊
So very very proud of yall !!!!!
Glad Johnson was back he played a hell of a game.
He beat the man who wanted his job. What a badazz.
Congratulations Coach Napier you did your thing and I'm glad that Scott Strickland retained you
Fla gators learning to win again good job guys , no let down at fsu keep it going we know you can
Class act
This is such a special kid, I really hope and pray he gets that Heisman next year and a fourth statue in his honor!!!
Hats off to coach when things got noisy and uncomfortable he stayed the course really impressed with how focused the team has been throughout all the adversity great job coach and its great to be a florida gator
I’m proud of those Gators
Graham Mertz major respect
Congratulations coach Napier and the Gator team on a great win. Go Gators
Congratulations to Coach Napier and the asst coaches and all the players for believing in themselves. I wasn’t sure this was going to workout, but I admit that I was wrong. They want to play for this coach and this staff. They deserve their flowers
I can actually say and feel like, "IT'S GREAT TO BE A FLORIDA GATOR!!!"🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊
Goooo gators beat fsu we are bowl eligible great win GATORS .
I’ll be the first to admit, I thought Napier was not going to be able to turn it around after the horrendous losses versus Miami and A&M. Props for staying focused, having the players ready to play and believing. Let’s beat FSU and win a bowl game.
Amazing game today. Defense was outstanding, Offense and Special teams played lights out. Thats is the Gator standard. Way to protect our house “The Swamp” ... Go Gators, keep on rising! 💙🧡🐊
We are getting there and when we hear the chant--"Go Gators" the swamp shakes with optimistic delight--proud of this 2024 group . We didn't win everyone of 'em, but showed that we are on our way!
This is a team that’s matured over season and trusted the processes…rallying behind their coach not letting him go out like that…they keep this next year is gonna be special
Boys, when I’m wrong, I’m wrong. Coach Napier is my coach. Man, today was fun. Go Gators!
DJ is the Next Tebow! He will bring a title back to North Florida!
Billy went from not being able to open a water bottle to opening a couple cans of whoopass.
This Gator team beat a Top 25 LSU team last Saturday, and today the Gators knocked off the 9th best team in the country. So, Billy Napier, you've made me a "new believer" in you. Go Gators!
Billy Boy smiling ear to ear and will keep winning those games with Lagway. But if Billy Boy wants to get to an elite level, he better hire a real OC to call plays for Lagway. That will let me know he's truly turned the corner to becoming a great coach.
Still some work, the defense can get a lot better, but making so much progress and young players doing great things. I expect big turnaround next year. Zero quit in this team now. So proud of them. Loved the wildcat call for the touchdown. Everyone knows DJ is going to be magic, but there was a LOT of support for him on the team today. The running backs put 165 yards on OM, about twice what they normally allow, the receivers worked hard, made some nice catches, and blocked hard downfield. The O-line had a strong game. 5 losses against top teams and we are playing top 10 programs even (or this week, a little better than even.)
At the beginning of the year everyone was saying we were going to lose the last 5 games. Right now if they take care of business against FU we'll win 3 of 5. Next year is going to be interesting. GO Gators!
Huge improvement week to week on 3rd down!
That’s our coach!🐊
Where's all the "WE want Lane" crowd, and the Gators only gonna win 4 games? WHETE Y'ALL AT NOW.???? Can you flim flam Gator fans finally put that to rest. Lane can't beat Kentucky, and he can't beat sunbelt Billy. GO GATORS!!!!!
I still think we would’ve won by a lot more if we had Lane calling plays for our players
We decided to give up with 1 minute left in the 1st half, and then came out of the half with 3 drives for I think 3 yards total
And then after that first pick in the 4th quarter, a first down would’ve sealed the game but we barely even tried
I still think a lot of Billy’s decisions have been holding us back… but he’s the coach we’ve got and it worked out today, so I’m happy for now
Maybe you should send your resume in
@edkinsel2795 yeah. Maybe I should.
Im not giving up on my gators ❤❤
Defense is solid ! Nice improvement on offense. Line better and makes is possible to win some plays. DJ is a difference maker as well as Dike and Badger and Johnson and Baugh. Nice to see them enjoying success. Play calling still seems ultra conservative and handcuffs our athletes. Can’t play scared to turn the ball over ! Be aggressive and pressure their defense even on 3rd and 10!
Offense not playing conservative at all Florida taking big shots after big shots they ain't dinking or donking nothing.. what you been watching fam!!
LETS GO GATORS!!! 🐊
This season, turned a gator team from boys to men next season, We gonna be a big problem. Most of our players return, and we got portal and recruiting, and the win today really helped that...
And he straight MANHANDLED that bottle! We're back baby!
Napier is never living that moment down 😂
Can’t tell me a thing. Go gators
Definitely TN was a big turning point. I was there. We played 60 mins solid. Had we gone for 2 I think we would have won. Those dudes believed that night and have ever since !
This is what an authentic and good man looks like. After much adversity and noise, he has prevailed. Bravo!
Great team effort from the Coaches, trainers, players everybody giving it everything they have. As a Florida fan 30 plus years that’s all I ever ask give us everything you have. We’ll do the same supporting you guys. Great day to be a Florida Gator. 🔵🟠🏈🐊🐊🐊🐊
Go Gators!
Screw all the haters, so proud of the entire organization. Can't wait until next Sunday.
GO GATORS 🐊🥃
This team looks completely different from the first half of the season!!
G🏈 GAT🐊R’S !!!!
So, I guess Billy shut up Lane kiffin as being coaching @Florida 🤔 🙄 Go Gators great win
DJ should have started from the beginning of the season. Looks like the story of Trask
DJ was the #1 QB in his class and didn’t even start in high school I love both of them but I wouldn’t really call DJ and underdog
Just be your self stay awake focus trust in his room stay out of it s way do ur role pick each other up go gators
CBN is creating a true leadership program with this team. Listening to Lagway speak and watching Jaxson react at the end of this game just shows the stark difference there. It's hard to believe DJ is the freshman in that comparison. Not to take anything away from Jaxson but Lagway is the clear leader in that set and that is because of Napier's leadership.
Billy finally has a quarterback, job well done coach for believing in the program, even though I went for Ole Miss I gotta give props to Florida having a good season
Ron Roberts is the difference maker!
Wait till next year
God is in control.
It just took Billy a little longer to figure it out. Glad he didn't get fired. But let's be honest everybody in this chat room was ready to fire his ass a while ago.
Aye they quite as hell now
Go Gators
DJ is THE Truth.
Wild Life DJ
Is it me or does the interview sound get louder when my Gators win?
Chomp chomp 🐊🐊🐊
Graham Mertz is an underrated player. Despite his limitations on the field, he was the right guy for this team at this time. I hope the Gator Nation will recognize what he meant to this team and his legacy will be valued.
WHAT A GREAT GAME GO GATORS 🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊now time to BEAT FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES
Just stopped in to think Florida. Go gators 🐊. 🎉And go vols . Ps congrats on bowl eligibility as well
Billy Napier has me eating my words that I said the first couple of weeks
DJ has a great attitude - if he continues to develop he gonna be a very high draft pick in a few years
That's how you send title waves in becoming a great ship🐊🐊🐊🌊
And these fans and media "personalies" with Billy Derangement syndrome wanted to replace him with Lane. 😢 😂😂😂 ol miss was all in this season buying players, and now they get a regular bowl game too!
On to terminating whats left of seminole fans sanity!
I don’t wanna hear none of it from you lane train bums that were calling for Billy’s job! That’s the guy you wanted coaching Florida? Lane doesn’t show up for the big games and can’t win when it counts, plain and simple. Hand Billy the keys.
Go Gators!!!!
DJ is such a class act
DJ2=statue maker
Let this man cook!👨🏻🍳
Coach Napier, losing games is NOT acceptable here as you know. 2025 we want a CHAMPIONSHIP.
DJ is doing what he's doing because he's him it's no more complexed than that.
Super hard schedule but the team is turning around. Do we think Billy can bring a natty to UF?
Shaky at the QB position. Defense won last two games. We need better play on offense
Also, Keep in mind, Florida had Double digit injuries! A lot of them starters! Ole Miss Had none!!!!
6:40 I been knew we could hang with anybody we just never played a clean game against a better team
WE NEED TO GET DEION SANDERS HERE......PLZ GO AFTER HIM.
5 loss team and the fans are celebrating like we’re playing for the natty
Napier really is the new Butch jones and Florida football is the champions of life
SCUMBAG.
Cry harder. Your team doesn’t have a Top 10 win and it shows
Go root for someone else Troll
@@RandomPerson18579 I’m a Florida fan so yeah we don’t …
@@nard75 keep rooting for mediocrity. We will have a title drought longer than UGA did before Kirby came and maybe as long as Texas A&M when it’s all said and done
Wingo, bridges, mertz, c, Jackson, c. Cattoll, dike, m Johnson, thanks seniors
Good job Nape stay strong. Kick ass. Take names
Hats off to Billy when things got noisy and uncomfortable he stayed the course really impressed with how focused the team has been throughout all the adversity great job coach and its great to be a florida gator
GO GATORS 🐊
Hats off to Billy when things got noisy and uncomfortable he stayed the course really impressed with how focused the team has been throughout all the adversity great job coach and its great to be a florida gator
Hats off to Billy when things got noisy and uncomfortable he stayed the course really impressed with how focused the team has been throughout all the adversity great job coach and its great to be a florida gator
Hats off to Billy when things got noisy and uncomfortable he stayed the course really impressed with how focused the team has been throughout all the adversity great job coach and its great to be a florida gator