That set off the message board rumor mill that the word "changes" means the end of Napier as both head coach and play-caller for the Florida Gators in 2025. It could happen. But I would also respond with a quote from the esteemed Spanish philosopher George Santayana, "those that ignore history are doomed to repeat it."

Florida football athletic director Scott Stricklin released a statement on Thursday that served as a vote of confidence for head coach Billy Napier and his staff as the 2024 season comes to a close.

Napier was a member of Saban’s staff at Alabama from 2013-16 when he was the Crimson Tide’s wide receivers coach. In December 2017, Napier became head coach at the University of Louisiana and would compile a 40-12 record in four seasons in Lafayette before accepting the Florida job.

The Gators have stocked some serious talent, but it will dry up quickly without major improvements on the recruiting trail

The domino effect could be another school seeing an opportunity to jump into the market as the best job available.

It was a big announcement when the Florida football team said that Billy Napier would remain the head coach, as there was massive speculation about his job security due to lackluster performances. While Florida football fans will debate if that was a good decision or not,

Gators head football coach Billy Napier might not be rushed out of Gainesville this offseason after being given a vote of confidence, but he could have a limited future in Florida regardless. On SI’s Tanner Johnson believes Napier could be gone before the end of the 2025 season.

There is something about how Billy Napier does things that keeps the locker room in his corner no matter how rough it gets