UF athletic director Scott Stricklin addressed the fan base with an open letter Thursday endorsing Napier’s return. “As we’ve seen these past several weeks, the young men on this team represent what it means to be a Gator,” he wrote. “Their ...

not knowing if he’d make another. That all changed Thursday when AD Scott Stricklin sent out a letter to the Florida family saying he was keeping Napier beyond this season. In the letter, Stricklin said he desires a “disciplined, stable approach" and ...

Between quarterback attrition and Florida football showing improvement the past month, the Gators were better off giving Billy Napier another year.

Billy Napier didn't end either of his first two seasons in Gainesville with a winning record. Florida will have to win more games down the stretch to avoid another losing season.

The most high-profile job in college football expected to come open will remain occupied. Florida announced Thursday that Billy Napier — barring scandal, controversy or other unforeseen developments not related directly to wins and losses — will remain the Gators head coach.