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Billy Napier Keeps Florida Play-Calling, Defends Choice Before No. 9 Texas

Napier says continuity with quarterback DJ Lagway drives the decision.

Overview

  • At his Monday press conference, Napier said his eight years of experience calling plays remains the best fit for Florida's current roster.
  • Florida is averaging 22 points through four games and ranks last in SEC total offense with 1,313 yards, or 322.3 per game.
  • He kept the duties through the bye week and will call plays against Texas at The Swamp on Saturday.
  • Napier cited returning personnel, especially DJ Lagway, as a key factor in maintaining the same verbiage, system and quarterback teaching.
  • The Gators are 1–3 with a demanding stretch that includes Texas A&M, Mississippi State, Georgia, Kentucky, Ole Miss, Tennessee and Florida State, and his reported buyout is about $21 million.