Overview
- Napier attended Tuesday’s practice in Athens, a visit Smart acknowledged on Wednesday.
- Florida dismissed Napier on Oct. 19, with reports citing an estimated buyout of about $21 million.
- Florida beat Texas 29-21 on Oct. 4, context frequently noted as Georgia prepares to face the Longhorns this week.
- Smart called Napier a longtime friend and framed the stop as a routine connection within the coaching fraternity.
- No job or analyst role was announced for Napier, and such in-season visits by out-of-work coaches are common at Georgia.