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Florida AD Scott Stricklin Says Rules Allow Him to Be ‘Very Thorough’ with Coaching Search
Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin begins a national coaching search with at least 10 candidates, seeking a championship-level leader after Billy Napier's underperformance.
- On Monday, University of Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin said he fired Billy Napier on Sunday, citing the program's long-term interests after Napier's 22-23 record in four seasons.
- Internal discussions revealed persistent offensive struggles under Billy Napier, including his hold on play-calling; Stricklin said, `We had a lot of conversations related to that` and discussed a broader leadership role.
- Receivers coach Billy Gonzales will serve as interim head coach, keeping the staff intact while quarterbacks coach Ryan O'Hara handles play-calling and DJ Lagway focuses on the remaining five games.
- Stricklin said time is an asset and he hired TurnkeyZRG to assist while retaining final hiring authority, noting if Florida hires before January, a portal window opens five days later.
- Media reports name Lane Kiffin, Urban Meyer, James Franklin, Marcus Freeman and Alex Golesh as candidates while Florida owes Napier roughly $21 million, half due within 30 days.
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Decatur DailyStricklin to be 'very thorough' with Florida coaching search
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Even though Florida has retained a search firm to help land the school’s next football coach, athletic director Scott Stricklin said Monday he will have final say in the hiring process.
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The TribuneFlorida AD Scott Stricklin says rules allow him to be ‘very thorough’ with coaching search
Even though Florida has retained a search firm to help land the school’s next football coach, athletic director Scott Stricklin says he will have final say in the hiring process.
·Jacksonville, United States
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Florida AD Scott Stricklin says rules allow him to be 'very thorough' with coaching search
Even though Florida has retained a search firm to help land the school’s next football coach, athletic director Scott Stricklin says he will have final say in the hiring process.
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Spectrum News 13
Spectrum News 13Stricklin begins national search for UF coach, names Gonzales for rest of season
Florida's athletic director said he is looking for a coach who can win national championships to replace Billy Napier.
·Saint Petersburg, United States
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