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John Romano: Choosing Lane Kiffin as Florida’s Next Coach Is Easy. Hiring Him May Not Be.

On Sunday, Florida fired head coach Billy Napier after a 3-4 start and named wide receivers coach Billy Gonzales interim while Scott Stricklin begins a nationwide search.
Program officials say commentators urge urgency for energy and offense, while the athletic department requires a sitting Power 4 coach or an offensive play-calling plan.
The leading candidates include Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss head coach with a 111-53 record including 50-19 at Ole Miss, and Jeff Brohm, Louisville head coach with an 89-53 record and 4-0 versus top-five teams.
That vacancy ranks among the biggest openings and could expose Florida recruits and in-state commits to poaching amid pressure from Florida Gators program history and lack of College Football Playoff appearance.
Administrative turnover and the lack of a full-time president create instability, leading Chris Vannini, sports journalist, to give Florida a "D" for stability and warn of deterring candidates.

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John Romano: Choosing Lane Kiffin as Florida’s next coach is easy. Hiring him may not be.

TAMPA, Fla. — You want Lane Kiffin. Of course you do.

7 months ago·Nebraska, United States

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Column | Florida is in need of not only a winner, but a showman like Kiffin

So long, Billy Napier.

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Joel Klatt lists five candidates to replace Billy Napier at Florida

After Billy Napier’s firing, Joel Klatt named five Florida Gators head coach candidates, including Lane Kiffin, Eli Drinkwitz, Alex Golesh, Clark Lea, and James Franklin, as potential replacements in Gainesville.

7 months ago·New York, United States

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