Before Florida Gators coach Billy Napier became embattled coach Billy Napier, he strolled into Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in December 2021 with a deep understanding of his new program’s championship aspirations.

Napier's time leading the Gators is running out, but questions have emerged over who ultimately decides on the replacement

He wanted the Gators to get Lane Kiffin from Ole Miss — where he was just finishing a 10-3 campaign — as his replacement, but instead, the Gators opted to hire Billy Napier and kickstart an era that has recently kept veering toward the point of no ...