Good Monday morning.

Breaking Sunday afternoon — “ It’s official: UF fires Billy Napier after four seasons with Gators ” via Edgar Thompson of the Orlando Sentinel — Florida fired head football coach Napier on Sunday after two and a half disappointing seasons marked by mounting losses, fan frustration and donor unrest. Despite ending his tenure with a 23-21 homecoming win over Mississippi State, Napier’s 22-23 record — the program’s worst winning percentage since the 1940s — sealed his fate. Athletic Director Scott Stricklin cited the lack of on-field success despite Napier’s disciplined culture and massive staff investment, including a $20 million annual payroll. Florida owes Napier over $21 million in buyout payments. Longtime assistant Billy Gonzales will serve as int

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