Florida head coach Billy Napier faces an uncertain future after the Gators narrowly defeated Mississippi State 23-21 on Saturday. The struggling coach discussed his concerns about his job in a press conference after the game.
“I think I'm built for it; I'm made for it, I chose the coaching profession; I was called to coach. The good comes with the bad. The bad comes with the good. The game's about the players, and I'm proud of the way they played,” Napier said when asked about his future, showing his commitment to coaching despite the uncertainty, as reported by Robert Bradfield in the postgame conference.
He added while choking back tears: “I love the game of football. I love the game.”
The fourth-year coach's job appears in serious jeopardy despite the victory. His overall record