Josh Pate On Florida Transfer Portal Success + 2024 Season Thoughts (Late Kick Cut) 

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Florida was a "big boy" program before the wheels fell of. It's been a long time, but they seem to be getting their shit back together. If they win 6/7 of those games, the fanbase will be satisfied. That is the toughest schedule in the history of the program and that's not an understatement.

The talent is definitely there to get excited about. It's all gonna come down to coaching.

There’s a difference between reasons and excuses. That said, there are reasons why Napier’s success at Florida has been slower than expected. First, he arrived right when the NIL and portal changes were taking off and not understood by almost everyone from fans, coaches, and the NCAA themselves. Secondly, rebuilding the roster with high recruiting classes also came with the challenges of not only Alabama and Georgia playing at a high level, but FSU and Miami hiring coaches that could compete for in state talent with top recruiters. Napier has made positive changes that should start showing on the field in the next couple of years. Where we once had a net loss through the portal, we now are showing net gains to the roster. Give him time, another I’ll timed coaching change would set us back 4-6 years.

Gator players have bought into the program, and this will help them down the stretch with a better team than last year. Got to get Lagway some plays.

Anybody who thinks Dan Mullen should have never been fired (@23StudioSports) clearly is ignorant on the downward spiral he had Florida on

Napier seems like a cool guy and I can see why players want to play for him. Really hope we have success on the field. Let’s go Gators!

Miami Hurricane here, my Dad is a lifelong Gators fan. Taking him to the Swamp for the first time this fall so we can watch our schools duke it out. Tbh, I wouldn't mind seeing the Gators win if it means my Dad gets the dub. Though I must admit, I wanna see my 'Canes in the playoff.

That clip of Napier where it looks like he’s peeing cracks me up every time

Elijah Badger Eugene Wilson Khalil Jackson Tank Hawkins with Graham Mertz could be some upsets Florida pulls off not mention how they have improved the depth of defense and got some experienced talent up front all too me is going well in Gainesville

The games will get played

Josh don’t dig your heels in with Billy Nepier support like you did with James Franklin

Finally? Pate has been blowing smoke for Billy since he got hired..

If Napier wins 7 this year and the team looks improved and improves as the season goes on, he will keep his job, and everyone will be exited about the following year.

Last year we lost a good amount of games by a TD or less. They’re getting there with better talent now and I’m sure DB’s and DL will be MUCH improved. Mertz has even more weapons at WR to throw to, OL got a couple of pieces falling into place and they need to feed Jaden Baugh the frickin ball at RB. Dude is going to be a beast.

Iv been with Billy Napier since day one. Just said could the fans and everybody have enough patience. And let him get his players that he wants.

This incoming crop of freshman is the turn around. Billy has a few years to get results.

I’ve been saying for awhile, not only do they beat aTm in week-3, they beat them soundly. The game is at Home in Gainsville and I think aTm has issues all over the place.

Sun Belt Billy better win this year...not a question of talent but can he coach...same with Miami...

Heard this one before 😂

Hopefully, Napier learns end-of-game management. Gators lost. Two games because of Napier mistakes in end game management.

Coach Nap !!! Go Gators !!!!

I keep saying this, but genuinely Napier's season is very likely to be judged (internally in terms of retaining him, fans will of course be fans) by how much he loses by and not how many games he wins. This is absolute abuse out of the SEC scheduling committee. I even think if Florida beats Miami game one and is off to the races, there's little chance they navigate the later half of their season. Florida has made all these fantastic changes, but so have a lot of the teams they face. I'm going to get flack from the SEC side of things, but Miami is the most talented roster they face until November when the Gators square up against Georgia. If they can't beat Miami there's little chance if they hit 500, but if they do, there's really no reason to believe they can't spin off 7 wins before facing Georgia. Georgia is also proof of why that scheduling is so heinous, and few believe florida can get more than 7 wins this year. The almighty Georgia, who should have been in the final top 4 rankings and made the playoffs, who were ultimately derailed by Saban's final Bama team nearly didn't make it to the SEC title game unscathed. GaTech pushed them all four quarters, forced Carson Beck to play the whole game, and were a drive away from tying it up. You can make all the excuses in the world, but that's the presumptive #1 struggling to put away a 6-6 team. That's what late season games can look like under the best of circumstances...Florida is not facing the best of circumstances to end their 2024 campaign.

Go Gators! 🐊

An interesting fact is that as bad as Florida's record was there was top rated teams that they barely lost to and probably should have won. That has to be factored in.

Yeah... That schedule is ridiculous. If it was a powerhouse program I'd say they might have 9 probable wins, maybe 10. But with Florida and how things have went for them lately... I see 1 probable win. A few probable losses. And the rest you can just flip a coin. lol.

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My thing is… I believe in the coaching staff. I believe in the players. I believe in the head coach. But does Billy Napier believe in Billy Napier? I honestly feel like he doesn’t completely trust his own process and says that everyone needs to trust the process bc he’s trying to convince, not us, but himself. Look, 30 years ago, Florida having back to back losing seasons was unheard of. We won in 1996 with the Head Ball Coach, then he left for the NFL later. 20 years ago, Florida had just gotten over The Zooker era, and was about to start rebuilding and win 2 NC in 3 years. 10 years ago, we were rid of Muschamp and won three straight SEC East titles with McElwain. Those are the high points of the past 3 decades. We have to have a coach that believes in himself and believes in the players and the staff and the fans too. Without all of those coming together, it’s tough to look your team in the eye and know that they know they aren’t as good as Georgias and Alabamas players bc they know you don’t believe in yourself. He was great at Louisiana. He comes from my home state of Georgia. His father is a legendary coach in Georgia (look him up). But Billy Napier needs to be his own coach, trust his own process and let these guys who put on the uniform of one of the most prestigious schools in the SEC know that they can believe in him bc he believes in himself.

The portal ranking is not logical Bama lost 39 players, you have to count what you lose and gain. It’s like basing company earnings on gross income. Are we really that stupid?

They need to extend Napiers contract and start paying him 10mil a year. How is he supposed to compete against coaches who make so much more than him? He’s obviously better than FSU’s coach and they’re paying him that much.

If UF loses to Miami and UCF Napier would be fired before Tennessee game

Gators in Tampa STAND UP!

The problem with arguing that their record won't be a true reflection of what they are is that they're coming off their third straight losing season. So if they don't win 7 games this year, its 4 in a row. They haven't had 4 straight losing seasons since the late 1930s. This is uncharted territory for UF. At what point does record become an accurate reflection of a team?

What did Deon inherit?

Florida Play-off Bound book it ceiling 10-2 floor 8-4 best Roster Since he’s been there

doesnt really matter if they keep throwing shoes thanks florida

1:00 five S.E.C programs

Florida better off letting him build a few more years

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The fans can whine all they want but it's the boosters who decide things in CFB. It's always been that way but now it's out in the open. I won't pretend to know what the boosters think but I believe if Florida takes a step forward ... and they will ... Napier will get 2025. All those Freshman they played last year now have experience. They have filled their holes. They have depth which they were missing for the last few years. They got a stud QB in the wings who might book if Napier is gone not to mention a hefty buyout to replace him. The boosters also know if they keep playing musical coaches the teams get worse talent wise and the chances of getting a great coach who knows after a few years without a Natty they will be fired is nonexistent. Unless Florida just collapses completely, Napier will get another year.

Billy Napier about to take over the SEC I’m about sick and tired of hearing all the negative things on him and I can be just as negative on Kirby smart for being a criminal which I’m very surprised he still has a job considering he turned into criminals but

Josh, you're just making way too much sense. Stop it, man. You're using logic and reason. Pft. C'mon, man. Napier is getting fired this year, haven't you heard? lol. Seriously, though, if what you say is true about your visit (I loved those videos, by the way) and it feels like an Ohio State or Bama around the Florida program, then I'm with ya. This is going to be a much better Florida team this year and Napier is going to be just fine. I love that saying, "Results are downstream of process." The question is how far downstream? Napier had _so much_ operational stuff to fix, a lot of CEO type stuff that needed to be invented or revamped. The collective was bad, they redid it. The evaluation stuff had to be overhauled to his way of doing it. The culture was _way_ different. Just think about the two types of people Dan Mullen and Billy Napier are. They're almost extreme opposites. So, I mean, Billy had _a lot_ to fix. Plus, nobody is perfect and he tripped a couple times trying to fix things. He made a couple mistakes here and there. So, two to three years ...seems about right. But, I think we will know right away when they take on Miami at The Swamp. I hope they smoke the 'Canes but we will see. Great video.

After another 4-8 or 5-7 year(which is what’s about to happen), sunbelt Billy’s pants will be on fire.

In before Napier is cooked Too late 😔

Everyone is undefeated in the off season. Jimbo recruited at A&M better than anyone for a while via NIL and he still got shitcanned for not winning. If Florida isn’t bowl eligible come the Cocktail Party then Napier will be gone.

Pee 247 he Inherited a top 15 roster

Jaden Rashada strategic attack. Too much "noise" in the air. Expensive distractions. Kirby $mart laughing all the way to the 💰💰😎💰💰!

NAPIER DID MORE WITH LESS AT HIS OLD JOB.. SO IF WE GO 6-6 ...YES HE SHOULD BE LET GO...

Florida separates with Napier during the open week between Kentucky and the Cocktail Party.

Yea that seat that ole billy is on is quite hot indeed

He has to win 7 to keep his job. Good luck with that schedule. We do this every year. This is our year. Believe it when I see it…

Yea…UF is getting hot alright 😂 does sunbelt-billy make it to August 31st?

Kirby smart needs to be fired

They have to play smarter football. It's been downright ugly and stupid the past 2 seasons. It's all about coaching and fundamentals.

Saw a article that Deion is going be the coach of Florida in 2025 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Dan Mullen was a head scratcher. He needed gone but I thought for sure he would do good at Florida

Are NIL checks cashable, yet. I see 2 pitiful ACC team losses happening. A toothless Gator by seasons end.

You might not be what record says you are but it's the only thing that matters. So, I'd rather be a bad team with an 11-1 record than good team with a 5-7 record. Cause at the end of the day, it's about championships. And you have no shot at winning a chip at 5-7.

We got some transferred? Great. Too bad our defense and special teams is a Chinese Fire Drill. Give sun belt Billy the 07 Patriots, and he’ll go 8-4.

Nappy won’t survive this season.

They should’ve never have fired Mullen.

Im tired of the excuses for Napier. he is not an SEC caliber coach and the results of the past 2 seasons have shown that, plus the lackluster ending of this recruiting class which his entire hiring philosophy was based on. UF has always had a tough schedule, thats just the nature of the SEC and having FSU and Miami as in-state rivals so this schedule isn't new. Rebuilds in this era of CFB no longer take 4-5 years and the program still has huge holes that he doesn't seem to be very concerned about even in year 3. Think this season will be his last

LOL- WR with a serious back injury & DB with a serious behavioral problem. Nice job, Billy. He’ll be gone by Halloween ‘24.

Until it translates to wins, he’s got a small window to prove it.

That stock is worthless 10 men on special teams in the spring game told the world. Whoever believes billy is a got damn blind fool.

Your stock is delinquent 😂

Napier should been fired last season 😂

Having a losing record at florida in 2 years is pathetic and making every excuse in the book for Napier because you get to interview him is also disappointing

Billy Taggart back to the Rajun Cajuns in 2025... reboot the rebuild🎯💯🌴

the only thing in gainesville that is getting hot is the seat billy napier is sitting on. he is a clown and in a job that is too big for him. he wont survive the season.