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Billy Napier recalls how time spent with Dabo Sweeney, Nick Saban prepared him for Florida job
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Billy Napier has spent time with some great names in college football. The Florida HC was asked how his previous experience has helped him so far at SEC Media Days on Wednesday.
Napier has coached under Dabo Swinney at Clemson (2006-2010) and Nick Saban at Alabama (2013-2016). He stated that the things you learn from coaches like that stand the test of time.
“I would say that a lot of the things that you learn from those guys stand the test of time. I think simple things like defining expectations, being really consistent and fair, everyone understanding their role, and you know, kind of putting the ego aside and working to earn more.
You know, I think they are good at what they do because they have conviction about what they want their football team to look like, right, and there’s a big picture plan relative to purpose, right. I know for me, our purpose is the player, right. We want to create a life-changing organization that has impact on the person, the student and the football player.”
Napier will be looking to lead Florida to a bowl game for the second year in a row in 2023. After finishing with a 6-7 record last season, fans will be hoping for a better end to the year.
It definitely helps when you learn football from Swinney and Saban, however.
Grant Bricker was a former freelancer for The News TN in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. He now freelances for Saturday Football. Follow on Twitter @GrantBricker.
