Florida’s bad day at the signing table and Billy Napier’s broken promises
Five-star quarterback D.J. Lagway loved his ESPN moment, just like a lot of other prospects in his position. There was a purple Willis High School poster behind him and a bunch of hats in front of him.
The best player in the class of 2024, Lagway, went with a blue Florida hat and put it on his head. When he took off his jacket, a white Gators T-shirt showed up.
Then he did the “Gator Chomp” arm move, which showed Florida followers a little of what he could do for the future of their favorite team.
But the disappointing news that the Gators had a terrible first day of their early signing period two years into the Napier era couldn’t make up for the excitement of getting a very good quarterback like Lagway.
From the start of his time in Florida, Napier knew what he was taking over. His duty was to be the opposite of Dan Mullen as the coach on a proud football team that would be concerned with getting new players and building up its roster.
It wasn’t enough for Napier and his team to just hire people; they also had to win them over.
Five-star quarterback D.J. Lagway loved his ESPN moment, just like a lot of other prospects in his position. There was a purple Willis High School poster behind him and a bunch of hats in front of him.
The best player in the class of 2024, Lagway, went with a blue Florida hat and put it on his head. When he took off his jacket, a white Gators T-shirt showed up.
Then he did the “Gator Chomp” arm move, which showed Florida followers a little of what he could do for the future of their favorite team.
But the disappointing news that the Gators had a terrible first day of their early signing period two years into the Napier era couldn’t make up for the excitement of getting a very good quarterback like Lagway. Lagway was good, but his dedication doesn’t tell the whole story of the day.
From the start of his time in Florida, Napier knew what he was taking over. His duty was to be the opposite of Dan Mullen as the coach on a proud football team that would be concerned with getting new players and building up its roster.
It wasn’t enough for Napier and his team to just hire people; they also had to win them over.
When you reach a day as today, you understand that it takes a group of people. That the University of Florida has such a great team is a big plus in my book.
The administration has done so much in the last two years to make things better for everyone involved, including the players.
They’ve made it possible for us to fight for and sign the best players within the country, which we did today.
Thanks to our teachers who were out on the road. Our teachers who work on the field are away for two weeks or a little more. Khalid Kames and Chad Lucas were put on the highway, and they both did a great job.
Of course, for Coach [Will] Harris, getting to go out there for a little while was also important.
People who work in our HR area are great. During this period, Aaron LaFrance, Nick McDonald, or Joe Hamilton were all-stars. The bird Sherrill.
There are really, really nice people in the back. When it comes to the review and roster management processes, I can’t say enough good things about them.
It was clear that they worked hard, even though they were younger and skilled. I believe we did better there.
At Bri Wade, the on-campus hiring office was great. In the middle of the process, we brought Skylar Wise to the mix, which she did a great job.
In that job as recruiting strategy leader, Katie Turner is, without a doubt, another all-star who makes a difference, and I think we can all agree on that.
Our pilots are great and work all the time. They did their job, and it made a difference for us. I believe the guys did a good job this time.
I can’t say enough good things about their message and how well it connected with the players and their families. Based on how long they’ve worked here, they are the best recruits we have.
We would be remiss if we didn’t thank Florida Victorious. They helped us work on a real systematic method for about 18 months.
The people in charge are great. It’s clear that Jose Costa, Nate Barbera, their time, and a number of sponsors have made it harder for us to hire top-level players.
There is more to this than just one player, though. It’s about how talent and teamwork work together, the dance of plan and execution.
Brandon Olsen looks at how Baugh fits into the bigger plan for the Florida Gators’ football team and weaves a tapestry of observations.
The pledge isn’t just a short-term win; it’s an important piece in the bigger picture of Gator football, and Brandon makes sure that everyone understands what that means for the team’s future.
Still, the episode doesn’t end there. Brandon goes the extra mile and gives people a personal look into the story behind the promise.
He tells an interesting story to show how Jadan Baugh was recruited, how he met people, and how they both wanted to reach the same goals.
The story isn’t just about sports; it’s also about people, with hopes and goals, and the journey of a young athlete to join the Gator family.
When you reach a day as today, you understand that it takes a group of people. That the University of Florida has such a great team is a big plus in my book.
The administration has done so much in the last two years to make things better for everyone involved, including the players.
They’ve made it possible for us to fight for and sign the best players within the country, which we did today.
Thanks to our teachers who were out on the road. Our teachers who work on the field are away for two weeks or a little more. Khalid Kames and Chad Lucas were put on the highway, and they both did a great job.
Of course, for Coach [Will] Harris, getting to go out there for a little while was also important.
People who work in our HR area are great. During this period, Aaron LaFrance, Nick McDonald, or Joe Hamilton were all-stars. The bird Sherrill.
There are really, really nice people in the back. When it comes to the review and roster management processes, I can’t say enough good things about them.
It was clear that they worked hard, even though they were younger and skilled. I believe we did better there.
At Bri Wade, the on-campus hiring office was great. In the middle of the process, we brought Skylar Wise to the mix, which she did a great job.
In that job as recruiting strategy leader, Katie Turner is, without a doubt, another all-star who makes a difference, and I think we can all agree on that.
Our pilots are great and work all the time. They did their job, and it made a difference for us. I believe the guys did a good job this time.
I can’t say enough good things about their message and how well it connected with the players and their families. Based on how long they’ve worked here, they are the best recruits we have.
We would be remiss if we didn’t thank Florida Victorious. They helped us work on a real systematic method for about 18 months.
The people in charge are great. It’s clear that Jose Costa, Nate Barbera, their time, and a number of sponsors have made it harder for us to hire top-level players.
There is more to this than just one player, though. It’s about how talent and teamwork work together, the dance of plan and execution.
Brandon Olsen looks at how Baugh fits into the bigger plan for the Florida Gators’ football team and weaves a tapestry of observations.
The pledge isn’t just a short-term win; it’s an important piece in the bigger picture of Gator football, and Brandon makes sure that everyone understands what that means for the team’s future.
Still, the episode doesn’t end there. Brandon goes the extra mile and gives people a personal look into the story behind the promise.
He tells an interesting story to show how Jadan Baugh was recruited, how he met people, and how they both wanted to reach the same goals.
The story isn’t just about sports; it’s also about people, with hopes and goals, and the journey of a young athlete to join the Gator family.