Billy Napier under fire on social media after Florida's embarrassing Las Vegas Bowl loss
Billy Napier and the Florida Gators forgot to show up for the Las Vegas Bowl on Saturday afternoon against Oregon State.
The Beavers controlled the game from the first quarter, cruising to a blowout 30-3 win over the Gators and nearly ending Florida’s historic streak of not getting shut out, which dates back to 1988. The Gators managed to kick a field goal late and extended the streak to 436 games.
Naturally, fans were none too happy with their team’s performance in Vegas. Many took to Twitter to question whether Napier is the right coach to lead Florida into the future or not.
Here are some of the reactions on Twitter:
Billy Napier will be on the hot seat his 2nd season the Gators have looked bad down the stretch.
— Matthew (@ThisIsMatthew97) December 17, 2022
If this Florida team is so dead then why the hell are they even in Vegas? The last three bowl games UF has played in they have shown next to ZERO pride. This is embarrassing. Billy Napier is a JOKE. It’s better not to be here.
— tyler (@tylerfett93) December 17, 2022
Billy Napier is not the answer and @ScottStricklin is a joke of an AD ! https://t.co/hLNee1IwUe
— WhiteNFL121 (@Nfl121White) December 17, 2022
Billy Napier has that "Why in the hell did I come to coach at Florida?" look on the sideline right now.
— Lewis Lewisvich Grizadonkbadonk (@GrizzardsGhost) December 17, 2022
Boy those @FloridaGators look horrible! Doesn’t surprise me one bit either. Wonder when they part ways with Billy Napier!?
— Sean Woods (@Sean22306138) December 17, 2022
Is Billy Napier on the hot seat entering 2023?
— Honcho DaVinci (@DCrock53) December 17, 2022
Do I think Billy Napier is a good coach…No
That said Year 2 will be what decides his fate. He needs to make a huge jump in Year 2… doubtful but hoping he pulls it off.
If/when he gets fired…@ScottStricklin should be out the door with him.
— Jeremy Morris (@lordmerlin718) December 17, 2022
Fact of the matter is Billy Napier hasn't shown anything to make me think he's the guy that can get @GatorsFB back on track. Same excuses, same killer penalties, same lack of team improvement. This game was always gonna be tough but this program is an absolute embarrassment.
— Paintboxer (@Paintboxer) December 17, 2022
Never wanted Billy Napier in the first place. Disgusted how this season has gone and he ain’t recruiting well enough to “build” anything
— DUUUVAL (@TeflonShon17) December 17, 2022
Billy Napier isn't it.. facts don't care about your feelings. #gators
— hendu (@henderson2477) December 17, 2022
Billy Napier! No More Excuses!
I’m tired of hearing, “he doesn’t have his guys, give him time”
Lincoln Riley, Brian Kelly, Marcus Freeman, Dan Lanning, Kalen DeBoer, Jim Mora, Mike Elmo, AND OF COURSE SONNY DYKES.
— The Coach Martin (@_CoachMartin) December 17, 2022
Yeah he might be a good recruiter but Billy Napier is actually a horrible coach. #GoGators
— ?ItsABucsLife☠️ (@TampaVinny25) December 17, 2022
Florida finishes the year at 6-7 overall. Yes, the Gators were without several key players for the bowl game, but getting shut out won’t sit right with many Florida fans across the country.
