New Story HUGE SHOUT OUT to SRGators!!

[Heisman Gator 1]

SR is the man, the myth, the legend. Football, Baseball and Basketball owe him a huge debt of gratitude!

 

[JoJo1534]

Thanks as always SR for everything you commit and supply for this program, extending beyond just the monetary. Always so thankful.

 

[DoverGator]

From all Gator faithful thank you SR!!

 

[k5gator]

There was potential for a really special season this year. Injury bug bit at some bad times and we've clearly improved in some areas as we've gone through the season. Napier just might figure this thing out. Momentum is a huge thing. Hoping we can finish strong and can carry that into next year with DJ leading the charge. Beating Ole Miss would be incredible and then we'll smash the Noles.

Thank you to @SRGators. We wouldn't be in this position without your support and your involvement.

 

[wpbjl]

amen HIggy.. Huge thanks to SR. For spending his money and his time.

 

[HalleyGator44]

Beating Ole Miss and then winning at FSU and in a big bowl game would work wonders for the program.

Napier is 3-0 as head coach at UF in games where "his QB" (Lagway) has gotten 100% of the snaps.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

 

[SRGators]

We are all family!! Gator family...Gator nation!! We all LOVE THE GATORS!!! I have many friends on this board...Jason...BB...Heisman...KC...Halley...on and on. Again, if we make a handful of changes that absolutely need to be made...our future is bright! And soon! I am generally a positive person regarding the Gators, but believe me, I won't put up with less than championship quality program. Some accuse me of putting up with mediocrity but those who know me, like those I've mentioned above...know that's absolutely not the case. SR and BD Inc are a team effort

 

[Celtics99]

@SRGators is the man

His baseball park is AWESOME as well

 

[HalleyGator44]

SR and BD Inc are a team effort

BD Inc. is proud to be the minnow in comparison to Gary's whale... but @Heisman Gator 1 works his ass off to make us relevant!

 

[mbwjr1981]

We are all family!! Gator family...Gator nation!! We all LOVE THE GATORS!!! I have many friends on this board...Jason...BB...Heisman...KC...Halley...on and on. Again, if we make a handful of changes that absolutely need to be made...our future is bright! And soon! I am generally a positive person regarding the Gators, but believe me, I won't put up with less than championship quality program. Some accuse me of putting up with mediocrity but those who know me, like those I've mentioned above...know that's absolutely not the case. SR and BD Inc are a team effort

SR, I hope you realize that those who accuse you of mediocrity are a small few compared to the rest of us on this board.

 

[HaikuGator]

Haiku love SR.
He is a father figure.
For every gator.

 

[Tarjf]

Gary is bigtime! Truly appreciate everything that you do & the info that you post on the boards

 

[edgator44]

We are all family!! Gator family...Gator nation!! We all LOVE THE GATORS!!! I have many friends on this board...Jason...BB...Heisman...KC...Halley...on and on. Again, if we make a handful of changes that absolutely need to be made...our future is bright! And soon! I am generally a positive person regarding the Gators, but believe me, I won't put up with less than championship quality program. Some accuse me of putting up with mediocrity but those who know me, like those I've mentioned above...know that's absolutely not the case. SR and BD Inc are a team effort

Thanks for all you do. We all stand together, in all kinds of weather!

 

[-THE DUDE-]

I've said this here before... but someday someone needs to write a book about how UNCLE GARY is almost single-handedly saving Gator football!!!

ok I’ll do it…just need a large advance, tickets to his suite for all games, access to the BDI tailgates, some of that pappy being handed around, so I capture all of the going ons 👀

 

[AlligatorAlley2]

Sure hope SR is feeling a bit of redemption. I loved his positivity before the season began. I can't help but feel recent play is showing it was warranted.

He sure was dead on when he said before the season....."Don't sleep on Gumps."

BD Inc. is proud to be the minnow in comparison to Gary's whale... but @Heisman Gator 1 works his ass off to make us relevant!

So true....@Heisman Gator 1 doesn't get near enough credit.....most of you have no idea what he does for this program. Thanks for all you do Scott....proud to be part of your team!

 

[AceWade1]

@SRGators We appreciate you and everything you do for the program.

 

[Trail221]

I've said this here before... but someday someone needs to write a book about how UNCLE GARY is almost single-handedly saving Gator football!!!

He didn't get to be CEO/President/Owner of a multi-billion dollar company by being hasty, impatient or irrational.

I know a lot of people think that "Three Years" was more than enough time for Napier to turn the program around... but Gary sees our current level of play as proving that he actually HAS. It may not mean we made the playoffs in Year 3... but it may mean we are following the old adage:

Year 1 - Lose Big
Year 2 - Lose Close
Year 3 - Win Close
Year 4 - Win Big

The only road bump in the development were the Miami and Texas A&M games... where both the team and the players just didn't truly BELIEVE they could win. NOW THEY DO with Lagway. We didn't win that Tennessee game... but Lagway leading that last minute comeback was eye opening. And we would've beaten Georgia if Lagway had played the whole game.

The Ole Miss game will be very telling. The Swamp will be rocking. The fans want it. And now, the TEAM is actually confident it can win big games.

THANK YOU, Gary, for doing everything you are in order to make Year 4 the "Win Big" season!

If lagway had started Texas & Miami games I think the outcomes would have been different

 

[Zlatandiego]

How do I find @SRGators tailgate so I can buy/bring you a drink?!!

Jk, will be with Ole Miss in-laws. Gotta keep them hidden away as best as I can

 

[Zlatandiego]

SR, I hope you realize that those who accuse you of mediocrity are a small few compared to the rest of us on this board.

I think a lot of the people throwing the word mediocrity around aren’t talking about the ones who actually do give - it’s probably more about how it’s up to a guy like SR to carry the load, when a team like Texas probably has a half dozen people like that to call up when they need an extra injection.

I don’t think it’s fair to him (or healthy for UF) if we’re having to rely on one “whale”. I think every one of us would like a few more Gator fans in a position like SR to step up to the plate.

Cant say enough good things about the guys who put in the actual work, whether it’s cash or even coordinating things like BD Inc. I just want more of those people lol.

 

[Neilbhasin7]

I hope we win & if we lose i hope big poppa buys us that coach.

 

[Noel in the 305]

I hope we win & if we lose i hope big poppa buys us that coach.

 

[mbwjr1981]

I think a lot of the people throwing the word mediocrity around aren’t talking about the ones who actually do give - it’s probably more about how it’s up to a guy like SR to carry the load, when a team like Texas probably has a half dozen people like that to call up when they need an extra injection.

I don’t think it’s fair to him (or healthy for UF) if we’re having to rely on one “whale”. I think every one of us would like a few more Gator fans in a position like SR to step up to the plate.

Cant say enough good things about the guys who put in the actual work, whether it’s cash or even coordinating things like BD Inc. I just want more of those people lol.

I agree with most of what you said. However, people have specifically called out SR and other big time boosters for not being serious about football. I have seen it myself. But I believe you are right that SR carries the majority of the weight.

 

[Zlatandiego]

I agree with most of what you said. However, people have specifically called out SR and other big time boosters for not being serious about football. I have seen it myself. But I believe you are right that SR carries the majority of the weight.

Well those people are losers. Stupid to specifically target the only guys we know who are actually helping.

 

[mbwjr1981]

Well those people are losers. Stupid to specifically target the only guys we know who are actually helping.

Oh I agree with that.

 

[rulers]

We are all family!! Gator family...Gator nation!! We all LOVE THE GATORS!!! I have many friends on this board...Jason...BB...Heisman...KC...Halley...on and on. Again, if we make a handful of changes that absolutely need to be made...our future is bright! And soon! I am generally a positive person regarding the Gators, but believe me, I won't put up with less than championship quality program. Some accuse me of putting up with mediocrity but those who know me, like those I've mentioned above...know that's absolutely not the case. SR and BD Inc are a team effort

Great news!!

 

[jay00will]

SR thank you for all you do for the Gator Nation! May God continue to bless you because you are a blessing to so many! Thank you brother!!!

 

[cdsatcher]

Thanks Gary for all you have done and continue to do.

 

[G83Gator]

Thank you SR for everything you do for our wonderful university.

Also, a heartfelt thank you from me for what you share with with us here and your perspective on the state of things. Your passion and patience has helped keep me and I'm sure many others sane while we yearn for a UF return to greatness on the gridiron.

 

[Moosepoo80]

I've said this here before... but someday someone needs to write a book about how UNCLE GARY is almost single-handedly saving Gator football!!!

He didn't get to be CEO/President/Owner of a multi-billion dollar company by being hasty, impatient or irrational.

I know a lot of people think that "Three Years" was more than enough time for Napier to turn the program around... but Gary sees our current level of play as proving that he actually HAS. It may not mean we made the playoffs in Year 3... but it may mean we are following the old adage:

Year 1 - Lose Big
Year 2 - Lose Close
Year 3 - Win Close
Year 4 - Win Big

The only road bump in the development were the Miami and Texas A&M games... where both the team and the players just didn't truly BELIEVE they could win. NOW THEY DO with Lagway. We didn't win that Tennessee game... but Lagway leading that last minute comeback was eye opening. And we would've beaten Georgia if Lagway had played the whole game.

The Ole Miss game will be very telling. The Swamp will be rocking. The fans want it. And now, the TEAM is actually confident it can win big games.

THANK YOU, Gary, for doing everything you are in order to make Year 4 the "Win Big" season!

Man, Halley you're brave. I get crushed when I talk about the 4 steps of a rebuild. I just added that Yr1 was an evaluation year. Napier didn't start the rebuild of the roster until last year. During year 1 he cleaned up a lot behind the scenes (housing, parking, accountability issues etc). So for Napier I have

Yr1 - Evaluation, cleanup
Yr2 - Lose Big
Yr3 - Lose Close (We are here)
Yr4- Win close
Yr5 - Win big and sustain it going forward

Also thank you guys for all you do for our Gators!!!

 

[Zlatandiego]

Man, Halley you're brave. I get crushed when I talk about the 4 steps of a rebuild. I just added that Yr1 was an evaluation year. Napier didn't start the rebuild of the roster until last year. During year 1 he cleaned up a lot behind the scenes (housing, parking, accountability issues etc). So for Napier I have

Yr1 - Evaluation, cleanup
Yr2 - Lose Big
Yr3 - Lose Close (We are here)
Yr4- Win close
Yr5 - Win big and sustain it going forward

Also thank you guys for all you do for our Gators!!!

This is still like nails on a chalkboard lol. I stand by it not having to be this way, but boy do I hope you're right in the end and that it works out for the best