What To Do? My Take on Boosters & More
I thought today would be an excellent day to review a few things I was thinking about this morning.
I want to start by providing some context with statements that got me thinking. This is in NO way, shape, or fashion calling anyone out, but rather a baseline point of reference for my thought process.
But the people who matter aren't as concerned with it. That much is obvious.
If Florida does not fire Billy Napier, they are not serious about Florida Football.
First things first. Unless you are speaking directly to one of the very few, and I mean VERY few people who will determine Coach Napier and his coach's fate moving forward, you simply can't make a statement like the ones above. We all can and should have opinions on the situation, but those statements above are false.
I don't know the exact buyout, so for the discussion, I will call it 25 Million (that is pretty close). Boosters are VERY serious about Florida football, so they have put millions upon millions into the program. To say they are not serious about football is silly, but again, this is just my opinion.
You can be very serious about Florida, the program, players, coaches, and the team's direction and still decide not to fork over that considerable amount of money. It does not mean you are not serious about Florida football because someone chose not to throw millions of dollars for a new staff.
People who can't afford to invest millions into the program might be upset or angry that those who can don't, but that is their choice. I don't see how someone can get upset with another person for not spending that kind of money. If you want to be that guy or gal, to make that kind of money, and you can.
People always talk about how angry they are against NFL owners. Be an NFL owner is all I can say, and you can do whatever you want. Make millions, and you can decide to spend that money however you like. I think it's easy for those without those means to criticize those with those opportunities. Like they always say, spending someone else's money is very easy.
Before the Georgia game, it was pretty safe to say or assume that most folks wanted a change; most still do. However, after the Georgia game, we saw a pretty significant shift, with more people saying they could see him getting another year - I can only assume this was based on two things. No. 1, the performance of the team and the way they played, and No. 2, the DJ Lagway injury, which seemingly makes the next three games nonimportant.
What is my point? The point is pretty simple - IF regular fans changed their tune and only if a little bit about bringing Billy Napier back (no matter the reason), so could the big money guys - call it human nature, if you will.
I believe there will be a clear direction for the program's future soon. However, while true, it might not be public information simultaneously.
I can't answer why or even if it should (Lagway Injury) change the Billy Napier thought process, but it appears it has just been by reading the board. Right now, the best thing to do is to be patient because I believe a decision is coming soon.
Even saying all of this could still change. Say Florida plays the next three games the way they did vs Georgia but comes up short with three close losses and then gets beat by a one-win FSU team at the end of the year. Guess what this brings right back into play: human nature.
I will leave you with this for those who want Billy Napier replaced. The biggest boosters on the UF planet might feel exactly the way you do and still decide not to spend the money they will need to replace him.
I thought today would be an excellent day to review a few things I was thinking about this morning.
I want to start by providing some context with statements that got me thinking. This is in NO way, shape, or fashion calling anyone out, but rather a baseline point of reference for my thought process.
But the people who matter aren't as concerned with it. That much is obvious.
If Florida does not fire Billy Napier, they are not serious about Florida Football.
First things first. Unless you are speaking directly to one of the very few, and I mean VERY few people who will determine Coach Napier and his coach's fate moving forward, you simply can't make a statement like the ones above. We all can and should have opinions on the situation, but those statements above are false.
I don't know the exact buyout, so for the discussion, I will call it 25 Million (that is pretty close). Boosters are VERY serious about Florida football, so they have put millions upon millions into the program. To say they are not serious about football is silly, but again, this is just my opinion.
You can be very serious about Florida, the program, players, coaches, and the team's direction and still decide not to fork over that considerable amount of money. It does not mean you are not serious about Florida football because someone chose not to throw millions of dollars for a new staff.
People who can't afford to invest millions into the program might be upset or angry that those who can don't, but that is their choice. I don't see how someone can get upset with another person for not spending that kind of money. If you want to be that guy or gal, to make that kind of money, and you can.
People always talk about how angry they are against NFL owners. Be an NFL owner is all I can say, and you can do whatever you want. Make millions, and you can decide to spend that money however you like. I think it's easy for those without those means to criticize those with those opportunities. Like they always say, spending someone else's money is very easy.
Before the Georgia game, it was pretty safe to say or assume that most folks wanted a change; most still do. However, after the Georgia game, we saw a pretty significant shift, with more people saying they could see him getting another year - I can only assume this was based on two things. No. 1, the performance of the team and the way they played, and No. 2, the DJ Lagway injury, which seemingly makes the next three games nonimportant.
What is my point? The point is pretty simple - IF regular fans changed their tune and only if a little bit about bringing Billy Napier back (no matter the reason), so could the big money guys - call it human nature, if you will.
I believe there will be a clear direction for the program's future soon. However, while true, it might not be public information simultaneously.
I can't answer why or even if it should (Lagway Injury) change the Billy Napier thought process, but it appears it has just been by reading the board. Right now, the best thing to do is to be patient because I believe a decision is coming soon.
Even saying all of this could still change. Say Florida plays the next three games the way they did vs Georgia but comes up short with three close losses and then gets beat by a one-win FSU team at the end of the year. Guess what this brings right back into play: human nature.
I will leave you with this for those who want Billy Napier replaced. The biggest boosters on the UF planet might feel exactly the way you do and still decide not to spend the money they will need to replace him.
