Former Florida football QB Danny Wuerffel gives his take on Billy Napier heading into 2025 seaosn
Florida Gators football legend Danny Wuerffel expressed his support for head coach Billy Napier.
Wuerffel praised Napier’s culture-building and recruiting skills but questioned his offensive coordinating abilities.
Wuerffel acknowledged the importance of the upcoming season for Napier and the Gators.
Quarterback DJ Lagway’s contribution to the team’s turnaround was also highlighted by Wuerffel.
It is officially make-it-or-break-it in the eyes of Florida football fans when it comes to head coach Billy Napier this season.
The fourth-year head coach still holds the support, though, of one of the program’s legends. Danny Wuerffel appeared on the SEC Network on Tuesday morning, July 15, from SEC Media Days in Atlanta. He was asked about Napier and his performance as head coach.
The former QB praised Napier, noting the difficulty of building a good culture in this era of college football, and that he’s done that at Florida.
“We live in a day and age where culture is really hard to build, especially when you are losing,” Wuerffel said. “He’s one of the best culture builders I have seen. I think he’s an outstanding recruiter. I think he’s an outstanding leader of men.”
Wuerffel did note that there are questions about how solid of an offensive coordinator Napier is —questions Wuerffel say remain unanswered.
“I’m really pleased he’s getting another shot,” Wuerffel said.
He credited quarterback DJ Lagway with the turnaround as well, adding the sophomore helped especially with recruits.
“This is a big, big year,” Wuerffel said. “This is the year some things have to happen.”
Napier, along with Lagway, offensive lineman Jake Slaughter and defensive lineman Caleb Banks, will speak Wednesday, July 16. Follow the Gainesville Sun for coverage.
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