Billy Napier expresses excitement to coach against Georgia

Georgia and Florida play their annual rivalry matchup in Jacksonville once again this season, with the two SEC powers jockeying for positioning in the league standings. Georgia more to than the Gators, but Billy Napier is still looking forward to trying to get his first win in the rivalry. And what a big win it would be.

Obviously, take away any extenuating circumstances and the game is already great. Florida vs. Georgia. It’s a divisional tradition that transcends the conference. But now, throw in that Georgia is a reigning national champion and Florida is trying to rebuild in year one under a new coach with a dynamic athlete at quarterback. That’s a heck of a matchup.

At his press conference this week, Napier was beaming about getting to participate in the rivalry. For him, games like these are the pinnacle of the sport.

“I mean, this is why you coach college football. When you come to the University of Florida to play in this league, to play in these types of games. And certainly, you know, this game’s been around for a while, right,” Napier said. “So I think, for me, I don’t know I’m quite prepared to answer that question, because I’m focused on trying to get our team ready so that we can play with confidence in the game. So that’s why you come here. These types of challenges. Folks said this is the one game of the year they’re not pulling for you.

“I mean, I just think that’s why college football is a great game right. I mean, you got to be cut-throat. But no, I mean, I think that it’s a fun game. Certainly, you know, we got a lot of people that have passion for their teams and we’ll have our fair share in that Stadium Saturday, I can promise you.”

Expect an excited crowd from both teams, fair weather and one heck of a football game. Gators going for the upset over the Bulldogs in Jacksonville to throw the SEC East race into a whirlwind. We know Billy Napier is ready to go.