Billy Napier

[Xenomorph]

His buyout is a paltry (by today’s standards) $20MM. …Florida can pick that up on the side of the interstate between Gainesville and Ocala.

Feels like he’s a dead man walking.

 

[Faustdog]

You know, back before we hired Leach, there were rumors that we all but begged Sunbelt Billy to come here before he basically told us to stop calling.

So I kind of hate to see how this is playing out for him.

 

[Xenomorph]

You know, back before we hired Leach, there were rumors that we all but begged Sunbelt Billy to come here before he basically told us to stop calling.

So I kind of hate to see how this is playing out for him.

Hate it for Stricklin too… and really, all of UF athletics.

 

[johnson86-1]

His buyout is a paltry (by today’s standards) $20MM. …Florida can pick that up on the side of the interstate between Gainesville and Ocala.

Feels like he’s a dead man walking.

Did they renegotiate his buyout? Or is he still on the original contract?

 

[Xenomorph]

Did they renegotiate his buyout? Or is he still on the original contract?

This doesn't directly answer your questions but it seems to be the internet's accepted understanding:

Napier's contract was a 7-year deal worth $51.8 million but, he is owed $30.2 million on this deal. If Napier is fired this season, he would be on the hook for 85% of his remaining contract value. 50% of the deal needs to be paid upfront, while the rest is paid on an annual basis. The buyout if Billy Napier is fired after this season would be $19.38 while firing him in season would result in a slightly bigger figure depending on when the move is made.

 

[22yardpunt]

Napiers head will roll after we beat that *** on 10/18.

 

[maroontide06]

Napiers head will roll after we beat that *** on 10/18.

Do you think he will get Lebbied?

 

[johnson86-1]

This doesn't directly answer your questions but it seems to be the internet's accepted understanding:

Napier's contract was a 7-year deal worth $51.8 million but, he is owed $30.2 million on this deal. If Napier is fired this season, he would be on the hook for 85% of his remaining contract value. 50% of the deal needs to be paid upfront, while the rest is paid on an annual basis. The buyout if Billy Napier is fired after this season would be $19.38 while firing him in season would result in a slightly bigger figure depending on when the move is made.

Man did Stricklands get rolled on that deal. I get firing Mullen was out of his control and Mullen didn't make it easy on him by dialing down the arrogance, but committing $44M guaranteed to a sunbelt coach is pretty insane.