Even though Florida has retained a search firm to help land the school’s next football coach, athletic director Scott Stricklin said he will have final say in the hiring process. And he won’t be in a rush to get it done.

Emboldened by a contract extension, assisted by a search firm and hardened and humbled by two failed hires, UF AD Scott Stricklin aims to turn his third chance into a fourth national title for the

O ne day after Florida decided to fire football coach Billy Napier, athletic director Scott Stricklin and star quarterback DJ Lagway took the podium to discuss the news. Stricklin addressed his decision to move on from Napier and the upcoming coaching search, and Lagway spoke on his future with the Gators.

A day after dismissing fourth-year football coach Billy Napier, Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin hailed the attributes he presumed would enable the 46-year-old former Nick Saban assistant to flourish in Gainesville.

Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin released an official statement after the program decided to part ways with head coach Billy Napier.

Former Gators coach Billy Napier continued to call plays even though athletic director Scott Stricklin suggested he might be wise giving it up.

The team's primary play-caller, Napier's team's never averaged more than 30 points per game in a season, including a tenure-low 22.8 points per game this season. Taking away the 55-0 win over FCS-based Long Island, the Gators averaged 21.2 points per game this season.

Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin said Billy Napier's impact was positive, but results "did not translate" as he announced a coaching change.

Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin said Monday he has one goal when it comes to hiring the next football coach: Find someone who can win championships after firing Billy Napier, who went 3-4 to start the season.