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How a five-second YouTube clip sold AD Scott Stricklin on Billy Napier
Posted on 9/7/25 at 12:40 pm
Posted on 9/7/25 at 12:40 pm
How UF became Moo State East
“I spent some time watching all the YouTube stuff I could on him, and I came across that particular interview,” Stricklin told The Sun. “So I’m sitting there watching the whole thing, seeing how he responds to questions, his demeanor and I noticed … that thing jumped out at me.
“That little five-second clip where he kind of steps aside for some reason and says, ‘Oh, excuse me, I’m sorry.’ And you don’t know what’s going on, then you see two student workers pushing something. And I just, I stopped that. Seriously.”
Stricklin played it back several times not only for himself, but others in the University Athletic Association. He showed the video to four people on his staff so they could see the exchange between Napier and the student workers.
“We were going through this process,” Stricklin said, “and I was like, ‘I want to show you something.’ Look at the humility, the emotional intelligence, the thinking of others, the consideration. That’s what this little five-second clip demonstrates about this guy.”
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If tweet fails to load, click here. “I spent some time watching all the YouTube stuff I could on him, and I came across that particular interview,” Stricklin told The Sun. “So I’m sitting there watching the whole thing, seeing how he responds to questions, his demeanor and I noticed … that thing jumped out at me.
“That little five-second clip where he kind of steps aside for some reason and says, ‘Oh, excuse me, I’m sorry.’ And you don’t know what’s going on, then you see two student workers pushing something. And I just, I stopped that. Seriously.”
Stricklin played it back several times not only for himself, but others in the University Athletic Association. He showed the video to four people on his staff so they could see the exchange between Napier and the student workers.
“We were going through this process,” Stricklin said, “and I was like, ‘I want to show you something.’ Look at the humility, the emotional intelligence, the thinking of others, the consideration. That’s what this little five-second clip demonstrates about this guy.”
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Posted on 9/7/25 at 12:46 pm to Go Go Gata
No more hiring that way. The admin and big boosters need to cut the crap and get the best coach they can get to come here.
Posted on 9/7/25 at 12:48 pm to Go Go Gata
So, the opposite of Saban. Genius hire
Posted on 9/7/25 at 12:51 pm to BamaBravesPackers
Cant believe this POS still has a job but of course UF still doesn't have a president after about 2 years
This post was edited on 9/7/25 at 12:52 pm
Posted on 9/7/25 at 12:58 pm to Go Go Gata
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Look at the humility, the emotional intelligence, the thinking of others, the consideration.
It’s hard to overstate the negative impact business management consultants have had on our society.
Posted on 9/7/25 at 1:02 pm to AUTubaHerd
Stricklin immediately zeroed in on Napier after firing former coach Dan Mullen on Nov. 21. Two days later, Stricklin was in Louisiana to interview his primary target.
“I had made up my mind before I went there that he was the guy,” Stricklin said. “Because I had done too much research, watched too many videos, read too many articles and then had talked to too many people who knew him that it was like, ‘This is the guy.’
“I had made up my mind before I went there that he was the guy,” Stricklin said. “Because I had done too much research, watched too many videos, read too many articles and then had talked to too many people who knew him that it was like, ‘This is the guy.’
Posted on 9/7/25 at 1:06 pm to Go Go Gata
My big takeaway from the OP is that Cole Cublic is a fricking idiot and should never been taken seriously.
Posted on 9/7/25 at 1:12 pm to AUTubaHerd
The Longhouse, and its implications, have been a disaster for human society.
Posted on 9/7/25 at 7:59 pm to Partha
Uhhh excuse me...we have to compete riiiight....uhhh complimentary football...and we will get that cleaned up...riiight.
Posted on 9/7/25 at 8:04 pm to Go Go Gata
Wtf..We need coaches with big egis like Sourrier and Meyer..not nice guys. Nice guys finish last.
Posted on 9/7/25 at 8:06 pm to Go Go Gata
All you gotta do to become head coach at UF is be nice to some staffers
Posted on 9/7/25 at 8:10 pm to Go Go Gata
I helped an old woman get an item from the top shelf of the grocery store today. Where's my $19M buyout?
Posted on 9/7/25 at 8:12 pm to BamaBravesPackers
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So, the opposite of Saban. Genius hire
My thoughts exactly
Posted on 9/7/25 at 8:16 pm to Jorts R Us
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Where's my $19M buyout?
That should be peanuts for UF.
Posted on 9/7/25 at 8:20 pm to Go Go Gata
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Look at the humility, the emotional intelligence, the thinking of others, the consideration.
I can't think of any great coaches who were known to be super nice guys.
Posted on 9/7/25 at 8:22 pm to Go Go Gata
Nice guys finish last.
Posted on 9/7/25 at 8:24 pm to Go Go Gata
$10 says Napier is still the coach next year.
I believe in Billy!
I believe in Billy!
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Posted on 9/7/25 at 8:25 pm to Tuscaloosa
quote:he can go 1-11 and will be because the UAA is too cheap to pay his buy out
$10 says Napier is still the coach next year.
You’re right there just like the caw was right about usf winning at the swamp
Posted on 9/7/25 at 9:19 pm to theCAW
I have to give you credit. You called the loss to USF. With that being said, F*ck Stricklin and Napier. They should both be fired by noon tomorrow. I know it'll never happen.
Posted on 9/7/25 at 9:24 pm to Sun God
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So, the opposite of Saban. Genius hire
My thoughts exactly
The problem for me is, DeBoer is also a “nice guy.” Supposedly proven nice guy (vs a Napier), but nice guy nonetheless.
I’ve had my doubts since USCe game last year, but we’ll see. Still hoping Grubb can step up the mean guy routine for this team where DoBoer falls short.
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