The weird rollercoaster ride that was the Dan Mullen era came to a close in the winter months in Gainesville. The Florida Gators fired Mullen after another downturn of a season that saw his program finish with a 5-6 mark. By the end of the year, it was clear that Mullen had lost control of his program, and Scott Stricklin stepped in to make the change.
Billy Napier was his pick to be the next man in charge, finally leaving Louisiana for a big time job. Napier’s name has been red hot for several years in the south, and he was extremely selective with his next move.