(Sports Spectrum) A day after the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns closed out an 11-1 regular season with a 21-16 victory over Louisiana-Monroe, they lost their head coach, Billy Napier, to the Florida Gators.
The traditional SEC powerhouse announced the decision to hire Napier on Sunday, a week after parting ways with four-year head coach Dan Mullen.
“We are humbled and honored to accept this incredible opportunity to be the head football coach at the University of Florida,” Napier said in a statement. “Our team, staff and entire organization will work daily to establish a program with integrity and class that we all can be proud of. More importantly, we will build a culture that is centered around making an impact on our players; as people, as students, and on the field.”