On Monday, Florida coach Billy Napier fired two assistants, starting a much-needed defensive overhaul.
Two days after a season-ending, 24-15 loss to rival and then-No. 5 Florida State, Napier fired defensive line coach Sean Spencer and cornerbacks coach Corey Raymond, according to a person familiar with the decision. Since neither the coach nor the assistants had disclosed the changes, the source talked to The Associated Press under the condition of anonymity.
For the first time since 1990, the Gators (5-7) missed a bowl berth after losing five straight games to finish the season. Florida’s defense, which allowed 41.75 points per game in the first four of those losses, was the main problem down the stretch.On Monday, Florida coach Billy Napier fired two assistants, starting a much-needed defensive overhaul.
Two days after a season-ending, 24-15 loss to rival and then-No. 5 Florida State, Napier fired defensive line coach Sean Spencer and cornerbacks coach Corey Raymond, according to a person familiar with the decision. Since neither the coach nor the assistants had disclosed the changes, the source talked to The Associated Press under the condition of anonymity.
For the first time since 1990, the Gators (5-7) missed a bowl berth after losing five straight games to finish the season. Florida’s defense, which allowed 41.75 points per game in the first four of those losses, was the main problem down the stretch.
Spencer, known as “Coach Chaos,” arrived after two seasons with the New York Giants and following a six-year stint at Penn State. But with Spencer in charge, Florida’s run defense ranked 12th in the SEC in 2022 and 11th in 2023.
