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Ultimately, the decision to part ways with Napier is rooted in the results, or lack thereof. Florida cannot afford to operate at the level they had been over the last few seasons. The program’s resources, recruiting power, and quintessential competitive drive demand more than what Napier delivered. The SEC’s increasingly competitive environment—featuring teams like Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Missouri, and Ole Miss—continues to push the conference’s standards higher. Florida slipping behind isn’t just a matter of disappointment; it’s a threat to their national standing.