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AUSTIN, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 09: Head coach Billy Napier of the Florida Gators reacts in the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
During his midweek press conference on Wednesday evening, Florida football head coach Billy Napier addressed several key points ahead of their Week 12 matchup against the LSU Tigers.
Napier emphasized the importance of “talent not being enough” and outlined how consistency, discipline and commitment are key for the Gators to succeed.
Florida’s skipper also addressed questions about players’ injury statuses, bowl eligibility goals and improving defensive fundamentals as he sets a clear expectation for his team to compete at a higher level this weekend.
Napier stressed that these attributes, combined with physical talent, would elevate their performance.
Here are the key takeaways from Napier’s press conference on Wednesday night.
On the impact of becoming bowl eligible
“Well, I think you’re always thinking big picture, but it’s important, like it’s a big picture, but it’s a little process, right? So one of the terms I’ve been using all week from the very beginning of the week, is work as if you’re on a one day contract, and maybe you get to call the night to come back. Maybe you don’t, you know.
“So, if we prepare and train and practice and have the self discipline, as if we were always being observed and we were on a one day contract, and if we do our job well enough and at a high level, you get the call to come back.
“And, you know, let’s focus, be present. Let’s focus on the work and the task at hand. And then, hey, we’ll take a deep breath, eat a good meal, get a good night’s rest. We’ll get the call to come back and come back tomorrow. So we’re completely 100% focused on LSU,…
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Author : Gators Wire
Publish date : 2024-11-14 01:22:48
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