The night belonged to Billy Napier. The future is still less certain

GAINESVILLE — At the end of the night, the condemned man seemed at peace with the world.

He stood near the north end zone and listened to the Gator band play. He stopped for a radio interview near midfield and then, with the crowd still cheering and the music thumping, walked casually toward the Florida locker room as if no one was watching.

It was only when his young son, Charlie, ran across the field and leapt into his arms that the head coach seemed to acknowledge what had just taken place.

Yes, Billy Napier’s career at Florida will live another day.

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