GAINESVILLE — The University of Florida’s strong support of Billy Napier’s football program includes a 45% increase in the recruiting budget to $2.89 million, up from $2 million during his first season.
The latest increase doubles the Gators’ recruiting investment under Napier since his arrival, according to the Gators’ 2022-2023 NCAA financial report obtained by the Orlando Sentinel through a public records request.
UF’s University Athletic Association’s overall budget of $167.38 million, a roughly $3 million bump.
The school increased the football coaching salary pool $2.7 million in Napier’s first season to $7.5 million salary pool available. The current staff is due to earn $6.55 million.
Napier’s robust support staff also earned $5.3 million in 2022-23.
When Napier signed a 7-year, $51.8 million contract to leave Louisiana and replace Dan Mullen after the 2021, UF’s willingness to increase its financial commitment was a key factor.
Veteran defensive coach Ron Roberts signed a two-year deal paying him $750,000 this season and $950,000 in 2025. The 56-year-old, who worked with Napier during his first two seasons at Louisiana (2018-19), will serve as co-defensive coordinator and executive head coach while also overseeing the team’s inside linebackers.
Roberts will join 2023 defensive coordinator Austin Armstrong, who is set to earn $1.2 million in the second year of a 3-year, $3.6 million deal through January of 2026. The 31-year-old also receives a car from a local dealership while Roberts receives a $500 payment for each month he is not assigned a vehicle.
New defensive line coach Gerald Chatman signed a two-year deal worth $575,000 in 2024 and $600,000 in 2025 to replace Sean Spencer, who earned $1 million. Meanwhile, new secondary coach Will Harris signed a two-year deal worth $625,000 annually…
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Author : Orlando Sentinel
Publish date : 2024-03-15 17:00:00
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