As the Paladins quarterback from 1999-2002, Napier helped engineer one of the greatest seasons in Furman history
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Gators Football Head Coach Billy Napier has been named to the Furman University’s Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2022, the school announced Tuesday<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__furmanpaladins.com_news_2022_6_21_general-2Dfurman-2Dathletics-2Dannounces-2D2022-2Dhall-2Dof-2Dfame-2Dclass.aspx&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=PHw53BWiSQrtfFBbMp2TTv5RSXe4a0P6vdIsnb5Gn7q9FsJEmhzobINXyOvjnUC2&s=rACOi-mnZZmemrfHEeXhYGo5kTeo5Vo1NX8lkPviIvU&e= >.
Napier fashioned an outstanding football career as Furman’s quarterback from 1999-2002. It encompassed two SoCon Championships, highlighted by the 2001 campaign that saw Furman post a 12-3 record, league title, and NCAA I-AA (FCS) national runner-up finish.
In that 2001 season Napier engineered one of the most notable victories in Furman history, connecting on all 12 pass attempts for 159 yards and a touchdown in a 24-17 triumph over Georgia Southern in the I-AA playoff semifinals, halting the Eagles’ 39-game home winning streak while representing their first home playoff loss in 28 games.
A two-time All-SoCon selection who ranks among Furman’s best in several passing and total offense categories, Napier was named Florida’s head coach on Nov. 28, 2021. He joined the Gators following a four-year stretch as Louisiana’s head coach where he won four Sun Belt West Division Championships, including two outright league titles.
A date, location and time for the enshrinement ceremony will be announced at a later time, according to the school.
