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Tone-deaf national take on Gator fans after Billy Napier firing sparks backlash

Almost everyone in the country was in agreement that Billy Napier needed to be fired. He leaves Gainesville as the first coach since the 1940s to have a losing record, and it's telling that he got fired following a win.

But at least one national analyst seems to think that Florida is making a mistake by starting over, and it's by an analyst who seems to think Gator fans shouldn't expect to have a national seat at the table.

Tim Brando thinks Gator fans are toxic

Taking to X after the news of Napier was let go, current Fox Sports analyst Tim Brando had some choice words aimed at Gator fans:

"It won't matter except they'll be starting over again.