Gators head coach Billy Napier on how Florida can sustain momentum following its 41-39 victory over South Carolina in Week 7.
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00:00 - You've spoken about the need and importance
00:01 of sustaining momentum before.
00:03 You've got them up for this week,
00:04 but how important do you feel like this feeling is
00:06 to take into the bye week as you prepare for the--
00:09 - Yeah, I think it's probably more important
00:11 to remember what we felt like in the past
00:13 than it is to remember how we feel right now.
00:15 Look, the game was won during the week, in my opinion.
00:19 We had the best week we've had.
00:21 We worked on Sunday evening.
00:22 You know, we challenged the staff,
00:27 we challenged the players,
00:28 do a little extra this week, right?
00:30 I'd be walking around the building throughout the day
00:32 and I'd see a guy doing something, you know,
00:35 and it was like extra, you know, that was kind of the theme.
00:37 I'd see Graham Mertz, and he was adding a little bit
00:42 on top of what he already does, right?
00:44 So we had a fantastic Tuesday, Wednesday,
00:49 those two days in particular were our best days we've had.
00:53 And look, I'm talking, I'm not just talking about players,
00:54 I'm talking about all parts of our organization,
00:58 from equipment video to the look squad.
01:01 I mean, our job taker defense this year,
01:04 this week, was outstanding.
01:06 We have a group of about probably 17, 18 kids
01:10 that simulate South Carolina's defense.
01:13 We call them job takers, right?
01:16 And they were phenomenal.
01:19 And the accuracy of the looks,
01:22 the effort that they gave, I mean, it takes a team,
01:26 and I thought all parts of the team had a good week.
01:31 And ultimately, the character resolve of the team
01:35 is what, that's what's impressive to me.
01:38 I mean, it's nine minutes to go in the game,
01:40 we're down 10, right?
01:42 So to put two drives together and to get that stop,
01:47 to, you know, we could've hung it up,
01:50 and they didn't do that, so.
01:51 It's a fun group to coach, is what I would tell you.