As it is against the rules for a coach to promise money, unless Napier DID promise the money in writing or on tape, I’m not sure there is a case against him.
He said, she said.

From fanrecap.com


Florida Gators Might Cut Ties With Billy Napier Over Recruitment Scandal
May 21, 2024

The future of Florida’s head coach, Billy Napier, hangs in the balance as allegations surrounding an unpaid $13.85 million Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreement with former Gators quarterback commit, Jaden Rashada, come to light. The lawsuit filed by Rashada implicates not only Napier but also prominent Gators booster Hugh Hathcock and ex-football staff member Marcus Castro-Walker.

Experts are beginning to speculate on the likelihood of Napier’s premature departure from the Florida program. Michael Bratton expressed his surprise at the unfolding situation, suggesting the once-unthinkable possibility of Napier being fired before the season is no longer outside the realm of possibility. Adam Luckett of Kentucky Sports Radio hinted that the allegations could provide Florida with grounds for termination, labeling the alleged actions as clear violations of NCAA regulations.

The controversy stems from accusations that Napier and his associates lured Rashada with promises of a highly lucrative NIL deal, only to renege on their commitment. This breach of trust reportedly led to Rashada withdrawing his commitment to UF, subsequently joining Arizona State University (ASU) before transferring yet again to Georgia, where he is expected to play backup to Carson Beck in 2024, with a view to becoming the starting quarterback the following year.

Brandon Walker from Barstool Sports expressed dismay at the allegations, questioning the university’s ability to retain Napier should the accusations prove accurate, especially in light of the coach’s already criticized tenure.

Rashada’s journey has been tumultuous, moving from an unfulfilled agreement at Florida to a brief stint at ASU where he played three games, completing 44 passes to score four touchdowns, marred by three interceptions. His transfer to Georgia not only places him at the heart of Florida’s fiercest rivalry but also offers him a platform to exact revenge on the Gators, should the allegations against Napier and the program hold true. His career’s swift and unpredictable trajectory has left many to ponder what might have been had the promises made to him been kept.

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The Sympathizer

Vietnam. 1970s.

From Hollywood, so of course we're supposed to relate to a double agent who's anti-American and working for the communists. That's our lead character. He's infiltrated the South Vietnamese leadership and brings his double-crossing ways to the US where he continues to spy for the Viet Cong. That's our hero.

Sandra Oh, whose face has gone puffy but seemingly has a pretty decent body, becomes the commie's love interest.

So far as I can see, this is mostly a vehicle for Robert Downey Junior to sport some pretty amazing makeup and play multiple roles. Characters like a shady CIA agent who looks a lot like James Caan, a flamboyantly, fruitily gay professor of Oriental Studies at some obscure California college, a stereotyped 70s film director, and a Bob Dole-ish Vietnam War veteran turned politician (crippled hand and all). In the third episode, all four of these oddball characters end up at the same table. It's weird.

I'm having trouble generating any sympathy for an America-hating communist spy.  Also kind of disgusted that this is the protagonist Hollywood gives us. The VC tortured and mutilated our soldiers. Their treatment was inhumane and barbaric. This guy should be the enemy, being hunted down.

I have a problem with the premise of this series, Downey's pretty amazing makeup (and performances) aside.

Referencing The Andy Griffith Show story lines doesn't make you look any tougher.

Sometimes, I borrow material. But not often. Most of my stuff is original. Unlike…well, you know.