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Georgia QB Jaden Rashada Sues Florida Coach Billy Napier and Gators Booster

May 27, 2024, 10:21 PM

On May 23, Jaden Rashada, the quarterback for Georgia, filed a lawsuit against Florida head coach Billy Napier and a Gators booster. The lawsuit has sparked significant discussion within the SEC, with Commissioner Greg Sankey expressing his disapproval of lawsuits in general, though he acknowledged the right to pursue legal grievances. There is speculation that Georgia's head coach, Kirby Smart, may have influenced Rashada's decision to sue. The implications of this lawsuit for Billy Napier and the Florida Gators football program are being closely watched.