Why Florida's resurgence could help revive SEC football
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During the Southeastern Conference’s glory days, when the conference captured 13 football national championships between 2006 and ’22, Florida was an active participant, claiming two titles in ’06 and ’08.
The Gators have since suffered a significant decline in recent years as the SEC looks to regain its place at the top of college football following three consecutive years of Big Ten dominance. Florida has fell from previous heights and is now working through a rebuild to restore its program to national prominence.
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If the SEC wants to return to the top, a successful rebuild for Florida must take place, as the potential ceiling remains higher for the program with the history and resources of the Gators.
In the last five seasons, the Gators have had four losing seasons. It’s the program’s worst stretch since 1945 to ’49, separating it from an outstanding 77 years in between.
Since Urban Meyer's departure in 2010, four coaches have had the opportunity to reinvigorate the program, but none have succeeded. Mediocrity filled each of the four head coaches, from Will Muschamp to Jim McElwain to Dan Mullen to Billy Napier.
Jon Sumrall now takes over Florida after 20 wins in two years at Tulane, and taking the Green Wave to the College Football Playoff last season.
Sumrall will enter fall camp with a quarterback battle between Georgia Tech transfer Aaron Philo and redshirt freshman Tramell Jones Jr. Whoever wins the job will benefit from having an elite running back in Jadan Baugh.
With the arrival of Jon Sumrall offers another chance to attempt to restore the program once again and pick back up on their historic standards.
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