Florida Gators offseason review
First, head coach Urban Meyer was stepping down as head coach of the University of Florida’s football program. Then, he decided to stay on as an advisor for the football. Now, Urban Meyer has decided that he will continue to be the head coach of Florida, albeit in a reduced role. So, if you’re not confused yet, let’s take a look at some of the other offseason news for Florida that made headlines.
Probably the most newsworthy piece of information is the fact that Tim Tebow will no longer be behind center for the football team. Tebow, one of the most ballyhooed players in the history of collegiate football, ran out of eligibility and will now focus on his professional career. Meyer said as recently as Monday that the Gators may go with a two quarterback system, splitting time between John Brantley and true freshman Trey Burton.
The Gators also got a new defensive coordinator when they hired Teryl Austin away from his job as an assistant with the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals. Austin will inherit a defense that loses not only one of the ILBs in the country (Brandon Spikes) but also two of the better DBs in the country (CB Joe Haden and S Major Wright).
Those aren’t the only players that won’t be suiting up for Florida this fall, as C Maurkice Pouncey and TE Aaron Hernandez have entered their names into the NFL Draft. Pouncey is considered to be the top center in this year’s Draft while Hernandez is one of the top tight ends and is expected to be drafted in the first two rounds.
It will be an interesting season for the Florida football program, as they try to recover from a tumultuous offseason that saw them lose most of their big playmakers. Head coach Urban Meyer will have his work cut out for him, so it will remain to be seen just how “easy” he takes it this season.
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