Column: It’s time for changes
It’s finally happening.
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It’s finally happening.
Jordan Sherit (17) attempts to get past a blocker during Florida's 19-17 loss against Texas A&M on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Jordan Sherit (17) attempts to get past a blocker during Florida's 19-17 loss against Texas A&M on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
There had already been so many. There was the ACL injury during his senior year of high school. There was the season ending injury in 2014. There was the time when a teammate rolled onto his leg against Florida State last year, ending his year.
Florida lost to Texas A&M 19-17 on Saturday night at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium after surrendering nine unanswered points to close out the game.
Tyrel Dodson knew the throw was coming.
Florida emerged from the tunnel at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium last Saturday favored against the visiting LSU Tigers. It didn’t matter. Despite oddsmakers initially favoring the Gators by 3.5 points, Florida lost by one, leaving LSU players dancing on the field. It was coach Jim McElwain’s second-ever loss in The Swamp in 15 tries.
UF defensive end Jachai Polite celebrates during Florida's 17-16 loss to LSU on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
UF defensive end Jachai Polite celebrates during Florida's 17-16 loss to LSU on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Jachai Polite saw it coming.
Defensive lineman Tedarrell Slaton tries to get past a Tennessee offensive lineman during Florida's 26-20 win against the Volunteers on Sept. 16, 2017, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Defensive lineman Tedarrell Slaton tries to get past a Tennessee offensive lineman during Florida's 26-20 win against the Volunteers on Sept. 16, 2017, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Taven Bryan calls him Shrek. Jim McElwain calls him one of the “Bam Bam” kids. Jordan Sherit calls him the 400-pound freshman from Fort Lauderdale.
According to the University Athletic Association’s staff directory, coach Jim McElwain has over 30 employees working for him to help oversee Florida’s football program.
Vosean Joseph (left), Jordan Sherit (middle) and David Reese get ready on defense during Florida's 17-16 loss against LSU on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Vosean Joseph (left), Jordan Sherit (middle) and David Reese get ready on defense during Florida's 17-16 loss against LSU on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
The players were still in their meeting room. The coach had left, but Jordan Sherit knew this issue needed to be addressed. He felt responsible: Florida has caused five turnovers this season, tied for 104th in the nation.
Special teams player Garrett Stephens gets carted off the field during Florida's 17-16 loss to LSU on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Special teams player Garrett Stephens gets carted off the field during Florida's 17-16 loss to LSU on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
It started with the suspensions. First, the loss of starting wideout Antonio Callaway, then starting running back Jordan Scarlett. Add in a backup left tackle, a couple backup linebackers and three defensive linemen, and Florida was facing depth shortages all over the field following the nine suspensions for possible credit card fraud ahead of the season. After this past weekend’s loss to LSU, the numbers are even worse, and they span the entire field.