A week earlier, it was obvious Florida Gators fans were dreaming of Lane Kiffin. But they got Tulane’s Jon Sumrall instead. Naturally, skepticism arose about whether he’ll make the cut in the SEC or in Gainesville, especially coming from a G5 program. However, according to Josh Pate, it’s not yet time to push the panic buttons.

On November 30, Josh Pate appeared on his podcast and backed Florida’s $44.7 million man after having a conversation with him. “Jon Sumrall [is] keenly aware of the vibe around Florida. He is not stupid.

He is keenly aware that they wanted Lane Kiffin there, but they didn’t get him; instead, they got him. He is also aware of the level of football he came from, the state he came from, and what he failed to do.”

Basically, Sumrall knows he wasn’t the first ch

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