Gators React To The Departure Of Will Muschamp

Sunday it was originally reported by Andy Staples of Sports Illustrated that Florida Gators head coach Will Muschamp will not return to the program after this season. The head coach was at 27-20 at UF, and lost the last six of eight home games, including their Saturday contest against South Carolina. Muschamp will coach the final two games of the season.

Many have taken to social media to speak on Sunday’s news. Here’s some of what has been said by current and former Gators.

Linebacker Matt Rolin, via his Twitter account

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Offensive lineman Rod Johnson

Rod Johnson

Offensive lineman David Sharpe

David Sharpe

Kicker Frankie Velez

Frankie Velez

Defensive lineman Khairi Clark

Khairi Clark

Defensive back Nick Washington

Nick Washington

Former Gators wide receiver Jacquez Green, being nominated by for the head coaching position by Keyshawn Johnson. Green and Johnson were teammates on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2000 and 2001.

Jacquez Green and Keyshawn Johnson

Ryan Randall
From Melbourne, Florida, Ryan has lived in Florida since he was three, becoming a sports fan around that age. His passion for journalism rivals his love of sports. Shortly out of high school he covered prep and community sports for his hometown paper in Brevard Country, before moving to Gainesville, where he covered the Gators in the pros as well as prep sports for a few publications. A Telecommunications major at UF, Ryan now interns at Gator Country and ecstatic to showcase his talents for the publication. When not working on stories, Ryan enjoys playing basketball, music, as well as art. Follow Ryan at @_RyanRandall_