After weeks of the program spiraling downward, athletic director Scott Stricklin finally pulled the trigger on Sunday, firing coach Dan Mullen.
Here are my five thoughts on the way Mullen’s tenure ended and who I would target as the next head coach.
1. The way the Gators lost to Missouri sealed Mullen’s fate.
If they had lost another 49-42 shootout, I think Mullen would still be the head coach through at least the Florida State game.
The offense had played well for most of the season despite heavy personnel losses from last year.