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Gators' Sumrall in Uncharted Territory as Head Coach with 5-4 Record
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A little over 11 months ago, Jon Sumrall took to the podium on the second floor of the Heavener Football Training Center for the first time with a clear message for his first official day as the Florida Gators' head coach.
"I'm built for this job," he said. "I was made for this job. Winners win; I'm a winner; we're going to win."
Five months later, he and the Gators are anything but, losing four of its last five in embarrassing fashion. Saturday's loss to Oklahoma may have been its worse, only scoring seven points at home while the Sooners offense remained in control for most of the game despite having a struggling quarterback and a new offensive playcaller.