Florida’s football program hired Auburn defensive coordinator Ron Roberts to serve as their Executive Head Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator, and Inside Linebackers Coach this offseason. It’s no secret that the Gators’ defense has struggled over the years, failing to crack the top 71 in total defense and scoring defense in each of the last two seasons under Billy Napier.
The 56-year-old Roberts brings over 30 years of coaching experience to Gainesville, which is something the Gators’ young staff desperately needed. ‘Executive Head Coach’ is an unfamiliar title to many, if not most Gator fans. Roberts states that his mentorship surrounding the Gators’ defense and staff is his most important task.