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Shemar James’ commitment is a sign the tide is turning

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 19: Head coach Dan Mullen of the Florida Gators reacts during their game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

The Florida Gators have not beaten the Alabama Crimson Tide since 2008. It has been a long and grueling time for the Gators, but they recently got a moral victory. One of the best linebackers in the nation, Shemar James, announced his commitment to the Gators over the weekend.

Why is this a moral victory?