Orlando Sentinel · Mar 3
UF coach Jon Sumrall’s energy sets tone as Gators open spring practices
New Florida coach Jon Sumrall speaks during his Dec. 1 introduction at the Heavenar Football Center in Gainesville. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)GAINESVILLE — On the eve of his first spring practice at Florida, coach Jon Sumrall could not wait to get started.
Time stood still.
“I had a hard time sleeping last night,” he said Tuesday. “I woke up at like 3 o’clock, 3:30 and 4 o’clock, I guess I’ll just get up.”
When the Gators hit the field at 8:15 a.m., Sumrall was raring to go — finally back in his element.