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As news broke of Jim McElwain officially taking the Florida

job Thursday morning, many former players and national
media members shared glowing opinions of the new Florida
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SEC Network TV personality Paul Finebaum:

Paul Finebaum

Game Thread: Florida at No.

3 FSU 11/29 3:30 TV: ESPN

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5 days ago

@finebaum

Thoughts on McElwain and

plane to CSU (updated)

In Jim McElwain, I think Jeremy Foley just hired the next

Urban Meyer at Florida.

a day ago

10:30 AM - 4 Dec 2014

Early evening thoughts

(12/3)...

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SEC Network TV personality and former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy

McElroy, who

Pat Forde: McElwain A

Leading Candidate For
Florida Job.....

played under McElwain:

Greg McElroy

3 days ago

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@GVMcElroy

Is there a hold up on
McElwain?

Florida fans rejoice. @CoachMcElwain is the real deal

and will have tremendous success in Gainesville.
Congratulations to Gators everywhere.

a day ago

J OI N T HE CON VER SA T I ON

10:25 AM - 4 Dec 2014

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Tuscaloosa News Alabama football beat writer Cecil Hurt:

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Cecil Hurt

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19m

#Gators Recruits React To McElwain Hire - Scout

has been busy burning up the phones today getting
reactions... on.scout.com/2RBNws

@CecilHurt

To my friends who cover Florida: you win today. Mac is

smart and accessible. And he will win games.
@CoachMcElwain

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10:37 AM - 4 Dec 2014

#Gators Possible Gator assistants under McElwain

- With Jim McElwain named head coach at the
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Gainesville Suns Florida football beat writer Robbie Andreu:

Robbie Andreu

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2h

Jim Mcelwain to be the new head coach of Florida

#Gators on.scout.com/Fmu6W
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@RobbieAndreu

McElwain will have plenty of time to dive into recruiting

for the Gators. Will help if he retains some of
Muschamp's assistants.
10:45 AM - 4 Dec 2014
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ESPN SEC writer Edward Aschoff:

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@FloridaOnScout

Edward Aschoff

2h

Jim Mcelwain to be new head coach of Florida

#Gators on.scout.com/Fmo9c
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Jim McElwain brings great offensive knowledge to UF.

Hes worked wonders with QBs which is exactly what UF
needs. Gotta find playmakers
10:28 AM - 4 Dec 2014
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Colorado State player Ty Clark:

Ty Clark

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@TClark_est92

Florida got a great football mind and I honestly believe

they will be National champs in the next 3-4 years..
10:48 AM - 4 Dec 2014
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Georgia beat writer Gentry Estes:

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@GentryEstes247

I remember seeing Jim McElwain after an impressive win

at Alabama and he was ticked off they didn't score more
pts. Florida got a good one.
10:46 AM - 4 Dec 2014
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Former Alabama wide receiver Jared Watson, who played under McElwain in
Tuscaloosa:

Jared Watson

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@JaredWatson38

Florida is about to get really good. REALLY FAST.

10:37 AM - 4 Dec 2014
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Florida running back Kelvin Taylor

Taylor:

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@Kelvintaylor21

#GatorNation welcome You coach can't wait to get

things started !!!!
11:16 AM - 4 Dec 2014
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NFL.com college football reporter Chase Goodbread:

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. @CoachMcElwain will bring UF a needed offensive

shake-up, like Urban Meyer brought, without the
baggage Meyer left behind. Excellent hire.
11:34 AM - 4 Dec 2014
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Alabama writer Travis Reier:

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Mac's self-depreciative approach will come off well w/UF

fans & media but don't mistaken it for lack of
organization or intense focus ...
11:20 AM - 4 Dec 2014
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Travis Reier

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... he will bring it as necessary and will have a plan that

he won't waver from. And it wins. Understand, though,
that he's not a magician.
11:22 AM - 4 Dec 2014
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Orlando Sentinels Florida football beat writer Edgar Thompson:

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Interesting fact: Jim McElwain and ESPN's Colin

Cowherd were college roommates at Eastern
Washington University.
7:59 PM - 2 Dec 2014
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Florida footballs official account confirming the news:

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#GatorNation, we are pleased to officially announce our new head

coachJim McElwain #ItsGreatUF
11:19 AM - 4 Dec 2014
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The Coloradoans Colorado State beat writer Matt L. Stephens:

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Jim McElwain wiped a tear from his eye when walking in

to talk to players.
11:27 AM - 4 Dec 2014

Fort Collins, CO, United States

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Gatorzone's Scott Carter breaks down the buyout information:

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Buyout details: UAA pays CSU $3 M over 6 years, CSU

to visit Swamp between 2017-20 for $2 M, and McElwain
pays CSU $2 M = $7 million.
11:49 AM - 4 Dec 2014
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