Florida's Jon Sumrall Addresses Calling out Reporter at SEC Media Event
Summary
Florida’s new football coach, Jon Sumrall, joked at a media event after a reporter’s phone went off, saying the reporter could be kicked out of a team meeting. Sumrall is starting his first season as Florida’s head coach after the team had a difficult previous year.Key Facts
- Jon Sumrall called out a reporter at the SEC Media Days for a phone ringing during the event.
- Sumrall made a joke about throwing the podium but said he wasn’t serious and was only joking.
- Former coach Billy Napier was fired last season after a 3-4 start, and Sumrall replaced him.
- Sumrall has previously won conference championships with Troy and Tulane football teams.
- Florida’s team struggled last year, finishing 4-8 and missing a Bowl game.
- Sumrall must choose the starting quarterback between Georgia Tech transfer Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr.
- Sumrall said the quarterback doesn’t need to be like former player Tim Tebow but must manage the game well.
- Florida will begin its next football season on September 5 against Florida Atlantic University.
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