The Florida Gators have been linked with Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin for the previous few weeks. Kiffin is the Gators’ No. 1 candidate for the vacant head coach place.
Nevertheless, with Kiffin leaning in the direction of staying at Ole Miss or becoming a member of LSU, Florida has opted to chase a ‘Plan B”. Based on On3 Sports activities, that plan is to rent Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall.
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School soccer followers gave their two cents on the potential transfer.
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A fan stated, “From Kiffin to Billy Napier 2.0”
One other added, “Scott Stricklin is ADDICTED to those hires. I hate him. I hate him a lot.”
One chimed in, saying, “Sumrall is similar, one possession, time of possession sort coach with no recreation plan to make the most of the expertise within the state of Florida. Will not work. Spurrier and City ran offenses that obtained essentially the most out of the state. Mullen, too, till he determined he was executed with the job.”
Some had been open to the potential for Sumrall becoming a member of the Gators.
One stated, “Nice rent. There’s a cause Auburn and Ole Miss needs him. Nice coach. Could be WAY higher than some other candidate apart from Lane on Florida’s radar.”
One other added, “Sumrall makes extra sense at Florida, anyway.”
One wrote, “Not the worst transfer.”
Jon Sumrall is a seasoned campaigner and among the finest coaches within the ACC. He led the Tulane Inexperienced Wave to a 9-5 document in 2024 and has amassed a 9-2 document within the ongoing marketing campaign.
Sumrall began his profession as a graduate assistant with the Kentucky Wildcats. He is since risen within the ranks, and he is now probably the most sought-after coaches within the present hiring cycle.
Florida Gators linked to a number of high-profile names
The Florida Gators have been linked with some massive names since firing Billy Napier after a 3-4 begin. The Gators are nonetheless available in the market with the playoffs on the horizon.
This is the newest odds for the subsequent Florida Gators head coach (per BetOnline):
- Jedd Fisch: -110
- Lane Kiffin: +200
- Eli Drinkwitz: +290
- Brent Key: +750
- Jon Sumrall: +1200
The percentages have Jedd Fisch leapfrogging Lane Kiffin within the Florida sweepstakes. Fisch is the Washington head coach and one of many higher HCs in faculty soccer.
Lane Kiffin appears to be on the verge of both staying with the Ole Miss Rebels or becoming a member of the LSU Tigers. It seems to be more and more unlikely that he’ll take over the reins in Florida.
Eli Drinkwitz simply renewed his contract at Missouri, so he is not going anyplace. Brent Key stays a darkish horse possibility, whereas Jon Sumrall might be a shrewd rent.
Edited by Nick Igbokwe