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Will Muschamp never thought for a Texas second that he would receive a telephone call from Florida. Yet that's exactly what happened late last week, and Muschamp, who unabashedly describes himself as an overachiever, has returned to his childhood home as the new coach at Florida. The Gators lured Muschamp away from the University of Texas to one of the most prestigious jobs in the country, despite his lack of any head coaching experience.
"I certainly didn't feel like Jeremy Foley (UF's director of athletics) would call me but I was certainly relieved and pleased that he did," Muschamp said Tuesday night during his introductory news conference from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Muschamp, who was the Texas head coach-in-waiting and considered one of the up-and-comers in the college coaching profession, is no stranger to UF and the Southeastern Conference. At 39, he is also the second-youngest coach in the SEC behind Mississippi State's Dan Mullen.
Known for his passion, energy and work ethic, Muschamp detailed his blueprint for the Gators.
He explained UF would implement a pro-style scheme both on offense and defense, and he wants his best best athletes on special teams. Muschamp plans to build his program on trust, respect and communication. He expects the Gators to be tough physically and mentally, he expects them to graduate and he expects them to win championships. He wants his team to be known as a blue collar, overachieving unit.
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