Chomping at Bits: Florida announces pair of Gator boosters as “celebrity coaches” for Orange and Blue Game

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Florida announces “celebrity coaches” for Orange and Blue spring game: UF alums Gary Condron and Bill Heavener - both Gator Booster board members who have given significant contributions to the university - will be “guest head coaches” and get some input on Saturday’s play calls. The guest coaches were teased earlier this week during Dan Mullen’s comments about the spring game format. Florida’s player draft will occur today. (Ryan Young, SEC Country; Robbie Andreu, Gainesville Sun)

Defense says they have things to prove: Though the criticism is often directed at the offense, the Gators know that they did not have a great season on either size of the ball last year. (Robbie Andreu, Gainesville Sun)

Todd Grantham on his coaching philosophy: Florida’s defensive coordinator is installing his new 3-4 defensive scheme. (Thomas Goldkamp, 247Sports)

Tight ends ready to be more involved with passing game: The players have been more involved in this year’s spring practice. (Ryan Young, SEC Country)

Florida women’s tennis blanks Kentucky: The Gators now host Vanderbilt Saturday in a winner-take-all bout for the SEC title. (Kathy Cafazzo, Florida Gators)

UF women’s basketball has four sign national letters of intent: Florida signs players that hail from Brazil, Australia, England, and Maryland. (Kathy Cafazzo, Florida Gators)

Gator baseball hosting Missouri: Top-ranked Florida begins a three-game series with the Tigers tonight. (Daniel Apple, Florida Gators)

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