Dan Mullen
FILE - Florida head coach Dan Mullen walks on the field before the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Virginia in Miami Gardens, Fla., in this Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, file photo. Florida football coach Dan Mullen received a three-year contract extension worth an additional $1.5 million annually following a disappointing season that closed with a three-game losing streak and included several public relations missteps and NCAA sanctions. The Gators released Mullen's contract Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in response to a public records request. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Florida gives Mullen 3-year extension, $1.5M raise annually

By Mark Long Jun. 01, 2021 12:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 file photo, Florida head coach Dan Mullen speaks with players before the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game between Florida and Alabama in Atlanta. Florida coach Dan Mullen finally acknowledged making some “regrettable” comments last year. None of those were more head-scratching than Mullen wanting to pack Florida Field during a pandemic. But he offered no apologies about staying quiet after ESPN reported he has interest in moving to the NFL. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Mullen focuses on Florida amid college football concerns

By Mark Long Feb. 16, 2021 05:50 PM EST

Florida coach Dan Mullen talks with quarterback Kyle Trask after Trask threw a pass into the end zone that was intercepted by Oklahoma's Woodi Washington during the first half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Questions rise about Dan Mullen's coaching future at Florida

By Mark Long Jan. 05, 2021 01:46 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2020, file photo, Florida head coach Dan Mullen yells to a referee about a call during an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Gainesville, Fla. Oklahoma and Florida will play in the Cotton Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 30 in Arlington, Texas. (Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP, File)
Florida-Oklahoma in Cotton Bowl dozen years after title game

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 29, 2020 03:36 PM EST

Alabama coach Nick Saban heads off the field following Alabama's 52-3 win over Arkansas in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 1 Alabama heavy favorite vs No. 11 Florida for SEC title

By Paul Newberry Dec. 17, 2020 05:11 PM EST

LSU's Cade York (36) celebrates after kicking a field goal against Florida in the final minute of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. LSU won 37-34. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Swamp stunner: LSU beats No. 6 Florida with 57-yard FG late

By Mark Long Dec. 12, 2020 11:44 PM EST

Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin watches the team play South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)
Some in-state rivalries left off of SEC's Thanksgiving menu

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 25, 2020 02:23 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt yells at the officials during an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The SEC came into this season with a contingency plan to deal with coronavirus-related issues. “Obviously, we can’t predict the future,” Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt said. “I believe we all knew when we started this, that there were no guarantees.” (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
SEC adapting to help league crown champion during pandemic

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 18, 2020 12:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Alabama coach Nick Saban leads his team to the field before an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Columbia, Mo. Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time this year, extending its record of consecutive seasons with at least one week on top of the rankings to 13. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)
COVID-19 disrupts schedule in Southeastern Conference

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 12, 2020 04:01 AM EST

The State Farm Arena is seen in Fulton County where ballots will continue being counted in Atlanta on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, after a delay on Election Day. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Column: Sports has reason to be proud, but can't be one-off

By Paul Newberry Nov. 06, 2020 06:27 PM EST

Fans wearing protective face masks watch the Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao, Portugal, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Jose Sena Goulao, Pool via AP)
The Latest: Higgs tests positive, bows out of Houston Open

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2020 10:14 AM EST

Florida head coach Dan Mullen, center, raises his fist to cheering Florida fans after an argument at the end of the first half as he was escorted to the locker room by law enforcement officers during an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
SEC fines Florida's Mullen $25K for role in brawl vs. Mizzou

By Mark Long Nov. 02, 2020 01:21 PM EST

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) celebrates his touchdown catch from quarterback Kyle Trask (11) with offensive lineman Brett Heggie (61) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux,Pool)
No. 10 Florida plays 1st game in 3 weeks, hosts hot Missouri

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 04:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2019, file photo, Florida head coach Dan Mullen watches the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Virginia in Miami Gardens, Fla. No. 10 Florida resumed meetings and practices for the first time in two weeks Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. They got back to work after a COVID-19 outbreak caused the Southeastern Conference to postpone two of the team’s games. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
No. 10 Florida will be rested, could be rusty against Mizzou

By Mark Long Oct. 29, 2020 10:59 AM EDT

A member of the Kansas State marching band plays the trombone while wearing a face mask during the second half of an NCAA football game against Kansas Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The Latest: Wooden, 2 South Carolina hoop events canceled

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2020 11:27 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2019, file photo, Florida head coach Dan Mullen watches the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Virginia in Miami Gardens, Fla. No. 10 Florida resumed meetings and practices for the first time in two weeks Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. They got back to work after a COVID-19 outbreak caused the Southeastern Conference to postpone two of the team’s games. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
No. 10 Florida, Mullen return to work after COVID outbreak

By Mark Long Oct. 26, 2020 04:40 PM EDT

Baylor running back John Lovett (7) is tackled by West Virginia linebacker Josh Chandler-Semedo (7) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP)
On other side of an outbreak, teams can find some relief

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 23, 2020 02:31 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2020, file photo, Florida head coach Dan Mullen yells to a referee about a call during an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Gainesville, Fla. Mullen was given several more chances Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, to walk back bizarre comments about wanting to pack 90,000 screaming fans inside Florida Field during the coronavirus pandemic. He declined each of them, brushing aside criticism and insisting he's focused on defending national champion LSU. (Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP, Pool, File)
No. 10 Florida, Mullen plan to resume practice next week

By Mark Long Oct. 21, 2020 12:32 PM EDT

Editorial Roundup: Florida

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2020 12:03 PM EDT
Recent editorials from Florida newspapers: ___ Oct. 20 The Orlando Sentinel on Gov. Ron DeSantis'...

A fan wearing face mask to protect against coronavirus waits for the start of the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Portugal and Sweden at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
The Latest: UEFA cancels men's soccer under-19 Euros

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2020 04:06 AM EDT