If you are of a certain age, you remember the name EF Hutton from this commercial. Similarly, when former Alabama head coach Nick Saban discussed the University of Florida administration and issues since the Spurrier/Meyer glory days, people listened.
St. Nicholas of Tuscaloosa delivered the gift of a much-needed message to not only the Florida administration, but the fanbase. For the first time in years, ESPN GameDay actually brought substance to the table, instead of early-morning shenanigans.
Unhappy
Coach Saban spoke his truth; he echoed the thoughts of many in and around the Florida program.
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“Well, I think maybe the problem isn’t the coaches… They should’ve taken advantage of building better facilities when Urban Meyer was there,” said Saban. What’s the collective been like? How have they adapted to this new model of college football? So it’s not just the coaches. When you’ve been through four coaches that haven’t had success, there’s something else that people should be looking at.”
Translation
Athletic Director Scott Stricklin remains not only behind the times but behind the eight ball when it comes to raising money. College football, even before Sherwood Blount tried to personally fund SMU, leading to the death penalty, survives on money.
Now, the extended University of Florida family is many things, but there’s always one constant, they remain loaded with cash. The school and the thousands of alums that can donate needed to do so years ago. Jeremy Foley left the school in a prime position in wins and losses. However, Stricklin not only tarnished that but could not rub three dimes together from alums for NIL.
Saban firmly places the blame upon the Florida administrative hierarchy. Remember, UCF as a D1 entity didn’t exist 30-years ago. Yet, they are considered a favorite over Florida in two weeks and have managed to grow exponentially because of foresight.
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Culture of Winning
In addition, Saban brought up the lack of winning culture for the Gators. You would sooner find Waldo first before you spot a lie in the following quote.
“They’ve been through 4 coaches since Spurrier and Urban Meyer, who both created a tremendous culture of winning there. And sometimes the fanbase can just think ‘well we can show up and expect to win’, and not make the commitment to the program that you need to make to continue to make the changes and investments you need to make to keep up with changing times.”
Bottom Line
Now, some could construe Saban’s harsh words for Florida as defending one of his former assistants in Billy Napier. Yet, his quotes ring true. When will Florida return to its former glory? When will the donations pour in, to help recruit better players?
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Unlike Miami who annually boasts about “being back”, only to fold like a cheap lawn chair, Florida’s recent history should provide a road map back to prominence, provided the administration either changes with the times or finds new people to run the show.
Nick Saban spoke from a point of clarity and unobstructed vision. The brain trust of Florida athletics needs to follow suit.
South Florida fans of Bad Bunny come together ahead of Super Bowl performance
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A Miami Beach rooftop has become a haven for Bad Bunny fans counting down the days until the Super Bowl, all while playing one of America’s oldest and longest running pastimes.
High above the neon glow of Lincoln Road, the vibe isn’t just cinematic, it’s Un Verano Sin Ti.
Rooftop Cinema Club South Beach is known for its skyline views and wireless headphones, but on Wednesday, the speakers were pumping 100% Benito.
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The prizes for Bad Bunny Bingo ranged from free movie tickets to themed merch, but for most, the real win is the atmosphere and a community of likeminded fans.
The world will be watching when Bad Bunny takes the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show stage on Feb. 8 from Levi Stadium in Santa Clara.
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UPS announced plans to cut 30,000 jobs in the coming year. Amazon is slashing 16,000.
The post office is hiring.
In recent weeks, the U.S. Postal Service has been holding job fairs to fill vacant positions for carriers, assistant carriers, and auto techs at Florida locations, with salaries starting at $21.89 per hour. The next two are in Tallahassee and Lake City.
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Recent job fairs were held at Fernandina Beach and Jacksonville.
Here’s what to know.
Is the Post Office hiring?
The USPS in Tallahassee and Lake City are looking for “committed and motivated individuals,” according to press releases. The positions are:
Rural Carrier Associates (RCA) – $21.89 per hour, paid bi-weekly, full-time with health benefits. You would deliver mail on a full-time schedule that may include weekend and holidays.
Assistant Rural Carriers (ARC) – $21.89 per hour, paid bi-weekly, part-time. You would deliver packages.
Automotive Technician (AT) – $66,586 annually, paid bi-weekly, health benefits. You would perform repairs and maintenance on all types of motor vehicles used in the postal fleet. (Tallahassee only)
Benefits include multiple health and life insurance choices, pension benefits and a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) like a 401(k), and vacation time and sick leave, the USPS said.
When are the USPS job fairs?
Tallahassee: Friday, Jan, 30, at the Tallahassee Post Office, 2800 S Adams Street
Lake City: Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Lake City Post Office, 250 NW Main Blvd.
Interested applicants who can’t make it to the job fairs may also apply at usps.com/careers.
What are the requirements to work for the post office?
You must be 18 years old or older at the time of appointment or 16 years old with a high school diploma
You must be a United States citizen or permanent resident
You must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening
If driving is part of the job, you must have a valid state driver’s license and a safe driving record
C. A. Bridges is a journalist for the USA TODAY Network-Florida’s service journalism Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As cities across the country see growing protests over immigration enforcement, Florida Democrats are pushing bills they say would protect residents and undocumented migrants — and counter Republican proposals to expand enforcement across the state.
“We stand at a crossroads where we need to decide what world we live in,” said Rep. Dotie Joseph, D-North Miami.
One measure, Senate Bill 316, known as the Visible Act, would ban the public use of masks, require police officers to identify themselves and create safe zones around schools and houses of worship.
“We are not a dictatorship,” said Rep. Angie Nixon, D-Jacksonville. “Secret police belong in the history books, not Florida streets.”
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Democrats are also spearheading efforts to grant in-state college tuition to recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, often called DREAMers. Florida lawmakers ended that benefit in 2025.
“I dream and I dream big.I will always work as hard as I have to make my dreams come true,” said Alexander Vallejos, a DACA recipient and student at the University of Central Florida. “I love my beautiful Sunshine State of Florida, and I’m a Florida kid through and through.”
Republicans argued in-state tuition diverted state funds from legal residents during the 2025 debate.
“I don’t think it’s fair to ask hardworking Floridians who are struggling to make ends meet to spend $45 million subsidizing the education of people who shouldn’t even be here,” said U.S. Rep. Randy Fine, a former state legislator.
Gov. Ron DeSantis defended Florida’s continued cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, calling it “positive cooperation” that “has certainly made a difference here in Florida.”
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Tensions over enforcement have deepened nationally after ICE agents in Minneapolis fatally shot two U.S. citizens, drawing condemnation from lawmakers and activists.
“They feel they can do anything they want — even including executing a United States citizen in broad daylight,” said Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, D-Orlando.
The Visible Act must pass three committees before it can reach the full Senate floor for a vote.
