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Nick Saban Calls Out Florida Gators Hierarchy on College GameDay
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.
“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.
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?
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.
TAMPA, Fla – New SNAP restrictions will start Monday in Florida.
What we know:
These changes will ban the purchase of many sugary sodas, energy drinks, candy and ultra-processed, shelf-stable prepared desserts.
Hunger Free America, an advocacy group, is against these restrictions.
Joel Berg, the CEO, said some regulation is a good thing, but he wants to see it support access to healthy foods as a choice.
“We do support mandates to mandate that healthier food is available in stores that do accept SNAP,” Berg said. “So, it makes a lot more sense to make it easier to get healthier food.”
Berg said these restrictions are unnecessary in achieving a healthier America.
“We should make America healthier again by making healthy food more affordable, convenient and physically available,” Berg said. “We shouldn’t micromanage the eating patterns of adults to try to achieve that goal.”
The other side:
This is part of the Make America Healthy Again initiative.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said, “Under the MAHA initiative, we are taking bold, historic steps to reverse the chronic disease epidemic that has taken root in this country for far too long.”
What they’re saying:
Berg said that these changes, on top of cuts to the program nationwide, will increase hunger.
“It’s not that low-income Americans don’t want healthier food; it’s that they can’t afford healthier food,” Berg said.
This coincides with the announcement that there will be cuts to WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, which supplies food to mothers and young children.
“President Trump’s budget just announced that he’s proposing taking away fruits and vegetables from the WIC program for pregnant women and children under five,” Berg said. “So, they’re taking away healthier food.”
The WIC cuts would take away $1.4 billion in fruit and vegetable benefits from 5.4 million people.
Big picture view:
The SNAP changes come as part of the MAHA movement and include more than 20 other states that will implement changes over the next two years.
The Source: Information in this story comes from WIC, SNAP and interviews done by Fox 13’s Danielle Zulkosky.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The engines are revving for one final day of high-stakes bidding and family fun at the South Florida Fairgrounds.
Barrett-Jackson’s Palm Beach auction reaches its grand finale today with an action-packed “Super Saturday” lineup, promising to close out the weekend with a full slate of collector car sales, live entertainment, and fan attractions.
“Super Saturday,” presented by Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, officially kicks off at 8 a.m. when gates, food courts, and the exhibitor marketplace open to the public.
What to expect
- 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: The Fantasy Bid presented by Dodge begins early, running in tandem with the automobilia auction in the arena.
- 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Thrill-seekers can catch Dodge thrill rides on the Barrett-Jackson Performance Track.
- 10:00 a.m.: New amenities open to the public, including the Stella Artois, Staging Lanes, and Food Court patios, which offer shaded seating and auction views.
- 10:45 a.m.: The national anthem will be performed in the auction arena, signaling the start of the main collector car auction at 11 a.m.
- Afternoon Entertainment: DJ sets run from noon to 5 p.m. across the various patios, and a detailing clinic by Adam’s Polishes is scheduled for 2 p.m. near the South Showcase.
For those unable to attend, the whole event will be livestreamed throughout the day on the Barrett-Jackson website and the HISTORY channel from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Today’s finale comes on the heels of a high-energy Friday that saw significant sales and notable celebrity interest.
Star power was evident throughout the day, particularly with vehicles tied to the Busch family. A 1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible owned by Samantha Busch and a 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Custom Coupe were among the day’s heavy hitters, each fetching $159,500. Kyle Busch’s 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Coupe also drew a strong bid, selling for $143,000.
Other Friday highlights included:
- 1968 Ford Mustang Eleanor Replica: $137,500
- 2004 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Mamba Edition: $132,000
- 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Custom SUV: $126,500
- 1957 Ford Thunderbird Custom Convertible: $121,000
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With a festival-style atmosphere and high-profile sales driving momentum, organizers expect a busy crowd for the final push at the auction block today.
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A quiet Monday turned into a frantic race against time when a deputy stepped in to save a choking 1-year-old’s life.
According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call about a 1-year-old baby choking. Upon arrival, the responding deputy performed life-saving procedures to help the child breathe again.
See also: Two arrested after 6-year-old arrives at Florida school with bruises, deputies say
Body camera video shows a deputy holding the baby, flipping it over on its stomach, and beginning to pat the baby’s back.
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When the baby begins to cry, the deputy is heard saying, “he’s good.”
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