Dan Mullen reacts to Florida's heartbreaking loss to Alabama
Dan Mullen’s No. 11 Florida team came close to knocking off No. 1 Alabama Saturday afternoon in Gainesville. The Gators fell 31-29 to the Crimson Tide, and after the game, Mullen spoke to media about the SEC setback.
According to OnlyGators.com, Mullen pointed to the defense, and the penalties committed by that defense, in his postgame comments.
“We gave up too many first downs, penalty-wise, that allowed them to score,” said Mullen.
Truth from Dan Mullen: “We gave up too many first downs, penalty-wise, that allowed them to score.” #Gators
— OnlyGators.com 🐊 Florida Gators news (@onlygators) September 18, 2021
Florida was penalized seven times for 67 yards in the loss.
Mullen also spoke about closing the once-wide gap between the two programs in Alabama and Florida.
Dan Mullen: “Talked about it when I got here, I wanted a team that can compete for championships on a consistent basis. To do that, you’re going to have to beat Alabama. What’s the margin? Last year was six points. This year was two. Hopefully we see them again.”
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) September 18, 2021
Below are other things Mullen had to say:
Mullen says it was a great game… fun to be a part of. "To be honest with you, I hope we play them really soon. Like later this season."
— Nick de la Torre (@delatorre) September 18, 2021
Dan Mullen says other teams don’t expect to beat Alabama. @GatorsFB came in tonight expecting to win. pic.twitter.com/uBwoZSUr9G
— Adam Shadoff FOX 35 (@FOX35Adam) September 18, 2021
Dan Mullen: "Talked about it when I got here, I wanted a team that can compete for championships on a consistent basis. To do that, you’re going to have to beat Alabama. What’s the margin? Last year was six points. This year was two. Hopefully we see them again."
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) September 18, 2021
#Florida head coach Dan Mullen on the failed two-point conversion: “I’m not going to get into the specifics. We had a guy line up wrong and a guy go the wrong way.”
— Emily Van Buskirk (@Emilnem) September 18, 2021
