Dan Mullen asked about sideline shouting match with DC Todd Grantham
The Florida Gators beat the Kentucky Wildcats Saturday 34-10.
It wasn’t too pretty, as Florida’s offense was lackluster and the defense struggled early. However, Todd Grantham’s unit got it together in the second half, and they took over the game.
Mostly all season, Grantham’s defense has struggled, specifically the secondary, and on Saturday, frustrations boiled over with Mullen and Grantham on the sideline. The incident happened in the first half, and the camera caught Mullen giving Grantham a piece of his mind.
Dan Mullen absolutely going in on Todd Grantham pic.twitter.com/Xk9wqQz9t8
— Ben Murphy (@BenMurphyTV) November 28, 2020
Following the win over Kentucky, Mullen was asked about the shouting match, and he first made a joke.
Mullen says he and Grantham are neighbors, jokes that their words in first half was around fact Grantham already has his Christmas lights up
— Scott Carter (@GatorsScott) November 28, 2020
He then added he wasn’t happy with the defense at that moment.
Of course, he said he wasn’t happy about way defense played early in the game when asked a follow up. https://t.co/w6aUkPsMjk
— Scott Carter (@GatorsScott) November 28, 2020
Florida’s offense is championship level; however, its defense has been the biggest question mark of the season.
Gone after this season. Sign the recruits and move on
Coach Mullen, there’s a guy you need to call in Alabama. His name is Charlie Strong. He’s a class act, great coach and a better recruiter than Grantham will ever be.
Charlie strong would be a dream come true
Everyone wants to pluck from Sagan’s tree. Go after Venables, He’s better.
No thanks, but good choice. Strong made great friends when he coached us. He still has good ties in Gainesville
I agree with you SDS. I would prefer Venables. Strong was great but he’s been left behind.
Saban. Lol.
Empire, please explain how Strong has been left behind? Amazing how people think that a coach can’t evolve just like the guy watching from his couch. I guess a guy with 20 years or so less experience would make a better choice? Should have run Grantham off last year when Strong was available so he could come back home!
Strong may be our DC next year. I’m hoping.
SDS, ah ha! Good angle and he’s one of the best in game defensive coaches I’ve ever watched.
No one wants to admit it but Muschamp had better defenses and is a better recruiter than Charlie Strong. People need to put their pride aside. Let’s go get Muschamp and let him do his thing on defense and win a championship.
2 bits, I can understand where you see that Muschimp can be a def coo. My point has been we can’t afford another toxic coach at UF. Muschimp at Auburn had a good run at DC before shipping off to SC. At Auburn, his D was good but had near meltdowns with assistant coaches and star players. Stubbornness is Muschimps downfall. Today’s players want to be more connected to their coaches on a one on one relationship.
Today’s athletes are much different than 10 years ago.
Hey Marsh, I respectfully disagree. Muschamp’s players are really loyal to him. Great defensive coach. Just look at his resume and the number of defensive players he has coached in the NFL. I would welcome him back with open arms. Great DC horrible head coach. It happens all the time. One things for sure, Granthams gotta go.
The last Mullen/Strong combo we had at UF worked out pretty well.
Check out Charlie Strong’s last two seasons at USF and tell me if they had good defenses.
That’s your argument? His head coaching success at USF??! Lord have mercy
I think the argument was the defense wasn’t good.
We are already paying Muschamp, seems like a natural progression.
2 bits, in reality, were paying him to stay away from UF.
I can name a dozen high profile defensive coordinators that went on to head coaching positions and fielded an awful offense and defense. Doesn’t mean they can’t still coach defense. Some just aren’t meant to be a head coach. Surprised I have to explain this
Please no Muschamp. Dude is snake bit. Let him go infect some other university with his mojo
I doubt strong wants to come back to Florida
Jeremy pruitt will need a job soon. As DC he has been the coach of championship winning defenses for different teams. Just not a head coach.
Look for one of those “For Sale” signs to mysteriously appear in the neighbor’s yard!
Honestly, after these last two weeks, I think we have no chance against Alabama. We’re getting embarrassed.
On a good note, the second half defense was very very good. But they will always revert back against good offenses.
Don’t count out LSU. It will be their bowl game
Unless something drastic happens, I have to agree. Bama is improving every week!
Bama’s offensive line is playing with great focus. I think Najee will get 25 carries against us.
No way that’s true. Granthamgrinch doesn’t celebrate Christmas. Can’t wait for that guy to be gone.
Alabama will light up that mediocre D for some big points — 50+ — that game will get ugly early with Mac and Davonta hitting some long TDs
They better score 50 because we’re gonna get 49. How’s GT doing these days? They still have a football program?
I wonder if they will be talking about this 5 years later like they do about Saban/Kiffin.
Anybody know why the Alabama/ Arkansas game is off the Alabama schedule of Dec 12?
One thing is there is alot of Trask passes that are near picks against sub par defenses that could potentially be picks with good defenses . He has to realize that because with alabama lurking in the sec championship game it could be an ugly game for Florida.
Hey Jeremy pruitt has been the bearer of great championship defenses for different teams. Keep that in mind for DC . Just isn’t a head coach.