What Jim McElwain said after getting ‘rump kicked’ by Michigan in Citrus Bowl
By Andrew Olson
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Jim McElwain didn’t get a happy ending to his first season as head coach at Florida, losing the Citrus Bowl to Michigan 41-7 on Friday. After the game, he spoke to the media.
McElwain: we've got a ways to go, as I've said from the start
— Matt Baker (@MBakerTBTimes) January 1, 2016
McElwain: "There's a lot we can learn from that game and we'll learn." #Gators
— Jordan McPherson (@J_McPherson1126) January 1, 2016
McElwain: "We're all disappointed." #Gators
— Graham Hack (@graham_hack24) January 1, 2016
"Yeah, I thought it was." -McElwain believes #Gators season was a a success despite losing three in a row
— ESPN 98.1 / 850 WRUF (@ESPNGainesville) January 1, 2016
Mac deadpanned when confirming Austin Hardin sprained an ankle during Thursday's walk-through: 'Yeah, you heard me right.'
— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) January 1, 2016
"You oughtta see him throw overhand." -McElwain on Callaway's TD pass to Treon
— ESPN 98.1 / 850 WRUF (@ESPNGainesville) January 1, 2016
"We have a lot that we can build off of as we move in to the offseason." -McElwain
— ESPN 98.1 / 850 WRUF (@ESPNGainesville) January 1, 2016
"I thought early in the game he looked pretty good, coming out after the half was pretty disappointing." -McElwain on Treon Harris & offense
— ESPN 98.1 / 850 WRUF (@ESPNGainesville) January 1, 2016
"Those are good football players, and more than that, good people." -McElwain on losing seniors
— ESPN 98.1 / 850 WRUF (@ESPNGainesville) January 1, 2016
'It was a case of getting your rump kicked in,' Mac said, noting he felt the energy level was good.
— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) January 1, 2016
Mac said #Gators TE Jake McGee pulled a hamstring Tuesday.
— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) January 1, 2016
McElwain: "I think we had some guys satisfied when we first won the (SEC) East)." #Gators
— Graham Hack (@graham_hack24) January 1, 2016
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