Looks like tough times just don’t seem to stop for the Florida Gators. The Tennessee Vols had a field day against the Gators with a 31-11 dub at The Swamp. At this point, they’ve basically gone from one Billy to another Billy. Fans started questioning the Gators’ credibility after getting blown out by Tennessee. Interim head coach Billy Gonzales is ready to do what’s best for the program over his personal interests.

On November 22nd, Billy Gonzales sat down at the presser after the game. The interviewer asked about Florida’s tough times and what his message was to Gators fans. Billy Gonzales made it clear that even in a tough moment, the passion of Gator Nation still stands out.

“Gator football, Gator Nation, has got tons of tradition. The University of Florida’s tradition is second to none.”

Gonzales admitted the team is in a bit of a transition period right now. He said the effort from both players and fans was still a gut push. The interim head coach gave props to the fans for keeping showing up in tough times. Despite being in Florida under three different head coaches and knowing the system and culture inside out, Billy Gonzales wants what’s best for Gator Nation. He expressed it in seven words:

“I want what’s best for this university.”

The Gators were never in the game at any point. They didn’t even get on the scoreboard until the third quarter. The Vols out-gained Florida by a ton early on, racking up 323 yards to Florida’s measly 110 in the first half alone. Although the Gators scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter, by then the game was already well out of reach. It explains why Billy Gonzales said what he said.

It’s clear Billy Gonzales is a true Gators fan through and through. He even openly said he’ll take the blame for Gator players’ short-comings on the field because it’s not fair for the players to take everything in their stride, especially in times like this. All respect to Billy Gonzales’ commitment and wanting the best for the program, their downfall should be studied, especially considering the pre-season expectations. The Gators are now 3-8 and sit in the bottom half of the SEC. And the governor isn’t happy about it.

Ron DeSantis on Gators’ downfall

The Florida Governor Ron DeSantis hopped onto X after the game and dwelled on the Florida Gators’ downfall after hitting a new rock-bottom.

“Getting blown out in the Swamp by Tennessee = rock bottom for the Gators. I remember the days when even someone like Peyton Manning didn’t have a chance against UF in Gainesville. Frustrating for the fan base.”

If we go by history, the Gators were always one above the Vols until the NIL era began. Even Peyton Manning couldn’t touch Florida’s defense. He was 0-4 against them. This shows how mighty the Florida Gators have fallen. Before heading into this game, the Gators had a 10-game win streak at home against the Vols. Just like that, it was snapped when they set their foot in the Swamp.

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The last time Florida won anything was back in 2008 under Urban Meyer. The last time they were relevant was in 2020, when they fell short against Bama in a close SEC title game. Since then, they’ve just been filling the place. And that’s what makes it even more difficult to make the next coaching hire. They simply can’t afford go wrong again.