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How Experience Playing for Gators is Inspiring Bam Hardmon as New Assistant Coach
- Hardmon is appointed the Florida Gators' outside linebackers coach under head coach Jon Sumrall.
- Hardmon, a former Gator linebacker, had a standout 2002 season with 168 tackles.
- Sumrall cited Hardmon’s coaching ability and character as reasons for the hire.
- Hardmon helped secure the retention of Jayden Woods after a period of transfer interest.
- Hardmon’s return integrates his former-player perspective with recruiting acumen.
- Hardmon emphasizes learning from past Florida seasons to drive future success.
- Hardmon’s recruiting work includes evaluating players like Jayden Woods during campus visits.
- Sumrall highlighted Hardmon’s history as a Gator and his ability to develop players.
- Hardmon’s hiring occurs as Florida rebuilds a program with four losing seasons in five years.
- The staff shift includes a broader effort to improve recruiting and player retention.
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