New UF coach Dan Mullen has hired Nick Savage to head the Gators’ strength and conditioning program.
The 28-year-old Savage is UF’s latest assistant coach from Mullen’s former staff at Mississippi State — and possibly the most important addition.
The day UF announced Mullen as head coach, athletic director Scott Stricklin said improving the Gators’ strength program would be critical.
"It's the backbone,” Stricklin said Nov. 27. “I think any successful program has a really strong strength and conditioning program that builds accountability, and I think programs that aren't as successful usually are lacking in that area.