Florida has hired Mississippi State athletic director Scott Stricklin to the same position with the Gators, the program announced in a Tuesday release.
The release quotes Stricklin, University of Florida president Dr. Kent Fuchs, and outgoing athletic director Jeremy Foley.
"I'm really excited about this opportunity at Florida," Stricklin said. "I'm an SEC guy. I understand the position Florida holds in college athletics. I'm excited to come and be part of the department. It's a great staff here to work with. I love college towns. The opportunity to come and get invested in another community, with my family, you start balancing all that and you understand at this point in my career, this is an opportunity you just can't not do.