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Florida’s newest quarterback made his much-anticipated debut Wednesday, and he delivered a performance that seemed to match the hype that’s been surrounding him since his arrival from Notre Dame.
Malik Zaire appeared poised, confident, composed. Smiling throughout, he exuded contagious energy and an effervescent personality. He looked, sounded and carried himself like a natural born leader.
Now, can he do this, will he be this, if and when he gets on the field for the Gators this fall?
On Wednesday, he wasn’t dropping into the pocket against an onrushing SEC defense.