UF tailback Jordan Scarlett expected to spend last fall chasing a 1,000-yard season.
Instead, Scarlett stumbled badly, fell hard and was unable to get back on his feet for some time following his suspension for his role in credit card fraud scheme that sidelined nine Gators.
Scarlett eventually would dust himself off and receive a second chance from a new coaching staff, led by Dan Mullen.
Following practice Friday, Scarlett insisted he is a changed man and will not squander this opportunity to prove himself.
“It was very difficult, tough times for me, considering how much I love football,” he said.