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Gator fans weigh in on UF’s new football coach and upcoming season

By on September 2nd, 2011 | Last updated: September 6, 2011 at 9:46 am

By Meredith Chipman and Marc Whiteman – WUFT-FM

Football frenzy is in the air as the University of Florida football team prepares for the first game of the season tomorrow night. Marc Whiteman and Meredith Chipman took to the streets to talk with current students and lifelong fans about the new coach and this year’s season.

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