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Why the Florida Gators’ quarterback situation is not an exciting storyline

By Camille W.

GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Feleipe Franks #13 of the Florida Gators scrambles during the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Feleipe Franks #13 of the Florida Gators scrambles during the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) /
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The Florida Gators’ quarterback competition may seem exciting, but it’s not.

Florida hired a new head football coach, which means a new coaching staff, which means a chance to shake things up at quarterback.

Wait a minute. This sounds oddly familiar. Haven’t we heard this story before?

The Florida Gators are no stranger to quarterback troubles. This saga has been going on for almost 10 years now, like a broken record.

Since the departure of a certain Heisman-winning quarterback, Florida has struggled to find a player of equal caliber to take the reins.

The Gators have started 11 (yes, 11!) quarterbacks since 2010, a stat that should alarm any fan of the orange and blue. Yes, injuries played a part, but so did average performances.

In a way, though, it makes sense. Quarterbacks like Tim Tebow don’t come around often in college football.

Sure, the Gators had one particular quarterback who led the team to 6-0 halfway through the 2015 season.

However, said quarterback made a less-than-wise decision, and robbed fans of the chance to see what more he could do at Florida.

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The revolving door of quarterbacks isn’t new to Gators fans, and at this point, the quarterback competition is a tired storyline.

It’s clear last season’s starter, Feleipe Franks, and redshirt sophomore Kyle Trask are vying for the starting spot.

Could that change? It’s possible. But, don’t count on it.

The interest is somewhat understandable, though. Flipping Emory Jones from Ohio State on Early Signing Day undoubtedly excited Florida fans about the quarterback competition this offseason.

But the true freshman isn’t quite ready to take on the role.

There are other components to watch for improvement: the offensive line, the strength and conditioning program, the receiving corps. All are areas where fans can see development this fall.

When Florida finally settles on a successful starting quarterback, who lasts more than one season, then the real excitement can begin.

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