With legends Urban Meyer and Steve Spurrier sitting a few feet away and dozens of players lining the back of the room, new Florida coach Jon Sumrall took center stage Monday wearing a suit with orange and blue sneakers.

New Florida coach Jon Sumrall vowed to deliver championship success as Gator legends Steve Spurrier and Urban Meyer attended his introduction.

Jon Sumrall is going to be highly successful as the head football coach of the Florida Gators, and it will only be a matter of time until fans see why the former Tulane coach is the perfect fit in Gainesville.

Jaguars head coach Liam Coen did not hesitate when he was asked about Florida’s move to hire Jon Sumrall. His reaction said it all. This was not the usual polite offseason endorsement. This was a coach who knows Sumrall deeply, respects him genuinely, and believes Florida just landed the right man at the right time.

Sumrall opens with a joke before thanking Tulane for allowing him to coach in the AAC Championship and explaining his family's commitment and excitement for the Gators.

The winner of Friday night's American Conference championship game between Tulane and North Texas almost certainly will be bound for the College Football Playoff, but coaches Jon Sumrall and Eric Morris are dealing with major distractions after taking new jobs.