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Florida football has promoted Russ Callaway to a co-offensive coordinator role, sources confirmed to the Sun.
Florida Gators coach Billy Napier hinted at the move earlier this month, saying Calloway, UF’s tight ends coach last season, would take on “more responsibility” in the offense in 2024.
Callaway, 35, has worked his way up from defensive analyst to tight ends coach in two seasons under Napier. Last season, UF redshirt freshman tight ends Hayden Hansen and Arlis Boardingham emerged as more capable receivers. Boardingham had 26 catches for 289 yards and 4 TDs, while Hansen had 12 catches for 150 yards and 2 TDs.
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“I’ve worked closely with him for a year,” Napier said on Signing Day. “I think ultimately, he’s a guy that obviously is going to acquire more responsibility. How we define that, you know, I think we’ll work our way through that.
“Ultimately, Russ is a heck of a young coach. And much like me, he’s worked on defense in the past as a young coach, he’s called plays at different levels, played quarterback, has the leadership components, has the respect of the players. So, Russ is a guy that we certainly are excited about.”
Napier stopped short of saying he will give up calling the plays in 2024. Last season, with Napier calling the plays and Graham Mertz at quarterback, Florida finished sixth in the SEC in total offense (409.1 yards per game) and seventh in pass offense (259.3 ypg) last season. Mertz is back, along with Boardingham, Hansen, and starting wide receivers Eugene Wilson III and Kahleil Jackson.
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Author : The Gainesville Sun
Publish date : 2024-02-27 20:28:37
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