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Florida AD Scott Stricklin has hired former Auburn AD Jay Jacobs as his new Executive Associate AD. Stricklin: "Florida Athletics is fortunate to have someone of Jay's caliber joining the UAA. His character, vision, experience and ability to connect with people will be tremendous assets to our department. Additionally, having served in a leadership role in the SEC, Jay understands the great privilege and responsibility we have as a member of this wonderful conference. It's exciting to have Jay joining the Gators." Jacobs: "Some people are fortunate to say they are coming home once in their careers, now I am lucky enough to say it twice. Having attended high school in Jacksonville, I'm honored and privileged to join the UAA and continue to work in the nation's best conference in the SEC. I am looking forward to working with Scott Stricklin and the rest of the staff to help serve the Gator student-athletes, coaches and fans of the Gator Nation." More in D1.ticker tomorrow morning. (link)
