Mr2Bits
Gator Fan
The Florida Gators hired a new Wide Receivers Coach on Friday- Zach Azzanni of Central Michigan. I have complete faith in Urban Meyer that he has selected a coach he believes can turn this wide receiver unit around. We knew going into 2009 that the Gator WRs were a weak spot on the team and boy were we right. With a new coach maybe some of the players can reach their potential.
Here's a quick look at Azzanni's career as a coach:
1999-2000 Wide Receivers Coach, Valparaiso
2001-02 Graduate Assistant (Offense), Bowling Green
2003-06 Wide Receivers Coach, Bowling Green
2007-09 Assistant Head Coach/Wide Receivers, Central Michigan
This isn't a hire because Azzanni is the hot the name right now. Meyer knows him and his coaching philosophy. "Zach and I worked together when I was the head coach at Bowling Green," said Meyer. "He is a tireless worker, relentless recruiter and a great teacher of fundamentals. He is also very familiar with our philosophy and will be a good fit with our players and staff."
There's no denying Central Michigan is a much smaller school and football program than Florida and other SEC teams - but Azzanni has done a great job with the talent he's had. They've won three conference titles,been to four straight bowl games and have had several 1,000 yard wide receivers.
"I've known Coach Meyer for a number of years and it will be great to be coaching with him again, "said Azzanni. "I'm excited to be joining the Florida football staff and becoming a part of the Gator nation."
Part of me thinks this hire could turn into a Offensive Coordinator position for Azzanni is several years time if he can prove to be a great asset for the WRs.
Here's a quick look at Azzanni's career as a coach:
1999-2000 Wide Receivers Coach, Valparaiso
2001-02 Graduate Assistant (Offense), Bowling Green
2003-06 Wide Receivers Coach, Bowling Green
2007-09 Assistant Head Coach/Wide Receivers, Central Michigan
This isn't a hire because Azzanni is the hot the name right now. Meyer knows him and his coaching philosophy. "Zach and I worked together when I was the head coach at Bowling Green," said Meyer. "He is a tireless worker, relentless recruiter and a great teacher of fundamentals. He is also very familiar with our philosophy and will be a good fit with our players and staff."
There's no denying Central Michigan is a much smaller school and football program than Florida and other SEC teams - but Azzanni has done a great job with the talent he's had. They've won three conference titles,been to four straight bowl games and have had several 1,000 yard wide receivers.
"I've known Coach Meyer for a number of years and it will be great to be coaching with him again, "said Azzanni. "I'm excited to be joining the Florida football staff and becoming a part of the Gator nation."
Part of me thinks this hire could turn into a Offensive Coordinator position for Azzanni is several years time if he can prove to be a great asset for the WRs.
