MSU guys...how was Stricklin with the press?

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Forget the Gators not wanting to fight their battles in the media, Florida through its own actions can no longer expect the media to step up and do so for it without being asked or passed along information to help towards that end. In addition to disseminating information about your organization, the job of communications and media relations is to develop relationships with journalists in order to maximize positive coverage. UF is currently struggling in that regard. The good news for the Gators, though, is that new AD Scott Stricklin understands how important that can be for an athletic program. Having previously served in such a role, Stricklin used that experience when he decided to stand face-to-face with journalists while getting grilled over Mississippi State allowing Jeffrey Simmons to enroll this past year. There are a lot of questions about how Stricklin will change Florida, but I have a feeling this is one area in which there could be marked improvement over the next couple of years. If not, it will be a continued slide in the wrong direction for Florida.

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