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Florida to Hire Tulane’s Johnathan Galante as Special Teams Coordinator, Per Reports

Sources describe a targeted move following a Broyles-nominated season guiding Tulane’s standout special teams.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets, including the Sun Sentinel and a CBS Sports-sourced report relayed by Matt Zenitz, report Galante is set to join Jon Sumrall’s staff in Gainesville.
  • Reporting from the Sun Sentinel indicates Galante would replace Joe Houston on Florida’s staff.
  • Galante’s Tulane units produced the AAC Special Teams Player of the Year in kicker Patrick Durkin and led the league in kickoff coverage while ranking eighth in punt coverage.
  • Punter Alec Clark averaged 46.82 yards to lead the AAC under Galante, adding to a résumé that includes prior roles at Marshall, Alabama, and Virginia Tech.
  • Florida faces special-teams turnover and uneven recent results, and additional staff moves from Tulane are being reported, including Joe Craddock as quarterbacks coach.