Two days after Florida’s humbling 27-point loss to rival Georgia, Dan Mullen circled the wagons, closed the ranks and focused on a strong finish to a disappointing season.
The effusive Gators’ coach known for expansive answers and 30-plus minute media sessions to open game weeks addressed reporters for a dozen minutes Monday. An hour later, the school canceled remaining media access, including a weekly Q&A with embattled defensive coordinator Todd Grantham.
The about-face comes amid a growing perception problem.