Head Coach Will Muschamp reassured fans that a lower preseason ranking will not affect the team at the start of the new season. In fact, Muschamp wants the USA Today's Coaches Preseason Poll that left Florida ranked #23 to motivate the players.

The Gator football team was at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Friday for the Florida Media Day where the press had a chance to talk to Muschamp and the players about the upcoming season. The new head coach seems to have an attitude of determination and resolve as kick-off approaches September 3rd against Florida Atlantic.

The Gators will begin their first day of fall practice Saturday.