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Maybe Stricklin is working on getting the money right now!
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- New Florida athletics director Scott Stricklin is on a tour of the state to meet with top boosters as the Gators begin a major round of fundraising to begin improving facilities once again.
Already in the works are more than $100 million worth of upgrades, including a stand-alone football facility, as well as major renovations to the baseball and softball stadiums. To that end, Stricklin is meeting with major boosters and pitching them on the future of Florida athletics.
"We've got to keep pushing," Stricklin said to a group of high-dollar boosters, according to the team's website. "We exist on our campus to create an experience for all the different constituents of the university. It's so important we create an experience for you where you want to come back and stay connected."
Stricklin took over for Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley on Nov. 1. He has spoken at some length about his desires to modernize the athletics program in several ways, with a focus on facilities.
On top of facilities, though, off-the-field staff for football will likely be expanded under Stricklin's watch. Coach Jim McElwain has been a big proponent of increased support from the administration, so watching what Florida does moving forward will be interesting.
In any case, it's clear Stricklin feels the need to push the envelope. His tour to meet with top boosters around the state should only help. You can take a look at what Stricklin's selling to them in a piece penned by the athletic association here.