Emmitt Smith Impressed By New Vibe At Florida

Emmitt Smith returned to Gainesville Saturday for the Gators SEC opener against Tennessee and was very enthused by the excitement taking place around the Florida football program under new Coach Will Muschamp and around the city itself.

Here is a great article from Bill Vilona of the Pensacola News Journal describing Smith's reaction to the positive vibe surrounding the Florida football program under Muschamp, along with the renaissance of big time college football  taking place throughout the Sunshine State.

Bill Vilona: The good ol' days return to Florida

Emmitt Smith took a look around and couldn't believe the place.
A new vibe in Gainesville.
"It is absolutely awesome," said Smith, the Escambia High graduate and Pro Football Hall of Fame member, speaking to media members who attended Smith's book signing event Saturday, not far from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, where Smith once shined.
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