The Florida Gators' decision to hire Jon Sumrall as their next head coach has been given a brutal take from Paul Finebaum.

Paul Finebaum has already decided on which team he is picking in the SEC Championship Game matchup between Alabama and Georgia.

Political analysts say the sports commentator's name recognition could be a major advantage, but he faces challenges with fundraising and policy positions.

After reports broke that several SEC schools had hired new head football coaches, ESPN's Paul Finebaum and Matt Barrie took aim at one athletic director who they believe really mishandled the 2025 coa

Paul Finebaum, the longtime ESPN host and veteran Birmingham, Ala., sports commentator, is seriously considering entering the Republican primary to replace outgoing Sen. Tommy Tubervile (R-AL), three sources familiar with the matter confirmed to Jewish Insider .

“He’s undoing years and years of work to rebuild a tarnished reputation,” Finebaum said.

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