Hired after Florida gave up 62 points to Nebraska in the 1996 Fiesta Bowl , he was given full powers over the Gators defense .
Was part of the Gators ' national championship win over Florida State in the 1997 Sugar Bowl .
Hired after Florida gave up 62 points to Nebraska in the 1996 Fiesta Bowl , he was given full powers over the Gators defense and was part of the Gators ' national championship win over Florida State in the 1997 Sugar Bowl .