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Editor’s note: Gators Wire recently interviewed former Florida and NFL great Trace Armstrong to discuss a variety of topics, ranging from his youth to the modern game of football. During our conversations, he provided a plethora of fascinating anecdotes that we will share with you in a multi-part series.
Be sure to check back each Wednesday in the coming months for future installments of “Talking with Trace.” The series is part of a partnership between our colleagues at Campus Lore and the NFLPA.
Previously, we have discussed who was the greatest Gator ever and why the Miami Dolphins was such a great place for Trace, as well as his take on the NCAA and modern college football.
Now that the National Football League’s 2021 draft is over and done with, the next major landmark on the horizon for Florida football fans is the 2021 season, which begins on September 4 in Gainesville against the Florida Atlantic Owls. While that day is still far in the future, it is never too early to start prognosticating.
Gators Wire editor Adam Dubbin sat down and asked former Florida football standout and NFL Pro Bowler Trace Armstrong, who is currently a sports agent who represents several big-name college football coaches as well as a handful of broadcasters, what his prediction for the Orange and Blue next season is.
Here is what he had to say on the topic.
ADAM DUBBIN: “What do you predict the Gators’ record will be next season?”
TRACE ARMSTRONG: “You know, they’re going to lose some really good players. You have a pro day here in Gainesville in a couple of weeks. Every NFL team is going to be there and the league’s going to be tough. I still think it’s going to be a good year for Florida. It’s going to come down to them and Georgia, as it should, in the East.”
“But I think we’re in for a little bit of a rebuild this year. So I’m going to say we win nine games this year.”
ADAM: “That works for me.”
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