Florida's Sumrall responds to fan booing and family reaction after 38-19 loss to South Carolina
Florida lost 38-19 at home to South Carolina, its second straight defeat, and fell out of the AP Top 25. Coach Jon Sumrall said fans have the right to boo, and later joked about his son's text after the game.
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Mixed · 2Florida lost 38-19 to South Carolina at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, its second straight loss. NewsweekN “The Florida Gators lost their second-straight contest on Saturday, this time losing 38-19 to the South Carolina Gamecocks.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Fox NewsR “Florida losing to what was a reeling South Carolina team in The Swamp, 38-19, was a shock to the entire college football world” Read at Fox News ↗ Centre · 1Newsweek reports the loss dropped Florida out of the AP Top 25. NewsweekN “The loss even forced Florida to fall out of the AP Top 25 rankings.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Centre · 1According to Newsweek, the packed stadium booed throughout the game, especially once it was clear Florida would lose in the second half. NewsweekN “The packed Ben Hill Griffin Stadium erupted in boos against the Gators throughout the contest, especially when it was clear Florida would lose the game in the second half.” Read at Newsweek ↗
Centre · 1Asked about the booing at his post-game press conference, coach Jon Sumrall said fans have the right to boo and that he would not take a shot at them. He said he would prefer they didn't boo, but he does not stop to check whether they are booing or cheering. NewsweekN “"They have the right to boo," Sumrall said.”“I'd like for them to not boo, but I'm not going to sit there and take my headset off and go 'Are they booing or cheering?'” Read at Newsweek ↗ Centre · 1Sumrall said he loves that the fans care enough to boo and does not want them to applaud when the team plays poorly. He added that the team needs their support. NewsweekN “I love that our fans care enough to boo.”“We do need their support, we need them behind the guys.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Right · 1On his Monday 'Gator Talk' show, Sumrall said his 13-year-old son Sam left the game early, saying he 'could not stay and watch y'all get your butt kicked.' Sumrall said Sam later texted, 'Dad, I don't know if this is forgivable', and that he replied that Sam had done things he couldn't forgive either. Fox NewsR “"I asked my wife, I said, ‘Where’s Sam?’ And she goes, ‘Oh, he left. He could not stay and watch y’all get your butt kicked.’”“And Sam texts me and says, ‘Dad, I don’t know if this is forgivable.’” Read at Fox News ↗
Right · 1Sumrall also said his 13-year-old daughter cried after the game as the team went to the band, telling him she hated losing for him. Fox NewsR “"Dad, I just hate losing for you.’ And I’m like, ‘Yeah, well, I do too.’"” Read at Fox News ↗ Right · 1Fox News's Outkick describes the result as a shock. It says Florida had beaten then-No. 4 Ole Miss 52-28 two weeks earlier, then lost heavily at Missouri, and that South Carolina led 17-10 in the first half before dominating the final two quarters. Sumrall came to Florida after going 43-12 over four seasons at Troy and Tulane. Fox NewsR “The Gators looked like worldbeaters just two weeks prior as they dominated then No. 4 Ole Miss by a count of 52-28.”“the Gamecocks jumped out to a 17-10 lead in the first half before dominating the final two quarters”“after going 43-12 across four seasons at Troy and Tulane” Read at Fox News ↗ Centre · 1Newsweek says Florida next faces No. 7 Texas and speculates the team could face more boos. NewsweekN “The Gators can likely expect more boos next weekend when they face the No. 7 Texas Longhorns.” Read at Newsweek ↗
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Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- Newsweek centres on Sumrall's reaction to the booing and treats it as a message to fans, adding commentary about the next game against Texas.
- Emphasis
- Sumrall's press-conference quotes on fans' right to boo, the AP Top 25 drop and the upcoming Texas game.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not mention the family anecdotes, the earlier Ole Miss win or the Missouri loss.
- Charged language
- “Sends Clear Message”“erupted in boos”“don't hold your breath”
Right1 outlet
- Framing
- Fox News's Outkick runs a light, human-interest piece built on Sumrall's Monday radio-style show and his children's reactions.
- Emphasis
- The son's 'ruthless' text, the daughter's tears, the shock of the loss and Sumrall's record at Troy and Tulane.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not cover the booing or Sumrall's press-conference comments to fans.
- Charged language
- “ruthless text”“hilariously”“crocodile tears”“worldbeaters”“inexplicable”
What every side reports
- Florida lost 38-19 at home to South Carolina on Saturday.
- Sumrall is Florida's head coach in his first season, after Troy and Tulane.
- Sumrall spoke publicly after the game about the loss and its reception.
Jon Sumrall person
Sumrall says fans have the right to boo, that he values their passion and that the team needs their support. He tells the story of his children's reactions to the loss with humour.
“They have the right to boo, I'm good.” — Newsweek
“Well, son, you’ve done a few things that I don’t know if I can forgive you for either.” — Fox News
Florida Gators organisation
Coverage shows Florida losing its second straight game and falling out of the AP Top 25, with a matchup against No. 7 Texas next.
“The loss even forced Florida to fall out of the AP Top 25 rankings.” — Newsweek
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Centre1 article
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Jon Sumrall Sends Clear Message to Florida Fans Who Booed During Loss
Mixed Reports Sumrall's calm response to booing, with the writer's own sceptical commentary about Florida's prospects against Texas.
Right1 article
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Sympathetic Light anecdote about the coach's children reacting to the loss, set against the surprise of the result.
- 12 Oct 19:42 First NewsweekN Jon Sumrall Sends Clear Message to Florida Fans Who Booed During Loss
- 13 Oct 13:58 +18h 15m Fox NewsR Jon Sumrall says teenage son sent him ruthless text before leaving Florida's loss to South Carolina early
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