Scott Stricklin
Athletic Director
Miami Connection
As Florida Gators AD based in Gainesville, Scott Stricklin's oversight of the athletics program fosters intense regional rivalries, including high-profile football matchups against the University of Miami Hurricanes that draw massive South Florida fan engagement and boost local economies through ticket sales, travel, and media coverage. His leadership in hiring coaches like Jon Sumrall aims to elevate Gator performance, indirectly amplifying South Florida's sports scene via recruiting talent from the area and competitive games that unite communities across the state.
About
Scott Stricklin, born in Jackson, Mississippi, graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Marketing in 1992 and began his career in intercollegiate athletics communications at Baylor, Kentucky, and Mississippi State. He advanced to Athletic Director at his alma mater Mississippi State from 2010-2016, where he oversaw $140 million in facility upgrades, record booster donations, and the school's highest Learfield Director’s Cup finish. In 2016, he joined the University of Florida as its 14th Athletic Director, succeeding Jeremy Foley and doubling his salary to $1 million plus bonuses. Currently, he serves as both AD and chief financial officer for the University Athletic Association, recently hiring football coach Jon Sumrall after previous coach Billy Napier.