The newest family member of Gator Nation is…

Kenny Carter joined the Gator Staff officially today as the Running Backs Coach, replacing Stan Drayton who left for Tennessee in January. Carter graduated from the Citadel in 1990 and his resume includes stops at his alma mater, Furman, LSU, Pittsburgh, Penn State, before spending four years at Vandy as Running Backs Coach and Recruiting Coordinator.

Carter will emphasize ball security with Gator RBs, as the past few have given up costly fumbles in big games, including last year’s loss to eventual BCS Champion LSU. It’s unfortunate this addition did not come earlier to assist in the recruitment of Running Backs in the 2008 class.