To be a successful college football coach, you need to be a little crazy, especially in the SEC.

In the SEC, nice guys don't do well, and only those who are very focused on football can succeed.

Take Kirby Smart as an example.

Kirby Smart can wear a bowl cut and visor without looking silly, and his halftime speeches show he's not a normal person.

Kirby Smart made a comment about Johnny Manziel.

Kirby Smart told students to calm down during a game, and he's known for being intense.

New Florida coach Jon Sumrall seems to have the right temperament to succeed in the SEC.

Sumrall chose a strength coach who is very intense, and he postponed his anniversary trip to watch more football film.

We all heard Sumrall's recent interview, right?

Did Sumrall say he would hurt himself if the Gators didn't make it to a bowl game?

Sumrall is like many Gator fans.

Sumrall used to coach at Tulane.

Sumrall sounds like many crazy Gator fans on social media.

If I had a dollar for every crazy fan comment, I could fund the Gators' budget.

Sumrall's way of talking will help him connect with Gator fans.

Sumrall talking like a fan will help him with Gator Nation.

Florida fans are tired of coach speak and want honesty.

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Sumrall used to coach at Tulane, and now he's at Florida.

A coach who talks like his fans is refreshing and might help Sumrall.

If Sumrall doesn't do well, he'll have to answer to himself.

Austin Perry writes for OutKick.