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Kevin O'Sullivan returns to coaching after a nearly two-month leave; he faces a suspension for the first three games of the 2026 season due to an NCAA reprimand.
- On Wednesday, Florida baseball coach Kevin O'Sullivan returned from a leave nearly two months after stepping away on Oct. 22, and resumed his coaching duties for the upcoming 2026 season.
- His leave followed an obscene, profanity-laced tirade at the Conway Regional in June that included berating a staff member before an 11-4 loss to East Carolina University on June 1; the NCAA Division I Baseball Committee issued a public reprimand and O'Sullivan apologized on June 2.
- Known for 18 seasons at Florida, O'Sullivan holds the program's all-time wins record with a 756-371 mark, leading the Gators to 17 NCAA regionals, nine College World Series appearances, six SEC championships, and the 2017 national title.
- He faces NCAA and school discipline that will affect the start of 2026, including a three-game suspension and being barred from coaching the Feb. 13-15 series vs. UAB in Gainesville.
- During his absence associate head coach Chuck Jeroloman initially led the team but soon departed for Tennessee, and UF said Wednesday the moves put to rest questions about O'Sullivan's coaching future by hiring Tom Slater as associate head coach.
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Orlando SentinelGators baseball coach Kevin O’Sullivan returns from leave of absence
UF coach Kevin O’Sullivan will return from a leave of absence to address personal matters and prepare for his 19th season with the Gators.
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Florida baseball coach Kevin O'Sullivan returns from leave to address personal matters
Florida baseball coach Kevin O’Sullivan has returned from a leave of absence nearly two months after stepping away to address personal matters.
Florida baseball announces Kevin O'Sullivan's return after leave of absence
Kevin O’Sullivan is back with the Florida baseball team, UF announced Wednesday. O’Sullivan took a leave of absence on Oct. 22, saying he needed time away to address personal and family issues. “I want to thank the University and athletic department for their support,” O’Sullivan said in a statement released via UF. “I am excited to be back and am ready to get to work with our team as we prepare for the upcoming 2026 season.” Head Baseball Coach…
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