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Florida Gators Defense (1997) - Bob Stoops

The 1997 Florida Gators football team was an American football team that represented the University of Florida during the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Gators were led by head coach Steve Spurrier and played their home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida.

Bob Stoops was the defensive coordinator of the 1997 Florida Gators football team. He was in his second season with the Gators, and he helped to lead the team to a 12-1 record and a national championship.

Stoops' defense was one of the best in the country in 1997. The Gators allowed just 15.7 points per game, which was the second-fewest in the nation. The Gators also forced 36 turnovers, which was the fifth-most in the nation.

The 1997 Florida Gators football team used a 4-3 defense. The 4-3 defense is a four-down lineman, three-linebacker defense. The four down linemen are typically two defensive tackles and two defensive ends. The three linebackers are typically a middle linebacker, a weakside linebacker, and a strongside linebacker.

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