This is not part of the normal post-game routine for the coach, who usually prefers to wave rather than shake when it comes to acknowledging the fans.
But then this is not, in many ways, a normal start to a Florida season.
It's been a struggle. But Meyer was smiling at the end of the day again Saturday.
"I'm happy to win at this stadium," Meyer said. "I want to thank our following. I can imagine what goes on in this stadium. I just wanted to thank the fans. They were awful loyal to stick around and support us."
The UF fans who braved the hostile environment Saturday were rewarded with a 31-17 victory over Tennessee before 102,455.
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