
Florida Baseball Reshapes Coaching Staff Amid Performance Pressures
Florida baseball dismisses pitching coach David Kopp and assistant Taylor Black, who heads to NC State, amid performance concerns and a staff reshuffle.
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Florida baseball dismisses pitching coach David Kopp and assistant Taylor Black, who heads to NC State, amid performance concerns and a staff reshuffle.

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Taylor Black, who helped the Florida Gators reach the College World Series twice, is departing for North Carolina State, prompting a reshuffle that includes the dismissal of pitching coach David Kopp and a public acknowledgment from head coach Kevin O'Sullivan.
Despite historic wins and a young, promising roster, the University of Florida baseball team saw its 2026 season unravel with a loss to Troy, highlighting coaching changes, injuries, and erratic performance.