Jim McElwain is beginning his inaugural season as the head of the Florida Gators football program, but according to him the team's roster has a long way to go before it can compete in the SEC.

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The Gators' recruiting efforts under previous head coach Will Muschamp stagnated, and they missed out on numerous blue chippers during last month's national signing day.

When speaking to 24/7 Sports, McElwain let it be known that the Gators are in tough shape, but added they couldn't make any excuses.

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“You’ve got to play the hand you’re dealt," he said. "And right now, quite honestly, the hand we were dealt is really insufficient at some of the areas.

“It’s hard. Like I said, it hurts the whole team. Just like the short numbers are on linebackers as well. We’re awful short there as well, and yet it’s something we know. There’s nothing we can do about it.”