Florida Gators football continues extensive search for new kicker

Austin Hardin and Jorge Powell are both injured, so the Florida Gators are in dire need of a new placekicker.

So who did they call? Well, everyone, apparently.

The Gators documented their search on social media throughout the day, and there’s a dash of everything – pep talks, drills, mascots (?). Yeah, mascots.

Hey @GatorsFB I'm ready! #SCtop10 pic.twitter.com/xj7fYZkKFF

— Albert (@AlbertGator) October 20, 2015

Here’s a closer look at the wide-open Florida kicking competition that took place today:

The kickers are signing in for @GatorsFB tryouts. Good luck and #GoGators! pic.twitter.com/39Vqdi2n0j

— Florida Gators (@FloridaGators) October 21, 2015

.@CoachMcElwain is giving the potential kickers a pep talk & some expert advice. #GoGators pic.twitter.com/npoTbjY9k1

— Florida Gators (@FloridaGators) October 21, 2015

Sometimes, you just need to laugh at yourself.

Live look-in at kicker tryouts. pic.twitter.com/eiVYAuI4GX

— Gators Football (@GatorsFB) October 21, 2015

Kickers kicking. #GoGators pic.twitter.com/6BS4SbQrNt

— Florida Gators (@FloridaGators) October 21, 2015

Thanks to all these Gators who came out to our kicker tryout. Loved seeing the passion from our @GatorsStudents! pic.twitter.com/YbaFiWyb7p

— Jim McElwain (@CoachMcElwain) October 21, 2015