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Ex-Gators QB Leak returns as quality control coach

Florida University Gators
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Former Florida quarterback Chris Leak is returning to the football program.

Leak is joining the team as a quality control assistant. Coach Will Muschamp says Leak will work with the defensive staff in breaking down film and other office tasks. Muschamp adds that Leak is interested in pursuing a coaching career.

Leak led the Gators to the 2006 national championship and finished his career as the team's all-time leader in passing yards (11,213), completions (895) and attempts (1,458).

Since leaving Gainesville, Leak has played in the Canadian Football League, Arena Football League and served as co-host of a national radio show.

Muschamp also says freshman safety Marcell Harris junior college transfer Trenton Brown, an offensive lineman, have enrolled in school. They started classes Monday.

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