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Dr. Jen Welter, the first woman coach in the NFL, is at the University of Florida this week. The Florida native is giving a talk at Florida Gym at 9:30 a.m. on March 13. Welter coached the inside linebackers for the Arizona Cardinals during the 2015 preseason and training camp. …
Read More »Gators Softball Beats Baylor on Day 3 of Judi Garman Classic
The No. 2 Florida Gators (19-1) wins 4-0 against the No. 8/9 Baylor Bears (9-2) in the last game of the Judi Garman Classic Saturday. Florida starting pitcher Kelly Barnhill returned to the mound and delivered six innings without giving up a hit. Aleshia Ocasio would replace her in the …
Read More »State Semi-Final Girl’s Basketball: P.K. Yonge vs Tampa Carrollwood Day
The P.K. Yonge Blue Wave (19-7) and Tampa Carrollwood Day Patriots (27-3) are heading to Lakeland, Florida to faceoff in Class 4A State Semifinal girl’s basketball action. The Blue Wave head to Lakeland for the 16th time; last time being in 2012 as Class 3A champions. On the other hand, …
Read More »Gators Softball: Florida Blanks Maryland and Iowa State
Florida ended the second day of the Aquafina Invitational with a 12-0 and 8-0 win against the Maryland Terrapins and Iowa State Cyclones, respectively. Aleshia Ocasio got her sixth win of the season to improve to 6-1 after a three-inning, two strikeout performance. On the other hand, Kelly Barnhill returned to …
Read More »Gators Softball Sweep Doubleheader against Oakland
The top ranked Florida softball team improves its record to 10-1 on the season after sweeping a home doubleheader on Wednesday against Oakland University. The Gators won the opener 6-2 and took the second game 10-0 in five innings. Florida had just 13 hits combined but starting pitchers Kelly Barnhill …
Read More »Billy Gonzales is Back as Co-Offensive Coordinator and Receivers Coach
Billy Gonzales, a former Gators receivers coach, returns as co-offensive coordinator and receivers coach. New Head Coach and former Gator Offensive Coordinator Dan Mullen made the call to offer him the opportunity to come back. Gonzales returns to Florida after two national championships and stints with LSU, Illinois and Mississippi …
Read More »Kelly Barnhill Finishes With No-Hitter in Home Opener Win
The Florida Gators softball team dominated in its 2017-2018 season home opener against the University of North Florida Ospreys. Nine runs, nine hits, and outstanding pitching is all it took No. 2 Florida to stay undefeated at 6-0 to start the season. The Gators relied on sublime pitching by junior …
Read More »New-look Cavs Revive Eastern Conference Hopes Again
The Cleveland Cavaliers look to be potential Eastern Conference favorites once again. After a busy NBA trade deadline, the new-look Cavs beat the then Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics 121-99 at TD Garden. A revamp including Jordan Clarkson, Rodney Hood, Larry Nance Jr. and George Hill has immediately created a spark …
Read More »Pro Football Hall of Fame: Brian Dawkins
Legendary safety Brian Dawkins joins seven other former National Football League players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018. The former Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos player is the only defensive back in the class and is one of four defensive players in this class. Dawkins enters …
Read More »Johnny Townsend is Preparing for Future
Former Gator punter Johnny Townsend is preparing for his future after college. Townsend, a native of Orlando, FL was the second best punter in the class of 2013, according to recruiting website 247Sports. Townsend is a fan-favorite among Gator fans and leaves the team along with Eddy Pineiro, the former …
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