Yet another scandal is rocking the collegiate athletics world. Four assistant coaches at Division I basketball schools have been arrested by the FBI and face charges of corruption and fraud, according an announcement from the U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday. “All of those charged today contributed to a pay-to-play …
Read More »Florida Football Fights Back to Make It 31 Straight Years Over Kentucky
For the second straight week, the Florida football team takes advantage of an opponent’s defensive gaffe. For the second straight week, the Gator football team pulled out a last-minute victory. And for the 31st straight year, the Gators came out with a win against the Kentucky Wildcats. In this latest installment …
Read More »Preview: Gator Football Puts Streak On the Line in Lexington Against Kentucky
How can a team continue its momentum after a win as dramatic as Florida’s 26-20 win over Tennessee on a last-second cannon to Tyrie Cleveland? One way is by continuing its 30-year win streak against another one of its division rivals. That’s what Florida is tasked with Saturday night when …
Read More »Gator Defense Locked In on Kentucky
The Florida Gator defense is already turning the page after their dramatic win over Tennessee this past weekend. All focus has turned from Rocky Top to another SEC East foe, Kentucky. “We came off a big win, but we’re focusing on staying locked in, not getting too high,” said Jeremiah …
Read More »Hail Mary Touchdown Gives Gators 26-20 Win over Tennessee As Time Expires
No matter how many games you’ve watched, sometimes college football still manages to leave everyone watching breathless and shocked. Saturday was one of those times. Florida took down Tennessee 26-20 thanks to a 63-yard touchdown pass from Feleipe Franks to Tyrie Cleveland as time expired. It was a Hail Mary …
Read More »Preview: Gators Renew Rivalry with Tennessee with Vengeance on Mind
The last time these two teams met, Tennessee ended the Gators’ 11-year win streak. Florida will be instead be hoping for a result similar to the one the last time they played in Gainesville. That game was marked by the now famous 4th and 14, 63-yard touchdown pass from Will …
Read More »Gator Football: Somber McElwain Talks Hurricane Irma, Tennessee Game
At Wednesday’s press conference, a somber Florida head coach Jim McElwain talked at length about the effects of Hurricane Irma, before turning his attention to this weekend’s upcoming rivalry game against Tennessee. Hurricane Irma It was apparent the storm had a big effect on McElwain, as he spoke emotionally for …
Read More »Gators Football Preparations Continue for Northern Colorado as Hurricane Irma Looms
The Gators football team is scheduled to play its home opener against Northern Colorado on Saturday night. Scheduled is the key word there, as the looming danger of Hurricane Irma has put the game in question. Regardless of whether the game is or isn’t played, the team is continuing to …
Read More »Nine Suspensions Intact for Gators Football, Freshman WR Robinson Returns
The Gators released their unofficial two-deep depth chart today for Saturday’s game against Northern Colorado. https://twitter.com/GatorsFB/status/905066368709558274 Continued suspensions With the release, and coach Jim McElwain’s press conference yesterday, came confirmation that nine of the ten players suspended for the Michigan game will remain suspended. That includes star wide receiver Antonio …
Read More »Preview: Gators Football Kicks Off Season Against Michigan in Dallas
The waiting is over for the Gators. After months of anticipation, Florida will kick off their 2017 football season against the Michigan in Dallas on Saturday. While it’s only the first game of the season, a win for either team would provide season-long momentum. Florida Entering Jim McElwain’s third season …
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