Another season of big-time SEC match-ups is only a few days away. In the CBS booth, Brad Nessler replaces fan favorite Verne Lundquist and joins long-time analyst Gary Danielson. As Danielson gets ready to call another season full of marquee games, he shared his thoughts on many of the teams …
Read More »Piniero and Townsend Back To Lead Florida Special Teams in 2017
With the idea of declaring for the NFL Draft a real possibility, Florida senior punter Johnny Townsend didn’t even know if he’d be back in the Orange and Blue come the 2017 season. “I technically could have left,” Townsend said. “It was a big decision on my part and my …
Read More »Gators’ Duke Dawson and Eddy Piniero Named AP Preseason All-Americans
In conjunction with the release of the top-25 poll, the Associated Press today released their preseason All-American selections, with two Gators landing on the list. Making the Cut Both senior cornerback Duke Dawson and Kicker Eddy Piniero were named second-team selections. https://twitter.com/GatorsFB/status/900026556403380224 Dawson comes into the 2017 season as a …
Read More »Jaguars Training Camp: Albert Retires, Marrone Speaks
The Jacksonville Jaguars continue with training camp as they look to bounce back from their 3-13 record from last season. Albert Retires Day 4 of training camp provided one of the most surprising developments of the off-season. Left tackle Branden Albert retired at the age of 32, in his first …
Read More »Another One: McElwain, Gators Land 2018 Recruit WR Tyquan Thornton
The recruiting momentum gained from Friday Night Lights shows no signs of slowing down for Jim McElwain and the Gator football program. Florida landed its ninth commit in the past week Monday night in the form of 2018 three-star wide receiver Tyquan Thornton . Thornton is the 14th ranked receiver …
Read More »McElwain and Gators Host Successful Friday Night Lights
An annual event since 2005, Friday Night Lights continues to be one of the most popular recruiting showcases in the country. This year, Florida head coach Jim McElwain and his staff hosted what is quite possibly their most star-studded version yet. Present in the Swamp for the event were hundreds …
Read More »USMNT Battle El Salvador in Gold Cup Quarterfinals
We’ve reached the business end of 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup, with eight teams surviving group play to make it to the knockout stage. Wednesday night, the U.S. hosts El Salvador in the second of two quarterfinals on the night, as the Stars and Stripes look to draw on their 3-0 …
Read More »Aaron Judge Becomes New Home Run Derby King
The home run derby began in 1985, and never before in its 32-year history had a rookie won the competition. Until last night. Aaron Judge, the 6’7″ rookie phenom for the Yankees, became the first rookie to win the home run derby outright, defeating Minnesota’s Miguel Sano in the final …
Read More »A Look Back on Gator Baseball’s Historic Season and A Look Toward Next Season
On Tuesday night, the Gator baseball team lived out their dream scenario in Omaha — a dogpile, celebratory hats and t-shirts, and the hoisting of a championship trophy. It was official: After a 6-1 victory over LSU, Florida won their first College World Series title in school history. Looking Back …
Read More »Gators Capture First College World Series Title in School History
History. Made. The Florida Gator baseball team captures its first College World Series title in school history Tuesday night after defeating LSU 6-1 in Game 2 of the finals. The Florida Gators are the Kings of College Baseball! 👑 pic.twitter.com/kSoJVbCQDM — NCAA Baseball (@NCAACWS) June 28, 2017 “You never know how …
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