The Florida Gators football team held its sixth spring practice open to the media Tuesday. After practice, Mike Peterson, Florida’s assistant coach in charge of the Edge position, was made available to the media for questions. Here are the highlights: Young Guys Stepping Up One player Florida fans expect to …
Read More »Gators QB Mertz Returns For ‘Unfinished Business’
Florida quarterback Graham Mertz joined Steve Russell on Sport Scene Tuesday to discuss Gators football and talk spring practice. Unfinished Business For the first time since 2020, the Gators will welcome back a returning quarterback in Mertz who will enter his sixth and final year of eligibility. There is a …
Read More »Billy Napier Talks Gator Football at First Spring Practice
The Florida Gators football team kicked off its spring practice Thursday. Coach Billy Napier addressed his expectations heading into his third season as he aims for drastic improvements from last year’s performance. He said between the group of veterans and a talented group of rookies, he was impressed with the …
Read More »Florida Football Begins Spring Practice
The Florida football team is set to kick off spring practice Thursday to commence Billy Napier’s third season as coach. 2023 Season The Gators finished their 2023 season with a 5-7 record, losing their last five games. It was Florida’s second straight season with a losing record and the first …
Read More »College Football Playoff Could Expand to 14
This year, the College Football Playoff is finally expanding to 12 teams, but this format may be short-lived. College football fans could get a new 14-team CFP as soon as 2026. The CFP Management Committee met last week and discussed multiple new playoff models with the 14-team format gaining the …
Read More »CFP Approves 5+7 Model For 12-Team Playoff
The College Football Playoff Board of Managers unanimously approved the “5+7” model for the new 12-team playoff format on Tuesday. The model guarantees a spot in the 12-team playoff for the five highest-ranked conference champions. The next seven highest-ranked teams will round out the spots. Before the amendment, the 12-team …
Read More »Napier Speaks on Florida’s National Signing Day
Wednesday’s college football signing day officially marks the end of the 2024 recruitment run. Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier spoke about recruitment, games, hiring and firing. https://twitter.com/GatorsFB/status/1755200233439736150 “We’ve done well,” Napier said, “so far so good.” He said the end goal is to have a veteran team. The University …
Read More »Florida Victorious Answers Questions About NIL
Florida Victorious is an independent NIL collective that provides opportunities for UF student-athletes. Additionally, they partner with businesses and organizations, while working with student-athletes to give back to the Gainesville community. Chief Executive Officer Nate Barbera and Director of Revenue Freddie Wehbe addressed questions regarding NIL deals. Staying at the …
Read More »Harbaugh has First Press Conference as Chargers Head Coach
The Los Angeles Chargers welcomed Jim Harbaugh as their new head coach in a press conference Thursday. Harbaugh expressed gratitude to the Chargers organization for seeing something in him and for granting him the opportunity. just do it pic.twitter.com/XC9P4gB5vV — Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) February 1, 2024 New Beginning After winning …
Read More »Tennessee Faces NCAA Investigation
The Tennessee Volunteers are once again under investigation by the NCAA, this time for possible NIL violations across multiple sports. The Volunteers were charged with 18 level one violations and fined a record $8 million just under a year ago. Now, they possibly face additional punishments centered around the recruitment …
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