The offensive line was thought to be the biggest question mark for the Florida football team going into fall camp, and that was before they lost Antonio Riles last week to a season ending knee injury. Now the team looks to repair and with kickoff 18 short days away, they must …
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Following Friday’s first full-contact team scrimmage, Gator football head coach Jim McElwain says veterans stepped up to the challenge set before them. Instead of sinking into complacency, Coach Mac says Florida’s seasoned starters took the opportunity to help coach their younger counterparts. McElwain also says some inexperienced defensive players got …
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Following Thursday’s two-a-days, Gator football head coach Jim McElwain says Florida’s practice performance was simply “unacceptable.” Friday, the Gators are focused on moving forward, and they’ll do so by holding a scrimmage. Coach Mac referred to Friday’s practice as a “moving day”, explaining that younger players will have the opportunity to earn their spots …
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In 2015, Gator senior tailback Kelvin Taylor carried the ball 259 times for a total of 1,035 yards. Taylor’s versatility as an offensive weapon was obvious, he earned over 58 percent of Florida’s rushing yards while accounting for one out every two rushing attempts. So how does a team replace that type …
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The first couple of days off fall camp were tackled last week. With camp comes the curiosity of unsettled business from the previous season, and people want to how and when it will be settled. There’s no question that Gator fans and spectators are very curious about certain positions on …
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Outside of stifling defenses, if there is an individual facet of their game that the Florida Gators are most known for it’s a strong running game. The Gators can lay claim to some all time greats like Emmitt Smith, who is the NFL’s all time leading rusher, or Fred Taylor, who …
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Gator football head coach Jim McElwain’s wet hair was an indication of Monday’s practice conditions in Gainesville, Florida. McElwain began his statement by saying today’s “execution was not great at all,” but Florida will use it as a learning experience as they try to avoid outside distractions. McElwain also hinted that …
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The Florida Gators come into this upcoming season, with a very inexperienced linebacker unit. They lose defensive leader Antonio Morrison to the NFL Draft and Jeremi Powell who transferred to Toledo for his redshirt senior season. Bryan Cox Jr. was moved from the linebacker position to a defensive lineman leaving …
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The Gators have had a revolving door of quarterbacks in the past few seasons. In 2015, redshirt freshman Will Grier was a key component to the Gators’ success in the first half of the season, throwing 1204 yards for 10 touchdowns in six games until he was suspended for taking …
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Last season, the Florida Gators exceeded expectations by finishing first in the SEC East and advancing to the conference championship against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Starting Gator DB Quincy Wilson says last year’s surprising 10-win finish did a lot for the team, and now an SEC Championship appearance is considered “standard” …
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