With the first day of fall practices in the books, Gator football head coach Jim McElwain addressed media members earlier than expected on Thursday afternoon. Coach Mac says the first team drills of fall ended early today because of an “outstanding” practice pace, citing the importance of veteran leadership as …
Read More »Preview: Gator Wide Receivers
The Florida Gator Football team will begin camp Thursday in preparation for the upcoming 2016 season. Head Coach Jim McElwain addressed the media Wednesday to preview what will be in store for the Gators this season. McElwain says that last season was about discovering for the Gators, learning what potential they have …
Read More »Preview: Gator Defensive Line
After UF Media Wednesday, ambitions are running high for the Gators football team this year. One unit that’s looking to help be the driving force for the team—the defensive line. Last year, the Gators’ defense was tied for fifth in the nation in total sacks (40), and was 12th in total yards allowed. Head Coach …
Read More »Preview: Gator Offensive Line
When the Florida Gator football team takes the field on September 3 for the season opener against Massachusetts, they will do so with a more experienced offensive line. Considered a weakness a year ago, the offensive line returns most of the players from last season, excluding Trip Thurman, who graduated …
Read More »Gator Offense Looks to Improve
The Florida Gator football team kicked off their 2016 season Wednesday afternoon with media day. Head coach Jim McElwain, defensive coach Geoff Collins and offensive and quarterback coach Doug Nussmeier all took their turn at the podium to talk about the upcoming season. https://twitter.com/cierrarosec/status/760930425921470464 Nussmeier spoke after the media had the …
Read More »McElwain Excited for Practice to Get Started
With official practices starting this week, Florida football had their official media day Wednesday afternoon. Head football Coach Jim McElwain started off saying that he “feels really good about where these guys are.” The Florida Gators won the Eastern Division of the SEC and went 10-4 for the season in McElwain’s …
Read More »A New Beginning for University of Central Florida Knights Football
It was only three years ago that Blake Bortles was the starting quarterback for the University of Central Florida Knights. In 2013, Bortles’ last season, he led the Knights to their first major bowl victory in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl against Baylor. Those three years must seem like a lifetime ago for some UCF faithful. …
Read More »Phil Steele’s 2016 College Football Preview
College football is right around the corner and that means team previews. Phil Steele’s 2016 preview is out and it’s time to see where your favorite college football team ranks. Starting with the Florida Gators, Steele ranks Florida’s defense once again in the top 10. Not only does Florida have …
Read More »Steve Spurrier Starts Third Chapter with Gators
Gator great Steve Spurrier is back at the University of Florida as an Ambassador and Consultant for the Florida Gators Athletic Department. The announcement was made by Florida Athletic Director Jeremy Foley and Spurrier is happy to be back in Gainesville. Spurrier has many roots in Gainesville. Both he and …
Read More »Steve Spurrier Returning To Gator Nation
The Ol’ Ball Coach is making his return to the Gator Nation. University of Florida Athletic Director Jeremy Foley announced on Friday that Steve Spurrier has been named Ambassador and Consultant for the Florida Gator Athletics Department. Steve Spurrier returns to The Swamp. The former Florida coach is named ambassador …
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