College football is back, with spring practices happening all across the country including at the University of Florida, where practices began Wednesday. Florida coach Jim McElwain announced that quarterback Treon Harris and wide receiver Antonio Callaway will not practice with the Gators this spring. McElwain did not specify why they were suspended, …
Read More »Ivy League Move Away from Full-Contact Practices Inspired By Former Gators Assistant
Earlier this month, the Ivy League’s eight football coaches unanimously voted to ban tackling from mid-season practices. The move, done to limit injuries in the midst of the NFL’s concussion issue, began at Dartmouth six years ago. Before the 2010 season, Big Green head coach Buddy Teevens, who worked as an …
Read More »McElwain Opens Up Spring Schedule With Press Conference; Will Be Without Two Playmakers All Spring
Spring football is finally upon us! It’s been a long time coming since the tough loss against the Michigan Wolverines back in January. Head coach Jim McElwain is looking forward to putting that loss behind his team. McElwain shared big news concerning two offensive players, Antonio Callaway and Treon Harris. He …
Read More »NFL Combine Kicks Off Today
The NFL combine officially begins today in Indianapolis, Indiana as the first group of NFL prospects stream into town to prepare for the most important week of their professional careers up to this point. The players expected to report today include place kickers, running backs, offensive linemen, and special team …
Read More »Former Gators QB, Chris Leak Hired as Head Coach of Edgewater High School
ORLANDO, Fla—Former Florida Gators’ quarterback Chris Leak is now coaching high school football. Leak was named the head coach of Edgewater High School on February 4th. Year 2003 through 2006, Chris Leak played quarterback for the Gators. Wearing the number 11, he led Florida to a victory in the 2007 BCS National Championship Game. Throughout his …
Read More »Cleveland Excited to Join Gators, McElwain Pumped for 2016 class
The Florida Gators got better on Wednesday. While nearly half of Florida’s 2016 recruiting class is already on campus as early enrollees, the Gators added a big name on National Signing Day. Wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland (Westfield, Texas) officially committed to the University of Florida on Wednesday morning. The Under-Armour …
Read More »Gator FB Gets Big Commit From Wide Receiver
The Florida football program got a big time commitment today from wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland, announced just minutes ago. Cleveland had been a verbal to Houston but today he chose to attend the University of Florida. Earlier today, Florida lost out on defensive end Brian Burns who chose FSU over …
Read More »Florida Football Recruiting Heating Up
With the highly anticipated National Signing Day coming up Wednesday, February 3rd, this is when all the fun starts. Maybe not so much for the coaches and actual athletes involved, but watching everything unfold is pretty darn fun. Last season the Gators had a pretty good NSD, snagging five stars …
Read More »College Football Playoff Committee Adds New Members
After saying goodbye to four members, Mike Gould, Tom Osborne, Mike Tranghese and with Pat Haden resigning, the College Football Playoff Committee said hello to couple more former coaches and an ex-athletic director who will fill the open spots. Lloyd Carr, Rob Mullens, Herb Deromedi, and Jeff Bower were appointed …
Read More »Jameis Winston Accuser to get $950,000 from FSU to Settle Suit
Florida State has reached a settlement with Erica Kinsman, the woman who accused Jameis Winston of sexual assault, and she has agreed to drop a Title IX lawsuit against the university, first reported by USA Today. FSU will pay Kinsman $250,000, according to a release from the university. The school will …
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