University of Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin discussed two of the uncertainties surrounding Gators sports: in-person events and the fate of Mike White. In-Person Events In his talk, Stricklin said that the University Athletic Association has been working closely with UF Health for guidance. He said that its suggestions included …
Read More »Gators Host Pro Day
It is finally time for the Florida Gators’ Pro Day. Numerous Gator athletes, former and current, will participate in front of NFL general managers, coaches and scouts for a chance to increase their draft stock. The Gators will have 16 draft-eligible players from the 2o20 roster participating including Shawn Davis, …
Read More »Gators Softball Hits Road for Midweek Game
After this past weekend’s sweep over LSU, Gators Softball hits the road for a midweek matchup with Jacksonville University. The Gators and Dolphins met earlier this year in Florida’s home opener. The Gators walked out 1-0 winners on a Hannah Adams walk-off double. Rematch with the Dolphins Despite the 1-0 …
Read More »Omar Payne becomes fourth player to enter NCAA Transfer Portal
Forward Omar Payne entered the NCAA transfer portal on Tuesday morning making him the fourth player to do so in the past week. Payne’s entrance into the transfer portal marks the fifth former Gator with intentions of leaving the program this offseason. The transfer portal allows players to have the …
Read More »Gators Baseball Game Against Mercer Canceled
If you were planning on catching a ballgame tonight, you’ll need to make new plans. Just hours before first pitch, the game between the Florida Gators and the Mercer Bears has been canceled. Due to expected inclement weather, tonight's game against @MercerBaseball has been canceled Full release >> https://t.co/JQtHH7uZJO#GoGators pic.twitter.com/RHS7Kf99Bo …
Read More »Florida Baseball Faces Mercer in Midweek Matchup
Florida Gators baseball (16-8, 3-3 SEC) welcomes Mercer (13-10, 2-1 SoCon) to Florida Ballpark on Tuesday night for a midweek matchup. Florida’s Garrett Milchin (1-1) will get the start for the Gators, while Mercer will put Taylor Lobus (3-2) on the mound for the Bears. The Gators are coming off …
Read More »Tampa Bay Rays Season Preview
The Tampa Bay Rays are days away from starting their 2021 season. As the team bids farewell to Blake Snell and Charlie Morton, they welcome back Chris Archer and the 162-game season. The Rays enter as the reigning American League champions–and a few question marks. With the Yankees and Blue …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: March 29
The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend that could have been spent indoors but shouldn’t have been. It was so nice outside, right? 10. Maybe this is just me, but I don’t think it is. We root like crazy for the underdogs on the first weekend, but then …
Read More »Lindsey, Hightower Power Gators Softball to Sweep
Cheyenne Lindsey had a quiet first two games against LSU by her standards. Just two singles in her five at-bats is good, but Lindsey has been due for an offensive explosion. Leave it to a career day on Sunday to show her talents. A bases-clearing three-run double and a two-run …
Read More »Gator Softball Continues Dominance at Home, Outmatch LSU Tigers
The Florida Gator softball team (22-3) won 7-4 over the LSU Tigers (18-9) on Saturday at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Katie Chronister earned her sixth win for the Gators in the circle but only pitched 3.2 innings and allowed four earned runs. Tigers starter Ali Kilponen took the loss after …
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