Florida (32-5, 7-2 SEC) stares down one of their biggest opponents yet this weekend: LSU (30-4, 8 – 4 SEC). After winning a rubber match game against Mississippi State and run-ruling Stetson, the team is red hot for their game against No. 7 LSU. They had pitching struggles against the …
Read More »Gators Gymnastics Starts Regionals
The Florida gymnastics team is on a mission to return to the NCAA Championships. And not only that, but they’ll be doing it from the comfort of home. The Gators, the fourth-ranked team in the country, are hosting the Gainesville NCAA Regional on Friday with a chance qualify for the …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s High Five: Coolest Parts Of Augusta National
It’s that time of the year when the High Five gets a bit nostalgic for the old days, back when the Gainesville Sun used to send me to The Masters every year. I went to nine, took my dad and my wife to one and played the course once. So, …
Read More »One-on-One with Colby Shelton: Slugger Finds His Florida Footing
“Leader by example.” That’s how Florida’s Colby Shelton views himself, both in his approach to the game of baseball and the game of life. Since his arrival in Gainesville this past fall, Shelton has made a seamless step into a leadership role for the Florida baseball program. After former UF …
Read More »Gators Softball Rolls Past Hatters, Secures 25th Run-Rule Win
The No. 1o Florida Gators softball team defeated the Stetson Hatters 8-0 in five innings Thursday at Patricia Wilson Field in DeLand. For the second time this season, the Gators (32-5), who defeated Stetson 11-2 on March 13, blew past the Hatters (12-24) in five innings. Shutout on the road …
Read More »Florida Gymnastics Hosting NCAA Gainesville Regional
The No. 4 Florida Gators gymnastics team is hosting the NCAA Gainesville Regional which starts on Thursday and ends on Sunday. Competing alongside Florida are No. 5 Utah, No. 10 Michigan State, No. 13 Missouri, No. 20 Georgia, No. 21 Towson, Maryland, Clemson and Iowa State. https://twitter.com/GatorsGym/status/1772307789446000885 Rankings Breakdown Teams …
Read More »Florida Assistant Coach Billy Gonzales Excited About Gators Receivers
One of the biggest questions facing the Florida football team this spring is who is going to replace receiver Ricky Pearsall. Pearsall totaled 1,626 yards and nine touchdowns on 98 receptions in two seasons with the Gators. The dynamic wideout also returned punts and was a factor in the run …
Read More »Year At Florida Has Mertz Prepared For Season 2
Florida quarterback Graham Mertz said the experience gained last year will make a difference in the 2024 season for the Gators. Stepping Up UF coach Billy Napier said when he recruited Mertz from Wisconsin in early 2023, his goal was for Mertz to play cleaner and tighter football. That’s exactly what …
Read More »Napier: Plenty Of Positives In Florida’s Spring Scrimmage
Florida coach Billy Napier shared his thoughts on the Gators ahead of the Orange and Blue Game on April 13. Lagway Showing Potential Napier had high praise Saturday for true freshman quarterback DJ Lagway. The third-year UF coach commented on how Lagway learns quickly and applies concepts from study rooms …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Florida Baseball Making Things Interesting
The Back Nine comes at you after a great weekend and I hope you all had a wonderful Easter Sunday. I know I did. 10. Let us start with baseball where the Gators had two walk-off wins in a series for the first time in 10 years. On Friday night, …
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