Last year, there were only four schools in the FBS who had more sacks than Florida (40). The tough news for the Gators heading into this year is knowing that nearly a third (13 to be exact) of the sack total left with Jonathan Bullard and Alex McAlister. Luckily, the Gator’s …
Read More »Gators Nearing Volleyball Season After Preseason Media Day
The Florida volleyball team is set to welcome the 2016 season ranked as the number ten team in the nation. A week-and-a-half from now, the Gators will be on the road opening up the season in Eugene, Oregon. During their time on the West Coast, they will face the Nebraska Cornhuskers—the defending …
Read More »Gators Tabor and Lewis Suspended
University of Florida head football coach Jim McElwain announced Wednesday that junior cornerback Jalen Tabor and redshirt sophomore tight end C’yontai Lewis are suspended from practices and team activities immediately and will also miss the first game of the season against UMass on September 3. Florida All-SEC CB Jalen Tabor, …
Read More »Gators D-Line Making Strides
In 2015, the Gators finished second in the SEC behind Alabama with 40 team sacks. The defensive line’s impact was obvious last season and Florida’s eventual conference rankings tied for third and first in interceptions (14) and fumble recoveries (11). Gators offensive lineman Martez Ivey says Florida’s defensive line makes the offense …
Read More »Gator Offensive Line Coming Together
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 …
Read More »McElwain and Gators “Setting the Standard”
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 …
Read More »McElwain’s “Moving Day”
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 …
Read More »Callaway Found Not Responsible in Title IX Hearing
According to a report from the Tampa Bay Times, Gator sophomore receiver Antonio Callaway has been cleared in the Title IX sexual assault investigation. This decision will allow Callaway to remain at school and on the football team. A third-party Title IX hearing officer, Jacksonville attorney Jake Schickel, found Callaway not responsible for conduct …
Read More »USA Continues to Dominate at Rio 2016 Olympics
The Rio 2016 Summer Olympics have been a predictable story thus far. The United States are winning the medal count, the US men’s basketball is dominating, the American swimmers are breaking records, and other countries such as China, Great Britain, and Russia (despite the limited number of athletes) are right …
Read More »Herndon’s Honed In On Senior Season
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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