Florida sophomore WR Antonio Callaway’s indefinite suspension is reportedly related to an accusation of sexual assault. ESPN’s Paula Lavigne and Mark Schlabach report that a woman who accused Callaway and former Florida QB Treon Harris of sexually assaulting her in December is boycotting a Title IX hearing on the matter because Florida appointed …
Read More »McElwain Speaks on First Day of Gator Football Practice
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 »Former Gator Great Dara Torres Talks Rio Olympics
Former Gator great Dara Torres is in Rio for the Olympic Games and briefly spoke with Steve Russell on Sportscene about her time there thus far. The five-time Olympian is one of the most decorated swimmers in UF and US Olympic history. During her time at UF, Torres won three …
Read More »Bucs QB Jameis Winston Excited for Season
After holding their first training camp sessions of the year over the weekend, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were resting Tuesday as they gear up to continue camp Wednesday morning in preparation for both the preseason and the regular season. Bucs starting quarterback Jameis Winston says he likes the way the offense is responding …
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