The Tailgate’s Pat Dooley hands out grades after Florida’s 52-35 loss to LSU in Baton Rouge on Saturday night. OFFENSE B- First half: The offense came out looking great and then got a couple of big penalties against LSU to drive for a second score. Graham Mertz only had two …
Read More »FEATURE: American Football Growing Rapidly in Frankfurt
The National Football League has made their wish to expand American football to Europe obvious. Throughout October and November, they organized five international games during the regular season. Three games were in London in October, and the last two have been at the Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany. The …
Read More »Gator Volleyball Sweeps LSU
The number 21 Florida volleyball team (15-7) took down LSU (10-13) in straight sets Friday night in a convincing home win. The Gators snap their three game losing streak (Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky) with the win that ends their four-game home stint at Exactech Arena. https://twitter.com/GatorsVB/status/1723152500457713768 Gators Dominant From the Start …
Read More »Gators Men’s Basketball Falls to Virginia, 73-70
The Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball team moves to 2-0 on the season after beating the Florida Gators 73-70 on Friday night at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Cavaliers maintained composure defensively throughout a tight game, but Florida just couldn’t finish. Final #GoGators | presented by @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/Ah1EaF8Atz …
Read More »FEATURE: Netherlands Native van Daalen Feels at Home at Florida Ahead of Sophomore Season
To celebrate International Education Week, WRUF is publishing profiles of UF student-athletes all week. Alida van Daalen arrived at the University of Florida in January 2023, ready for a new chapter of her life. Within the next six months, she became an SEC champion, earned multiple awards and etched her …
Read More »Austin Barber Confident in Gators’ Offense
Despite scoring 36 points on Saturday, the Gators fell short in overtime against the Razorbacks. Following the Gators’ stunning loss to Arkansas, Florida is in danger of finishing under .500 for the third straight year. The 5-4 Gators need a win to become bowl eligible and two wins to guarantee …
Read More »Cornerback Devin Moore speaks on Florida Football
Florida cornerback Devin Moore spoke to the media Monday after the Gators overtime loss at home against Arkansas. Addressing the Season To Date Early in the year, Moore gave Florida its first turnover of the season with his first-career interception against Tennessee. He picked off Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton and …
Read More »Former Gator Jacob Young Talks Recent Move to MLB
Former Gators baseball outfielder Jacob Young was drafted by the Washington Nationals in 2021 and was called up to the majors in August. Young discussed his experiences in the MLB so far on Sports Scene. https://twitter.com/Nationals/status/1695501793478762750 From High-A to the Major Leagues The news about Young’s promotion to the majors …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Defeats Loyola Maryland, 93-73
The 2023-2024 Florida Gator men’s basketball season is officially underway. The season tipped off Monday when the team defeated Loyola (MD) 93-73. The Gators entered the season with only two returning starters in Riley Kugel and Will Richard. W in the books ✔️#GoGators | presented by @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/sVBPyvEZkV — Florida …
Read More »Napier Talks About Accountability Ahead of LSU Matchup
Billy Napier has receipts. According to Napier in today’s press conference, he’s been taking notes on his staff, fans and the coverage of games by the media. He used his usual vocabulary of team qualities like “accountability” and “leadership,” but patience is one term that Gator fans don’t have. Commitment …
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