SEC fans have been waiting for an announcement on the return of sports since March 12, when the conference suspended all in-person athletic events. Earlier today, that announcement finally came. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said that universities can open for voluntary activities, starting June 8. “At this time, we are …
Read More »NCAA Votes to Allow Returns to Campus
Voluntary athletic activities for football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball can resume starting June 1. The NCAA DI Council approved the vote on May 20. The committee said that decisions on other sports will be made at a later date. Athletes will be able to return for the first time …
Read More »Steve Spurrier Reflects on the Life of Illustrious Football Coach Pepper Rodgers
The sports world is mourning the loss of an iconic college football figure. Pepper Rodgers, best known arguably for his days as a player, coach at Georgia Tech, passed away May 14 at age 88. Rodgers touched a number of people’s lives over the years, including Florida’s very own Steve …
Read More »NFL trying to fix its lack of minority head coaches and general managers
There are 32 head coaches in the NFL, but only four of them are a minority. Three are black (Mike Tomlin, Anthony Lynn and Brian Flores), while Ron Rivera is the lone Hispanic head coach. In order to fix this problem, changes are necessary. One change is already official. Rule …
Read More »Nick Saban making time for team, family while stuck at home
Life without football is an odd reality for college football coaches to deal with. They appear to eat, sleep and breathe football. Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban is no exception. His many national championships make him a legend throughout the college football world. The football field is his …
Read More »Rodgers On Packers Selection Of Jordan Love
Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers broke his silence on Friday after making his first public statements concerning the 2020 NFL Draft. The Packers unexpectedly selected Utah State quarterback Jordan Love for the No. 26 overall pick leaving speculation on the effect it would have on Rodgers and the organization. …
Read More »Former Gator Mike Pouncey cleared to play in the 2020 NFL season
After undergoing neck surgery, Los Angeles Charger Mike Pouncey is cleared for football. While the question of whether there will be a 2020 NFL season is still up in the air, Pouncey is ready for action. Rehabbing Mike Pouncey at center of Chargers' revamped line – https://t.co/XEtaJAgV1F pic.twitter.com/ukZWLrqHkl — thewallstreetpost.com …
Read More »Dolphins reveal potential stadium plan
The Dolphins made a splash this offseason with free agency and the draft. Now, they’re in the news again with a potential stadium plan to allow limited fans if the coronavirus pandemic continues into the NFL season. The Stadium Plan Miami, who plays in Hard Rock Stadium, has a capacity …
Read More »Gator Great Keiwan Ratliff Talks Florida Football, Dan Mullen and NFL Career
Keiwan Ratliff is a former Gator defensive back who played during the Steve Spurrier and Ron Zook era. He came back to his alma mater to work under Florida head coach Dan Mullen. Mullen announced the addition of Ratliff as an Assistant Director of Player Personnel back in January of …
Read More »Florida Football Great Kevin Carter Talks College, NFL Career
Steve Spurrier. Fred Taylor. Danny Wuerffel. Tim Tebow. Urban Meyer… The list goes on. There have been countless well-known names that have left some sort of legacy in the Florida Gators football program. These names scream leadership, championships and, offensive fireworks. But what about the defense. In addition to great …
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