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 »Newly-Founded UFL Kicks Off Season
The United Football League (UFL), a recently developed spring football league, began its inaugural season on Saturday. The league is composed of eight teams, with all eight in action this past weekend. League Merger The UFL formed as a merger of the XFL, which had been bought by Dwayne Johnson, …
Read More »Florida Defensive Back Devin Moore ‘ready to turn loose’
With the increasing popularity of the transfer portal and hot new recruits, college football is in an era it has never seen before. With this, it can be hard for football fans to gauge the dynamic and skill set of their team in the offseason. Florida’s junior defensive back Devin …
Read More »Injury Gives Florida Football’s Justus Boone New Perspective
Florida redshirt junior edge Justus Boone is slowly returning to the field after a season-ending ACL injury prior to the 2023 football season. Being sidelined has given Boone a new outlook on life. “I learned a whole lot about myself and leaned on my spiritual-ness and my relationship with God, …
Read More »Florida Football’s Mike Peterson Sees Improvement On Defense
The Florida Gators football team held its sixth spring practice open to the media Tuesday. After practice, Mike Peterson, Florida’s assistant coach in charge of the Edge position, was made available to the media for questions. Here are the highlights: Young Guys Stepping Up One player Florida fans expect to …
Read More »NFL Accepts New Kickoff Format
The NFL landscape is constantly changing and adapting, and the new kickoff rule implemented yesterday is another example of a historic game shifting into modern times. Tuesday, March 26th, 2024, will be a date to remember for special teams everywhere, as the NFL announced the new kickoff format. This rule, …
Read More »Steelers’ Power Play: Embracing Change with Russell Wilson
In an exciting move that has captivated NFL fans and analyst, the Pittsburgh Steelers have welcomed quarterback Russell Wilson with a one-year contract. This strategic acquisition signifies a new chapter for Wilson and for the Steelers organization. Ready to Work!! @steelers pic.twitter.com/m4raWB6MR3 — Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) March 15, 2024 Wilson’s …
Read More »Billy Napier Talks Gator Football at First Spring Practice
The Florida Gators football team kicked off its spring practice Thursday. Coach Billy Napier addressed his expectations heading into his third season as he aims for drastic improvements from last year’s performance. He said between the group of veterans and a talented group of rookies, he was impressed with the …
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