Former Gators

In a world where the game of baseball is different form than it once was, one thing will always be uniform: those playing the game are human beings with feelings, motivations, personal goals, physical challenges and more. For players who pursue a career in baseball, the odds are against them …

TAMPA — Jim Barrie gazes at the frames hung on the wall of his brewery, BarrieHaus Beer Co. in Ybor City, pointing to artifacts of his great-great-great grandfather’s brewery and speaking of continuing the family legacy. “It almost feels like destiny, right?” Barrie said. “Beer is in my blood.”  The …

The Indianapolis Colts’ decision to put quarterback Anthony Richardson back as the starter for the rest of the season, beginning in Week 11 against the New York Jets, has proven successful with Richardson’s latest performances. The Colts previously switched to veteran quarterback Joe Flacco over the former Gator quarterback. This …

After the 13th NFL Sunday of the season, the playoff picture is starting to be painted. The Bills clinched the AFC East and punched their playoff ticket while other divisions are still tightly contested. Nevertheless, these next few weeks will shape the playoffs and the path to the Super Bowl. …

Steve Spurrier, the Gator Great who came up with The Swamp as a nickname for Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at the beginning of his coaching tenure at Florida, had another gem Friday. “Swarm The Swamp tomorrow! If Florida wins, hit the field! Respect for LSU and goal posts stay intact. …

Former University of Florida quarterback Rex Grossman returns to The Swamp on Saturday to be the honorary “Mr. Two Bits” as the Gators (4-5) host the LSU Tigers (6-3) at 3:30 pm. Rise to Fame Grossman did not enter the University of Florida as a starter. In fact, he redshirted …

After just two weeks under veteran quarterback Joe Flacco, the Indianapolis Colts announced that QB Anthony Richardson will take the helm in Week 11 when they face the New York Jets in MetLife Stadium. “He’s going to start this week,” Colts head coach Shane Steichen said. “He will start the …

The P.K. Yonge Blue Wave, playing in front of their home crowd in the final game of the regular  season against Jacksonville Impact Christian Academy last Friday, were without starting quarterback AJ Powers. With a chance to go to the playoffs with a win, P.K. Yonge sophomore running back Braeden Brockington took …

The Florida women’s tennis team has a new coach for the 2024-25 season. Coming from Malibu, Calif., former Pepperdine women’s tennis coach Per Nilsson now represents the Gators. Gators Coaching Change Former UF women’s coach Roland Thornqvist stepped down from the program on Oct. 7 after a 23-year tenure. Nilsson …

Week 9 of the NFL is mostly in the books. With it comes the halfway point of the regular season. It was a hard-fought Sunday with that context in mind with seven games were decided by less than a touchdown. North Runs Through Detroit The ground and pound playstyle continues …