The Tampa Buccaneers quarterback battle between former Gator Kyle Trask and Baker Mayfield will continue into the preseason. Preseason Plans Head Coach Todd Bowles said after practice Wednesday that Baker Mayfield would get the start in the opening preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kyle Trask will get the opportunity …
Read More »Jaguars Set for Preseason Opener Against Cowboys
As the calendar turns to August, football season is finally here. The Jacksonville Jaguars will open their preseason on Saturday against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. After a 9-8 season and an AFC South division title a year ago, the Jaguars are hoping to make a deep playoff run …
Read More »Herm Edwards discusses NFL preseason
Former college and NFL head coach Herm Edwards joined Steve Russell on SportScene to talk about his perspective on the NFL preseason. They discussed balancing snaps between the first team veterans and younger players coming in. Edwards also shared how he evaluates players during position battles. Balancing Snaps Edwards first …
Read More »Cornelius Ingram Talks Gators and Hawthorne Football
Hawthorne football head coach and former Gators tight end Cornelius Ingram joined Steve Russell on SportScene to discuss his time at Florida and Hawthorne. Time at Florida With fond memories of his time in the program from 2005, to his injured senior season in 2008. Ingram spoke about legendary head …
Read More »Former Gator Ahmad Black Talks Time as a Gator and Netflix DocuSeries “Swamp Kings”
Ahmad Black joined Steve Russell on SportScene to reminisce on his time as a Gator during some of the most victorious seasons in Florida Gators Football history. Black attended the University of Florida while playing football from 2007-2010. He talks about the brotherhood, training, mentality and talent of the 2009 …
Read More »Former Gator Cris Collinsworth Elected to Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame
Former Florida football wide receiver and University of Florida Athletics Hall of Famer Cris Collinsworth was named to the 2023 class of the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame Thursday. He joins broadcasters Val Ackerman, Lance Borrow, Tom Fletcher, Steve Hellmuth, Ernie Johnson, Andrea Joyce, Tony Petitt and Jeff Zachary. The …
Read More »Lakers Sign Former Gator Alex Fudge
Two recent Florida Gators men’s basketball players were able to showcase their skills in the NBA Summer League. Now that the summer league has come to an end, players are beginning to see opportunities roll in. Alex Fudge, who played for the Gators during the 2022-23 season, signed a two-way …
Read More »Buccaneers Training Camp Underway
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got their training camp started Wednesday, and all eyes are on the quarterback battle to replace perhaps the greatest player of all time, Tom Brady. Quarterback Battle Former Florida Gators standout Kyle Trask, who has been with the franchise since 2021, is competing against new signee …
Read More »Gataverse Eliminated in Opening Round of TBT
Hype has been building around the Gataverse team of Florida men’s basketball alumni’s debut at The Basketball Tournament. The team was officially selected for the Louisville Regional June 21. Gators hoops fans across the world watched Tuesday as familiar faces competed with a chance at $1 million. But all the …
Read More »Anthony Richardson Set For First Training Camp
Anthony Richardson left his mark on campus in Gainesville. Now, he’s in a new city with a new team, and he’s gearing up to make an impact on the NFL. Richardson is set for his first-ever NFL training camp with the Indianapolis Colts Wednesday. He signed his rookie contract Monday. …
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