It is undeniable that the Florida Gators Football program has produced numerous notable sports figures in the last few decades. One prominent Gator whose name has gradually gained traction in recent years is former offensive lineman Max Starks. Starks played for the Florida Gators from 2000 to 2003. During his …
Read More »Former Gator Hoopers Continue to Thrive in the NBA
Florida’s History of Stars The Florida Gators have produced several star athletes in the professional sports world. This remains true in today’s NBA. Some of their most impressive NBA players include five-time All-star Al Horford, three-time All-star Bradley Beal, three-time NBA champion Udonis Haslem, and Mavericks starting power forward Dorian …
Read More »Former Florida Gator National Champion Ike Hilliard Back Coaching in SEC with Auburn
After an incredible college career for former Florida Gator Ike Hilliard, the wide receiver is now coaching in the SEC at Auburn. He is in his first year as the wide receiving coach and has helped the Tigers win five games this year after being hired in February. Playing and …
Read More »Lon Kruger Inducted into National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
Former Gators head basketball coach Lon Kruger was inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Fame on Sunday. He joins John Beilein, Jim Calhoun, Jerry Krause and Roy Williams as this year’s inductees. Gator Days Coach Kruger made his mark on Florida basketball. He took over the program in 1990 and …
Read More »Former Gator Zachary Carter Talks NFL
It’s been six months since former Gators defensive lineman Zachary Carter was selected in the third round of the NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. The 95th overall pick was known in the Swamp for his dynamic skill set. Carter played a pivotal role on the defense under Dan Mullen. …
Read More »Ex-Gator Johnson Set to Play for K-State
The ex-Gator Keyontae Johnson played and started his first game for Kansas State on Monday. The last time Johnson took the court for an entire game was in 2020 for the Gators before collapsing on the floor. Johnson transferred to K-State in the spring and started for the team in …
Read More »NBA: The Magic v. the Thunder Recap
The Orlando Magic (1-7) lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder (4-3) 116-108 on Tuesday night. final from oklahoma city pic.twitter.com/N3Cj8KCkMK — Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) November 2, 2022 The Thunder won their fourth game in a row against the Orlando Magic. Orlando Magic The Magic were holding back the Thunder and …
Read More »Former Gator Toney Traded to Chiefs
A Gator great found a new home on Thursday. Second-year wide receiver Kadarius Toney, a 2021 first-round pick, was traded from the Giants to the Kansas City Chiefs. Bumpy Pro Start Injury and inconsistency have marred Toney’s young NFL career. Selected 20th overall in 2021, Toney flashed as a rookie …
Read More »Former UF baseball player Harrison Bader is hitting it big in the ALDS
Former UF baseball player Harrison Bader or “Tots,” is making a statement in the 2022 ALDS for the Yankees. The recently traded Cardinal is now playing for the Yankees and has been on fire for the last four games. Bader hit his third home run in the ALDS including a two-run …
Read More »Yankees Force Game 5 Against Guardians
The New York Yankees force Game 5 of the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians after winning 4-2 Sunday at Progressive Field. Game 5 tomorrow.#ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/DW5rTAtWLm — Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) October 17, 2022 After taking Game 1, the Yankees lost two consecutive games on Friday and Saturday. Down 2-1 and at …
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