Former Florida Gators safety Josh Evans recently retired as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Evans played for the Gators from 2009 to 2012 before eventually being selected in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Jaguars. Evans played with the Jags for three seasons from 2013 …
Read More »Jonathan India Makes Gator Nation Proud with Reds
Former Gator Jonathan India is having an incredible MLB debut with the Cincinnati Reds. Since his first game in April, the Florida native has hit 11 home runs and knocked home 44 RBI. India also holds a .401 on-base percentage. His impressive performances just earned him National League Rookie of …
Read More »Former Gator Soccer Coach Becky Burleigh to lead Orlando Pride
Former Florida women’s soccer head coach Becky Burleigh had no plans of pursuing a professional coaching position. In April, the iconic soccer coach hung up her whistle for what she thought would be the last time. But after nearly four months of retirement, Burleigh is back at the helm. On …
Read More »Dressel Dresses Himself in Medals, Sets Olympic Record
Throughout the 2020 Tokyo Olympic swimming competitions, there’s been one standout name for male swimmers; Caeleb Dressel. Dressel has continued to show out in the Tokyo Olympics. Although, Dressel has mentioned that he is “over swimming” after an exhausting Olympic experience. After earning himself a handful of gold medals, Dressel …
Read More »2021 NBA Draft Recap: Tre Mann to OKC
The 2021 NBA draft took place in the Barclays Center on Thursday night and this year’s draft class seems more stacked than ever. Let’s look at the Orlando Magic’s picks and where some of the Florida Gators ended up. Orlando Magic Jalen Suggs The Orlando Magic commenced a rebuild of …
Read More »Former Gator Kirby Snead Makes MLB Debut
Normally, we’d say to save the Nintendo jokes for another time. However, the Toronto Blue Jays have fully embraced them, so it’s all fair game. Us ready for all the Kirby content: pic.twitter.com/9OPHhdTvtx — Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 26, 2021 Former Gators pitcher Kirby Snead got the call from …
Read More »Gators Stand Out at Tokyo Olympics
As the 2021 Tokyo Olympics began, the University of Florida has been very well represented. The Florida Gators have a total of 31 athletes from the past and present in the 2021 Olympics. Former Gators Caeleb Dressel and Kelsey Stewart have been leading the way for the Gators participating in …
Read More »Florida Gators on Olympic rosters
The Florida Gators lead the SEC with 31 athletes in Tokyo. This year’s group is third on the list for most athletes that have represented Florida. The Gators sent 35 athletes to the Olympics in 2012 and 2008. There will be Gator athletes in eight different sports: baseball, basketball, golf, …
Read More »Tre Mann Prepares for NBA Draft
As the NBA Draft approaches, teams around the league are holding workouts with former Gator Tre Mann, who announced his intentions to enter the upcoming draft this past March. A potential first round pick, Mann recently worked out for the Washington Wizards on July 12 and has held workouts with …
Read More »Bradley Beal Out Of Olympics
Bradley Beal, shooting guard for the Washington Wizards and former Gator, will not play for Team USA in the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Beal was placed into health and safety protocols on Wednesday due to COVID-19 concerns. COVID Protocols Team USA coach Gregg Popovich expressed his concerns for Beal as …
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