Former Gators tight end Kyle Pitts is back in Gainesville. This time, he took to the gridiron at Citizens Field to hold a football camp for kids. Making His Return When asked, Pitts said it was good to be back in Gainesville. He joked about how he forgot how hot …
Read More »“Re-Pete:” Alonso Wins Home Run Derby Again
Ball were flying at Coors Field on Monday night, and Pete Alonso led the charge. The former Gator and Mets first baseman bashed his way to his second-straight Home Run Derby title. Alonso described winning back-to-back titles as special, especially since he grew up loving it. He edged out fellow …
Read More »Former Gator Brian Schottenheimer is Enjoying Working With Jaguars
Former Gator quarterback Brian Schottenheimer is enjoying his time as the now passing game coordinator and quarterback coach for the Jaguars. After working with star quarterbacks such as Philip Rivers and Russell Wilson, he is now coaching No. 1 draft pick Trevor Lawrence. WATCH LIVE: Head Strength and Conditioning Coach …
Read More »Update on former Gators in MLB
With less than a month to go before the 2021 MLB Draft, more Gators will make their impact in the pros. Meanwhile, four current Gators made the MLB Pipeline top 200 prospect list. The players include pitchers Tommy Mace and Jack Leftwich, outfielder Jud Fabian and catcher Nathan Hickey. As …
Read More »2021 U.S. Open preview
One of the toughest major championship golf tournaments is nearly underway. Some of the sport’s top players will tee up Thursday, June 17 for the 121st U.S. Open in La Jolla, California. #USOpen week is officially here! pic.twitter.com/h8QpFOrZa8 — U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 14, 2021 The closing hole at Torrey …
Read More »Former Gator Coach Charlie Strong Adjusts to the NFL
Former Florida assistant coach Charlie Strong joined Urban Meyer’s coaching staff with the Jacksonville Jaguars in January. Sources: Charlie Strong is finalizing a deal to become Urban Meyer’s assistant head coach in Jacksonville. He’ll also coach a position, likely linebackers. Stadium first reported. — Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 16, 2021 …
Read More »Giants Impressed With Kadarius Toney So Far
Former University of Florida wide receiver Kadarius Toney is making strides in the NFL. He was drafted 20th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft first-round pick. Kadarius Toney signed his rookie contract 🖊 📰: https://t.co/zbY3rtBvNs pic.twitter.com/lkzrKQGpsL — New York Giants (@Giants) June 4, 2021 Road to the NFL Toney …
Read More »Nightmare Debut for former Gator Jackson Kowar
Former Gator Jackson Kowar made his MLB debut on Monday night with the Kansas City Royals. Jackson, 24, made the Gator’s 75th all-time major debut. Unfortunate Start However, Kowar’s debut was forgettable as he was unable to make it out of the first inning against the Angels. The start statistics …
Read More »Former Gator Shawn Davis brings versatility to Colts’ secondary
In a league that already boasts many former Gators, defensive back Shawn Davis looks to be the next star to make his mark in the NFL. A two-year starter, Davis racked up 123 tackles and five interceptions during his time at Florida. His best season came in 2019, where he …
Read More »Finebaum Talks Tebow Controversy And More
Paul Finebaum, an American sports author and former columnist, spoke with Steve Russell about what’s trending in college football. Tim Tebow in NFL Speculations about Tim Tebow joining the Jacksonville Jaguars as a tight end have made quite an impression on the NFL community despite nothing official. Tebow‘s last appeared …
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