Former Gators

Former Florida All-American and NFL Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood returns to Gainesville this Saturday. Youngblood will serve as Mr. Two Bits in the Gators’ football matchup versus Missouri. The legendary defensive end played for Florida from 1968 to 1970 before being drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 1971. …

UF men’s basketball coaching legend Billy Donovan signed a four-year, $24 million contract to become the Chicago Bulls new head coach last month. Early Career Over the last five seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Donovan accumulated a 243-157 record. Donovan now looks to lead the Bulls to their first playoff …

As many Gator fans watch the World Series, a familiar face is making major plays for the Tampa Bay Rays. Mike Zunino continues to be an influential player on the diamond, just as he was at the University of Florida. Zunino is the sole player in the World Series representing …

Former Gator and current Syracuse Assistant Lacrosse Coach Sydney Pirreca hasn’t put down the stick just yet. Pirreca has been selected as one of the 50 potential players to join the 2021 tryout pool. Players were chosen by US head coach Jenny Levy.  The official tryout will determine the members …

Former Florida Baseball player and current St. Louis Cardinal centerfielder Harrison Bader just wrapped up his third season in the MLB after his team fell short in the playoffs.  St. Louis lost to the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card series. However, Bader carried the Cardinals at times …

Buchholz High School hosted the 8th annual Jill Darr Invitational on a sunny and clear day at Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club. Remembering Jill Darr Buchholz Girls Golf coach, Marc Ellard, attended Buchholz High School with Jill Darr Rowell’s brother, John Darr. After Jill’s untimely passing in 2010 due …

The Pouncey name isn’t a new name to the Florida Gators. The legacy will continue, even earlier than expected. Transfer redshirt junior Jordan Pouncey received word from the NCAA on Monday evening that he received immediate eligibility for the season. Pouncey, a transfer from the University of Texas is a …

After a dominant eight catches, 170 yards and four touchdown performance from Kyle Pitts on Saturday’s 51-35 win over Ole Miss, Pitts sealed his argument as the number one TE in the nation. If Pitts maintains his astounding 2020 campaign thus far, he will easily solidify himself as a top-10 …

The 120th U.S. Open Championship began Thursday, Sept. 17, and will conclude this Sunday, Sept. 20 at the Winged Foot West Course. This match will feature two Gators alumni. Billy Horschel along with current Gator Ricky Castillo are competing in the Championship. Overall, 14 Gators have competed in the U.S. …

Monday night concluded week one of the NFL. The night featured a close match against the Denver Broncos and the Tennessee Titans, and a message against racial injustice in the Steelers vs Giants match. Steelers vs Giants Banner during anthem The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked things off for 2020’s first Monday …