Trace Armstrong has been out of the spotlight since he retired in 2003. But that doesn’t mean he isn’t around to share a couple of stories from his playing days. From his time with the Gators to a 15-year playoff career, he has some to choose from. College Journey Raised …
Read More »Former Gator baseball coach Andy Lopez looks back on his time at Florida
Florida’s beloved McKethan stadium is getting a whole new makeover. The new stadium will house the Gator baseball team starting the 2021 season. While fans and players are excited about the new facility, many former players and coaches look back on McKethan stadium with plenty of fond moments. Steve Russell …
Read More »Former Gator Mike Pouncey cleared to play in the 2020 NFL season
After undergoing neck surgery, Los Angeles Charger Mike Pouncey is cleared for football. While the question of whether there will be a 2020 NFL season is still up in the air, Pouncey is ready for action. Rehabbing Mike Pouncey at center of Chargers' revamped line – https://t.co/XEtaJAgV1F pic.twitter.com/ukZWLrqHkl — thewallstreetpost.com …
Read More »Gator Great Keiwan Ratliff Talks Florida Football, Dan Mullen and NFL Career
Keiwan Ratliff is a former Gator defensive back who played during the Steve Spurrier and Ron Zook era. He came back to his alma mater to work under Florida head coach Dan Mullen. Mullen announced the addition of Ratliff as an Assistant Director of Player Personnel back in January of …
Read More »Florida Football Great Kevin Carter Talks College, NFL Career
Steve Spurrier. Fred Taylor. Danny Wuerffel. Tim Tebow. Urban Meyer… The list goes on. There have been countless well-known names that have left some sort of legacy in the Florida Gators football program. These names scream leadership, championships and, offensive fireworks. But what about the defense. In addition to great …
Read More »Former Gator Major Wright Releases New Book
From 2007 to 2009, Major Wright roamed the Gators’ secondary as a hard-hitting safety. The Chicago Bears drafted him in 2010, but he is remembered first for his massive hit on a receiver in the 2009 BCS National Championship game. He can make another huge impact with his new book, …
Read More »Steve Addazio on Colorado State and UF
Steve Addazio agreed to become the next Colorado State head coach last December. The former Florida assistant coach has a 57-55 record as a head coach, and is looking forward to the fresh start at Colorado State. https://twitter.com/CSUFootball/status/1204876007414652933 Addazio’s time at Florida Steve Addazio was an assistant coach for Florida …
Read More »Vernell Brown On His Role with Gators
Former Florida Gator football player Vernell Brown was able to return his college program last year for the first time since completing his football career in 2005. Within his time as a player, former head coach Urban Meyer labeled him as the “Face of Florida Football” for his incredible work …
Read More »Heather Mitts Reminisces On Soccer Career
Former Florida Gators Soccer player Heather Mitts has garnered an incredible amount of titles during her career. During her time at Florida, she helped the team earn four SEC championships. Mitts played for the Women’s Professional Soccer league for the Philadelphia Charge, Boston Breakers, Philadelphia Independence as well as the …
Read More »Former Gator Pitcher Michael Byrne Waiting Out Covid 19
Michael Byrne, former Florida Gator pitcher, joined the Steve Russell on Sportscene Show recently to reflect on his time at Florida and discuss his experience with the Cincinnati Reds organization thus far. Byrne’s career as a Gator In 2016, Byrne joined Florida’s baseball program. His role was limited as a …
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