Former Gators

On Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox made the decision to send Brian Johnson, left-handed pitcher and former Gator, to the 10-day disabled list due to a left shoulder impingement. Curiously, the Red Sox also decided to call Austin Maddox, right-handed pitcher and another former Gator pitcher, from the the Triple-A …

The second golf major of 2017 is officially underway. Some of the top stars in the sport take on Erin Hills at the start of the 117th U.S. Open. Phil Mickelson has officially withdrawn from the event at Erin Hills. making it the first time since 1993 he will miss …

What does former Florida Gator and current Boston Red Sox pitcher Brian Johnson have in common with Pedro Martinez? After his impressive performance last night, Johnson is the first Red Sox pitcher to toss a complete-game shutout in his first start at Fenway Park since Martinez did so in April …

Florida Men’s Tennis closed out its season today losing in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament. No. 15 Florida fell to No.2 Virginia 4-0. With this win over the Gators Virginia improves its record to 6-4 all-time and 2-0 in the tournament. This is the 15th time UF …

The Player’s Championship will tee off this week in Ponte Vedra at TPC Sawgrass, an always challenging course featuring one of the toughest holes in golf known as the “Island Green.” The tournament is often considered a “fifth major” because of the prestige it has, offering the highest prize in any golf …

The Oakland Raiders selected David Sharpe with the 129th overall pick. Sharpe will be added to one of the more high-octane offenses in the NFL, tasked with blocking Oakland’s newest addition, Marshawn Lynch. David Sharpe, this six-foot-six offensive lineman weighs in at 357 pounds and is from the city of Jacksonville. The …

Rounds two and three of the 2017 NFL Draft were huge for the Florida Gators. There were three former Florida Gator players to go during the second round and one to get drafted in the third round. Round 2 Round 2 of the 2017 NFL Draft might as well have …

For the 76th overall pick in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected former Florida Gators Linebacker Alex Anzalone. Anzalone entered into the NFL Draft as a redshirt junior, forgoing his senior season with the Florida Gators. What Anzalone Can Bring to the Saints …

Two picks, two Gators for the Detroit Lions. With the 53rd overall pick of the draft, the Lions used their second round slot to take cornerback Teez Tabor. Tabor is the the third Florida defensive back to be taken in the second round after Marcus Maye went to the Jets …

With the 39th overall pick, the New York Jets selected former Florida Gator Marcus Maye, the second Gator to be drafted into the NFL. Maye’s Time as a Gator Marcus Maye has been overshadowed and underrated in recent years on Florida’s defense due to stars such as Vernon Hargreaves III and Jalen …