Following Ole Miss’s plethora of NCAA infractions and sanctions last season, many players were looking for a transfer. One of these players was redshirt junior Van Jefferson. Jefferson had a decent Freshman season, catching 49 passes for 543 yards and 3 touchdowns. However, as a sophomore, Jefferson saw a dip …
Read More »Gator Softball Records Perfect Game Against Hampton
The Florida softball team recorded their season high of 18 runs and 19 hits Friday. Aleshia Ocasio and Natalie Lugo combined for Florida’s (29-4) second perfect game of the season in an 18-0 victory over Hampton University (13-15). Rainesville One Inning. Three three run home runs. Gators led 9-0 to close out …
Read More »Preview: No. 8 Gators Lacrosse Host UConn Huskies
After a week with no action, the Florida Gators lacrosse team returns to the Diz this weekend. Hoping to build on last Saturday’s 16-11 road victory over no. 24 Georgetown, the Gators will host the UConn Huskies. Big East Conference Ten games into the season and the Gators are 7-3. …
Read More »Matt Elam Seeks Second Chance
Former Gator and Baltimore Ravens safety Matt Elam returned to Gainesville on Wednesday, March 28th to attend Florida’s pro day seeking a second chance at his NFL career. An All-American at the University of Florida, Matt Elam was the Baltimore Ravens first round draft pick of the 2013 draft. He …
Read More »Gainesville High Moves Forward with New Football Coach
For the first time in five years, Gainesville High School will have a new football coach. Following a two-year stint as the Hurricanes’ defensive coordinator, Patrick Miller was promoted to head coach. The former University of Florida linebacker succeeds Mark Latsko, who announced his intention to resign at the end …
Read More »Taven Bryan Prepares for Draft
First-round draft pick hopeful Taven Bryan has come a long way since his first game at the University of Florida. Bryan attended Pro Day Wednesday and got some special attention from the Dallas Cowboys Defensive Coordinator. So far, things are looking good for Bryan. Who is Taven Bryan? Being compared …
Read More »Wuerffel, to Captain in American Flag Football League, Recruits Percy Harvin
Danny Wuerffel is making headlines again, and yes, it does involve football. Flag football that is. This NFL off season has been huge for other football-related organizations to appear in the mainstream media world. The XFL is making a huge comeback after a 20-year hiatus, a kick-off-less football league named …
Read More »No. 6 Gator Softball Tops No. 8 Texas A&M
The Florida softball team (25-3, 5-2 SEC) extended their all-time series lead over the Aggies(29-5, 3-1 SEC) to 14-4 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium Saturday evening. The Gators opened the three-game series with a 6-1 win. In the Circle Kelly Barnhill (13-1) started in the circle for Florida and struck out …
Read More »SEC Preview: No. 6 Gator Softball Hosts No. 8 Texas A&M
The Florida softball team squares off against Texas A&M for only the 17th time when the two teams meet Saturday through Monday in Gainesville. The Gators still hold the all-time series lead 13-4. Texas A&M The Aggies have never won in Gainesville. Texas A&M (29-4) is undefeated in conference play …
Read More »UF Women’s Tennis Heads to Alabama for Two-Match Road Swing
The Florida women’s tennis team starts a two match swing through the state of Alabama with matches against Alabama and Auburn. The Gators, tied for second in the SEC, will be at Alabama Thursday and at Auburn Saturday. At a Glance: Florida Gators The 18th ranked Gators currently sit at …
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