Florida coach Billy Napier shared his thoughts on the Gators ahead of the Orange and Blue Game on April 13. Lagway Showing Potential Napier had high praise Saturday for true freshman quarterback DJ Lagway. The third-year UF coach commented on how Lagway learns quickly and applies concepts from study rooms …
Read More »Florida Defensive Back Devin Moore ‘ready to turn loose’
With the increasing popularity of the transfer portal and hot new recruits, college football is in an era it has never seen before. With this, it can be hard for football fans to gauge the dynamic and skill set of their team in the offseason. Florida’s junior defensive back Devin …
Read More »Injury Gives Florida Football’s Justus Boone New Perspective
Florida redshirt junior edge Justus Boone is slowly returning to the field after a season-ending ACL injury prior to the 2023 football season. Being sidelined has given Boone a new outlook on life. “I learned a whole lot about myself and leaned on my spiritual-ness and my relationship with God, …
Read More »Florida Football’s Mike Peterson Sees Improvement On Defense
The Florida Gators football team held its sixth spring practice open to the media Tuesday. After practice, Mike Peterson, Florida’s assistant coach in charge of the Edge position, was made available to the media for questions. Here are the highlights: Young Guys Stepping Up One player Florida fans expect to …
Read More »Gators QB Mertz Returns For ‘Unfinished Business’
Florida quarterback Graham Mertz joined Steve Russell on Sport Scene Tuesday to discuss Gators football and talk spring practice. Unfinished Business For the first time since 2020, the Gators will welcome back a returning quarterback in Mertz who will enter his sixth and final year of eligibility. There is a …
Read More »Billy Napier Talks Gator Football at First Spring Practice
The Florida Gators football team kicked off its spring practice Thursday. Coach Billy Napier addressed his expectations heading into his third season as he aims for drastic improvements from last year’s performance. He said between the group of veterans and a talented group of rookies, he was impressed with the …
Read More »Florida Football Begins Spring Practice
The Florida football team is set to kick off spring practice Thursday to commence Billy Napier’s third season as coach. 2023 Season The Gators finished their 2023 season with a 5-7 record, losing their last five games. It was Florida’s second straight season with a losing record and the first …
Read More »Napier Speaks on Florida’s National Signing Day
Wednesday’s college football signing day officially marks the end of the 2024 recruitment run. Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier spoke about recruitment, games, hiring and firing. https://twitter.com/GatorsFB/status/1755200233439736150 “We’ve done well,” Napier said, “so far so good.” He said the end goal is to have a veteran team. The University …
Read More »Florida Victorious Answers Questions About NIL
Florida Victorious is an independent NIL collective that provides opportunities for UF student-athletes. Additionally, they partner with businesses and organizations, while working with student-athletes to give back to the Gainesville community. Chief Executive Officer Nate Barbera and Director of Revenue Freddie Wehbe addressed questions regarding NIL deals. Staying at the …
Read More »UF Hall of Famer Loving Detroit Lions Playoff Run
Former Florida Gator offensive tackle Lomas Brown is loving one of the greatest stories around the National Football League, the Detroit Lions. Flashback Brown, the now-60-year old, began his prowess at the University of Florida and was part of the “Great Wall of Florida.” Dating back to 1985, the Lions …
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