The Orange and Blue Debut is days away. Just like last year, there is no clear front runner in the quarterback competition. Luke Del Rio has taken the most snaps with the first team offense in front of Austin Appleby, Feleipe Franks, and Kyle Trask, but, head coach Jim McElwain …
Read More »Transfer QB Austin Appleby in the Middle of Quarterback Competition
It’s been almost three months since the Gators announced the addition of senior QB Austin Appleby. He spent the last three years playing for a Purdue team that went 6-30 and won two of 24 conference games. Appleby threw for 2,777 yards, 19 touchdowns and 19 interceptions with nine rushing touchdowns in his career. The …
Read More »Shannon Pleased With Florida Linebackers’ Progress In Spring
Florida football is nearing the tail end of the 2016 spring practice season, with all eyes on the developing Gator squad headed into the Orange and Blue debut April 8 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. This will be Florida fans first look at the new Gator offense and transitioning defense. Florida …
Read More »Jim McElwain Pleased with Both Pay Day and Performance
Going into the 2015 season, the Florida football team had no idea how it would fare against tough SEC competition with a first-year head coach attempting to rebuild the team. One year later, they’re looking to replicate this past season, and they want to make sure that the man who orchestrated …
Read More »Luke Del Rio advancing in Spring practice
If anything else Wednesday was a star studded practice at the University of Florida. Former head ball coach Steve Spurrier was in attendance as well as Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio and even academy award winning actor Gene Hackman. St Thomas Aquinas standout quarterback Jake Allen, who will …
Read More »Florida Football: Offense in Competition Mode
GAINESVILLE, FL– After a rough, inconsistent end to the 2015 season the Florida Gator offense has been faced with a ton of questions and unknowns heading into spring practice. Yet, in the midst of week three offensive coordinator, Doug Nussmeier is optimistic about Florida’s young offense in transition. Quarterback Battle …
Read More »Jonathan Bullard Impressed at Pro Day
The University of Florida’s indoor practice facility saw a ton of action Tuesday as they hosted their annual pro day from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. Among the Gators at pro day were former defensive lineman, Jonathan Bullard. The 6’3 285 pound lineman played his final season as a Gator this …
Read More »McElwain Pleased with Development of Gators Offense
Two and a half weeks into spring practice, Florida Gators head coach Jim McElwain is speaking positively about the prospects of his team’s offense. He’s praised the entire quarterback group (Luke Del Rio is still the leader of the QB battle), and mentioned a few guys who he sees coming …
Read More »NFL Scouts Get Last Look at Former Gators on Pro Day
The Gator football team hosted its Pro Day today at its indoor practice facility at the University of Florida. The Gators had 15 of their NFL hopefuls on the field showcasing what they have to offer in front of numerous scouts and front office personnel. Players who participated in various …
Read More »Florida Hosts 2016 Pro Day
The University of Florida football program is hosting its annual Pro Day today from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the team’s new indoor practice facility. Some 18 players such as Demarcus Robinson, Vernon Hargreaves III, and Jake McGee will showcase their talents in hopes of catching the eye of NFL coaches …
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