Florida coach Billy Napier addressed some of the concerns surrounding Gator football where the program will turn after Saturday’s loss to Miami in a news conference Monday. Picking Up The Pieces Game 2. #GoGators 🐊 pic.twitter.com/aanVMU9iUw — Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) September 2, 2024 Now in his third season as …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Disastrous Start For Florida Football
The Back Nine comes at you after a great weekend of college football turned into a familiar theme in Gainesville. 10. Billy Napier called the 41-17 loss to Miami “embarrassing.” I’d call it nauseating. That said, there were several people close to the program who feared something like this might …
Read More »Florida Football Suffers Tough Opening Loss Against Miami
Florida lost 41-17 against No. 19 Miami in a one-sided season opener Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The heated rivalry was not as competitive as it’s been in the past. Third-year UF coach Billy Napier was confident his team improved in the offseason, but the trust didn’t bear fruit …
Read More »Pat Dooley Grades The Gators: Same Old Same Old
The Tailgate’s Pat Dooley grades the Gators for WRUF after their embarrassing 41-17 loss to No. 19 Miami on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium: OFFENSE: D First half: It was not pretty. Quarterback Graham Mertz only threw for 49 yards and the highlight of the first half was a …
Read More »Gators Football Set To Host Miami In Season Opener
The Florida Gators football program has its first of several big tests this season Saturday afternoon. No. 19 Miami will head to Gainesville to open the season in explosive fashion. With Miami and Florida looking to hit the ground running, there are factors that could decide the game. Ready to …
Read More »Florida To Honor 1984 Gators Prior To Game Against Kentucky
The University of Florida will honor the 1984 Gators football team before its homecoming game against Kentucky on Oct. 19. This recognition comes as the program reflects on the legacy of a team that etched its name in UF history. Year for the Ages The 1984 season remains one of …
Read More »Florida’s Marshall Breaks Down Matchup Vs. Miami’s Offense
In case you haven’t heard, the Florida Gators will take on the Miami Hurricanes in The Swamp on Saturday. The matchup is the first of a home-and-home series fans hope will revive a now lost annual rivalry. Jason Marshall Jr., a senior cornerback for Florida and a Miami native, had …
Read More »Florida’s Mertz Back For More In Second Season
Florida quarterback Graham Mertz previewed a new season of Gator football and the opening matchup against No. 19 Miami in a news conference Monday. https://twitter.com/GatorsFB/status/1828151268906541390 Ready To Go After a disappointing 5-7 record and not making a bowl game in 2023, the Gators went back to the drawing board in …
Read More »Napier: Gators Ready For Opportunity Against Miami
Florida football coach Billy Napier previewed the Week 1 matchup against No. 19 Miami during a news conference Monday. https://twitter.com/GatorsFB/status/1828061443591377017 Early Test The Hurricanes added some talent from the transfer portal, most notably quarterback Cam Ward. Napier commended Ward’s scramble ability as a threat that the Gators need to shut …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Napier Banking On Character, Work Ethic
The Back Nine comes at you after an exhaustive weekend of watching football. I’m not in football shape yet. 10. Well, I guess we can go ahead and have an Overreaction Monday even if it was Week Zero. OK, so here is my take on FSU’s loss to Georgia Tech. …
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