After starting as a student manager, Matt McCall worked his way up to becoming the Gator basketball assistant coach for head coach Billy Donovan. University of Florida During the 2002-03 season, McCall began his journey as a student manager at the University of Florida. Many years later, the Ocala native …
Read More »UF Athletic Hall of Fame Welcomes 2020 Class
Monday, the University of Florida F Club and Gator Boosters announced nine inductees into the 2020 Athletic Hall of Fame class. Among those nine, eight are players from six different sports, and one is a former head coach. Breaking it down by sport, let’s meet the 2020 class of the …
Read More »Former Gator looks to make NFL return
After three years away from the league, former Gator great Percy Harvin is looking to make his NFL return. Decision to Return Harvin told ESPN’s Josina Anderson that his “itch came back” to play football. Numerous injuries slowed his career but the former first-rounder is ready to make his return. …
Read More »Gators Add Graduate Transfer Emily Sullivan to the Roster
The Gators women’s basketball team has added a graduate transfer to their roster. Emily Sullivan is a six-foot-four forward who will be transferring from North Carolina. The Indiana native played in over 50 games at NC. She is eligible to play for Florida immediately in the 2020-2021 season. Gators women’s …
Read More »Walton Discusses Plans Moving Forward With Gator Softball
The UF softball team, like so many other squads throughout the collegiate and professional level, saw its season come to an abrupt end back in March due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 across the country. Now, what is the schedule moving forward for head coach Tim Walton, his staff …
Read More »Nine Florida women’s swimmers and divers awarded SEC Postseason Honors
Despite having their remarkable season shortened due to the coronavirus pandemic, nine members of the Florida Gators women’s swimming and diving team were given SEC postseason honors. https://twitter.com/GatorsSwimDv/status/1250149324387807232 All-SEC Second Team The Gators have a strong representation on the All-SEC Second Team. Eight Gators appeared on the team: Emma Ball …
Read More »Gators men’s swimming dominate SEC awards
Despite having their season end right before the NCAA Championships, the Gator’s men’s swimming and diving team took home plenty of hardware. The SEC announced the awards just yesterday. Coach and Swimmer of the year Taking home the SEC Male Swimmer of the Year is sophomore Kieran Smith. Smith was …
Read More »Former Gator Golfer & PGA Star Doug Sanders Passes Away
Doug Sander was not only a former Gator golfer but also a bright personality, known for his even brighter wardrobes. People called him the “Peacock of the Fairways”. A 20-time winner on tour, Sanders left his mark and passed away Sunday due to natural causes at 86. Doug Sanders and …
Read More »Will COVID-19 Put a Halt to the 2020 College Football Season?
Will there be College Football in 2020? Back in March, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic known as COVID-19 forced every sport we know and love to remain suspended. However, due to college football season beginning in the Fall, it remains unknown whether or not the season will be able to kick-off …
Read More »Hevesy Making Most of Bizarre Offseason
The loss of spring practice is not stopping Florida football from getting work in. Co-Offensive Coordinator John Hevesy is finding unique ways to help the Gators’ offensive line prepare for 2020. Hevesy meets with his players over zoom to look at film and discuss the fundamentals. He said he’s had …
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