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 …
Read More »Former Gator Al Horford donates $500,000 in COVID-19 relief
A Gator great doing greater things Former Florida Gator basketball sensation Al Horford made an enormous contribution to the community to aid coronavirus relief efforts. The global pandemic that has put the world on pause these last few months has affected millions worldwide. While using Horford’s assistance, he made a …
Read More »Athletic Directors Brace for Financial Loss
Athletic Departments across the country are feeling the financial pressure build as COVID-19 continues to cause delays and put a hold on athletic departments nationwide. With the health and well-being of their student-athletes at the forefront, finances soon follow as a top worry on the list for the leaders of …
Read More »SEC Changes Championship Hosting
After the NCAA decided to give spring athletes another year of eligibility, the SEC announced that schools set to host conference championships in 2020 will host those events in 2021. SEC schools scheduled to host Conference championship events that were cancelled in 2020 due to issues related to the coronavirus …
Read More »Scott Stricklin Optimistic for Future
With the sports world on hold, what are Scott Stricklin and Florida athletics doing? The Florida athletic director joined Sportscene with Steve Russell to provide some updates regarding Florida athletics. Just because there aren’t any sports going on doesn’t mean he takes a break. Stricklin’s work routine: Good morning. Starting …
Read More »Grant Holloway named AAU James E. Sullivan Award finalist
Former Gator track and field star Grant Holloway was named a finalist for the 90th annual AAU James E. Sullivan Award. James E. Sullivan Award Holloway is one of 10 athletes chosen for the award, which recognizes the nation’s best amateur athletes based on sportsmanship, leadership and character. Sports fans …
Read More »Sankey Says Focus is on 2021 Season
The Sports world continues to seem less normal by the day. However, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said the plan is to bring back the normality in the fall. Shortly after the SEC announced that all spring athletic events would be canceled, Sankey held a teleconference to look to the future. …
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