With Florida’s season opener only 16 days away, Florida football coach Jim McElwain officially announced his decision to move forward with red shirt sophomore Luke Del Rio as the team’s starting quarterback. Del Rio’s journey to a starting role has been unconventional, beginning his freshman year as a walk-on at …
Read More »Gator Soccer Kicks Off Season This Friday
The Florida Gators soccer team will begin the regular season this Friday night, kicking off the 2016 season against Iowa State. These two teams have never played each other before, which should make for an exciting first game for the Florida Gators. The game will begin at 7 p.m. at …
Read More »McElwain and Gators “Setting the Standard”
Following Friday’s first full-contact team scrimmage, Gator football head coach Jim McElwain says veterans stepped up to the challenge set before them. Instead of sinking into complacency, Coach Mac says Florida’s seasoned starters took the opportunity to help coach their younger counterparts. McElwain also says some inexperienced defensive players got …
Read More »McElwain’s “Moving Day”
Following Thursday’s two-a-days, Gator football head coach Jim McElwain says Florida’s practice performance was simply “unacceptable.” Friday, the Gators are focused on moving forward, and they’ll do so by holding a scrimmage. Coach Mac referred to Friday’s practice as a “moving day”, explaining that younger players will have the opportunity to earn their spots …
Read More »Herndon’s Honed In On Senior Season
In 2015, Gator senior tailback Kelvin Taylor carried the ball 259 times for a total of 1,035 yards. Taylor’s versatility as an offensive weapon was obvious, he earned over 58 percent of Florida’s rushing yards while accounting for one out every two rushing attempts. So how does a team replace that type …
Read More »McElwain: No Word on Callaway, Riles Suffers Leg Injury
Gator football head coach Jim McElwain’s wet hair was an indication of Monday’s practice conditions in Gainesville, Florida. McElwain began his statement by saying today’s “execution was not great at all,” but Florida will use it as a learning experience as they try to avoid outside distractions. McElwain also hinted that …
Read More »Florida Football Improving on Both Sides of the Ball
Last season, the Florida Gators exceeded expectations by finishing first in the SEC East and advancing to the conference championship against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Starting Gator DB Quincy Wilson says last year’s surprising 10-win finish did a lot for the team, and now an SEC Championship appearance is considered “standard” …
Read More »McElwain Speaks on First Day of Gator Football Practice
With the first day of fall practices in the books, Gator football head coach Jim McElwain addressed media members earlier than expected on Thursday afternoon. Coach Mac says the first team drills of fall ended early today because of an “outstanding” practice pace, citing the importance of veteran leadership as …
Read More »Preview: Gator Wide Receivers
The Florida Gator Football team will begin camp Thursday in preparation for the upcoming 2016 season. Head Coach Jim McElwain addressed the media Wednesday to preview what will be in store for the Gators this season. McElwain says that last season was about discovering for the Gators, learning what potential they have …
Read More »Preview: Gator Offensive Line
When the Florida Gator football team takes the field on September 3 for the season opener against Massachusetts, they will do so with a more experienced offensive line. Considered a weakness a year ago, the offensive line returns most of the players from last season, excluding Trip Thurman, who graduated …
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