In an athlete’s career, injuries are nothing new. Former Florida basketball star Patric Young, who helped lead the Gators to the 2014 Final Four, is no stranger to that after suffering multiple knee injuries playing professional basketball overseas. However, Young’s greatest battle came this summer. On the night of June …
Read More »Florida Gators Men’s Tennis Standout Ben Shelton Turns Pro
Florida Gator men’s tennis star Ben Shelton is leaving the university to go pro. The NCAA tennis champion announced his decision via Twitter on Tuesday, after receiving a wild card invitation to the U.S. Open. https://twitter.com/benshelton1009/status/1562089250220396545?s=20&t=6D8wSHLO0bMwwu7UPQFzZw Ben Shelton at Florida At just 19 years old, Shelton has forgone his last …
Read More »“Voice of the Utes” Talks Utah Football
Utah’s Bill Riley, “the Voice of the Utes,” spoke with Steve Russell on Sport Scene Wednesday to discuss the state of the Utah football program and their upcoming tilt with the Gators. Returning Key Experience Riley emphasized the amount of talent that Utah Football returns from their Pac-12 championship team …
Read More »Former UF AD Foley honored at new football complex
The Florida Gators’ newly built football training center honors former athletic director Jeremy Foley. The entrance of the James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center, named the Foley Hall of Championships, celebrates 45 national and 266 conference titles across all Gator sports. Foley said he was “blown away” by the …
Read More »Gator Athletics Commits Towards Improving Their Athletic Program; A Look At New Football Facility
The University of Florida athletic department is committed to helping its student-athletes succeed. Its dedication to enhancing the Gator athletic experience is seen in its recently built, $85 million football facility. It took six years to create the James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center. The greatest challenge was Covid-19. …
Read More »The Mike Peterson Foundation Helps Students in Alachua County
The Mike Peterson Foundation continues to positively impact Alachua County through the efforts of Gator Nation. Gator great Mike Peterson is back home at Gainesville under a new title; assistant coach of the outside linebackers. Since returning, he has been making moves off the football field through the Mike Peterson …
Read More »Napier Talks Progress, Details and Injuries on Day Three of Fall Camp
Florida football coach Billy Napier, running back Nay’Quan Wright, and safety Rashad Torrence II spoke to the media after practice Friday to talk Gator football. Napier spoke on the initial progress he’s seeing with the team as well as his attention to detail. He also provided the first injury update …
Read More »Spencer impressed with Gators
University of Florida co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach Sean Spencer spoke at a press conference on Tuesday and had high praise for the Gators. Spencer has over 20 years of football experience at the college and professional level, most recently coaching for the New York Giants in the 2020 …
Read More »O’Cyrus Torrence Breaks Down Florida’s Offensive Line
The Florida Gators officially reported for Fall camp on Tuesday, marking an exciting new start for Florida’s first season under head coach Billy Napier. O’Cyrus Torrence broke down what fans can expect from the offensive line and the contributions he plans to bring to the field this season. Torrence’s Transition to …
Read More »Coach Napier Speaks at Start of Gators Fall Camp
The Florida Gator football team began their fall camp on Tuesday. Players and coaches, including head coach Billy Napier, spoke to the media. Napier is excited to get started in his first fall training camp with Florida. 2022 Fall Camp Report Day Media Availability with @coach_bnapier #GoGators #UFuture https://t.co/aboimGa6MC — …
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