Minute by minute, things are changing rapidly for athletes and sports fans all over the world. Yesterday, the Southeastern Conference announced its plans to conduct the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament with only essential staff and media members in attendance. Just now, the SEC instead elected to suspend regular-season competitions for …
Read More »Georgia nabs impressive win
The SEC tournament kicked off in Music City yesterday. For some of these teams, an impressive showing could get them a spot in the dance. The Georgia Bulldogs had their opening game against the Ole Miss Rebels – and Georgia came out hot. They blew out Ole Miss 81-63. Rayshaun …
Read More »UF athletics undergoing changes amid coronavirus pandemic
As all the buzz in the sports world surrounds COVID-19, college athletic departments have to address the concerns regarding the virus. Changes include canceled games, crowd restrictions and other drastic alterations to the landscape of college sports. Some of these changes are coming to UF athletics. Lacrosse games wiped off …
Read More »SEC Responds to COVID-19 Concerns
The SEC responds to the coronavirus, COVID-19, with the decision to suspend activities due to growing fears. UPDATE (12:40 p.m.): The SEC announced that all regular season and championship competition have been suspended until March 30. Fans Restricted SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey announced Wednesday night that league events would continue …
Read More »All SEC teams announced for conference tournament
March Madness is approaching and the SEC teams have been chosen for the conference championship tournament. This tournament will tell which teams are going to have the greatest Final Four chances. Several teams in this conference have compelling cases to make it that far. Check out which teams have the …
Read More »Mullen hopes to reap portal benefits moving forward
Florida coach Dan Mullen spoke to the media on Monday afternoon to preview spring football that starts on March 16. Some of the topics that were discussed included the quarterback battle, depth and transfer portal impact. Since Mullen landed in Gainesville, he has continued to take advantage of the transfer …
Read More »SEC Tourney Preview: Vandy vs. Arkansas
The SEC Tournament kicks off on Wednesday with Georgia versus Ole Miss, and the second game will be between the bottom-dwelling Vanderbilt Commodores and the Arkansas Razorbacks. Vanderbilt will get the home-field advantage being in Nashville, but the only game played between the two ended with a 20-point Razorback win. Here is …
Read More »Buchholz Grad Dale Layer Now Coaching at Texas A&M
Dale Layer was born in Gainesville and attended Buchholz High. Now, trips back to his hometown are part of an SEC rivalry. After a lengthy coaching career spanning two divisions, seven collegiate conferences and a stint in the NBA G-League, he is now a special assistant to head coach Buzz …
Read More »Gators’ lineup, Trlicek lift UF to sweep of AU
Like the wheels on the bus, Florida’s batters went round and round. Now, those same bus wheels are pounding I-75 pavement as the Auburn Tigers ride back to Auburn, Alabama, empty-handed after getting swept by the No. 7-ranked Florida softball team. Wins one and two were nice for the Gators …
Read More »Trlicek, Lindsey lift UF to SEC win over AU
For Florida’s softball team, when the fists are pumping, the runs aren’t far behind. At least that was the case as the No. 7-ranked Gators shutout the Auburn Tigers 6-0 in UF’s SEC opener on Friday night. Twisting away from an erratic pitch, Florida’s Jaimie Hoover still felt the ball …
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