Defensive coordinator Todd Grantham and head coach Dan Mullen have said that the switch to a 3-4 defense will help Florida on that side of the ball. One of the reasons for that is the Gators’ depth and versatility at the defensive back position. A strong core on the outside …
Read More »Fall Camp Day 2: UF Receivers See Offensive Improvement
When taking Florida football’s DBU reputation into consideration, it is easy to wonder why the offense lags so far behind. In 2017, the Gators total offense ranked 109th out of a possible 129. (To put that into perspective, the total defense ranked 31st.) Long story short, the Gators needed an …
Read More »Gators Wide Receivers Provide Offense With Different Options
Rightfully so, there have been numerous questions surrounding Florida’s quarterback situation. At UF Media Day on Thursday, head coach Dan Mullen said there is no timetable for when the starting quarterback will be announced. Whoever does get the start on September 1st against Charleston Southern will have a lot of …
Read More »Gators Running Backs Stacked Heading into Season
There’s no denying that some fire power will be added back into the Gators running backs this season. The group of guys at this position could just be the key the offense needs to be successful. The Gators have a total of six options, yes six, for the position and …
Read More »Gators Football Preview: Grantham’s Changes on Defense Important Keys to Success
In a time when the Florida Gators‘ struggles on offense are so highly discussed, it can be easy to overlook Florida’s dip on defense last season. Now first-year Gators defensive coordinator, Todd Grantham, is tasked with helping Dan Mullen provide a jolt to a defense that could be seen as …
Read More »UF Media Day: O-Line Coach Hevesy Looks For Efficiency in Offense
Florida Gators‘ co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach John Hevesy spoke to the media on Thursday at UF’s Media day. This is Hevesy’s second stint with the Gators. He worked under head coach Dan Mullen here from 2005-to-2008 and under him at Mississippi State for Mullen’s full tenure. Efficiency is …
Read More »UF Media Day: Mullen Talks Off-Field Controversy, Consistency on the Field
On Thursday, head football coach Dan Mullen kicked off the Florida Gators‘ Media Day. Mullen was asked about a wide variety of topics, including a few questions not relating to football. Here are the highlights of what Mullen had to say. Addressing Problems Outside the Lines When asked about C’yontai …
Read More »Friday Night Lights Camp Takes Over Florida Gators Campus
The biggest recruiting camp for the Florida Gators will take place at 4 p.m. The camp will welcome multiple five-star recruits for new head coach Dan Mullen’s event, with plenty of talent from the 2019 and 2020 recruiting class expected to show up to Gainesville. What is “Friday Night Lights?” …
Read More »Justin Watkins Indicates Leaving UF
Freshman Justin Watkins announced Friday morning that he will be leaving the University of Florida. This was the tweet he posted at 11 a.m. stating he was leaving “to better” his opportunities: This all comes after Watkins was arrested and faces four charges including two third-degree felonies for false imprisonment/kidnapping, domestic …
Read More »SEC Football Preview: Derek Mason Ready to Fight and Lead Commodores
The SEC hasn’t been kind to the Vanderbilt football program in recent seasons, as well as their history. They’ve never reigned in the SEC in school history, so it’s fair to say their on-field issues stem much further than current head coach Derek Mason. Mason hasn’t done much to help his …
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