In 2016, Jordan Scarlett took over as the lead back and looked poised for a breakout 2017. While that wasn’t to be after he missed all of 2017 when he was suspended, Scarlett is the frontrunner for the starting job this season with a chance to finally have that breakout …
Read More »Gator Profile: Feleipe Franks’ Work Ethic May Propel Him to Starting Quarterback Spot
Florida Gators‘ quarterback Feleipe Franks is returning for his redshirt-sophomore season. The Crawfordville-native is in the middle of a quarterback battle, but the incumbent starter has experience on his side. "Our expectations of our room are extremely, extremely high. Our guys have to do a great job of continuing to …
Read More »Billy Gonzalez Optimistic About Gators Receivers
The wide receiver corp for the 2018 Florida Gators football team is arguably one of the deepest positions on the team. Receivers Coach Billy Gonzalez is taking over the position group this season. He came from Mississippi State with Dan Mullen and will serve as the co-offensive coordinator as well. He’ll …
Read More »UF Position Preview: Linebackers
As the Gators prepare for the start of their 2018 football season, much improvement can already be seen in the strength of each individual player and the bonds that have been made on the team, including at the linebacker position. Increased speed and endurance This season you can expect a …
Read More »Gator Football Continues Its Work Leading Up To Season Opener
It’s day four of Gator football practice, and head coach Dan Mullen is still looking for improvement from his team before the season opener in less than a month. QB Battle Mullen said he has been seeing flashes of good work from all three quarterback candidates, but he’s looking for …
Read More »UF Position Preview: Defensive Backs
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 …
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