It’s often said that twins have an inseparable bond not many others can relate to. But rarely do twin athletes who play at a high level, get to play together. Yet, Lauren and Brooke Smith are enjoying the luxury of playing on the same squad and the benefits are evident on …
Read More »The Road Ahead for Gator Women’s Track & Field
The University of Florida’s women’s track and field team is in the throws of preparing for its 2015 season. After finishing last season at the 2014 SEC Indoor Championship, the Gators are hungry for January to come and for what this next season will bring them. This is especially true for …
Read More »Brotherhood of Baseball
Former UF pitcher Hudson Randall comes from a baseball family where his dad and older brother inspired him to start playing ball. “My dad and older brother were already in the sport, so by the time I came of age I sort of just joined in on the fun,” Randall …
Read More »Jumping to Victory
Senior track athlete Marquis Dendy is entering the final season of his decorated career at the University of Florida. Before he became a two time national champion, he was state champion in Delaware where he still holds records for long jump and triple jump. Coming out of high school he …
Read More »Post Game: Florida Football Rolled by The Crimson Tide
The Florida football team had a chip on its shoulder going on the road for the first time this season. The Gators had hopes of proving that they are among the SEC elite, and for a while that’s what they did. The first half of today’s game could be summed up …
Read More »2014 SEC Football Preview: Missouri Tigers
When the Missouri Tigers joined the SEC in 2012, they entered with the public perception that the step up in competition from the Big XII would be so drastic that being successful could take multiple seasons. Although the 5-7 campaign two years ago was true to projected form, the Tigers …
Read More »2014 College Football Preview: Tennessee
The Tennessee Volunteers 2013 season was a contrast between old and new. With a new head coach and a team of veterans, the result was a disappointing 5-7 result and an absence from bowl season for the third consecutive year. The 2014 season is a contrast of 2013: while head …
Read More »SEC Football Media Days; Second Day Recap
Day Two of SEC Football Media Days is in the books as South Carolina, Mississippi State, Texas A&M, and Tennessee all took turns on the podium speaking about their programs. Steve Spurrier, head coach of the University of South Carolina, began the proceedings. The Gamecocks are coming off its third-straight 11-2 campaign, …
Read More »Gator Baseball Does Some Spring Cleaning, Sweeps Georgia
A day after winning both games of a double header Saturday, the No. 18 Florida baseball team completed the sweep of rival Georgia with a score of 10-3 on Easter Sunday. The Bulldogs got on the board early with an RBI by junior Nelson Ward in the top of the …
Read More »Florida Gymnastics Defends National Title at NCAA Championships
When the Florida gymnastics team hits the mat this weekend at the NCAA Championships, the weekend will be tinged with an aura of familiarity. The defending national champion Gators aim to win their second title in a row, beginning with the second semifinal pairing Friday night in Birmingham. Hosted by …
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