CBS Sports will be airing the SEC Championship Game Saturday between Florida and Alabama and CBS analyst Gary Danielson says this “is the weakest SEC that I’ve seen.” The top ranked and unbeaten (12-0) Alabama Crimson Tide will face the (8-3) 15th ranked Florida Gators for the SEC football championship, a rematch of …
Read More »Appleby Prepares for SEC Championship Game
It’s fitting for the No.15 Florida Gators (8-3) to play the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide (12-0) for the 25th edition of the SEC championship game. After all, it was this matchup twenty five years ago that changed the college football landscape forever by becoming the first conference championship game …
Read More »Scott Stricklin on His First Month as Florida’s Athletic Director
It’s been a little less than a month since Scott Stricklin joined the Gators as the Athletic Director and he’s jumped right into his role. Though he’s only been to one game in the Swamp, Stricklin already has plans on improving the fan experience. The new Athletic Director joined ESPN …
Read More »Gators’ Quincy Wilson Ready for Alabama
The Florida Gators are returning to Atlanta this weekend for the SEC Championship Game. This marks the second year in a row the team has won the SEC East. The Gators are hard at work as they prepare to face No. 1 ranked Alabama. Florida Gator defensive back Quincy Wilson says the …
Read More »SEC Championship Marks the End of Verne’s SEC Journey
Saturdays in the fall belong to college football. And when 3:30 p.m. rolls around, televisions get switched to CBS, and it’s the Verne Lundquist show. Last Call For the final time on Saturday, the SEC on CBS broadcast will feature Verne’s smooth calls, historic stories, and the relationship with color commentator Gary …
Read More »SEC Championship Preview: Alabama Defense
The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide continue to roll over any and all opponents. Although the Tide and head coach Nick Saban would say it is due to an overall team effort, the Alabama defense deserves much of the credit. Their defense is ranked first in the country in rushing …
Read More »The Florida High School Athletic Association Releases New Football Classifications
High school football is still in play statewide as many teams are competing in playoffs and preparing for the State Championship next week. All remaining teams representing their respective classes will meet in Orlando with hopes of earning a ring; but some of those teams will be in a different …
Read More »McElwain Looks Forward to Atlanta After FSU Loss
As many college football seasons are coming to an end, Florida is awaiting the 25th SEC Championship game against No. 1 Alabama. Plenty of injuries, losing to Tennessee for the first time in 11 years and a big quarterback debate marred the season. But head coach Jim McElwain did his job …
Read More »Miami Heat Fall to Celtics
The Miami Heat continue to struggle early on in the NBA season after losing 112-104 to Boston (10-7) Monday night. The Heat (5-12) came into this game against the Celtics with high hopes and a reassuring offense. With Goran Dragic back in the game, the Heat had a chance. He scored …
Read More »75 Killed in Colombian Plane Crash Carrying Brazilian Soccer Club
On Monday night a plane flying over Colombia carrying 81 passengers crashed about 22 miles from the airport destination. News came shortly after that the plane was carrying 72 members of the Brazilian Soccer Club Chapecoense. They recently found a sixth survivor, leaving 75 passengers reported dead. 76 dead, 5 survived in Colombia …
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