It was 45 years ago and I was already in my second real job at the Jacksonville Journal covering Jacksonville University and Georgia (go figure). But they sent me back to my alma mater for Homecoming (Gabe Kaplan was the Growl headliner) to cover what should have been an easy …
Read More »Patric Young Continues to Fight
In an athlete’s career, injuries are nothing new. Former Florida basketball star Patric Young, who helped lead the Gators to the 2014 Final Four, is no stranger to that after suffering multiple knee injuries playing professional basketball overseas. However, Young’s greatest battle came this summer. On the night of June …
Read More »Coleman, Saints Hope to March in Opposite Direction
Bailey Coleman’s first year as the Santa Fe Saints head volleyball coach started with a bang Wednesday, defeating Lake-Sumter State College 3-1. .@SFsaintsvball Turns it Up to Taste Victory in Season Opener over Lake-Sumter, 3-1. #SicEmSaints Story: https://t.co/InREqqcRZq pic.twitter.com/cNypRXHfdb — Santa Fe Saints (@santafesaints) August 25, 2022 This isn’t Coleman’s …
Read More »Buchholz-Columbia Preview
After its 2021-22 season ended in the state final four, the Buchholz Bobcats will begin this year’s season at home Thursday night against the Columbia Tigers at Citizens Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. https://twitter.com/sbllive/status/1562389508598812672?s=20&t=wnTlwch0xiIFv4zQ0IaTwA Columbia and second-year head coach Demetric Jackson look to improve on last season’s 7-5 …
Read More »PGA increases prize money
The PGA Tour sent a letter on Wednesday to their members which revealed a massive increase to prize money amongst other additions in order to compete with the LIV Tour. The average purse for each tournament is roughly $20 million along with a minimum salary of $500,000. On top of …
Read More »Florida Gators Men’s Tennis Standout Ben Shelton Turns Pro
Florida Gator men’s tennis star Ben Shelton is leaving the university to go pro. The NCAA tennis champion announced his decision via Twitter on Tuesday, after receiving a wild card invitation to the U.S. Open. https://twitter.com/benshelton1009/status/1562089250220396545?s=20&t=6D8wSHLO0bMwwu7UPQFzZw Ben Shelton at Florida At just 19 years old, Shelton has forgone his last …
Read More »Gator’s Women’s Soccer Seeks Second Straight Win Against Baylor
The Gator’s Women’s Soccer team is set to take on Baylor today in Austin, Texas. Game Day in the Lone Star State! 🐊⚽️ 🆚 Baylor Follow📺 Longhorn Network💻📱 https://t.co/6jpayRlHVY📻 @ESPNGainesville https://t.co/ImegArjmd8📊 https://t.co/ZUCCSMpe7L#GoGators | 🐊⚽️ pic.twitter.com/K0PIqBUVln — Gators Soccer (@GatorsSoccer) August 25, 2022 After dropping their season opener at UCF, the …
Read More »Billy Napier talks Utah prep
Billy Napier addressed the media today with the Gators season opener just 10 days away. The Gators kickoff the season in a much anticipated matchup against Utah at home. With kickoff on the horizon, Napier gave his thoughts on what he’s seeing at practice.. Playing Time Competition Competition is one …
Read More »Taliyah Wyche Talks Gator Women’s Basketball
Forward for the Florida Gators women’s basketball team and incoming sophomore, Taliyah Wyche, spoke with Steve Russell this morning on Gainesville’s Sports Scene about her team, her latest season with the Gators, and her sister. With many topics being touched in a short amount of time, Wyche had much to …
Read More »“Voice of the Utes” Talks Utah Football
Utah’s Bill Riley, “the Voice of the Utes,” spoke with Steve Russell on Sport Scene Wednesday to discuss the state of the Utah football program and their upcoming tilt with the Gators. Returning Key Experience Riley emphasized the amount of talent that Utah Football returns from their Pac-12 championship team …
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