Fall camp for the Florida Gator football team continued on Friday. Here are some of the observations from the defensive side of the ball. Also in attendance for this practice were former Florida Gators Kevin Carter, Brandon Siler and Trey Burton. Kevin Carter gave his impressions about the defense. Gator …
Read More »Kevin Carter, Trey Burton, and Brandon Siler Among Swamp Alumni Welcomed Home by Napier
On Friday, the Florida Gators welcomed home over 100 Swamp alumni to see the new $85 million James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center. Among the group were three former Gator football players, Kevin Carter, Trey Burton, and Brandon Siler. It was special to hear how honored this trio of …
Read More »Gator Football Takes on Day 12 of Fall Camp
The Florida Gator football team returned to practice on Wednesday for Day 12 of fall camp to continue preparation for their first season under new head coach Billy Napier. The Gators again took to the practice field under the sun for what could have been the hottest day of fall …
Read More »Napier Talks Heavener Center, Florida’s First Scrimmage and Recruiting
It was a big weekend for Gator football as the team moved into the Heavener Center, had their first fall scrimmage, and continued to bring in recruits. On Monday, Florida football coach Billy Napier was joined by wideout Trent Whittemore and defensive back Trey Dean III to speak to the …
Read More »Florida’s Offense on Day Ten of Fall Football Camp
The Florida Gator football team returned to practice on Monday for their 10th day of fall camp under new head coach Billy Napier. Below are observations from the media viewing portion of practice with a focus on the offensive side of the ball. Season Fast Approaching Wide receiver Trent Whittemore …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (August 15th)
The Back Nine comes at you after a low-key weekend that was much needed before a trip to the Panhandle and then it is really on. 10. It would be easy for Billy Napier to lean back in his chair and announce to the Gator Nation, “How you like …
Read More »Gator Football Has Their First Scrimmage of Fall
The Florida Gator football team had its first scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday. However, the scrimmage was not open to the media. The media only had the chance to see the team warmup and take part in the regular drills during the viewing period on Saturday before the scrimmage. …
Read More »Gators Football Preparing For First Scrimmage of Fall Camp
Friday would be the last practice of the week for the Gator football team before its first scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday. With that in mind, here are some notes on the offense before it takes place. Gators Quarterback and Running Back Play There should be no surprises come …
Read More »Focus On The Gator Defense In Day Seven of Camp
Thursday marked the seventh day of fall camp for the Florida football team. As they inch closer to the home opener against Utah, they will be hoping to improve last year’s defense in a number of ways. Here are some quick observations from Thursday’s practice. Coach Chaos Working With His …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s High Five (August 11th)
We talked about this on the Tailgate last week – or maybe it was this week – what day is this anyway? The heat is getting to me. But we talked about a note that the great Brett McMurphy had on Twitter. And it was this – six teams go …
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