Talking season is now over. Finally, the Billy Napier era is set to begin Saturday when AP No. 7 Utah arrives in Gainesville. Three days remain until Gator nation gets its first look at the revamped squad under new head coach Billy Napier. In their season opener, Florida is currently a …
Read More »Biggest Takeaways from Florida Football’s Final Day of Fall camp
The Florida Gators football team closed out fall camp on Tuesday. With fall camp and two scrimmages under their belt, the Gators will begin game-prep Thursday for their home-opener against Utah on Sept. 3. Return of Ricky Pearsall Tuesday marked the first day the media has seen Ricky Pearsall fully …
Read More »Florida Football Practice in the Swamp For Day 14 of Fall Camp
Scrimmage number two of fall camp took place for the Florida football team on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. However, the media only had the chance to view the warmups and drills that took place beforehand. Here are some notes on the offense heading into the scrimmage. Florida Switches …
Read More »Gator Offense on Day 13 of Fall Camp
The Florida Gators returned to the football practice field on Friday under the blazing sun for Day 13 of fall camp. As fall camp nears its end and the home-opener against Utah grows closer, the urgency and excitement of the team are rising. Media members stepped foot on the practice …
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 »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 »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 »Michael Tarquin Discusses Progress of Florida Offensive Line
When Florida football coach Billy Napier assembled his army of a football staff, he chose to hire two offensive line coaches rather than one ― an unconventional move for a college coaching staff. Rob Sale is the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach, while Darnell Stapleton is an assistant coach …
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