As a self-proclaimed DBU (defensive back university) Florida football heavily relies on their defensive backs to dictate the course of a game. While they are losing some great men, Gator football is still committed to having a strong secondary squad. Roster Breakdown Returning: Brad Stewart Jr. (Jr.) Marco Wilson (R-So.) …
Read More »CFB Preview: South Carolina opens season with Coastal Carolina
You can smell it in the air and hear it in the winds: College Football is almost upon us. On opening Saturday, the South Carolina Gamecocks open their promising season at home against the in-state (but hardly a rival) Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. Let’s take a look at some storylines going into …
Read More »Gators Defensive Backs Poised To Re-Claim “DBU” Title
Florida Gators football has been synonymous with the title of “DBU.” However, the defense didn’t live up to the title last year. This year, the unit looks to write the wrongs of last year. Under new defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, the defensive backs are gaining more responsibilities. This will allow …
Read More »UF Position Preview: Defensive Backs
Defensive coordinator Todd Grantham and head coach Dan Mullen have said that the switch to a 3-4 defense will help Florida on that side of the ball. One of the reasons for that is the Gators’ depth and versatility at the defensive back position. A strong core on the outside …
Read More »McElwain, Gators Use Late Push to Haul in Top-10 Recruiting Class
Many Gator fans came into the week worried about the state of Florida’s 2017 recruiting class. After landing some big commitments though, the Gators ended up with a strong push on National Signing Day. Florida’s class of 23 commits, which includes five early enrollees and 18 commits is now up …
Read More »Florida Continues to Add Strong Recruits
Coach McElwain’s recruiting is starting to pay off. The Gators have climbed into the top 15 in four major recruiting rankings: No. 12 in Rivals and Scout, 14th in 247 sports and 15th in ESPN. This coming after the Gators added three, four-star cornerbacks; Brian Edwards, Brad Stewart and Marco …
Read More »National Signing Day: Gator Edition
Today is the day avid college football fans wait impatiently for immediately following the national championship game: National Signing Day. For Gator Nation, today means a little bit more. Losing standouts like Jalen ‘Teez’ Tabor, Quincy Wilson and Alex Anazalone, the Gators are desperately looking to reload. Committed Four-star recruit from American Heritage …
Read More »Florida Ready for Big Push in Final Recruiting Weekend
When assessing the recruiting situation, Florida football fans are understandably restless and it wouldn’t be wrong to assume that the coaching staff is too. With only four days left until recruits put ink to paper on National Signing Day, the Gators are still scrambling to assemble a strong 2017 class. Where’d …
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