Coming off a disappointing 27-16 loss to Kentucky over the weekend, the Florida Gators football team turns its attention to the Colorado State Rams. The Rams will hardly be an easy out. They’re coming off of an impressive 34-27 victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks. It was a big upset, shocking …
Read More »Injuries on Florida’s Defense: One Issue in a Gator Loss to Kentucky
Florida’s defense lost another starter due to an injury suffered on Saturday night in their loss to Kentucky. With several starters on the sidelines due to injuries already, Marco Wilson left the game in the first quarter. Wilson was grabbing his knee and later walked off the field unassisted. Wilson’s …
Read More »Florida Gators Defensive Line Adjusting to New System
The Florida Gators defense struggled to compete last season, having their worst showing in years. Head coach Dan Mullen and defensive coordinator Todd Grantham are bringing a new defensive system to the table, resulting in a few adjustments for some of the members of the defense. “I think we’ve got …
Read More »Gators Football Preview: Grantham’s Changes on Defense Important Keys to Success
In a time when the Florida Gators‘ struggles on offense are so highly discussed, it can be easy to overlook Florida’s dip on defense last season. Now first-year Gators defensive coordinator, Todd Grantham, is tasked with helping Dan Mullen provide a jolt to a defense that could be seen as …
Read More »Gators Speak With Excitement For Upcoming Season At SEC Media Days
The big theme from Dan Mullen’s first SEC Media Days as Florida’s head football coach was building a foundation. While Mullen acknowledged the pressure of short-term success, he also said the team has longer-term goals as well. “I want us to go compete for a championship with this year’s team,” …
Read More »Gator Football Stars Joining Dan Mullen for SEC Media Days
As part of the 2018 SEC Media Days, the Florida Gators will send Dan Mullen and three of Florida’s best to the conferences. Joining Mullen is offensive tackle Martez Ivey, defensive lineman Cece Jefferson and linebacker David Reese. https://twitter.com/GatorsFB/status/1017107294474162177 The Gators will be speaking on day two of the event, …
Read More »Gators Football: Cece Jefferson Has Surgery, McArthur Burnett to Transfer
A couple of nuggets of news surrounding the Gators football team have emerged following the spring game last weekend. Jefferson Undergoes Surgery Cece Jefferson’s status for the start of his senior season will something to keep an eye on, as the defensive lineman reportedly underwent shoulder surgery this week due …
Read More »Orange and Blue Debut Provides First Look At Mullen’s Gator Standard
New Gators head football coach Dan Mullen has been on a mission since the moment he stepped out of the plane giving an enthusiastic Gator chomp. His mission has been to return Florida Gators football to the national spotlight and revitalize a disgruntled fan base. Mullen has constantly preached “The …
Read More »Gator Spring Game Preview
After a season with suspensions and injuries on a limited linebacker position, the Orange and Blue Game is an early look for how this expanded spot will look for the 2018 season. Inside Linebackers David Reese: The junior is an easy player to project for the Gators’ new defense. Last season, …
Read More »Gators’ Defense Adjusting to New Scheme Under Mullen
When the Florida Gators hired Dan Mullen in December, it signaled the start of a rebuilding project. It was one that the program had badly needed for a few seasons. It hasn’t taken Mullen more than a few weeks to implement changes on both sides of the football. Switch to …
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