To celebrate International Education Week, WRUF is publishing profiles of UF student-athletes all week. While the Rugby World Cup was taking place in France this past month, Lewis Rogers cheered on his home team of England here in Gainesville, Florida, thousands of miles from home. Originally from a small town …
Read More »FEATURE: UF Men’s Club Soccer Team Wants More
The UF men’s club soccer team earned the third place in the 2017 NIRSA National Soccer Championships in Phoenix, Arizona on November 18. It was one of the biggest achievements in the club’s long history. Founded by Alan C. Moore in 1953 the UF men’s soccer club is the oldest …
Read More »FEATURE: Johann Rapp Chips and Charges Through Life
An athlete can probably easily describe the special bond they have with the sport they play. However, how difficult is it for an individual to realize and describe the benefit a sport has on their life? Johann Rapp, a University of Florida freshman and club tennis player, has been playing …
Read More »FEATURE: New Era for UF Men’s Club Lacrosse Team
The UF Men’s Club Lacrosse Team has had a fantastic regular season with a record of 10-2. This has been one of most successful seasons for the program. The last time the Gators had such a season was back in 2010 with a regular season record of 9-3 under Coach …
Read More »New Concussion Test Improves Safety for UF Sport Club Athletes
In the distance, you hear a faint ring. You turn to see the source of the noise, but this causes your stomach to lurch. The world spins around you as your head throbs with pain. You stumble towards what you thought was your sideline, only to discover it belongs to …
Read More »FEATURE: UF Ice Hockey Prepares for Savannah Hockey Classic
The UF Hockey team will head to Savannah, Georgia the second week of January to participate in the Savannah Tire Hockey Classic. History of the Gators and the Thrasher Cup The Gators have competed in this tournament since it started in 1999 and have won the Thrasher Cup three times, …
Read More »FEATURE: The Rise of Club Sports
Playing sports at the collegiate level is a dream for many student athletes. Unfortunately, it is not something that is attainable for all. However, there is still an option for those wanting to compete on a serious level. While many students choose to stay involved with athletics through intramural sports, …
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