Several UF football coaches have been relieved of their duties after the hiring of head coach Dan Mullen. This list includes interim head coach Randy Shannon, offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier, defensive line coach Robb Akey, defensive backs coach Corey Bell, wide receivers coach Kerry Dixon, and special teams coordinator/tight …
Read More »Preview: Florida Looks to Get Back on Track against Texas A&M
Both Florida and Texas A&M are coming off of home losses to SEC West foes. A win for either team would put its season back on track. Lose, and the questions and pressure get cranked up even more. https://twitter.com/GatorsFB/status/918215883566338048 Florida (3-2, 3-1 SEC) Bounce Back From Loss to LSU Jim …
Read More »Not So Sweet Homecoming: Florida Falls to LSU 17-16
The Gator football team had the momentum. They’d stormed back from a 17-3 deficit on two short Lamical Perine touchdown runs and seemed poised to tie the game late in the third quarter. Shockingly, kicker Eddy Piniero missed the point-after attempt, and Florida remained trailing LSU 17-16. That’s how the …
Read More »Preview: Gators Renew Rivalry with Tennessee with Vengeance on Mind
The last time these two teams met, Tennessee ended the Gators’ 11-year win streak. Florida will be instead be hoping for a result similar to the one the last time they played in Gainesville. That game was marked by the now famous 4th and 14, 63-yard touchdown pass from Will …
Read More »McElwain Moves Offensive Coordinator Up to the Booth
In just three short weeks of the season, there’s already been a lot of heat around the Florida football program. More specifically, spectators and fans want to know what is going on with this Gator offense. With Jim McElwain in his third season as head coach, a lot of folks …
Read More »Gator Football: Somber McElwain Talks Hurricane Irma, Tennessee Game
At Wednesday’s press conference, a somber Florida head coach Jim McElwain talked at length about the effects of Hurricane Irma, before turning his attention to this weekend’s upcoming rivalry game against Tennessee. Hurricane Irma It was apparent the storm had a big effect on McElwain, as he spoke emotionally for …
Read More »Florida Set For 2017 Gator Football Media Day
Finally, football season is nearly upon us and today, the Florida football team will hold its annual Media Day with a little added twist as well. Today is the first opportunity to hear from the Gator football team ahead of the new season. Head coach Jim McElwain, positional coaches and …
Read More »Spring Football Looks To Provide Clarity at Quarterback For Gators
On Friday April 7th at 7:30, the Gators will kick off their 2017 football season with their annual Orange and Blue game. Gator fans are excited to see the Gators back on the gridiron with all eyes on the quarterback positon. Gator sophomores Feleipe Franks and Kyle Trask are battling for the …
Read More »Doug Nussmeier, Florida Offensive Coordinator on the Hot Seat?
ATLANTA, Ga.—Saturday marked the 25th anniversary of the SEC Championship Game. It featured the Florida Gators and the Alabama Crimson Tide. It marked the ninth SEC title meeting between these two teams, and in the end, it marked Alabama grabbing their third consecutive conference title. In the dominating 54-16 win …
Read More »Preview: Gator Running Backs
Outside of stifling defenses, if there is an individual facet of their game that the Florida Gators are most known for it’s a strong running game. The Gators can lay claim to some all time greats like Emmitt Smith, who is the NFL’s all time leading rusher, or Fred Taylor, who …
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