March Madness is one of the most thrilling times of the year for sports fans. However, those talented young athletes that fans admire during March Madness have a tendency to bolt for the NBA draft come June. Players are turning down an education and the fundamentals of competitive college basketball in …
Read More »KeVaughn Allen and Justin Leon Contribute 42 points in 83-70 Win over Tennessee
When Justin Leon joined the Gators in the Fall of 2015, the junior college All-American was expected to be a middle of the rotation player with some upside. Fast forward to January 7, 2017 and Leon’s new career-high of 19 points were vital in Florida’s 83-70 takedown of the Tennessee …
Read More »#24 Florida Looking For 5th Straight Win on Saturday Night vs. Tennessee
Besides Georgia and Kentucky, no other team has squared off against the Gators on the hardwood more than the Tennessee Volunteers. On Saturday night at 5:15 p.m., Florida will face Tennessee for the 123rd in program history at the Exactech Arena at the O’Connell Center. While Tennessee won the last …
Read More »SEC Bowl Previews: From Auburn to Vanderbilt
A whopping 11 out of 14 SEC teams are going bowling this year, ranging from Vanderbilt vs. NC State in the Camping World Independence Bowl to Alabama vs. Washington in the College Football Playoffs. In chronological order, here is an all-encompassing preview of every non-CFP bowl game that has an …
Read More »Florida Gets Ready for Charlotte in the MetroPCS Orange Bowl Classic
At the glance of an eye, Charlotte may look like a blowout win for the Gators. But upon further look, Florida’s game against the 49ers could be closer than expected. The Florida Gators take on the Charlotte 49ers in the MetroPCS Orange Bowl Classic in Sunrise, Florida, just west of …
Read More »No. 21 Florida Looking For Their First Win Against FSU in 3 Years
While the Florida Gators lead the all-time series vs. their closest rival, Florida State, the Seminoles have won the last two games vs. UF. If Florida can get it done vs. the ‘Noles on Sunday evening at 4 PM in Tallahassee, they’ll have their first 8-2 start since the 2013-2014 season. The …
Read More »SEC Championship Marks the End of Verne’s SEC Journey
Saturdays in the fall belong to college football. And when 3:30 p.m. rolls around, televisions get switched to CBS, and it’s the Verne Lundquist show. Last Call For the final time on Saturday, the SEC on CBS broadcast will feature Verne’s smooth calls, historic stories, and the relationship with color commentator Gary …
Read More »CFB Preview: Louisville Cardinals Look to keep Playoff Hopes Alive in Houston
The No. 5 Louisville Cardinals face the Houston Cougars at 8 in a primetime Thursday Night college football matchup. These teams have met 16 times previously, both winning eight. The Cougars won the meeting last year between these two teams by a score of 34-31. Last Statement After Louisville lost a heartbreaker at Clemson, all seemed …
Read More »TNF Preview: Falcons Ready for Rematch from Week 1
Ever since the Falcons lost 31-24 Week 1 to the Buccaneers, they’ve been looking forward to the rematch which takes place tonight from Raymond James Stadium. The Falcons have built their way up since then, and are now 5-3 while the Buccaneers are 3-4. Since the last time Atlanta faced Tampa Bay, …
Read More »ESPN’s Rick Sutcliffe talks Indians-Cubs World Series Game 7
Former Major League pitcher and current ESPN baseball analyst Rick Sutcliffe discussed tonight’s Game 7 of the World Series. Sutcliffe’s Dilemma Sutcliffe has dual-alumni membership with Cleveland and Chicago, pitching for both clubs in 1984. After making the All-Star team for the Cleveland Indians in 1983, Sutcliffe was traded to the Chicago Cubs the following …
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