Former Gator and Baltimore Ravens safety Matt Elam returned to Gainesville on Wednesday, March 28th to attend Florida’s pro day seeking a second chance at his NFL career. An All-American at the University of Florida, Matt Elam was the Baltimore Ravens first round draft pick of the 2013 draft. He …
Read More »Florida Football’s Annual Pro Day 2018
The Florida Gators football team hosted their annual Pro Day on Wednesday, March 28. There were 18 former players working out Wednesday morning to impress NFL scouts. Compared to previous years, there were not as many NFL scouts present at this year’s Pro Day though. The reason for this could …
Read More »Gators Wide Receivers Making Strides During Spring Practices
When Florida hired Dan Mullen to be its next head coach, Mullen brought along several of his assistants from Mississippi State. One of the key guys he brought along was Billy Gonzalez, his wide receivers coach. Gonzalez’s task? To help improve a Gators wide receiving core that seemingly has a …
Read More »6 Former Gators Sign with NFL Teams
We’re about a week into free agency and six different Gators have signed deals with NFL teams. DE Dominique Easley, C Mike Pouncey, LB Lerentee McCray, TE Trey Burton, K Caleb Sturgis and LB Jon Bostic have all inked deals to remain in the league for at least another season. …
Read More »Franks and Hammond Get Ready Spring Ball
With spring football practices getting underway for the Florida Gators, players are grinding out at practice. The players have a lot to prove, especially with a new coaching staff. Quarterback Feleipe Franks and wide receiver Josh Hammond both expressed how their is a new mojo to the team going into …
Read More »Spring Football Practice for the Gators Officially Starts
The day has finally come for Florida football athletes, coaches and fans. Spring practice starts today and fans have the chance to see how the program is changing under head coach Dan Mullen. What Will the First Days Look Like? Mullen said the first few practices will be spent teaching …
Read More »Coach Hevesy Back With His “Brothers”
John Hevesy has been with Head Coach Dan Mullen for a while. Well, 18 years to be exact. The offensive line coached reminisced about his past with Mullen and Billy Gonzales, Gators co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach, affectionately referring to them both as his brothers. http://www.wruf.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/hevesy-2.mp3 Hevesy has been …
Read More »Billy Gonzales is Back as Co-Offensive Coordinator and Receivers Coach
Billy Gonzales, a former Gators receivers coach, returns as co-offensive coordinator and receivers coach. New Head Coach and former Gator Offensive Coordinator Dan Mullen made the call to offer him the opportunity to come back. Gonzales returns to Florida after two national championships and stints with LSU, Illinois and Mississippi …
Read More »Scott Stricklin Named to College Football Playoff Committee
Fresh Faces The University of Florida will have a familiar face in the College Football Playoff Committee this year. The committee announced Wednesday that Florida’s Athletic Director Scott Stricklin would be a new member of the selection committee. Stricklin will replace former Arkansas AD Jeff Long as the SEC representative. The …
Read More »FEATURE: The Evolution of Former Florida Linebacker James Bates
The beginning Nestled up in the Smoky Mountains, sitting in the eastern part of Tennessee is the city of Sevierville. It’s a small city, one that just over 16,000 residents call home, and one best known for being the hometown of country singer Dolly Parton. It’s also the hometown of …
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