For the first time since 2014, Florida will play a football game without Jim McElwain at the helm. That’s also the last time the Gators lost to the Missouri Tigers. Florida (3-4, 3-3 SEC) travels to Columbia to take on Missouri (3-5, 0-4 SEC) with Randy Shannon as its’ interim …
Read More »Randy Shannon Focusing Gators Solely on Missouri
For the second time in his career, Randy Shannon is a head coach. But this one comes under different circumstances than the first one. His first head coaching gig came at Miami, his alma mater from 2007-2010. While in charge of the Hurricanes, he went 28-22. Now, Shannon is the interim …
Read More »Scott Stricklin Talks McElwain, New Head Coach Search
A whirlwind of a Sunday ended by hearing from Scott Stricklin, Florida’s athletic director. The press conference was called as a result of what happened earlier in the day with Stricklin saying the athletic association and Jim McElwain “mutually agreed to part ways.” Stricklin Speaks In meeting with the media, …
Read More »Florida and Head Football Coach Jim McElwain Agree to Part Ways
The Florida Gators have parted ways with head football coach Jim McElwain. McElwain, UAA Mutually Agree to Part Ways Details: https://t.co/QsGUA7spfI — Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) October 29, 2017 Florida’s decision to fire him comes on the heels of a 42-7 blowout loss to Georgia that pushed the Gators below …
Read More »Bulldogs Unleash Rushing Attack On Gators, 42-7
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–The Bulldogs scored on their first three possessions and led 21-0 before the Gators crossed the 50-yard line. Even uglier, Georgia did all of this before Florida even converted a first down. Georgia used three huge plays to build an early three-touchdown lead. Bulldogs Rushed Past Gators Georgia’s running …
Read More »When It Comes to McElwain’s Fate, It’s A Matter of When, Not If He’s Gone
If Florida head coach Jim McElwain’s seat was any hotter, it would be on fire. At this point, there’s has been plenty of smoke about a possible firing, and it looks like those rumours may be coming true. Following a 42-7 demolition at the hands of archrivals Georgia, McElwain gave …
Read More »Preview: Florida Looks to Get Back On Track in Jacksonville Against Georgia
Florida and Georgia. Two rivals who make a yearly trek to Jacksonville to play in one of the most popular rivalry games in the country. Georgia comes in with all the momentum and look like a College Football Playoff contender, while Florida is looking to move back above .500. https://twitter.com/GatorsFB/status/923254296409464832 …
Read More »McElwain Moving Past Death Threats, Focusing on Georgia
On Monday, October 23rd, Gator head football coach Jim McElwain created a media storm. In his press conference, McElwain explained that due to the Gators’ lack-luster start to the season, he and his family have been receiving death threats. On Wednesday, McElwain did not go into further detail about the …
Read More »Brett Heggie Prepares for Georgia
Florida Gator football offensive lineman Brett Heggie is preparing for the Florida Georgia game this Saturday at 3:30 pm. The notorious rivalry will take place at EverBank Field in Jacksonville. The Gators are ranked an average 3-3 while the Bulldogs are at an astounding 7-0. Last year Florida beat Georgia …
Read More »Gardner Doesn’t Feel Threatened by Georgia’s Dominance
The Gators are 3-3 going into this weekend’s matchup against the undefeated No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs. While many anticipate a Georgia victory, sophomore starting defensive back Chauncey Gardner says Florida is not as much of an underdog as it seems to be on paper. He says a lot of people …
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