In 2015, Gator senior tailback Kelvin Taylor carried the ball 259 times for a total of 1,035 yards. Taylor’s versatility as an offensive weapon was obvious, he earned over 58 percent of Florida’s rushing yards while accounting for one out every two rushing attempts. So how does a team replace that type …
Read More »Florida Football Improving on Both Sides of the Ball
Last season, the Florida Gators exceeded expectations by finishing first in the SEC East and advancing to the conference championship against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Starting Gator DB Quincy Wilson says last year’s surprising 10-win finish did a lot for the team, and now an SEC Championship appearance is considered “standard” …
Read More »McElwain Speaks on First Day of Gator Football Practice
With the first day of fall practices in the books, Gator football head coach Jim McElwain addressed media members earlier than expected on Thursday afternoon. Coach Mac says the first team drills of fall ended early today because of an “outstanding” practice pace, citing the importance of veteran leadership as …
Read More »Preview: Gator Wide Receivers
The Florida Gator Football team will begin camp Thursday in preparation for the upcoming 2016 season. Head Coach Jim McElwain addressed the media Wednesday to preview what will be in store for the Gators this season. McElwain says that last season was about discovering for the Gators, learning what potential they have …
Read More »Steve Spurrier Returning To Gator Nation
The Ol’ Ball Coach is making his return to the Gator Nation. University of Florida Athletic Director Jeremy Foley announced on Friday that Steve Spurrier has been named Ambassador and Consultant for the Florida Gator Athletics Department. Steve Spurrier returns to The Swamp. The former Florida coach is named ambassador …
Read More »Jags QB Blake Bortles Ready For The Start Of Camp
The Jacksonville Jaguars will have their first training camp session this Friday as they prepare for the start of the upcoming NFL season. The Jags will be looking to improve upon the 5-11 record they earned last year in quarterback Blake Bortles’ sophomore season at the helm of their offense. …
Read More »SEC Football Media Days Kick Off From Hoover
Today marks college football’s unofficial start as SEC Media Days are underway from Hoover, Alabama. Along with Commissioner Greg Sankey and CFP Executive Director Bill Hancock, head coaches Gus Malzahn, Jim McElwain and Derek Mason all spoke to the press today. As Sankey enters his second season as SEC Commissioner, …
Read More »Bortles and Jaguars Preparing for 2016 season
The Jacksonville Jaguars went 5-11 during the 2015 regular season–a two game improvement over the previous year. The Jags look to take it a step further this season and make the playoffs for the first time since 2007. The roster is loaded with talent as the organization made several off …
Read More »Hargreaves Adjusting To Life as a Pro
Former Gator and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Vernon Hargreaves III is set to wrap up his first week of OTAs on Friday. Hargreaves, a two-time all-American and 11th overall NFL draft pick, hopes to be able to carry his reputation of a lockdown corner into the NFL. Now that the …
Read More »Jaguar’s Fowler Excited To Be Back on the Field After Knee Injury
Former Gator and current Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler strapped on his helmet for the first time today since tearing his ACL last May as the Jaguars kicked off their OTAs. Fowler suffered the season-ending knee injury just nine days after being drafted third overall in the 2015 NFL Draft but …
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