If there’s one thing which comforts Gator’s defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, it’s depth. In 2020, Florida was No. 83 nationally in total defense, experiencing a major drop off from 2019’s mark of No. 7. Being that, Gators fans are hungry to see an improved unit following a full offseason of …
Read More »Coach Dan Mullen Talks First Game, New Transfer
Florida football’s head coach, Dan Mullen, spoke with the media today about the team’s first game coming up this weekend. Mullen says that they are excited to get into game week and that this is a big transition for the team with their schedule. Mullen highlighted that they are eager …
Read More »Trent Whittemore potential breakout year
Florida Gators wide receiver Trent Whittemore has the potential for a breakout season in 2021. In 2020, as a redshirt freshman, he caught ten passes for 128 yards and one touchdown. Whittemore is a 6’4 receiver, who should thrive in the red zone for new Gators quarterback Emory Jones. https://twitter.com/MyBookie/status/1312433869631762433 …
Read More »Gators QB coach McGee talks rotating talent
Garrick McGee, a former quarterback at Oklahoma, has been focusing on football through a different lens after serving as an analyst in 2020. However, this upcoming season he is making his return to the sidelines. In January, Florida football head coach Dan Mullen announced McGee’s promotion to the program’s quarterbacks …
Read More »UF and UCF Agree to Schedule Three Games
After much debate, the University of Florida and the University of Central Florida football teams officially established three games in 2024, 2030 and 2033. UF will host UCF Oct. 5, 2024, and Sept. 3, 2033, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. In between, on Sep. 14, 2030, the Gators will travel …
Read More »Name, Image and Likeness Comes to UF
NIL is finally here, and NCAA student-athletes, like Gators, are free to cash in on their brands (With some guidelines to follow). While the right to profit off of name, image and likeness developed as an athlete and state effort, with states like California and Florida leading the charge, Mark …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine June 28
The last Back Nine in the month of June comes at you from Rainsville after a lovely celebration of our 22ndanniversary. I am so lucky to have Karen and so many friends. Sorry, I didn’t mean to get sentimental. 10. Jeff Cardozo and I took a week off from The …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s New Friday Fivesome!
Now that the sports season is winding down for the Gator programs, we’re going to switch gears. The Back Nine will continue Mondays, but we’ll let the Front Nine take the summer off. Instead, we will help you get through the hot months of June, July and August in anticipation …
Read More »Florida Gator Head Coaches Receive Contract Extensions
Florida head coaches Dan Mullen, Cam Newbauer, and Mike White will stay contracted with the Gators for the foreseeable future. Mullen and White extended their contracts through the 2027. While, Newbauer will remain at the head of Florida women’s basketball program until 2025. Florida Football with Mullen The former National …
Read More »UF, NCAA Increases Fan Capacity For Sporting Events
The University of Florida will have full capacity at its athletic events from now on, per announcements made by the university and the NCAA. Florida announced it plans to have full capacity for Gator football games and all other athletic events when fall semester begins. Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin …
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