When asked to compare Florida’s current offensive line to the same unit at the end of last season, Gator coach Jim McElwain says there’s no way to tell until they actually suit up and take the field. Florida’s season opener is 10 days away and McElwain says last year’s sacks allowed …
Read More »Gators Gaining Ground in Fall Camp
After holding a second full contact scrimmage this weekend with their newly-named starting quarterback, the Florida Gator football team is rapidly approaching their September 3 home opener against the UMass Minutemen. According to head coach Jim McElwain, a recently held scrimmage provided younger players with a great opportunity to learn from veterans. …
Read More »McElwain and Gators Moving Forward
With a newly-named starting quarterback, a suspended defensive standout, and an injured punter – Gator football head coach Jim McElwain had plenty to talk about on Friday. McElwain talked about the suspensions of Teez Tabor and Cyontai Lewis and said again how important they are to the program, explaining that …
Read More »Del Rio Named Florida’s Starting Quarterback
With Florida’s season opener only 16 days away, Florida football coach Jim McElwain officially announced his decision to move forward with red shirt sophomore Luke Del Rio as the team’s starting quarterback. Del Rio’s journey to a starting role has been unconventional, beginning his freshman year as a walk-on at …
Read More »McElwain’s “Moving Day”
Following Thursday’s two-a-days, Gator football head coach Jim McElwain says Florida’s practice performance was simply “unacceptable.” Friday, the Gators are focused on moving forward, and they’ll do so by holding a scrimmage. Coach Mac referred to Friday’s practice as a “moving day”, explaining that younger players will have the opportunity to earn their spots …
Read More »Herndon’s Honed In On Senior Season
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 »McElwain: No Word on Callaway, Riles Suffers Leg Injury
Gator football head coach Jim McElwain’s wet hair was an indication of Monday’s practice conditions in Gainesville, Florida. McElwain began his statement by saying today’s “execution was not great at all,” but Florida will use it as a learning experience as they try to avoid outside distractions. McElwain also hinted that …
Read More »Treon Harris to Transfer
With the college football season approaching, the Florida Gators have announced that former starting QB Treon Harris will transfer to another program. We are confirming reports that Treon Harris is transferring from the University of Florida. — Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) July 25, 2016 The Gators were outscored 97-24 against …
Read More »Current NFL Player Trenton Brown Pursuing College Degree
Trenton Brown… some know him as an offensive tackle, others as a big kid with a kind heart and a sense of humor. Nicknamed Trent by his family and friends the young NFL player with a bright future is so much more. Professional athletes are highly esteemed and looked up to …
Read More »Former Florida Gator Alum Lerentee McCray Honored in Ocala
Denver Broncos’ outside linebacker and former Florida Gator alum Lerentee McCray was honored and recognized at the Marion County Commission as not just a Super Bowl Champion, but a local football star. Lerentee was born and raised in Ocala, Fla. Lerentee attended Dunnellon High school, where he was coached by …
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