It’s been over a week since the Ryan Lochte incident occurred. Lochte claimed on August 14 that he was robbed at gun point in Rio during the Summer Olympics by four men dressed up as police officers. The first time Lochte spoke about the incident was when he did an …
Read More »UF Soccer Pitches Shutout at Home
James G. Pressly stadium felt more like “Owlcatraz” for the Florida Atlantic soccer team, who failed to score on just three shots Sunday afternoon. The Gators picked up their second win of the season with a 3-0 victory. Florida now has 200 home wins in program history. Savannah Jordan’s lone goal …
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 »Cox Set to Be A Driving Force For Gator’s D-Line
Last year, there were only four schools in the FBS who had more sacks than Florida (40). The tough news for the Gators heading into this year is knowing that nearly a third (13 to be exact) of the sack total left with Jonathan Bullard and Alex McAlister. Luckily, the Gator’s …
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 »Preview: Gator Defensive Backs
The first couple of days off fall camp were tackled last week. With camp comes the curiosity of unsettled business from the previous season, and people want to how and when it will be settled. There’s no question that Gator fans and spectators are very curious about certain positions on …
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 »Finney-Smith Discusses NBA Future
After leading the Gators in both scoring and rebounding during his senior year, Dorian Finney-Smith remained a free agent following June’s 2016 NBA Draft. Three days later, after 14 separate workouts with different NBA teams, Finney-Smith signed a three-year, partially guaranteed contract with the Dallas Mavericks. However, the 6’8″ forward isn’t …
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 »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 …
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