It certainly is unusual for the mighty Gators to have an open week after only four games. But it is hardly unprecedented. This is the fourth time in the last two decades it has happened. How Florida comes out of this open date will define what has been a disappointing …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Lack Of Physicality Problem For Florida’s Defense
The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend when Miami, Florida and Florida State all won. We never thought that would be a big deal. 10. It was very clear Billy Napier was hearing the noise and filtering it throughout the week. But he didn’t deviate from his plan …
Read More »Florida Soccer Falls On Late Goal At Auburn
In a soccer match where neither team found consistency on offense, a defensive mistake marked the difference Sunday between Florida and No. 6 Auburn. The visiting Gators had the better chances throughout the first half and looked likely to score the opening goal. However, Florida lost its rhythm and Auburn …
Read More »Florida Volleyball Downs North Texas In Another Sweep
The No. 16 Florida Gators swept the North Texas Eagles 3-0 on Friday in their first of two Sunshine Invitational matches at the O’Connell Center this weekend. The Gators (8-2) stayed strong against the Eagles all match, 25-22, 25-13, 25-18. Florida scored 43 kills with only 11 errors and an …
Read More »Florida Soccer Fails To Convert Chances In Tie With FGCU
The offensive struggles continued Sunday for the Florida Gators soccer team as it was held scoreless by the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles in a 0-0 draw. The Gators (3-1-4) seemed to make some improvements in the attack in Thursday’s 3-0 win over Kennesaw State but the progress was short-lived. After …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Florida Football Playing Out String
The Back Nine comes at you after a miserable weekend for Semis and Gators. Maybe they can show that season-closer on Bravo. 10. I woke up Sunday to a bunch of emails asking if the deed was done. Clearly, all of the good things Billy Napier has done at UF …
Read More »Florida Football Outmanned Again; Napier booed
The Florida Gators took a rough 33-20 defeat to the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday in a game where coach Billy Napier left the field with an array of boos from Florida fans. The Aggies (2-1, 1-0 SEC) came into Ben Hill Griffin Stadium having lost 10 consecutive SEC road games and …
Read More »‘Pick Your Poison’ — James On Florida’s Approach Against Texas A&M
Florida linebacker Shemar James shared his thoughts on the team’s performance so far this season and what to expect in the Texas A&M game Saturday, during Monday’s news conference. James, a junior, earned All-SEC honors during the 2022 season. The Past After starting the season with a loss to in-state …
Read More »Florida Football’s Badger Not Satisfied After 100-Yard Receiving Game
In just his second game for Florida, senior wide receiver Elijhah Badger earned his first 100-yard receiving game for the Gators, marking the fifth of his career. Badger, who transferred after three years at Arizona State, was a key target for freshman quarterback DJ Lagway against Samford on Saturday. 77-YARD …
Read More »Florida’s Napier: Intention to play Lagway Every Game
The Gators are fortunate to have two standout quarterbacks and he plans to use both in every game, Florida football coach Billy Napier said at Monday’s news conference. Florida Gators Football Press Conference 9-9-2024 https://t.co/JjOq4o0CAB — Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) September 9, 2024 Lagway’s Roll After an impressive showing from …
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