Ahmad Black joined Steve Russell on SportScene to reminisce on his time as a Gator during some of the most victorious seasons in Florida Gators Football history. Black attended the University of Florida while playing football from 2007-2010. He talks about the brotherhood, training, mentality and talent of the 2009 …
Read More »Former Gator Bradley Beal Traded to Phoenix Suns
Former Gator basketball player Bradley Beal was traded to the Phoenix Suns Sunday. Beal committed to the University of Florida as a guard in 2009 and played one season for the Gators in the 2011-12 season. After his only season, Beal declared for the NBA Draft. He was drafted by …
Read More »Gator Alum Bryan Kelly Talks WWE & Time at Florida
Bryan Kelly is a former Gator and current WWE announcer/reporter. He joined Sportscene with Steve Russell to discuss his career with WWE and his time at Florida. Kelly graduated from the University of Florida’s college of journalism and communications in 2003. Kelly attributed his success and preparation for the …
Read More »Former Gator Udonis Haslem Retires After 20 Seasons in the NBA
Former Florida Gator basketball player and Miami Heat veteran, Udonis Haslem has announced his retirement after 20 seasons with the Miami Heat. During his last game on Sunday against the Orlando Magic, Haslem secured 24 points, the most he’s scored since 2009. 24 Pts, 53% from the field, 3 threes. …
Read More »Trent Whittemore Talks Transfer to UCF, NIL
Former Florida wide receiver Trent Whittemore announced his commitment to UCF earlier this month after entering the transfer portal as a graduate student back in November. The Gainesville native joined the laundry list of Gator players to transfer from Florida this offseason. Whittemore still has two years of eligibility left, …
Read More »Former Gator Darren O’Day Announces Retirement after 15 Years
Major League Baseball reliever Darren O’Day announced his retirement this morning, after 15 years in the big leagues. Primarily known for his submarine-style delivery as a pitcher, O’Day pitched in 609 innings with 6 different teams throughout his career. It’s been a wild ride that I never thought I’d get …
Read More »Former Gator Ran Carthon Named GM of Titans
The Tennessee Titans officially named Ran Carthon as their new general manager on Wednesday. Over the past two seasons, Carthon served as the director of player personnel for the San Francisco 49ers, and he was a running back for the Gators from 2000-03. He accumulated over 1,800 rushing yards and …
Read More »Former Gator Tommy Townsend Talks Chiefs
Punter Tommy Townsend, a former Florida football player, has been playing for the Kansas City Chiefs for the past two years. After having a terrific 2021 regular season, ending it 12-5, they fell short in the post season against the Cincinnati Bengals. Final. pic.twitter.com/MRmWB1fW6w — Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January …
Read More »Former Gator Soccer Coach Becky Burleigh to lead Orlando Pride
Former Florida women’s soccer head coach Becky Burleigh had no plans of pursuing a professional coaching position. In April, the iconic soccer coach hung up her whistle for what she thought would be the last time. But after nearly four months of retirement, Burleigh is back at the helm. On …
Read More »Brown Returns to New England
Former Gator Trent Brown is returning to New England after being traded from the Las Vegas Raiders. The Patriots and Raiders have agreed to a trade that will send OT Trent Brown to New England, per sources. Brown has also agreed to a reworked contract for one year that is …
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