Tag Archives: Former Gators

The foundation of former University of Florida football player Johnny Townsend hosted its second annual spring game tailgate Thursday to raise funds for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. The event outside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium was organized with the goal of raising $100,000 for a facility renovation at the pediatric …

The University of Florida 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame class was announced on Wednesday. Nine former Gators will be inducted. UF Athletic Hall of Fame is based on three categories: Distinguished Letterwinners, Honorary Letterwinners and Gator Greats. https://twitter.com/FloridaGators/status/1641093729586151424?s=20 Eight Gator Greats UF’s 2023 class will include eight Gator Greats. Kelsey …

Former Gator quarterback Anthony Richardson showed off his athletic prowess Saturday afternoon at the 2023 NFL combine. Record Breaking Day Richardson broke two combine records Saturday. Richardson now holds the records for the highest vertical jump by a quarterback and the farthest broad jump by a quarterback. Richardson’s 40.5-inch vertical …

On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Eagles announced that they had promoted quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson to offensive coordinator. Johnson played a key part in the MVP-level performance of quarterback Jalen Hurts this past season. In his new position, he will take over Steichen’s play calling responsibilities. https://twitter.com/Eagles/status/1630661718249447432?s=20 Johnson at Florida Before …

The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine kicks off Thursday from Lucas Oil Stadium as some of the nation’s top collegiate athletes take one step closer to their NFL dreams. Defensive linemen and linebackers will be the first group to workout with defensive backs and special teamers set to workout tomorrow. Gators …

Former Gator track stars Anna Hall and Omar Craddock competed in the USA Track and Field Indoor Championships this weekend. USA Track and Field Championships The USA Track and Field championships took place over the course of the last weekend in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The indoor championships consisted of 13 …

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, …

Former Gator quarterback Kyle Trask is going into his second year in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Now, it looks like he may be getting some more playing time during training camp. Trask was thought of as an emergency backup in his rookie season and did not play …

Former Gator basketball player Eddie Shannon is returning to the SEC. But this time, it will be in the coaching role and not at Florida. #NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/OtyMeohRhl — Eddie Shannon (@CoachShannon14) April 8, 2022 Under Donavan, Shannon Learns Much Recounting his years at UF, he said his time under Billy …

Three Gator greats – Brad Culpepper, Errict Rhett and Tim Tebow – have been added to the 2023 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. Florida has produced 13 Hall of Famers including Steve Spurrier, who was inducted both as a player and a coach. Brad Culpepper …