Throughout training camp, coach Dan Mullen has put a huge emphasis on the Gators special teams unit. Just this week, Mullen awarded scholarships to two players (R.J. Raymond and Nick Villano) that are big influences on special teams. During training camp there has also been some debate on who will …
Read More »Gator Football: From Walk-On to Scholarship
Monday night was a special one for two members on the Florida football team. The hard work of two walks-on finally payed off when coach Mullen asked R.J Raymond and Nick Villano to stand up. Mullen posed the question, to each of them, “What’s your most important role on the …
Read More »Gators Talk Quarterback Battle
With the season opener less than two weeks away, the most pressing question for the Florida football program is who is going to be starting under center in week one. Feleipe Franks, Kyle Trask and Emory Jones are all viable options. However, none have broken away from the competition during …
Read More »Gator Profile: Trevon Grimes Set to Make a Big Impact This Season
Trevon Grimes, a highly recruited receiver from South Florida, has had quiet a journey since leaving high school in 2017. The Journey Coming out of St. Thomas Aquinas High school, Grimes was a five-star recruit. Being recruited by many schools throughout the country, he choose to begin his career at …
Read More »Mullen’s Press Conference After The First Scrimmage
Florida’s head football coach, Dan Mullen, held a press conference Wednesday where he discussed the Monday night scrimmage, training camp, and being champion. Mullen said that the scrimmage went ok, but they need to continue building the team’s mental toughness. He also said that he’s not sure who will be …
Read More »UF Position Preview: Tight Ends
Former Gators, Trey Burton and Jordan Reed are currently tearing it up in the NFL, yet the tight end position at Florida hasn’t been getting a lot of attention over the past few seasons. In 2017, the tights ends only had 26 catches for 288 yards with two touchdowns. The …
Read More »Gator Profile: Jordan Scarlett Ready for Breakout Season with Second Chance
In 2016, Jordan Scarlett took over as the lead back and looked poised for a breakout 2017. While that wasn’t to be after he missed all of 2017 when he was suspended, Scarlett is the frontrunner for the starting job this season with a chance to finally have that breakout …
Read More »Gator Football’s First Practice at the Southwest Recreation Complex
With only 3 weeks left until the Gators play under the lights in the Swamp, the team took to the Southwest Recreation Complex for a change of scenery since classes have ended. Supposedly, the Gators have not practiced there since Meyer was at the helm. Saturday’s full practice was open …
Read More »Gator Profile: Feleipe Franks’ Work Ethic May Propel Him to Starting Quarterback Spot
Florida Gators‘ quarterback Feleipe Franks is returning for his redshirt-sophomore season. The Crawfordville-native is in the middle of a quarterback battle, but the incumbent starter has experience on his side. "Our expectations of our room are extremely, extremely high. Our guys have to do a great job of continuing to …
Read More »Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Receives WiFi Upgrade in 2019
One of the many issues that always comes up regarding The Swamp will finally dissipate. The University of Florida is teaming up with Extreme Networks and Verizon Business Markets to enhance the gameday experience. Upgrade Details The project began in July with the installation of many wires, conduits and under-seat …
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