Gator football head coach Jim McElwain addressed the media about the team’s bye week and current injuries. Injury Updates Coach McElwain said the down time should help the team recover from some injuries. The Gators have a few players in rehab-mode trying to recuperate before the Florida-Georgia rivalry game. LB Jarrad Davis has a sprained …
Read More »Gators Handle Homecoming, Run Past Mizzou
Following a slow start to their Saturday, the Florida Gator football team (5-1) won 40-14 at home against the Missouri Tigers (2-4), reclaiming the top spot in the SEC East and regaining control of their own destiny. Gator head coach Jim McElwain says the Homecoming win was fun, first and …
Read More »Florida – LSU Game Moved to Baton Rouge on Nov. 19th
According to a release from the SEC, the postponed Florida-LSU football game that was to take place Saturday, Oct. 8 in Gainesville has now been moved to Nov. 19 and will be played at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. The game was postponed Saturday because of Hurricane Matthew. “It was …
Read More »Competition for Playing Time Runs Strong Under Randy Shannon
It’s no secret that the Florida defense is one of the most elite in the country; the Gators are number two in the nation in total defense. In almost every defensive category, Florida is somewhere in a top slot, but to Florida linebackers coach Randy Shannon, complacency is the enemy. As the Gators (4-1, …
Read More »Gator Football Preparing for Missouri During Homecoming Weekend
Florida football coach Jim McElwain put his team through a long practice on Wednesday getting his team ready for its game Saturday with the Missouri Tigers on Homecoming Weekend. The Tigers statistically are one of the best offenses in the SEC. McElwain says Homecoming Weekend in Gainesville is something special. Back home in #TheSwamp …
Read More »Gator Punter Proves to be Florida’s Ace
In all kinds of weather, University of Florida punter Johnny Townsend proves time and time again to be one of the most reliable players on Coach McElwain’s roster. The 6’1″ Orlando native was originally committed to Ohio State for most of his senior year before deciding to join the Gators. The …
Read More »McElwain on Injuries and Keeping Sight of What’s Important
The Gator football team will not only have to conquer LSU this weekend but Hurricane Matthew as it hurls its way towards Florida, leaving Saturday’s game up in the air. But whether it’s a storm or an opponent, Gator football coach Jim McElwain is focusing on what the team can control—preparation. …
Read More »UF Offensive Line Looking to Improve for Vandy Game
The Florida Gators are looking to redeem themselves this weekend in Nashville when they take on Vanderbilt after a hard-fought loss to Tennessee last week, where they saw an 11-year winning streak snapped. The 38-28 loss was a huge heartbreaker for Gator fans as well as for the team itself. The Gators offense played extremely …
Read More »Gator Football Injury Update As They Prepare for Vanderbilt
Florida Gator football head coach Jim McElwain provided an update Wednesday on injuries on his team as they prepare to play Vanderbilt in Nashville on Saturday. The Gators are looking to bounce back with a win after a crushing defeat from the Tennessee Volunteers last weekend that left the Gators seeking …
Read More »Gators Fall Flat, End Streak Against Tennessee
After starting fast and completely controlling the first half, the Florida Gator football team (3-1) dropped a 38-28 decision to the Tennessee Volunteers (4-0) on Saturday in Knoxville, Tennessee. Florida’s road loss marks the first time since 2004 that the Volunteers have beaten the Gators. After being outgained 336 to 102 in …
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