After holding a second full contact scrimmage this weekend with their newly-named starting quarterback, the Florida Gator football team is rapidly approaching their September 3 home opener against the UMass Minutemen. According to head coach Jim McElwain, a recently held scrimmage provided younger players with a great opportunity to learn from veterans. …
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With a newly-named starting quarterback, a suspended defensive standout, and an injured punter – Gator football head coach Jim McElwain had plenty to talk about on Friday. McElwain talked about the suspensions of Teez Tabor and Cyontai Lewis and said again how important they are to the program, explaining that …
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In 2015, the Gators finished second in the SEC behind Alabama with 40 team sacks. The defensive line’s impact was obvious last season and Florida’s eventual conference rankings tied for third and first in interceptions (14) and fumble recoveries (11). Gators offensive lineman Martez Ivey says Florida’s defensive line makes the offense …
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Following Friday’s first full-contact team scrimmage, Gator football head coach Jim McElwain says veterans stepped up to the challenge set before them. Instead of sinking into complacency, Coach Mac says Florida’s seasoned starters took the opportunity to help coach their younger counterparts. McElwain also says some inexperienced defensive players got …
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In 2015, Gator senior tailback Kelvin Taylor carried the ball 259 times for a total of 1,035 yards. Taylor’s versatility as an offensive weapon was obvious, he earned over 58 percent of Florida’s rushing yards while accounting for one out every two rushing attempts. So how does a team replace that type …
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Gator football head coach Jim McElwain’s wet hair was an indication of Monday’s practice conditions in Gainesville, Florida. McElwain began his statement by saying today’s “execution was not great at all,” but Florida will use it as a learning experience as they try to avoid outside distractions. McElwain also hinted that …
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Last season, the Florida Gators exceeded expectations by finishing first in the SEC East and advancing to the conference championship against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Starting Gator DB Quincy Wilson says last year’s surprising 10-win finish did a lot for the team, and now an SEC Championship appearance is considered “standard” …
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With the first day of fall practices in the books, Gator football head coach Jim McElwain addressed media members earlier than expected on Thursday afternoon. Coach Mac says the first team drills of fall ended early today because of an “outstanding” practice pace, citing the importance of veteran leadership as …
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With the college football season approaching, the Florida Gators have announced that former starting QB Treon Harris will transfer to another program. We are confirming reports that Treon Harris is transferring from the University of Florida. — Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) July 25, 2016 The Gators were outscored 97-24 against …
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With football season right around the corner and Gator football practice set to start on August 4, two Gator freshmen standouts have allegedly gotten themselves into some trouble. According to the Orlando Sentinel, freshmen wide receivers Tyrie Cleveland and Rick Wells were arrested early Monday morning and charged with felony criminal mischief …
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