Tag Archives: Gators Defense

Last Saturday marked a massive momentum shift for the Florida Gators, a statement win against then-ranked rival LSU. This Saturday will be monumental for a different reason — it is the final game in The Swamp for linebacker Derek Wingo. A four-star out of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, Wingo …

University of Florida co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach Sean Spencer spoke at a press conference on Tuesday and had high praise for the Gators. Spencer has over 20 years of football experience at the college and professional level, most recently coaching for the New York Giants in the 2020 …

Florida Gators defensive lineman Daquan Newkirk previewed the Florida- Georgia rivalry game on Saturday, Oct. 30 at 3:30 p.m. This is the second time in the 2021 regular season the Gators are facing a first-ranked team. In early September, the Gators suffered a 31-29 loss in the Swamp against then-first-ranked …

Facing off against cross division rival LSU this weekend, Gator defense looks to continue to embody next man-up philosophy. Defensive coordinator Todd Grantham has been playing musical chairs every week in the secondary, dealing with some injuries. After losing some veteran players from last year team, the Gators were a …

Florida Gators football will be on the road this upcoming weekend against the 4-0 Kentucky Wildcats following the 38-14 home win against long-time rival, University of Tennessee. The Gators held the Volunteers to 14 points in the second half, after allowing two touchdowns in the first half. The defense showed …

The Florida Gators’ defense was put to the test against the Alabama Crimson Tide this past Saturday. Even though the Gators fell to the Crimson Tide, their defense proved their strength by holding Alabama to a close match-up. With the upcoming in-conference game against Tennessee, Florida Gators defensive coordinator Todd …

Florida Gators outside linebacker Mohamoud Diabate is looking forward to the revenge game against the Alabama Crimson Tide this Saturday. During a press conference on Tuesday, Diabate explained the factors that will be motivating him and his defense. As an Auburn, Alabama, native, Diabate grew up conditioned to not like …

There is no doubt that the Florida Gator defense struggled last year but that group is looking to change things around this season.  Junior linebacker Mohamoud Diabate spoke about the hard work and preparation the defense has made in the off-season to ensure the defense is back this year. “We …

To start improving, one needs to acknowledge the fact there is indeed work to be done. Defensive back Amari Burney made that first step in Monday’s Gators’ football press conference. Burney said during the press conference that he needs to “step it up” as a starter and get the job …

Hill, Elam, and Bogle In his time with the media on Monday, Coach Grantham focused on his freshman for their big-time performances on Saturday vs UT Martin. Hill, Elam and Bogle were the three freshmen. Jaydon Hill had 4 solid tackles and a big breakthrough off a third down on …