As the Florida Gators prepare for their season-opener about three weeks away, the experienced defensive line will look to be a standout group in week one and for the rest of the season. How they line up Headlining this unit is senior Jabari Zuniga, who started all 13 games a …
Read More »Grantham Previews the 2019 Gator Defense
The Florida Gator football team showed immense improvement from their 2017 season to their 2018 season. They finished their season with a 10-3 record, including the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl win against Michigan. Compared to the previous season, in which they finished with a 4-7 record. After the 2017 season, the …
Read More »Florida Football: Todd Grantham Makes Defensive Adjustments in Preparation for 2019 Season
The Florida Gators football team has begun its spring practices to prepare for the upcoming season. https://twitter.com/GatorsFB/status/1109069859978166272 Adjusting the Defense Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham has taken this opportunity to experiment with some of the younger players in different positions. “It’s just about trying to get guys reps at spots …
Read More »What To Expect From the Gators’ D-Line
As the Gators Football Spring Camp has officially started, the Gators are bringing back a strong defense despite losing two big names off the roster. Here’s a look at the strength and depth the Gators have on the defensive line. Lost Players It is unquestionable that the team will have …
Read More »Special Teams, Defense Key to Gators Rout
It didn’t matter in that the Florida Gators (2-1) were out-possessed by Colorado State by over 17 minutes. It didn’t matter that the Rams ran 39 more plays than the Gators. And it didn’t matter that quarterback Feleipe Franks started the game 0-for-6 with a pick. Why didn’t they matter? …
Read More »Gators Football Preview: The Start of the Mullen Era in Florida
Queue the next chapter in Gators football history. Coincidentally, head coach Dan Mullen will begin his tenure at Florida on Saturday night the same way he opened last season while at Mississippi State. Charleston Southern University visit the swamp, as the game is set for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Franks …
Read More »Gators’ Defense Adjusting to New Scheme Under Mullen
When the Florida Gators hired Dan Mullen in December, it signaled the start of a rebuilding project. It was one that the program had badly needed for a few seasons. It hasn’t taken Mullen more than a few weeks to implement changes on both sides of the football. Switch to …
Read More »Preview: Florida Looks to Get Back on Track against Texas A&M
Both Florida and Texas A&M are coming off of home losses to SEC West foes. A win for either team would put its season back on track. Lose, and the questions and pressure get cranked up even more. https://twitter.com/GatorsFB/status/918215883566338048 Florida (3-2, 3-1 SEC) Bounce Back From Loss to LSU Jim …
Read More »Gator Football: McElwain Provides Injury Updates
Going into Saturday’s game against Texas A&M, the Gators could be without some notable players, including safety Nick Washington and running back Mark Thompson. Head coach Jim McElwain also said Florida’s leading receiver Tyrie Cleveland is doubtful with a high-ankle sprain. Injuries Adding Up McElwain said Cleveland was adamant about …
Read More »McElwain Press Conference Recap
Success or Average? Some may argue that Jim McElwain’s first two years at the helm of the football program have been a success, while others may politely (or impolitely) disagree. McElwain has led the Gators to a 20-9 record, with only one non-ranked loss to Arkansas last year. However, the …
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