Tori Petry, Detroit Lions multimedia journalist and Florida alum, is prepared for another season of Lions football. Lions training camp begins on Thursday, and Petry says she is excited to see how the team improves under second-year head coach Matt Patricia. Petry detailed the changes coming to the Lions in …
Read More »Tampa Bay Hosts Detroit in Third Game of Preseason
Detroit @ Tampa Bay Tampa Bay will play its third preseason game against the Detroit Lions tonight at Raymond James Stadium. Dirk Koetter heads into his third season at the helm of the Buccaneers. So far, during his tenure, Koetter has posted a record of 14-18. The Buccaneers regressed last season. …
Read More »Gators Defense Led by David Reese Preparing for Vanderbilt
The Gators were thin at linebacker against Kentucky. Then they got even thinner after Sophomore Vosean Joseph was ejected for targeting. Fortunately, Florida has linebacker David Reese who was able to carry the load for the defensive group. The Sophomore was everywhere as he led the entire team in tackles …
Read More »David Reese’s Journey
It was New Years Day 2016, 60,000 fans bore witness to an embarrassing performance as the Michigan Wolverines thrashed the Florida Gators 41-7 in the Citrus Bowl. A day that disappointed many Gator fans lead to a final decision as linebacker David Reese decided to make Gainesville his new …
Read More »Recap of Wild First Round of 2017 NFL Draft
The first round of the 2017 NFL Draft is in the books and it was a whirlwind. The round had a little bit of everything from big trades involving teams moving up for quarterbacks, to a player from Temple being taken before anyone from Alabama. Top Ten Myles Garrett was …
Read More »Lions Select Jarrad Davis In First Round with 21st Overall Pick in Draft
With the 21st overall pick, the Detroit Lions selected Jarrad Davis, the first Gator off the board in the 2017 draft. Davis was the second linebacker taken, being drafted before other notable prospects like Rueben Foster and Raekwon McMillan. Davis figures to get a good amount of playing time early …
Read More »2017 NFL Draft Preview: Gators Look to Make Leap to NFL
The 2017 NFL Draft is here, and with it come the hopes of many Gator players of finally being able to play on Sundays in the NFL. Last year, Florida tied for with Alabama and Notre Dame for the fourth most selections last year (7) and had two taken in …
Read More »Gators in the NFL Draft
Thursday, April 27 marks the day that college football players from around the nation will be finding new homes… the 2017 NFL Draft is upon us. Florida prospects have proven to have a lot to offer the NFL, especially coming from the defensive side of the ball. Eight Gators participated …
Read More »Jarrad Davis Impresses at Pro Day
With NFL scouts and coaches like Bill Belichick around, Jarrad Davis did nothing short of excellence in Tuesday’s Pro Day. Former Florida linebacker did it all exceptionally well from running, jumping and lifting. While Gator fans could have told you Davis would impress, the rest of the country did not know …
Read More »Florida Pro Day Recap
28 different teams were in attendance on Tuesday afternoon to watch the University of Florida’s pro day. With combine invites difficult to obtain for many talented players around the country, pro days allow student-athletes to showcase their talent in a home atmosphere with NFL coaches from all around the country …
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