Shemar James is poised to be a star in his second season with the Gators. The young linebacker spoke after practice Tuesday about his growth, the new look linebacking corps and his outlook on next season. A “Whole Different Player” James said that he “became a whole different player” over …
Read More »UF Coach Jay Bateman Looks to Rebuild Linebacker Room
The Florida sunshine showed its might Tuesday as the Gators concluded their 12th spring football practice. Florida is nearing the final stretch of spring camp as the heat was imminent at Sanders Practice Fields. Players quenched their thirst continuously as they completed drills during media viewing period. Head coach Billy …
Read More »Focus On The Gator Defense In Day Seven of Camp
Thursday marked the seventh day of fall camp for the Florida football team. As they inch closer to the home opener against Utah, they will be hoping to improve last year’s defense in a number of ways. Here are some quick observations from Thursday’s practice. Coach Chaos Working With His …
Read More »A Look at Florida’s Linebackers on Day Five of Fall Football Camp
The Florida football team returned to fall camp on Monday to continue preparation for the team’s first season under head coach Billy Napier. The Gators were back in the indoor practice facility, marking their third consecutive day in the complex. Below are some of the biggest takeaways from the media …
Read More »Ventrell Miller talks return to UF
In 2021, redshirt senior linebacker Ventrell Miller was sidelined after suffering a torn bicep. In 2022, Miller returns to Florida for his sixth season. Notably, this will be his final year to handle some unfinished business. On Returning to UF Miller is eligible for the 2022 NFL Draft but instead …
Read More »Gators Hire Jay Bateman As New Inside Linebackers Coach
The Florida Gators have not stopped adding pieces to their coaching staff after hiring Billy Napier last November. In a little over a month, the team has welcomed more than 30 new members. This includes former New York Giants offensive line coach Rob Sale, cornerback/assistant coach Corey Raymond and former …
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