There’s no denying that Jeremy Foley’s exit was anything but easy. The former athletic director was scheduled to leave the Gators on Oct.1, but when unplanned circumstances occurred, he decided to stay another month, as if leaving wouldn’t be hard enough. Monday Nov.1 marked the day that the new AD took over and Foley’s retirement officially went into effect. However, …
Read More »Scott Stricklin Starting First Day as UF AD
Scott Stricklin is now just one day away from officially starting his tenure in what he called the best job in college athletics. Big Shoes to Fill With much of the (well-deserved) attention on Monday being Jeremy Foley’s last day as the University of Florida’s Athletic Director, just as important …
Read More »Jeremy Foley Officially Retires from AD Duties
Outgoing AD Jeremy Foley has some parting words of thanks for you, #GatorNation. #ThankYouJeremy #GoGators pic.twitter.com/C1I46neDrJ — Florida Gators (@FloridaGators) October 31, 2016 This weekend saw not only a glorious Gator win over the Bulldogs in Jacksonville, but it was also the 25th and last time that Jeremy Foley would oversee the rivalry …
Read More »Florida-LSU Football Game Date Moved; Florida AD Jeremy Foley Discusses Plan
When the Florida Gators and LSU Tigers play, it is known as one of the greatest rivalries in the SEC. This year’s UF-LSU football game was originally slated for October 8th; however Hurricane Matthew had other plans. The SEC announced the game would be “potentially re-scheduled” due to precautions the University …
Read More »Florida – LSU Game Moved to Baton Rouge on Nov. 19th
According to a release from the SEC, the postponed Florida-LSU football game that was to take place Saturday, Oct. 8 in Gainesville has now been moved to Nov. 19 and will be played at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. The game was postponed Saturday because of Hurricane Matthew. “It was …
Read More »Scott Stricklin Officially Announced As University of Florida Athletic Director
On Tuesday afternoon at the Otis Hawkins Center in Gainesville, Mississippi State’s Scott Stricklin was introduced as the next athletic director for the University of Florida. Stricklin, the 14th athletic director in school history, is set to replace Jeremy Foley, who has been the AD for the Gators since 1992. Stricklin had been the …
Read More »Gators Tab Mississippi State Athletic Director Scott Stricklin To Replace Jeremy Foley
ESPN Gainesville confirmed that the University of Florida is set to name Mississippi State athletic director Scott Stricklin as its new athletic director to replace the retiring Jeremy Foley. He is signing a six-year deal worth $1.073 million annually, double his salary at MSU. The official press conference is expected at 1 …
Read More »University of Florida Showcases New Plan for $100 Million Facilities Upgrade
University of Florida Athletic Director Jeremy Foley has unveiled a new plan for a $100 million facilities upgrade for the school’s football, baseball and softball programs. Foley said that football, baseball and softball were the school’s main priorities at the moment for renovation and addition. The plan to pay for …
Read More »Florida Unveils $107 Million Athletic Renovation Proposal
If you think the addition of a new football practice facility or the renovation of the Stephen C. O’Connell Center is something to marvel at, the University Athletic Association says you haven’t seen anything yet. On Friday, the UAA presented its Board of Directors with a massive $107 million proposal …
Read More »President Fuchs Talks UF Athletics, Academics
President Fuchs believes in the University of Florida’s commitment to excellence, whether it is in the classroom or on the practice field. Dr. Fuchs has been President of UF since January 2015 and has big plans in store for the university. However, he has one daunting task on his hands this fall: he …
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