When asked to compare Florida’s current offensive line to the same unit at the end of last season, Gator coach Jim McElwain says there’s no way to tell until they actually suit up and take the field. Florida’s season opener is 10 days away and McElwain says last year’s sacks allowed …
Read More »
After holding a second full contact scrimmage this weekend with their newly-named starting quarterback, the Florida Gator football team is rapidly approaching their September 3 home opener against the UMass Minutemen. According to head coach Jim McElwain, a recently held scrimmage provided younger players with a great opportunity to learn from veterans. …
Read More »
Following Friday’s first full-contact team scrimmage, Gator football head coach Jim McElwain says veterans stepped up to the challenge set before them. Instead of sinking into complacency, Coach Mac says Florida’s seasoned starters took the opportunity to help coach their younger counterparts. McElwain also says some inexperienced defensive players got …
Read More »
In 2015, Gator senior tailback Kelvin Taylor carried the ball 259 times for a total of 1,035 yards. Taylor’s versatility as an offensive weapon was obvious, he earned over 58 percent of Florida’s rushing yards while accounting for one out every two rushing attempts. So how does a team replace that type …
Read More »
Outside of stifling defenses, if there is an individual facet of their game that the Florida Gators are most known for it’s a strong running game. The Gators can lay claim to some all time greats like Emmitt Smith, who is the NFL’s all time leading rusher, or Fred Taylor, who …
Read More »
With official practices starting this week, Florida football had their official media day Wednesday afternoon. Head football Coach Jim McElwain started off saying that he “feels really good about where these guys are.” The Florida Gators won the Eastern Division of the SEC and went 10-4 for the season in McElwain’s …
Read More »
GAINESVILLE, FL– After a rough, inconsistent end to the 2015 season the Florida Gator offense has been faced with a ton of questions and unknowns heading into spring practice. Yet, in the midst of week three offensive coordinator, Doug Nussmeier is optimistic about Florida’s young offense in transition. Quarterback Battle …
Read More »For a team that started the day outside of the top 50 in most recruiting class rankings, the Florida Gators finished out National Signing Day very strong, finishing in the top 25 on ESPN’s recruiting class rankings. The Gators, who started the day at 66 in the ESPN rankings, found …
Read More »
ESPN 98.1 FM / 850 AM WRUF ESPN 98.1 FM / 850 AM WRUF