Gators football program held its annual Pro Day Monday. Significantly, Florida hosted 16 total players for its 2022 Pro Day with NFL general managers, coaches and scouts in attendance. Notable names include Zachary Carter, Malik Davis, Stewart Reece and Antonio Valentino. Representatives from 28 of 32 of the NFL teams …
Read More »Gators Defensive Coordinator Todd Grantham Talks Depth, Home Opener v. FAU
If there’s one thing which comforts Gator’s defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, it’s depth. In 2020, Florida was No. 83 nationally in total defense, experiencing a major drop off from 2019’s mark of No. 7. Being that, Gators fans are hungry to see an improved unit following a full offseason of …
Read More »Amari Burney Discusses Gator Defense
Speaking with the media on Tuesday, senior linebacker Amari Burney discusses new defensive line transfers and tackles the main issues that Florida is focused on fixing this spring. Improving Defensive Line Multiple factors impacted the play at linebackers, from Mohamoud Diabate getting used to a new position to the absence …
Read More »Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham Discusses Gators’ Defense
Not only was Florida unable to play football for over two weeks because of a coronavirus outbreak, but they’ve struggled to put together an effective defensive unit. Defensive coordinator Todd Grantham’s squad ranked 93rd in total defense over the course of the first three games. Things changed a bit Saturday. …
Read More »James Houston IV Talks Gator Defense
The start of this football season hasn’t been what many Gators envisioned. Due to over 30 positive Covid tests within the program, Florida had two games postponed while the team quarantined. From an on-field perspective, the team’s defense has not played up to standard in the three games that were …
Read More »Looking at the Gators’ Defense
The Florida Gators finally have the high-powered offense they have been waiting for. But it has come at a cost. Florida’s defense has struggled in all three games so far this season. According to Pro Football Focus, Florida leads the nation by scoring on 70% of its offensive drives. The team …
Read More »Gators Defense Looks to Build On Week 2 Improvement
The Gators football team jumped to 2-0 on Saturday after a 38-24 victory. However, after allowing 59 points and 942 total yards through two weeks, the defense is facing some criticism. The defensive performance was a vast improvement from the Gators matchup with Ole Miss when the Rebels tallied 613 …
Read More »Gators’ Defensive Linemen Up For Challenge Against No. 7 LSU
Nine interceptions, 24 sacks and 19 takeaways. Through six games of the season, those stats are not only among the best in the SEC, but they are among the best in the country. Those nine interceptions lead all defenses in the country. Whereas those twenty four sacks lead all teams …
Read More »Gators defense looks to slow down Auburn
It looks to be a good old fashioned SEC slug out Saturday at 3:30 p.m. when the No. 7 Auburn Tigers take on N0. 10 Florida in Gainesville. The Florida defense has been a constant for the Gators and will need to slow down a very capable Auburn offense. Auburn’s …
Read More »Florida Gators Take First Test Without Franks Against Tennessee
Florida Gators football will play without Feleipe Franks starting under center for the first time since November 2017. Now, it is up to quarterbacks Kyle Trask and Emory Jones to uphold the Gator Standard on the field. QB1? The last time Kyle Trask started for a football team was his …
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