Laura Rutledge, host of NFL Live and SEC Nation, joined Sport Scene Thursday to discuss the NFL Playoffs, NIL, the transfer portal, conference realignment and the state of Gators athletics. Rutledge’s Stance on the NFL Playoffs Rutledge discussed the Philadelphia Eagles wild-card exit and how Eagles coach Nick Sirianni needs …
Read More »ESPN’s Laura Rutledge talks College Football with Steve Russell
ESPN and SEC Network sports reporter Laura Rutledge joined Steve Russell on Wednesday to discuss College Football and the playoffs. Thoughts on Possible NCAA Change When asked about the letter that the president of the NCAA released about the longstanding NCAA model, Rutledge had this to say: “Yeah, I was …
Read More »Laura Rutledge Talks CFB and NFL Headlines
University of Florida alum and current host of ESPN’s “NFL Live” Laura Rutledge spoke with Steve Russell about the upcoming weekend of SEC football and Florida’s NFL teams heading into the season. The Orange & Blue The unranked Florida Gators are set to face the 14th ranked Utah Utes in …
Read More »Laura Rutledge Talks NFL Draft, Quarterbacks and NIL
University of Florida alumna Laura Rutledge discussed the trending topics in football and more. Rutledge is the host of ESPN’s NFL Live, a show that was just nominated for a Sports Emmy Award. Also, she works as a college football reporter and host for SEC Network. NFL Draft Who’s Going …
Read More »Laura Rutledge Talks College Football
University of Florida alumni Laura Rutledge joined Steve Russell to talk about all things college football. Florida’s Assessment Although Rutledge has ties to the Gators, she says she “tries to take her fandom hat off” when asked to speak on the team. When asked to assess the Gators season, Rutledge …
Read More »ESPN’s Laura Rutledge Talks Current Events Around the CFB and NFL World
Former University of Florida alum Laura Rutledge is a reporter for ESPN and SEC Network. She also worked at CNN, where she reported and hosted for CNN International and served as a sports anchor. She obtained her degree in broadcast journalism and won the Red Barber Award for Excellence in …
Read More »Florida Georgia faceoff, Gators take on the nation’s best Bulldogs
The Florida Georgia game. One of the most iconic college football rivalries. This time around, Georgia is number one in the nation. This is the first time one of the team has been number one when playing each other since 2009. The Florida Georgia rivalry this year The Georgia Bulldogs …
Read More »Laura Rutledge Talks NFL Draft and College Football
Laura Rutledge, Florida Gator alum and host for ESPN and SEC Network, joined Steve Russell on “Sports Scene” to discuss the 2021 NFL draft and various other topics. Rutledge also voiced her opinion on the Jacksonville Jaguars signing a one-year deal with Tim Tebow as a tight end. Here is …
Read More »SEC: weighing the effects of the recent vote to open athletic facilities
It just means more in the SEC. Nothing means more to the conference at this moment than the recent decision to open up campuses for athletes. On May 22, the SEC voted to allow schools to open their athletic facilities for individual workouts for football and basketball players. SEC commissioner …
Read More »How Will College Football Return Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic?
2020 College Football Season Amidst the coronavirus outbreak, questions circle around the return of sports, particularly college football. As fall approaches, the NCAA faces the challenge of getting through an entire season of college football. As it appears now, the likelihood of the season starting on time is questionable as …
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