The Gators have had a revolving door of quarterbacks in the past few seasons. In 2015, redshirt freshman Will Grier was a key component to the Gators’ success in the first half of the season, throwing 1204 yards for 10 touchdowns in six games until he was suspended for taking …
Read More »McElwain Speaks on First Day of Gator Football Practice
With the first day of fall practices in the books, Gator football head coach Jim McElwain addressed media members earlier than expected on Thursday afternoon. Coach Mac says the first team drills of fall ended early today because of an “outstanding” practice pace, citing the importance of veteran leadership as …
Read More »Gator Offense Looks to Improve
The Florida Gator football team kicked off their 2016 season Wednesday afternoon with media day. Head coach Jim McElwain, defensive coach Geoff Collins and offensive and quarterback coach Doug Nussmeier all took their turn at the podium to talk about the upcoming season. https://twitter.com/cierrarosec/status/760930425921470464 Nussmeier spoke after the media had the …
Read More »McElwain Excited for Practice to Get Started
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 »McElwain Talks Post-Spring
The Florida Gator football team is fresh out of spring ball after wrapping up its Orange and Blue Debut in The Swamp. ESPN Gainesville/95.3 FM caught up with head coach Jim McElwain today and he discussed his thoughts on the Gator spring practices. McElwain mentioned how he is pleased with the …
Read More »Orange and Blue Debut – The Stars in White
New stars emerged under Friday night lights in front of an estimated 46,000 fans at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Leading into tonight’s Orange and Blue spring exhibition, question marks surrounded the quarterback position. With the news of Purdue-transfer Austin Appleby enrolling at the University of Florida, along with early-enrollees Kyle Trask …
Read More »McElwain Not Impressed by Quarterbacks; Spring Game Approaching Fast
The Orange and Blue Debut is days away. Just like last year, there is no clear front runner in the quarterback competition. Luke Del Rio has taken the most snaps with the first team offense in front of Austin Appleby, Feleipe Franks, and Kyle Trask, but, head coach Jim McElwain …
Read More »Jim McElwain Pleased with Both Pay Day and Performance
Going into the 2015 season, the Florida football team had no idea how it would fare against tough SEC competition with a first-year head coach attempting to rebuild the team. One year later, they’re looking to replicate this past season, and they want to make sure that the man who orchestrated …
Read More »Luke Del Rio advancing in Spring practice
If anything else Wednesday was a star studded practice at the University of Florida. Former head ball coach Steve Spurrier was in attendance as well as Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio and even academy award winning actor Gene Hackman. St Thomas Aquinas standout quarterback Jake Allen, who will …
Read More »Florida Football: Offense in Competition Mode
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 …
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