It doesn’t seem to matter to Dan Mullen that the last play of the game on Saturday was a fumble recovery that resulted in a touchdown for Kentucky. Mullen pointed out at the postgame press conference that as a coach regardless of if his team were to pull out a …
Read More »Gators Football Recap: Kentucky upsets Florida 27-16 behind Snell Jr.
Only one team came to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday night and was able to play consistently physical football for 60 minutes. The other dropped to 1-1 on the season in front of their home crowd. An announced attendance of 80,651 also witnessed a 31-year-old win streak come to …
Read More »Chauncey Gardner-Johnson Guarantees Win Over Kentucky
One of Florida’s more outspoken players made a bold prediction during a Monday press conference about the result of Saturday’s game. “It’s 31 right? It’ll be 32 after Saturday,” defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson said. But he didn’t discredit the quality of players the Kentucky Wildcats boast or their team overall. …
Read More »Florida Defensive Backs Look Ahead at Kentucky
When the Florida Gators take the field on Saturday night a 31-year winning streak will be on the line. However, the Gators focus remains on this year, and not the past. Florida defensive back Marco Wilson said he knows about the streak but isn’t thinking about it. “I’m definitely aware …
Read More »Gators Defensive Backs Poised To Re-Claim “DBU” Title
Florida Gators football has been synonymous with the title of “DBU.” However, the defense didn’t live up to the title last year. This year, the unit looks to write the wrongs of last year. Under new defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, the defensive backs are gaining more responsibilities. This will allow …
Read More »Gator Profile: C.J. Henderson Prepares for Upcoming Season
Florida Gators defensive back C.J. Henderson is the next guy on our preview list. The Miami, Florida, native looks to start at cornerback this season among a crowded returning defensive backs corps. 2017 Campaign Henderson didn’t get his first start until the third game of the season at Kentucky. His impact …
Read More »UF Position Preview: Defensive Backs
Defensive coordinator Todd Grantham and head coach Dan Mullen have said that the switch to a 3-4 defense will help Florida on that side of the ball. One of the reasons for that is the Gators’ depth and versatility at the defensive back position. A strong core on the outside …
Read More »Gators CB Coach Warren Wants His Corners Competing While Learning New System
For the past few years, Florida Gators football has been boasting the term of being “DBU.” This self-proclaimed title has brought national attention due to the numerous skilled defensive backs who were one of the top players in the country at the position. They would then go on to become …
Read More »Preview: Florida Looks to Get Back on Track against Texas A&M
Both Florida and Texas A&M are coming off of home losses to SEC West foes. A win for either team would put its season back on track. Lose, and the questions and pressure get cranked up even more. https://twitter.com/GatorsFB/status/918215883566338048 Florida (3-2, 3-1 SEC) Bounce Back From Loss to LSU Jim …
Read More »Gator LB Reese Addresses State of the Defense as LSU Looms
The Florida Gator defense was in shambles the last time they faced the LSU Tigers. The defense is ravaged by injuries and playing many young, inexperienced defenders. No easy task for any player having one of their first starts on the road in Death Valley. Not to mention having the …
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