Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin accepted a five-year deal to coach the FAU Owls, according to multiple reports. The two sides had been linked for the past several days, and reports surfaced as late as Saturday saying the deal may have fallen through. He is expected to remain with Alabama through the …
Read More »Doug Nussmeier, Florida Offensive Coordinator on the Hot Seat?
ATLANTA, Ga.—Saturday marked the 25th anniversary of the SEC Championship Game. It featured the Florida Gators and the Alabama Crimson Tide. It marked the ninth SEC title meeting between these two teams, and in the end, it marked Alabama grabbing their third consecutive conference title. In the dominating 54-16 win …
Read More »Alabama Rolls Over Florida in SEC Championship
In the final SEC Championship from the Georgia Dome, the Florida Gators (8-4) fell 54-16 against the nation’s undisputed top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide (13-0). According to Florida head coach Jim McElwain, the Gators didn’t have a chance after giving up four turnovers, but he also said this is the best team …
Read More »The Return Of The Gators?
ATLANTA, Ga.—To kick off the SEC Football Championship weekend, Florida head coach Jim McElwain addressed a room full of reporters before heading out to practice on Friday. With a room full a reporters comes questions about potential coaching job vacancies, reuniting with Alabama’s Nick Saban, and injuries—of course. The Gators …
Read More »Can Florida Upset Alabama in the SEC Championship Game?
For the ninth time in its 25-year history, the SEC Championship Game will feature a matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators. The west’s top-ranked Tide are a perfect 12-0 on the season, while Florida (8-3) will limp into the conference showdown after dropping two of their …
Read More »ESPN Mark Schlabach Previews CFP
Longtime ESPN columnist and reporter Mark Schlabach shared his insights on the 2016 College Football Playoff picture earlier today. Picking a Top 4 For the third season, the CFP selection committee will decide which teams qualify for the top four spots with a chance to compete for the National Championship. Overall, …
Read More »Eddy Piñeiro Looking forward to Bama, the SEC Championship Game
Florida Gator kicker Eddy Piñeiro has been just what the doctor ordered for the Gators this season. Last season, the Gators made just 41 percent of their field goals.Piñeiro has turned it around, kicking 82 percent of field goals and making his last nine field goals. Piñeiro believes he is starting to peak …
Read More »SEC Championship Preview: Alabama Defense
The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide continue to roll over any and all opponents. Although the Tide and head coach Nick Saban would say it is due to an overall team effort, the Alabama defense deserves much of the credit. Their defense is ranked first in the country in rushing …
Read More »Saban and McElwain Make for Familiar Foes in the SEC Championship Game
The 2016 SEC Championship Game will not only be a rematch between Florida and Alabama, it will also be a rematch between Nick Saban and Jim McElwain. History Saban and one of his former proteges in McElwain are certainly no strangers, with McElwain having spent four seasons as the offensive coordinator …
Read More »Analysis of Week 11 College Football Playoff Rankings
For the first time since 1985, the No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 ranked teams were all upset this past Saturday. The Week 11 College Football Playoff Committee Rankings are in, and many fans expected a shakeup due to the unexpected losses. Instead, Clemson and Michigan remained in the top …
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