The Tennessee Volunteers are once again under investigation by the NCAA, this time for possible NIL violations across multiple sports. The Volunteers were charged with 18 level one violations and fined a record $8 million just under a year ago. Now, they possibly face additional punishments centered around the recruitment …
Read More »Laura Rutledge: Saban’s Retirement Having Impact On College Football
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 »Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin Addresses Fan Questions and Concerns
Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin joined Steve Russell on Sportscene on Monday. He answered questions and concerns proposed by Gators fans around the nation. Stricklin was tasked with providing information regarding the ever-changing Name, Image and Likeness landscape, renovations to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and more. Keeping Up with the …
Read More »New NCAA Proposal Would Allow Athletes to Be Paid Directly
With everyone in the nation talking about FSU not making the College Football Playoff this week, the NCAA has new proposal might have people buzzing for months to come. A new NCAA proposal could pave the way for schools to pay athletes directly through trust funds and NIL by creating …
Read More »Dan Mullen Talks College Football In New Interview
Earlier this week, WRUF Sports Director Steve Russell chatted with Dan Mullen. The two discussed the rise of the super-conference, Mullen’s teams to watch, coaching in the modern era, and more. The Pac-12 Survival Era Even though the Pac-12 seems to be on its last leg, Dan Mullen is one …
Read More »Grad Transfer EJ Jarvis Talks Gator Hoops
EJ Jarvis is a 6’9 basketball player from Washington, DC. The first stop in his college career was at Yale University where Jarvis graduated before signing to become a Florida Gator under Head Coach Todd Golden of the Gators men’s basketball team. Jarvis talks about what his career looked like …
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 »Gator Nation Introduces new NIL Organization Florida Victorious
Gator Nation introduced Florida Victorious on Tuesday, a new program to transform their NIL operations. Florida Victorious will raise money and fund NIL deals for student athletes at UF. Gator Nation, it's a new era in UF NIL efforts! Introducing Florida Victorious, proud NIL partner of the @FloridaGators. Together, we'll …
Read More »Congress Holds NIL Meeting
Congress hosted an NIL meeting on Wednesday morning. NIL conversations have been at the top of college sports for the past few years, heavily affecting where athletes take their talents while also being used as a tool for coaches in the transfer portal. Consequently, a lot of negatives are being …
Read More »Governor DeSantis Signs New NIL Law
On Thursday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an amendment to the states Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) law that now allows coaches and school administration to play a role in facilitating deals for the student-athletes. The bill passed with a unanimous vote in committee meetings and in the house and …
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