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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 …

On Wednesday, Florida Gator defensive back, Kamar Wilcoxson joined Steve Russell on Sportscene to discuss his experience with the new coaching staff, NIL and more. Wilcoxson is a redshirt freshman and former 4-star recruit out of IMG Academy. He was originally a 2021 commit, but reclassified to 2020 and signed …

Entering 2022, the Gators will have a new coaching staff led by former San Francisco head coach Todd Golden. After his hiring, Golden made it clear that he would look to the transfer portal to fill roster spots. Former St. Bonaventure guard Kyle Lofton is the fourth and, so far, …

The University of Florida last won the national title in football in 2007. Gator Collective CEO Eddie Rojas is on a mission to change that through the developing means of Name, Image and Likeness, also known as NIL. The policy, which allows college athletes to profit off their likeness, went …

This Monday afternoon, five Gators Gymnastics athletes start a new journey in their careers by signing a NIL deal with College Hunks Moving Company. The specifics of the deal have yet to be released. College Hunks wasted no time engaging in NIL deals, signing their first with Miami’s D’Eriq King …

Leah Clapper loves the feeling of flipping and flying through the air. The senior competes on the balance beam for the No. 2 Florida Gymnastics squad. As part of the highest-averaging beam team in the nation, the 4-foot-11 inches gymnast posted a 9.975 this season– a score one deduction away …

Florida linebacker Derek Wingo sat with Steve Russell on ‘Sport Scene’ and talked about Billy Napier, NIL and his learning experience in the program.  The sophomore appeared in five games for the Gators and recorded 15 tackles. The Exit of Dan Mullen He spoke about the exit of Dan Mullen …

Florida football announced that fans will be able to put customized names on the backs of their jerseys. This means fans can soon purchase jerseys with their favorite players’ names on the back. Jerseys on the market OneTeam and Fanatics are partnering together to provide current players with an opportunity …

Florida Gator head football coach, Billy Napier joined Sports Scene with Steve Russel on Friday, February 4th to talk about the upcoming season and the latest Gator football news. Organizational Structure Entering his first season as a head coach in the SEC, Napier explained how he plans on instilling an …

NIL is finally here, and NCAA student-athletes, like Gators, are free to cash in on their brands (With some guidelines to follow). While the right to profit off of name, image and likeness developed as an athlete and state effort, with states like California and Florida leading the charge, Mark …