Scott Stricklin, current Florida Gators athletic director, talked with Steve Russell on Sport Scene. Notably, he spoke about the future of Gator sports and how he is preparing for this upcoming season. Stricklin joined the university’s staff in the fall of 2016 and quickly made a positive impact on the …
Read More »Billy Napier Talks at the SEC Media Days
Wednesday marks the third day of the SEC Media Days. Each team sent their coaches and some of their top players to answer questions by the media and give an insight on their respective programs. Head coach Billy Napier, quarterback Anthony Richardson, offensive lineman Richard Gouraige and linebacker Ventrell Miller …
Read More »Florida Gators Shine in APR Again
The Gators Academic Progress Rate shines again this year. With an overall average APR of 989, they are above the NCAA average of 984. What is an Academic Progress Rate? In the early 2000s, institutions would determine their athletes’ academic success by graduation rate. This rate was found to be …
Read More »Record-Setting Donation to the Gators
Hugh Hathcock pledged to make a $12.6 million donation to the Gator Booster organization. It will be the largest gift in history. https://twitter.com/FloridaGators/status/1513881081803591686 Hathcock’s History with UF Although he is the owner of Velocity Automotive Solutions based in Valdosta, Georgia, his heart remained with the Florida Gators here in Gainesville. …
Read More »Stricklin and the Golden Era
On Wednesday, Todd Golden was officially introduced as the new Florida men’s basketball head coach. The 36-year-old is the Gators’ 19th men’s basketball coach in school history. In the press conference, Florida’s athletic director Scott Stricklin also discussed Golden’s hiring and what he believes Golden will bring to Florida. https://twitter.com/GatorsMBK/status/1506672293950414855?s=20&t=EQDSFdc9ZWSwKAt_43CRiw …
Read More »The Golden Era has Begun As Florida Welcomes Mens Basketball new Head coach Todd Golden
The Golden Era has begun as the Gator nation welcomed Florida men’s basketball head coach Todd Golden Wednesday morning. Gators Men’s Basketball 2021-22 Florida basketball went on a search for its next head coach after the departure of Mike White, as he moved on to fill the head coaching position …
Read More »Gator Collective Partners with UF
When it comes to recruiting, the University of Florida just gained a significant leg up. This week, Florida Gators Sports Properties announced that Gator Collective is now an official partner of the Florida Gators. The Gator Collective is designed to support student-athletes and connect them with fans. The group has …
Read More »Napier Signs Seven-Year, $52 Million Contract
The former Lousiana Rajin’ Cajun, Billy Napier, is now a Gator. The details of his contract were released to the media on Sunday prior to his introductory press conference. What You Need to Know After firing Dan Mullen, Billy Napier was the first in line for the opening. The former …
Read More »Billy Napier is the Next Head Football Coach of the Florida Gators
It only took a week following coach Dan Mullen’s departure and less than a day after the win over Florida State. The Florida football team has a new head coach in Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns head coach Billy Napier who was officially named to the post on Sunday. Napier will coach …
Read More »Dan Mullen out as Florida Head Coach
Less than 24 hours after the overtime loss to Missouri, the Dan Mullen era for Florida Gators football has come to a close. Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin said in Sunday’s press conference that Mullen had the choice to stay for the FSU game. However, he opted to leave now …
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