Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin formally responded to a story published by The Independent Florida Alligator on Monday where former players on the Florida Gator Women’s basketball team detailed abuses they say were allegedly committed by then coach Cam Newbauer over the course of his tenure as Florida’s head coach. …
Read More »Kent Fuchs Talks COVID-19, SEC Merger and More
The University of Florida and President Kent Fuchs had scheduled a gratitude day for the Friday before the Sept. 18 Alabama football game. There were to be many food trucks to celebrate the university and surrounding area making it through COVID-19. But six weeks ago, the Delta variant RSVPed by …
Read More »Scott Stricklin Talks Upcoming Football Season
Ten days until the first football game of the season, Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin joined Sport Scene with Steve Russell. The obvious questions were addressed including game-day policies as well as vaccination rates amongst Gator athletics. Stricklin Says No Rules In the state of Florida, public schools can not …
Read More »UF and UCF Agree to Schedule Three Games
After much debate, the University of Florida and the University of Central Florida football teams officially established three games in 2024, 2030 and 2033. UF will host UCF Oct. 5, 2024, and Sept. 3, 2033, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. In between, on Sep. 14, 2030, the Gators will travel …
Read More »Gators Women’s Basketball Coach Cam Newbauer Steps Down
University of Florida women’s head basketball coach Cam Newbauer has resigned for personal reasons, according to a release from the University Athletic Association just before 2pm on Friday afternoon. A new coach will be hired after the 2021/22 season. Gators Women’s Basketball Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin released a statement …
Read More »Florida Gator Head Coaches Receive Contract Extensions
Florida head coaches Dan Mullen, Cam Newbauer, and Mike White will stay contracted with the Gators for the foreseeable future. Mullen and White extended their contracts through the 2027. While, Newbauer will remain at the head of Florida women’s basketball program until 2025. Florida Football with Mullen The former National …
Read More »UF Athletic Director Talks Gators Sports
University of Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin discussed two of the uncertainties surrounding Gators sports: in-person events and the fate of Mike White. In-Person Events In his talk, Stricklin said that the University Athletic Association has been working closely with UF Health for guidance. He said that its suggestions included …
Read More »Dan Mullen Talks Florida Football Spring Practice
The Florida Gators football team is gearing up to kick off spring practice this Thursday. Typically practices start in March, but this year Feb. 18 is the set start time; an entire month earlier than last year’s planned start date of March 16. Head coach Dan Mullen is excited to …
Read More »Keyontae Johnson Status Improving; UPDATE: UF Cancels Next Three Games
The latest on Keyontae Johnson comes from a different source today. Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin paid Johnson a visit at UF Health. Stricklin spoke about his visit with Johnson Wednesday on the Sport Scene with Steve Russell. During his time on the air, Stricklin seemed happy with the Gator …
Read More »SEC football faces COVID-19 outbreaks
With big matchups and primetime games originally scheduled for this week college football and SEC now must tackle its COVID-19 outbreaks. Who is affected? The Florida Gators football team stopped activities this week amid positive coronavirus tests from players and coaches. As the week went on, the amount of positive …
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