Fresh Faces The University of Florida will have a familiar face in the College Football Playoff Committee this year. The committee announced Wednesday that Florida’s Athletic Director Scott Stricklin would be a new member of the selection committee. Stricklin will replace former Arkansas AD Jeff Long as the SEC representative. The …
Read More »The Florida Gators Reunite Two Old Acquaintances
Athletic Director Scott Stricklin and Dan Mullen reunite once again after being six years together at Mississippi State. This time will be to accomplish the task of getting the football program at the University of Florida back on track. Stricklin and Mullen had a successful past while working together. Stricklin …
Read More »Florida Hires Dan Mullen as Head Football Coach
A familiar name for Gator fans is returning to Gainesville, this time as head football coach. After a few hectic weeks of searching, Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin announced that Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen has been hired as Florida’s new head coach. "I strongly believe Dan is the …
Read More »Sifting Through Chip Kelly to Florida Rumors
Rumors continue to swirl in Gainesville around a possible union between Chip Kelly and Florida. Much of the hype is indeed just rumor so let’s sift through the smoke screen with what we know to be true. Florida Brass Fly to New Hampshire The Associated Press reported that six Florida …
Read More »Randy Shannon Focusing Gators Solely on Missouri
For the second time in his career, Randy Shannon is a head coach. But this one comes under different circumstances than the first one. His first head coaching gig came at Miami, his alma mater from 2007-2010. While in charge of the Hurricanes, he went 28-22. Now, Shannon is the interim …
Read More »Scott Stricklin Talks McElwain, New Head Coach Search
A whirlwind of a Sunday ended by hearing from Scott Stricklin, Florida’s athletic director. The press conference was called as a result of what happened earlier in the day with Stricklin saying the athletic association and Jim McElwain “mutually agreed to part ways.” Stricklin Speaks In meeting with the media, …
Read More »Florida and Head Football Coach Jim McElwain Agree to Part Ways
The Florida Gators have parted ways with head football coach Jim McElwain. McElwain, UAA Mutually Agree to Part Ways Details: https://t.co/QsGUA7spfI — Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) October 29, 2017 Florida’s decision to fire him comes on the heels of a 42-7 blowout loss to Georgia that pushed the Gators below …
Read More »Bulldogs Unleash Rushing Attack On Gators, 42-7
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–The Bulldogs scored on their first three possessions and led 21-0 before the Gators crossed the 50-yard line. Even uglier, Georgia did all of this before Florida even converted a first down. Georgia used three huge plays to build an early three-touchdown lead. Bulldogs Rushed Past Gators Georgia’s running …
Read More »When It Comes to McElwain’s Fate, It’s A Matter of When, Not If He’s Gone
If Florida head coach Jim McElwain’s seat was any hotter, it would be on fire. At this point, there’s has been plenty of smoke about a possible firing, and it looks like those rumours may be coming true. Following a 42-7 demolition at the hands of archrivals Georgia, McElwain gave …
Read More »McElwain Press Conference Recap
Success or Average? Some may argue that Jim McElwain’s first two years at the helm of the football program have been a success, while others may politely (or impolitely) disagree. McElwain has led the Gators to a 20-9 record, with only one non-ranked loss to Arkansas last year. However, the …
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