On October 24, 2019, the Chicago Cubs hired former Florida Gator David Ross as their manager. Ross replaced skipper Joe Maddon and signed him to a three-year contract. Hopes for a Return to the Diamond Ross’s first year taking on a managerial role has come to a halt due to …
Read More »Florida’s Gymnastics Head Coach Jenny Rowland Named National Coach of the Year
Florida Gators Gymnastics Coach Jenny Rowland completed her sweep of postseason coaching awards by being honored WCGA National Coach of the Year. She was voted on by her fellow collegiate gymnastic coaches. Rowland is the fourth gymnastics coach to receive this reward at the University of Florida. She joins Rhonda …
Read More »Lake City Product Laremy Tunsil becomes NFL’s Highest Paid Tackle
From starting his journey as a five-star recruit out of Columbia High School in Lake City, Florida, Laremy Tunsil has worked to become one of the NFL’s top offensive tackles. Overcoming Draft Night Tunsil went to Ole Miss after high school and announced his decision to enter the 2016 NFL …
Read More »Former Gators’ Assistant Coach Matt McCall’s Journey Through College Hoops
After starting as a student manager, Matt McCall worked his way up to becoming the Gator basketball assistant coach for head coach Billy Donovan. University of Florida During the 2002-03 season, McCall began his journey as a student manager at the University of Florida. Many years later, the Ocala native …
Read More »Jaguars select CJ Henderson, K’Lavon Chaisson in first round of NFL Draft
The Jacksonville Jaguars put the emphasis on defense in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the selection of Florida defensive back CJ Henderson and LSU defensive end K’Lavon Chaisson. The Jaguars selected Henderson, a former Florida Gator cornerback, with ninth overall pick in the draft. The Jaguars …
Read More »Far beyond football; Former Gator QB Noah Brindise reminisces on his time with Spurrier
Legendary football coach Steve Spurrier celebrated his 75th year birthday Monday. Born April 20, 1945, the Heisman trophy winner would go on to coach the Gators with tremendous success. As the Head Ball Coach celebrates another year around the sun, the football world is reminiscing on some of his classic …
Read More »Walton Discusses Plans Moving Forward With Gator Softball
The UF softball team, like so many other squads throughout the collegiate and professional level, saw its season come to an abrupt end back in March due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 across the country. Now, what is the schedule moving forward for head coach Tim Walton, his staff …
Read More »Marlon Davidson is Ready for the Next Level as the NFL Draft Awaits
Marlon Davidson is primed for the start of the NFL Draft and beyond. Although still on schedule, the NFL Draft that was once set to take place in Las Vegas is now being held virtually. Taking place next week from April 23-25, team personnel are to conduct the draft alone, …
Read More »Will Muschamp Making the Best of It
Will Muschamp is like many people affected by COVID-19. He’s trying to figure it out and simultaneously do his part. In his fifth year in Columbia, the South Carolina head football coach talked online coaching, Madden tournaments and charitable efforts with Steve Russell. @CoachWMuschamp joins @SteveRussell850 to talk about how …
Read More »Will COVID-19 Put a Halt to the 2020 College Football Season?
Will there be College Football in 2020? Back in March, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic known as COVID-19 forced every sport we know and love to remain suspended. However, due to college football season beginning in the Fall, it remains unknown whether or not the season will be able to kick-off …
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