With the MLB Draft set to begin on July 14, it’s time to take a look at some of the players who are worth keeping an eye on. The Cleveland Guardians hold the first pick in the first round, which will conclude with the defending World Series Champion Texas Rangers …
Read More »Scott Stricklin Talks Stadium Renovations
On Monday afternoon, UF Athletic Director Scott Stricklin went on SportScene with Steve Russell to discuss the current status of the renovation plans for The Swamp. He emphasized the importance of listening to UF fans and exploring every option before nailing down specifics. ICYMI:… @UF Athletic Director @ScottStricklin talks with …
Read More »PK Yonge takes on Trinity Episcopal in Class 1S Football Regional Semifinals
It’s playoff time under the Friday night lights as the high school football district 1S regional semifinals are set. PK Yonge will travel from Gainesville to take on Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne. PK Yonge heads into Friday fresh off a week of rest after finishing the regular season. …
Read More »Gators AD Stricklin reacts to Newbauer allegations in Published Story
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 »Lee Corso Talks About Upcoming College Football Season
With College Football right around the corner, ESPN Gameday host Lee Corso joined Sport Scene with Steve Russell to talk about the upcoming season. Corso previewed key teams in the SEC, picked a championship team, and spoke on the future of college football. Good to Be Back Lee Corso started …
Read More »Dallas Baker: former Gator reflects on playing and coaching career
After becoming a national champion in 2007 at Florida, Dallas Baker is currently the wide receivers coach at Marshall. Earlier, Baker spoke with Steve Russell on Sport Scene about his time as a Gator, coaching career and more. Relationship with Urban Meyer Baker played for the Gators from 2003 to …
Read More »Former Gator Pitcher Michael Byrne Waiting Out Covid 19
Michael Byrne, former Florida Gator pitcher, joined the Steve Russell on Sportscene Show recently to reflect on his time at Florida and discuss his experience with the Cincinnati Reds organization thus far. Byrne’s career as a Gator In 2016, Byrne joined Florida’s baseball program. His role was limited as a …
Read More »No. 1 Gator Men’s Tennis Host No. 2 Texas
It’s a clash of the tennis titans. The No. 1 Florida Gator men’s tennis team welcomes the second ranked Texas Longhorns to Gainesville in a non-conference clash. Florida has come out of the gates strong. The Gators started the season with two dominant performances against Furman and Florida Atlantic, respectively. …
Read More »Lee Corso Previews the Gators and the Upcoming College Football Season
WRUF’s Steve Russell recently talked with ESPN’s Lee Corso about the upcoming college football season. Corso, for lack of a better word, is a college football legend. Sports fans may remember him for his knowledgeable and opinionated analyses on Saturday mornings on the Emmy-Award winning College Gameday – and his head …
Read More »Former Gator Ben Troupe Representing Florida on Georgia Airwaves
Former Florida Gator tight end Ben Troupe is representing his alma matter in enemy territory. He is currently a sports talk radio host for the “Three and Out,” the flagship show on ESPN Coastal in Georgia. Troupe, a native of Georgia, is constantly going toe-to-toe with Georgia Bulldog fans on …
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