With spring practices in full swing, the Gator defense will look to make big strides as the unit hopes to improve on a down 2020 season. Taking Advantage of Spring One thing the football program didn’t have, or any school in the country for that matter, was spring practices in …
Read More »Defense Looks to Improve as Spring Football Begins
It’s no secret that the Florida Gator defense had its struggles this past season as the unit looks to improve with spring practices beginning Thursday. Todd Grantham‘s defense lost six starters and will have to work with a young defense. In addition, the defense finished in the bottom half of …
Read More »Florida Football Hires Jules Montinar
Florida Gators football officially completed their 2021 coaching staff. On Monday, Florida football head coach Dan Mullen announced the hiring of former USF cornerbacks coach and recruiting coordinator Jules Montinar. SEC Experience The familiarity with defense dates back to Montinar’s high school and college playing career. Prior to his coaching …
Read More »Rivalry Renewed: Florida Vs. LSU Football Preview, Game Picks
On Oct. 14, the Florida Gators Football Team shut down all team activities due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the team. Likewise, the Gators could not play their opponent that week: historic rival LSU Tigers. Now, eight weeks later, the game will finally be played. Saturday brings the latest edition …
Read More »Grantham Talks Defense Ahead of LSU
Florida’s defense looks to dominate LSU’s young offense in the final regular season game of the season. Defense so Far It is true that the Gators defense have not always looked great this season. The team has struggled, mainly in the first half of several games. Against Texas A&M, the …
Read More »Mullen, Gators looking ahead ‘one game at a time’
Gator Football Head Coach Dan Mullen says he is always looking for his team to improve each week. After a 31-19 victory over Tennessee this weekend, some Gators fans celebrated and some criticized. For Mullen, that is the past. The SEC Championship against Alabama seems to be in the distant …
Read More »Mullen, Gators shifting to Tennessee
One game at a time. Put players in positions to succeed. Improve each week. These are the mantras of Gators’ head football coach Dan Mullen. Naturally, it is no surprise he is shifting his focus to Tennessee (2-5) after the Gators’ (7-1) 34-10 victory over Kentucky. Only satisfied with the …
Read More »Todd Grantham talks defensive improvements
The Florida Gators have put themselves back into playoff contention. After a 44-28 victory over rival Georgia, Florida may make a playoff run. This turnaround is due to an explosive offense as well as improvements from the defense. Todd Grantham, Florida’s defensive coordinator, talks freshman stepping up and overall better …
Read More »Mullen talks improving each week, Vanderbilt
Florida Gators head football coach Dan Mullen stresses the same idea each week. Improving as a team will lead to more wins, regardless of the opponent. Such is the mantra ahead of a road trip to Nashville to play the winless Vanderbilt Commodores. Improving on both sides of the ball …
Read More »Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham Discusses Gators’ Defense
Not only was Florida unable to play football for over two weeks because of a coronavirus outbreak, but they’ve struggled to put together an effective defensive unit. Defensive coordinator Todd Grantham’s squad ranked 93rd in total defense over the course of the first three games. Things changed a bit Saturday. …
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