Gators wide receiver Trent Whittemore sat down with Steve Russell on Sport Scene to discuss the everchanging landscape of college football, along with the team’s transitioning of coaching personnel. Hometown Kid Whittemore did not travel far and wide to reach the swamp grounds of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. A Gainesville …
Read More »Gators Fall to Mizzou in Overtime
Bowl eligibility will have to wait. The Gators fell to Missouri, 24-23, in overtime on a do-or-die two-point conversion by the Tigers. This is the first time the Gators were held to two wins in SEC play since 1986. On top of that, the Gators finish their SEC schedule with …
Read More »Trent Whittemore’s Enjoying His Time With the Gators
Wide receiver Trent Whittemore’s trick play against Tennessee got him a lot of attention while also bringing him back to his high school days. The Trick Play With only a three-point lead against SEC East division rival Tennessee Volunteers, the redshirt sophomore delivered his first collegiate pass. Whittemore got his …
Read More »Jones’ Strong Performance Lifts Gators Past Tennessee
Emory Jones had himself a historic night, as he and the Gators routed the Tennesee Volunteers, 38-14, in the Swamp. The Gators came into the annual matchup looking for their 16th win in 17 years against the Vols. They got it. Florida head coach Dan Mullen said he thought his …
Read More »Trent Whittemore potential breakout year
Florida Gators wide receiver Trent Whittemore has the potential for a breakout season in 2021. In 2020, as a redshirt freshman, he caught ten passes for 128 yards and one touchdown. Whittemore is a 6’4 receiver, who should thrive in the red zone for new Gators quarterback Emory Jones. https://twitter.com/MyBookie/status/1312433869631762433 …
Read More »Gainesville Native Trent Whittemore Thrives in Gators’ Home Opener, Hopes For More
You Never Forget Where It All Started Just down the road from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville native Trent Whittemore made a name for himself. The local legend recorded the first touchdown catch of his college football career last Saturday just down the street from his house. The 6’4″ 208-pound …
Read More »Gators’ Offense Gets Hype and Criticism
It is not all praise for the No. 13 ranked Florida Gators’ offense in Gainesville. Head coach Dan Mullen and offensive coordinator Brian Johnson are aware that there are improvements that need to be made. The Criticism Florida may be 2-0, but there is a concern. The Gators scored a …
Read More »Kyle Pitts Gears Up for Season and 2021 NFL Draft
Florida Gators tight end, Kyle Pitts, laid no waste to his time in quarantine and the offseason. Pitts honed in on his defensive intelligence and how to maneuver in different situations. In addition, his blocking fundamentals were a huge focus during the offseason. “Just to get heavier and hands inside, …
Read More »Cardiac Cats: Buchholz Upsets Sante Fe
Down by as much as 16, the same story seemed to be in play for the Buchholz Boys Basketball team. On their senior night, the Bobcats hosted the heavily favored Sante Fe Raiders. Reasonably so, the Raiders came out swinging. Coach Elliot Harris’ team looked like the Monstars for the …
Read More »Coach Whittemore talks Buchholz football
Big changes are coming to Buchholz High School football. Head coach Mark Whittemore doesn’t expect Bobcats’ winning ways to change, however. Whittemore unpacked expectations for the upcoming season on Sportscene with Steve Russell. His first addressed the loss of some of his superstar seniors. “We lost quite a bit; great …
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