The Back Nine comes at you after a wonderful Homecoming night in Gainesville that included a Florida win, its first as an underdog this season. 10. It’s one thing to say Florida won Saturday night because Kentucky just isn’t that good. But that would be seeing the glass as half …
Read More »Kevin Carter, Trey Burton, and Brandon Siler Among Swamp Alumni Welcomed Home by Napier
On Friday, the Florida Gators welcomed home over 100 Swamp alumni to see the new $85 million James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center. Among the group were three former Gator football players, Kevin Carter, Trey Burton, and Brandon Siler. It was special to hear how honored this trio of …
Read More »Saban, Alabama ink best college football recruiting class of all-time
Nick Saban is a recruiting wizard. It became even more obvious Wednesday after Alabama officially landed the No. 1 recruiting class. In fact, the Crimson Tide came out on top in a college football recruiting cycle for the ninth time in 11 years. Entering the 2021 National Signing Day, Alabama …
Read More »Gators Making the Team- NFL Edition
The NFL 53- man active rosters released on Sunday were kind to new and old Gators alike. A less than 2% chance of making the transition from the college level to the NFL stands in the way of that. Many former Florida players find themselves in the minority of that …
Read More »Fantasy Football: Where Former Gators Stand
The NFL season is just around the corner, which means fantasy football players are also gearing up for their fantasy drafts. With 52 former Florida Gators currently on an active NFL roster, there are a handful of Gators alumni who could find a way to make fantasy rosters this season. …
Read More »Trey Burton Loves Playing for the Bears
Former Super Bowl champ and Florida Gator Trey Burton expressed his love for his new life in Chicago. Leaving Philadelphia Leaving Philadelphia after playing a key role in the Philly Special that led to defeating Tom Brady and the Patriots to win a Super Bowl was rough for Burton. After …
Read More »6 Former Gators Sign with NFL Teams
We’re about a week into free agency and six different Gators have signed deals with NFL teams. DE Dominique Easley, C Mike Pouncey, LB Lerentee McCray, TE Trey Burton, K Caleb Sturgis and LB Jon Bostic have all inked deals to remain in the league for at least another season. …
Read More »Eagles Clinch First Super Bowl Title Over Patriots
For the first time in the Super Bowl era, the Philadelphia Eagles are the champions of the NFL. With three NFL championships under their belt, the Eagles had the opportunity to win the Super Bowl rematch against the New England Patriots and clinch their first title. They did just that, as …
Read More »Gators in Super Bowl LII
The University of Florida will be well represented in the Super Bowl Sunday between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots, with four Gators hitting the field. All of whom played together on the same Gator team from 2010-2012. The Eagles have Trey Burton, Jaylen Watkins, and Caleb Sturgis …
Read More »Wentz Continues To Shine As Eagles Top Bears On MNF
Back in April when the Philadelphia Eagles traded up to the second spot in the NFL Draft Philly fans and NFL fans were stunned by a blockbuster trade. The Eagles sent the Cleveland Browns two first round picks, a second rounder, and a third and fourth round pick; then, when …
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