Despite receiving a milquetoast reception in the United States for decades, international sports have undergone a renaissance of interest in recent years. While soccer is the clearest example of this, rugby has also surged in popularity. A Surge in Popularity Rugby, or rugby union, enjoyed an initial burst of recognition …
Read More »Feature: Erin Andrews Honored as Alumni of Distinction
Erin Andrews, University of Florida alumnus, returned back to her alma mater to accept an Alumni of Distinction Award from UF’s College of Journalism and Communications on Friday, April 20. Only 152 people have ever been selected to receive this honor since its creation in 1970. This year four alumni …
Read More »Students Weigh In on Major Changes Coming to UF Athletics
Big changes are coming to the University of Florida. Multi-million dollar changes. In late March, the University Athletic Association announced phase two and three of their “master plan.” The announcement featured plans for a new $65 million football facility, $11 million worth of renovations to the softball stadium and a …
Read More »Gator Lacrosse Ready to Play 60-minutes Against Cincinnati
Playing an entire 60-minute game is something the Gator lacrosse team has talked about all season. The No. 6 ranked Florida Gators are looking to do just that as they take on the Cincinnati Bearcats. Undefeated in BIG EAST play, the Gators are on the road for their longest trip …
Read More »Jake Allen Transferring From Florida
Florida Gator quarterback Jake Allen announced via Twitter on Tuesday that he would be transferring to a different university. Allen is a redshirt freshman and was buried on the depth chart behind Feleipe Franks, Kyle Trask and Emory Jones. Allen will now be forced to sit out a year due …
Read More »Orange and Blue Game: Tight End Performances and Future
The annual Florida spring football game gave a glimpse of the tight end position for the Gators. Dan Mullen’s offense showed that tight ends could be more involved, despite the lack of usage by Florida in recent years. Despite redshirt-seniors C’yontai Lewis and Moral Stephens not making catches, Kemore Gamble, R.J. …
Read More »Florida’s New Associate Head Basketball Coach, Armon Gates is Ready to Work
Gator Basketball Head Coach, Mike White’s new hire has been getting settled in his new position. Armon Gates was hired as the teams Associate Head Coach last Sunday. Gates is filling the position once held by Dusty May before he left to become the head coach at Florida Atlantic. Prior to coming …
Read More »David Ross After Baseball
David Ross started his baseball career in 1996 with the Auburn University Tigers where he played until 1998. He then transferred to the University of Florida and became one of the few players to attend a College World Series with two different teams. After college, Ross was drafted to …
Read More »Romanello Leads No. 4 Gator Softball to Series Win Over No.15 Alabama
The fourth ranked Florida softball team beat the 15th ranked Alabama Crimson Tide 3-2 on Monday, giving the Gators the series win two games to one. Despite the Gators being outhit by the Crimson Tide, freshmen Danielle Romanello’s two-run double and solo home run were the difference makers. Kelly Barnhill returned …
Read More »Gator Running Backs Learning New System
Florida Gator running backs are learning a new system during spring practice. The new system includes running backs developing their fundamentals, according to Assistant Coach, Running Backs and Special Teams Coordinator Greg Knox. Knox is trying to keep the running backs motivated while they learn the overall concept, scheme and …
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