The Rio 2016 Summer Olympics have been a predictable story thus far. The United States are winning the medal count, the US men’s basketball is dominating, the American swimmers are breaking records, and other countries such as China, Great Britain, and Russia (despite the limited number of athletes) are right …
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McElwain Speaks on First Day of Gator Football Practice
With the first day of fall practices in the books, Gator football head coach Jim McElwain addressed media members earlier than expected on Thursday afternoon. Coach Mac says the first team drills of fall ended early today because of an “outstanding” practice pace, citing the importance of veteran leadership as …
Read More »Former Gator Great Dara Torres Talks Rio Olympics
Former Gator great Dara Torres is in Rio for the Olympic Games and briefly spoke with Steve Russell on Sportscene about her time there thus far. The five-time Olympian is one of the most decorated swimmers in UF and US Olympic history. During her time at UF, Torres won three …
Read More »Treon Harris to Transfer
With the college football season approaching, the Florida Gators have announced that former starting QB Treon Harris will transfer to another program. We are confirming reports that Treon Harris is transferring from the University of Florida. — Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) July 25, 2016 The Gators were outscored 97-24 against …
Read More »Mike Holloway Attends Rio Track and Field Trials
The 2016 Track and Field Olympic Trials are complete which means the Rio Olympic games are just around the corner. At the event several Gators (current and alumni) qualified for the Olympics in Rio. Florida Gators Track and Field Head Coach Mike Holloway was in attendance for the trails. Those not aware (which you should be) …
Read More »Olympic Trials: 27 Gators Making A Run To Represent Team USA
The University of Florida’s Track and Field program will send 27 former, past, and future Gators to the United States Olympic Trials, which runs from July 1 to July 10. How will the 2016 Olympics, in Rio De Janiero, be similar to every Olympic Games since the year 1992? Every U.S. Olympic team since then, has featured at least one athlete coached …
Read More »Basketball Legend Pat Summitt Dies at 64
University of Tennessee fans and basketball fans alike are mourning the loss of legendary basketball coach Patt Summitt after she passed away early Tuesday morning. After coming up blank while trying to remember an offensive set during the 2010-2011 basketball season, Summitt got evaluated by a doctor and was diagnosed with early …
Read More »Kevin Carter Returns To Gainesville To Dedicate New Academic Center
Today faculty and staff and nearly 500 student athletes are enjoying the brand new state-of-the-art Otis P. Hawkins Center for Academic and Personal Excellence at Farrior Hall. The 25 million dollar newly renovated center opened on Monday after 21 months of planning, design, and construction. UF President Kent Fuchs, Director of Athletics Jeremy …
Read More »Dustin Johnson Wins U.S. Open; First Major Championship of His Career
Time and time again Dustin Johnson has been in a position to win major championships. This time, Dustin Johnson overcame a stroke penalty to win the 2016 U.S. Open Championship at Oakmont and finally cemented a major win on his resume. Johnson finished at 4-under par, but the fans who witnessed …
Read More »Go Outside The End Zone With Former Gainesville High Receiver, Dock Luckie
Conquered the week—now the calendar shows that it’s Friday. Get dressed, grab backpack, and leave the house earlier than any other day of the week. Drive to Adam’s Rib Company to order breakfast—the Meat Lover’s Omelet, a side of potato wedges with ketchup, and a biscuit with gravy, to be …
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