Kruger Calls it Quits Former Gators Head Coach Lon Kruger announced his retirement after 35 seasons in college basketball. Lon coached the Oklahoma Sooners for the past 10 years, leading them to a final four appearances in 2016. Kruger led his team to the round of 32 before favorites Gonzaga …
Read More »UF Athletic Director Talks Gators Sports
University of Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin discussed two of the uncertainties surrounding Gators sports: in-person events and the fate of Mike White. In-Person Events In his talk, Stricklin said that the University Athletic Association has been working closely with UF Health for guidance. He said that its suggestions included …
Read More »Charlie Strong Talks New Gig in NFL
Charlie Strong owns quite the résumé in regards to his college coaching career. However, the former Florida Gators defensive coordinator is taking on a new role. As of February 11, Strong is officially an NFL coach after nearly 40 years in the college ranks. Career of Charlie Strong In 1984, …
Read More »MLB Players Excited To Have Fans Back
Throughout the history of sport, fan attendance has been one of the most relished aspects of professional athletic competition. The frequently used phrase, “home-field advantage”, was first coined to represent the proportion of home fans to away fans. While fans are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to be able to return …
Read More »NCAA President Mark Emmert: “We Failed the Women’s Tournament”
The NCAA has been under scrutiny as of late. Earlier this month, photos of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament bubble in San Antonio caught fire on social media. The image showed the disparity between the women and men’s weight room. Women were provided with a singular dumb bell rack along …
Read More »Mullen Speaks After Impressive Gator Pro Day
The eyes of the pro football world were on Gainesville yesterday as head coach Dan Mullen’s former Gators showcased their skills at their annual pro day. In a year without a true, in-person NFL Scouting Combine due to COVID-19, college pro days are taking the lead for physical evaluations of …
Read More »PK Yonge Baseball Game Ends Early Due to Lightning
Game Over The PK Yonge Blue Wave (11-2) Baseball game against the Hawthorne Hornets (0-8) was abruptly cut short Tuesday afternoon. The game first became delayed due to lightning in the area. The weather forecast only became worse as time went by, and it was shortly announced that the game …
Read More »Kyle Pitts Wows at Florida Gators Pro Day
Kyle Pitts‘ stat line from last season is no joke: 43 catches, 770 yards and 12 touchdowns in only seven-and-a-half games. His yardage and touchdown totals led all FBS tight ends. So, it’s no surprise that he put on a show at the Florida Gators pro day on Wednesday. And …
Read More »Jonathan India Makes Reds Roster, other Gators in MLB
It’s opening day in Major League Baseball and another former Gator will his mark in the pros as Jonathan India joins the Cincinnati Reds opening day roster. India played for the Gators from 2016 to 2018. He was an SEC First Team All-Freshman in 2016 and helped the Gators to …
Read More »Miami Marlins look for more success
A playoff run last season showed potential from the Miami Marlins. They come in this season with hopes of an even longer playoff run. The Marlins made their first playoff berth in 17 years. They defeated the Chicago Cubs in the first round and then dropped the series against Atlanta. …
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