Steve Russell

Monday Sports Update (2/16)

Lots of Gator sports, the pole set for the Daytona 500 and the NBA All Star Game in our Monday Sports Update… ** A busy weekend in Gator sports sees softball move to 11-0 on the year after winning games in a tournament at home.   Gator baseball opens its year …

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Friday Sports Update (2/13)

A tough Gator hoops defeat but also a nice hoops win; Gator baseball opens its season, NBA All Star Game, and more in our Friday Sports Update… ** The Florida women’s basketball team gets a big 51-48 road win at Georgia Thursday night but the news not as good for …

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Thursday Sports Update (2/12)

Lots of Gator sports action, NBA, NFL roster moves and more in our Thursday Sports Update… ** The Florida softball team is now 6-0 after crushing Jacksonville 16-1 Wednesday.   The Gators open their home season this weekend, hosting North Carolina State and Iowa. ** The Florida lacrosse team also beats …

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Wednesday Sports Update (2/11)

Kentucky survives an SEC scare, a former Gator is on an NFL staff, and two Gator teams playing the same opponent and more in our Wednesday Sports Update… ** The top ranked Kentucky men’s basketball team survives an upset bid at LSU last night to remain unbeaten.   Kentucky beats LSU 71-69.  Elsewhere, Alabama …

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Gators Name Wide Receivers Coach

After weeks of speculation, the wait is over as the Florida football program has finally hired a wide receivers coach to complete the staff for new head coach Jim McElwain. Kerry Dixon will coach UF’s receivers.   He has a 10 year coaching background, having coached most recently at Florida International …

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Tuesday Sports Update (2/10)

A historic NBA win, good news for Gator football, bad news for Gator men’s basketball and more in our Tuesday Sports Update… ** Florida men’s basketball coach Billy Donovan says guard Michael Frazier II has a high ankle sprain and he could miss Thursday’s home game against Ole Miss.  Frazier …

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Monday Sports Update (2/9)

A legendary coach dies, a PGA legend passes, Gator sports, NBA and more in our Monday Sports Update… ** Former University of North Carolina men’s basketball coach Dean Smith passes away at age 83.  Former players and coaches from around the country paid their respects to one of the best …

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Friday Sports Update (2/6)

Lots of Gator sports, a Gator football recruit still not sure, the Orlando Magic have a new coach and more in our Friday Sports Update… ** A lot of Gator sports in action this weekend including lacrosse and softball opening their seasons.   Both Gator basketball teams and tennis teams are …

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Thursday Sports Update (2/5)

Florida finishes strong on National Signing Day, SEC hoops, an NFL player arrested locally and more in our Thursday Sports Update… ** New Florida football coach Jim McElwain signs a solid first class as National Signing Day came to a close Wednesday.  Florida got 20 signed letters of intent and …

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Gator Football Closes Fast On National Signing Day

The Florida Gator football program under first year coach Jim McElwain closes fast as National Signing Day came to an end. McElwain spoke today about the class that Florida assembled that includes two early enrollees and 18 other athletes that signed letters of intent.   Not included as of this writing …

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