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Look Back At Gators NFL Draft History

Tuesday April 22, 2025

With the 2025 NFL Draft set to begin on Thursday at 8 p.m., now is the perfect time to look back at the history of Florida Gators who have heard their names called. The Gators have seen a player …
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Gator Great Taylor’s Chance At Pro Football Hall Of Fame

Wednesday February 5, 2025

The former Gators standout running back Fred Taylor was named one of the 15 finalists for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Taylor ranks 17th all-time among NFL running backs and hopes to …
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Gator Great Smith Has New Role Today At The Swamp

Saturday September 14, 2024

Former Florida and Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith is back in Gainesville for Saturday’s big game against Texas A&M as the honorary “Mr. Two Bits.” Smith, …
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The sports world reacts to the verdict of former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin

Wednesday April 21, 2021

Hundreds of people gathered outside of the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, MN, on Tuesday afternoon. Millions of others across the world watched. They waited to hear the verdict for former …
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Fred Taylor Inducted into Senior Bowl Hall of Fame

Thursday April 8, 2021

Fred Taylor spent four years at the University of Florida. The running back finished his college career as one of the best running backs in Florida history. Taylor will be among five inductees into …
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Dolphins Take Down Jets, Move into First Place

Monday September 17, 2018

Through the NFL’s first two weeks of its season, the Miami Dolphins are in first place in the AFC East. After taking down their AFC East-rival New York Jets, the Dolphins now hold a 2-0 record …

Emmitt Smith Series Part 2: College Days

Monday November 25, 2013

Emmit Smith: College Career Gatorzone Emmitt Smith during his UF career In part two of our four-part series profiling Gator and NFL great Emmitt Smith, he heads down to Gainesville to begin his …

Emmitt Smith Series Part 1: Friday Night Lights

Monday November 18, 2013

The story of Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith is one full of ups and downs which make for an incredible ride. In Part 1 of our 4-part series on the football career of Emmitt Smith, the focus …

Gillislee Named Walter Camp Offensive Player of the Week

Sunday October 7, 2012

          ***courtesy of University of Florida Communications*** University of Florida senior running back Mike Gillislee (DeLand, Fla.) was named National Offensive Player of the Week on Sunday …