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Florida head coach Dan Mullen is known to place a heavy emphasis on the importance of special teams. Many deem them the least important part of a football team, but in truth they’re incredibly important. Here’s a breakdown of what the Gators have to offer in that department: Evan McPherson …

Both the South Carolina Gamecocks and Texas A&M Aggies are coming off big win games last weekend. The two teams will play Saturday afternoon in South Carolina. Coaching Ties Both football teams’ head coaches certainly know a thing or two about one another. Aggies head coach Jimbo Fischer and Gamecocks …

Throughout training camp, coach Dan Mullen has put a huge emphasis on the Gators special teams unit. Just this week, Mullen awarded scholarships to two players (R.J. Raymond and Nick Villano) that are big influences on special teams. During training camp there has also been some debate on who will …

Scouts from all 32 NFL teams are presently in Indianapolis for the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine this week and next. On-field workouts start Friday with running backs, offensive linemen, and special teams as the players look to impress the scouts. So far, players on the offensive side of the ball …

Former Gator punter Johnny Townsend is preparing for his future after college. Townsend, a native of Orlando, FL was the second best punter in the class of 2013, according to recruiting website 247Sports. Townsend is a fan-favorite among Gator fans and leaves the team along with Eddy Pineiro, the former …

With offers from Division III football teams and an academic scholarship from the University of Delaware, Jon Gould had the chance to play for a team under scholarship. However, after touring the University of Florida campus during his senior year of high school and stepping into the Ben Hill Griffin stadium, …

In all kinds of weather, University of Florida punter Johnny Townsend proves time and time again to be one of the most reliable players on Coach McElwain’s roster. The 6’1″ Orlando native was originally committed to Ohio State for most of his senior year before deciding to join the Gators. The …