This Thursday, instead of the typical one game, there will be three. The NFL has been playing football on Turkey Day annually since it’s founding back in 1920 and brings yet another great slate of games this year. So sit back and enjoy time with your family, with hopefully some …
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Florida Football Special Teams Looks to Improve
Spring practice is wrapping up with the Orange and Blue game Friday night and something that has gone somewhat unnoticed is the improvement on special teams. Special teams coordinator Greg Nord is heading into his second season with the Gators after coaching at Western Kentucky in 2014. The main focus …
Read More »Special Teams Help Overcome Miscues in Homecoming Win
It wasn’t the Homecoming rout many had hoped for, but it sure made for a fun one. Jelani Jenkins returned a blocked punt for a touchdown with seconds left on the clock, and the sixth ranked Florida Gators (9-1, 7-1 SEC) came from behind late to beat the University of Louisiana-Lafayette …
Read More »Gator Soccer: Seniors All Smiles On Their Special Day
The No. 12 Florida soccer team (12-3-1, 9-1 SEC) collected two conference victories this weekend over Missouri and Mississippi State. The Gators took down the Tigers on Friday night in a close match by a final score of 2-1. Sunday’s game wasn’t as much of a nail biter as the …
Read More »Reggie Bush Gets Heisman Reinstated
After nearly 14 years, former USC Trojans running back Reggie Bush is getting his Heisman Trophy back. Bush forfeited his trophy almost 14 years ago. The NCAA found out he and his family were receiving benefits while Bush was a student. The discussion surrounding Bush and his Heisman Trophy started …
Read More »Heat Look to Bounce Back in Boston
Following a 114-94 loss to the Celtics in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the Miami Heat are looking to steal one in Boston for Game 2. Game 1 in the books. Back again on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/6efpHMTX3X — Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) April 21, 2024 Key Takeaways …
Read More »‘The World’s Tallest Teenager’: 7-foot-7 Rioux Ready to Head to UF
BRADENTON — The IMG Academy national men’s basketball team is running three-on-three drills with a skyscraper. It’s a standard afternoon practice in February, and the squad is playing in its 115,000-square-foot basketball complex. The royal blue, five-pointed logo of the “Ascenders” is illuminated by the overhead lighting that spans four basketball …
Read More »High Expectations For Oklahoma In SEC
With the Oklahoma Sooners joining the SEC, how will they matchup? Steve Russell from Sportscene talked with Jenni Carlson, columnist for Sellout Crowd, about what we can expect from the Sooners heading into their first year in the SEC. Sooners Football The Sooners have been a dominant force in college …
Read More »Gators Rewind: SEC Men’s Athlete of the Week
Taking a rewind of the Florida Gators Athlete of the Week, Sean Dixon-Bodie holds the distinguished recognition via the SEC. The Gators success was backed up by Dixon-Bodie, who continues to build upon his resume with yet another accolade. Sky walkin’ Sean Dixon-Bodie was named @SEC Men’s Field Athlete of …
Read More »Pat Dooley Grades The Gators: Bright Spots In Orange & Blue Game
Pat Dooley Grades the Gators after Florida’s Blue team beat the Orange 19-17 Saturday (at least that’s what the scoreboard said): OFFENSE B First half: It helps when one offense – in this case the Orange – gets to start the game with three free points because it won Thursday’s …
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