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James McDonald

James McDonald
Sophomore Sports Media Journalism student at the University of Florida. Beat Reporter for Off-season Gators Football. Play-by-Play Broadcaster for the Orange and Blue Sports Network. Writer for WRUF98.1. Loves everything to do with sports. Jersey Kid. New Yorker at heart. Aspires to do play-by-play or host his own talk show.

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‘Earn the Logo’: Jon Sumrall Lays Down Culture Standard for Florida Football

Monday January 26, 2026

Jon Sumrall started his media availability at halftime of Saturday’s Gators men’s basketball game against Auburn with a light-hearted joke. “It’s been a boring couple of months,” he said. …
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Trautwein Already Deep at Work with Florida Football’s Coaching Staff

Thursday January 22, 2026

Florida’s busy offseason brought tons of new faces to the locker room for the upcoming season. After the hiring of Jon Sumrall, the new Gators coach brought in his own coaching staff.  One of …
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Sportsbooks Mixed On Gators’ 2026 CFP National Championship Odds

Wednesday January 21, 2026

As Miami native and Heisman Trophy-winner Fernando Mendoza and the Indiana Hoosiers celebrate beating the hometown Miami Hurricanes to win the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship on …
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Gators Transfers, Departures, Returners as Jon Sumrall Era Starts

Friday January 16, 2026

The past few months have been a blur for Florida Gators football, dating back to the firing of former coach Billy Napier. The Gators hired Jon Sumrall as their 31st coach in the history of the …
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Florida’s Sumrall Provides Offseason View on Sportscene

Thursday January 15, 2026

New Florida football coach Jon Sumrall gave fans a quick overview of what the offseason has looked like, such as team workouts, team runs that began at 6 a.m. Monday and what some of the plans are …
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Stricklin Gives Sumrall Massive Coaching Budget

Tuesday December 2, 2025

Florida football named Tulane head coach John Sumrall as the program’s 31st head coach on Sunday, but the biggest news might be the budget for assistant coaches.  Athletic director Scott …
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Does Record Tell Whole Story of Florida Interim Coach Gonzales?

Wednesday November 19, 2025

“Fire Billy! … Fire Billy!” rang throughout Ben Hill Griffin Stadium as the Gators beat Mississippi State by the skin of their teeth on Oct. 18. Florida fans got their wish the next morning …
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Gators kicker Trey Smack named Lou Groza Award semifinalist

Tuesday November 18, 2025

Gators kicker Trey Smack was just named a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award, given to the best place-kicker in college football each year. The nomination recognizes Smack as a top 20 kicker in the …
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UFL Returns to Orlando for Round Two in 2026

Tuesday October 7, 2025

Orlando will be one of three new markets getting a UFL team for the 2026 season, the league announced today.  The Orlando Storm, Columbus Aviators and Louisville Kings will debut in spring 2026, …
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Dallas Wilson Set to Make Florida Football Debut Against Texas

Wednesday October 1, 2025

Florida freshman wide receiver Dallas Wilson is scheduled to make his collegiate debut against No. 9 Texas on Saturday. Wilson has been out since suffering a left foot injury in the first week of …