The status of Keyonate Johnson takes positive turn. According to his parents, Nika and Marrecus, Johnson is in stable condition today. He was breathing on his own, and he was communicating with his parents and doctors. On top of that, he gave his team a FaceTime call. Johnson’s parents expressed …
Read More »Keyontae Johnson Transferred to UF Health
Gators Men’s Basketball forward Keyontae Johnson forward has been successfully transferred to UF Health from Tallahassee Memorial. According to a press release from UFAA Communications Director Denver Parler, Johnson remains in critical but stable condition. The report stated as well that Johnson “is following simple commands and undergoing further tests.” …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: December 14
The Back Nine comes at you after a unique Saturday night which included going to the Florida-LSU game and just sitting in the stands with my wife. It was our first ever Florida football game sitting together in the stadium. So, yes, I am the jinx. 10. The stunning and …
Read More »How COVID-19 is affecting high school and college football
You’ve heard about the schedule changes COVID-19 caused in the NFL this year. You maybe even got frustrated when your favorite college football team had games entirely canceled. The pandemic has certainly affected the college and professional leagues, but high school football has not been immune, either. In fact, it …
Read More »Glennon Benched, Minshew Returns as Jaguars Fall to Titans
The (1-12) Jacksonville Jaguars welcomed the (9-4) Tennessee Titans to TIAA Bank Field for a rematch of their AFC South Week 2 meeting on Sunday. The AFC South division leaders left Jacksonville with another win, defeating the Jaguars 31-10. Jaguars Give Up Early Lead The Titans never let the score get …
Read More »Keyontae Johnson Still Hospitalized But Remains Stable
It’s been a little over 24 hours since Gator basketball star Keyontae Johnson collapsed on the court in a game in Tallahassee on Saturday. Per Gator basketball Sports Information Director Denver Parler, Johnson remains hospitalized at Tallahassee Memorial. The update states his condition as critical but stable. Johnson’s family has …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Grades: Florida vs. LSU
Pat Dooley of The Tailgate (weekdays 4-6 p.m. with Jeff Cardozo) brings his legendary grading of the Gators to WRUF.com. This week, Florida vs. LSU on Senior Night. OFFENSE C- Even with the Gators putting up impressive number, the early turnovers by Kyle Trask allowed LSU to stay in …
Read More »Florida State Men’s Basketball Team Extends Win Streak Over Gators: Keyontae Johnson Hospitalized
Keyontae Johnson Injury Overshadows Rivalry Game The Florida State men’s basketball team extends its win streak over the Florida Gators to seven games on Saturday with an 83-71 win in Tallahassee. However, the Gators lost more than just a rivalry match up in Tallahassee. Less than four minutes into the …
Read More »Rivalry Renewed: Florida Vs. LSU Football Preview, Game Picks
On Oct. 14, the Florida Gators Football Team shut down all team activities due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the team. Likewise, the Gators could not play their opponent that week: historic rival LSU Tigers. Now, eight weeks later, the game will finally be played. Saturday brings the latest edition …
Read More »Shannon Kavanagh: The captain of the Gators lacrosse team through COVID-19
A typo in a small-town newspaper in New York spawned a lengthy, successful career in lacrosse for Shannon Kavanagh. An advertisement for a lacrosse league for girls in second grade and up mistakenly dropped the minimum requirement to kindergarten. So, kindergarten-aged Kavanagh began playing the sport earlier than expected — …
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