The Back Nine comes at you after a strange weekend and they are only going to get weirder. 10. Let’s start with what a disastrous weekend this was. Thursday was kind of a feel-good day for Gator fans because Athletic Director Scott Stricklin gave Billy Napier a dreaded vote of …
Read More »Gators Volleyball Sweeps Away Crimson Tide
The No. 22 Florida volleyball team won its seventh-consecutive match Sunday with a sweep against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the O’Connell Center. After sitting out for a few matches, redshirt sophomore Alexis Stucky showed out on the court, leaving with not only 46 assists, but five solo blocks as …
Read More »No. 5 Texas Dominates Florida Football, 49-17
The shorthanded Florida Gators fell to 4-5 after being dominated, 49-17, Saturday against the No. 5 Texas Longhorns in Austin. The Gators (2-4 SEC) were without nine starters. Starting quarterback DJ Lagway was not a go despite working all well to overcome a hamstring injury suffered against Georgia the week before. …
Read More »Dooley Grades The Gators: Poor Showing Against Loaded Longhorns
Pat Dooley, co-host of The Tailgate on WRUF, grades the Gators after they were bludgeoned 49-17 by No. 5 Texas on Saturday in Austin, Texas. OFFENSE: D- First half: Quarterback DJ Lagway warmed up, but once he took his pads off before the game this one was over. Poor Aidan Warner …
Read More »Florida Volleyball Sweeps Auburn For Sixth-Consecutive Win
There wasn’t much that wasn’t working for the No. 22 Gators on Friday night, but that isn’t new. Over the last three weeks, Florida’s volleyball team has flipped a switch. After starting the season 11-5, trending to coach Mary Wise’s worst season in Gainesville, the Gators have risen out of …
Read More »Condon-Led Florida Men’s Basketball Downs Jacksonville
Florida did one thing really well last year: score. The Gators were fifth in the nation in scoring offense, putting up a gaudy 85.6 points per game behind 73.7% from two-point range (ninth in the country). What UF did best was swamp teams with points down the stretch. The Gators …
Read More »Florida Women’s Basketball Continues Strong Start, Levels Florida A&M
Coach Kelly Rae Finley’s Gators concluded their 2023-2024 season at .500. Following the 5-11 SEC slate, Florida lost its two leading scorers: Aliyah Matharu and Leilani Correa. The 2024-2025 Gators had a lot of questions to answer, but so far, they’ve stepped up to the podium well. Florida women’s basketball …
Read More »Florida AD Stricklin: Napier To Stay As Gators Coach
“Billy Napier will continue as coach of the Florida Gators,” Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin announced Thursday. A message from Scott Stricklin pic.twitter.com/NpLD6ktrHj — Florida Gators (@FloridaGators) November 7, 2024 Defensive Improvements Since First Bye Week Although the Gators have seemingly been underwhelming, they have experienced a notable defensive resurgence …
Read More »Florida Releases Injury Report Before Texas Game
The Florida Gators are gearing up to take on the No. 5 Texas Longhorns on Saturday. The Gators have been preparing for this uphill battle, despite the question of starting quarterback still looming. Freshman quarterback DJ Lagway suffered a hamstring injury in the second quarter against Georgia last Saturday. Leaving third-string QB Aidan …
Read More »Gators Men’s Basketball Set To Host Jacksonville
The No. 21 Florida Gators men’s basketball team is set to host the Jacksonville Dolphins at 8 p.m. Thursday. After a season-opening win Monday against South Florida, the Gators are looking to maintain momentum against a Jacksonville squad (1-0) that showcased solid depth in its season opener. setting the tone …
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