Lots of Gators are on the Opening Day roster for the 2022 season. With Opening Day only two days away, the former Gators are eager to get back on the field. Although each of the players is on their own professional journey, each has had his own set of accomplishments. …
Read More »Brenton Cox Returns to Gators Football for Another Year
Florida Gators linebacker Brenton Cox Jr. decided to opt out of entering the draft to come back and play for head coach Billy Napier. Before the draft, college players can put in paperwork to find out what their grade would be. This helps players find out what round they possibly …
Read More »Peterson happy to be home, has high props for Napier
Florida Gators assistant coach Mike Peterson spoke about the upcoming season and his planned role during a press conference Tuesday. The 1996 National Champion is a member of the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame. The Gainesville native and former Santa Fe Raider said he was excited to return …
Read More »Pete Alonso Walks Away Unharmed
Former Gator and current New York Mets first baseman, Pete Alonso, was involved in a car accident after his car flipped three times. The MLB All-Star is thankful to be alive after a car struck him running a red light. The Scary Incident The first baseman was on his way …
Read More »2022 NFL Combine Begins
The NFL combine began Tuesday, March 1. As always, the event is being held in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium. On field workouts begin on March 3 and will run through the weekend. Thursday, Mar. 3 – TE, QB, WR Friday, Mar. 4 – OL, RB Saturday, Mar. 5 – …
Read More »A Family Affair: The Schackow Dynasty of P.K. Yonge
Five years ago, Rebecca Schackow stood on the sideline of P.K. Yonge High School’s Booster Field, watching intently as her three daughters practiced with the rest of the girl’s varsity soccer team. Sixth-grader Marleigh had just joined her older sisters Gracie, a sophomore and Sally, an eighth-grader, to continue their …
Read More »Former Gator Tommy Townsend Talks Chiefs
Punter Tommy Townsend, a former Florida football player, has been playing for the Kansas City Chiefs for the past two years. After having a terrific 2021 regular season, ending it 12-5, they fell short in the post season against the Cincinnati Bengals. Final. pic.twitter.com/MRmWB1fW6w — Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January …
Read More »USFL: Former Florida assistant Larry Fedora to coach
The USFL is inching closer to the start of its inaugural season. Meanwhile, all of the coaches have been announced including former Florida football offensive coordinator Larry Fedora. https://twitter.com/USFL/status/1462862354832523275?cxt=HHwWloCs8fTjkM0oAAAA Larry Fedora named USFL New Orleans Breakers head coach Fedora will assume the position of head coach and general manager for …
Read More »DeLisha Milton – Jones Enters the Hall of Fame
Former Gator DeLisha Milton-Jones will enter the 2022 Women’s basketball Hall of Fame. DeLisha Milton Entering HOF DeLisha Milton- Jones is a former college athlete from the University of Florida. As a Gator, she was known for being a well-rounded player. In her time at Florida she added many accolades …
Read More »Gators In The NBA
The Florida Men’s Basketball team has produced some serious talent over the years. Gainesville has been home to NBA champions, All-Stars and promising rookies. Here’s a list of seven former Gators who are currently in the NBA. Bradley Beal – Washington Wizards The Washington Wizards’ guard underwent season-ending surgery on …
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