On Wednesday afternoon, three-Star power forward Thomas Haugh (Hawk) announced his commitment to Todd Golden and the Gators Men’s Basketball Team. Haugh becomes the first to sign for the Gators’ 2023 recruitment class under Coach Golden. https://twitter.com/ThomasHaugh4/status/1542176873202999296?s=20&t=OsTf1K3GibfvegntC-_wfg What to Expect Haugh comes to Gainesville with a 6′ 9” 200lb frame. …
Read More »Four-Star Cornerback Sharif Denson Verbally Commits to Gators Football Team
Four-Star Cornerback Sharif Denson has verbally committed to Head Coach Billy Napier’s program, just five days after his unofficial visit to Gainesville. The Jacksonville native announced his commitment in a video featuring Fred Weary and other former Gators hailing from Duval County. pic.twitter.com/s40hV9NIKE — Sharif Denson (@SharifDenson) June 28, 2022 …
Read More »Gators Host Mizzou For Homecoming
It was announced Thursday that the University of Florida football team will host its annual Homecoming Game against Missouri on Saturday, Oct. 8. This is the first under head coach Billy Napier. The kickoff time is TBA. https://twitter.com/GatorsFB/status/1537481682940440576?s=20&t=hhLSxm8U0mBXqVLpYX9kwA Florida Homecoming History The Gators have not hosted Missouri for homecoming since …
Read More »Andrew Furlow wins it for Gainesville Area Rowing at the US Rowing Youth National Championship
The US Rowing Youth National Championship wrapped up this past weekend at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota. Gainesville Area Rowing (GAR) had three teams and one solo, in Andrew Furlow, who qualified for the national championship. Big Standout Andrew Furlow is a senior at Eastside High School this year and …
Read More »Lightning Eye Third Straight Stanley Cup
After defeating the Rangers in six games, the Lightning have moved onto their third straight NHL Stanley Cup finals appearance. Lightning Strikes at the Right Time After falling to the Rangers in the first two games of the semifinals, Tampa Bay’s title hopes looked unlikely. However, they stormed back at …
Read More »Former Gator Horschel Wins PGA Event
University of Florida graduate Billy Horschel has won seven PGA Tour Titles. His most recent came this past weekend in the Memorial Golf Tournament. The UF Athletic Hall of Fame honoree started off slow, but came back to win with his family looking on. Horschel Gets Off to a Slow …
Read More »Florida Gators Baseball Tops Central Michigan 7-3 To Open Up Regional Play
Florida Gator baseball started on the road to Omaha with a 7-3 win over Central Michigan on Friday night. Brandon Sproat pitched a seven inning outing allowing only one earned run. The Gators put eight hits on the board to take the victory. https://twitter.com/GatorsBB/status/1532900106550145024 On The Mound Sproat pitched well …
Read More »Liberty Baseball in Gainesville Regional
Liberty baseball is set to take on Oklahoma in the NCAA tournament this Friday at 1 p.m. in Gainesville. This is the third straight year the Flames have made it into the NCAA tournament setting a record in program history. Strong Season The Flames have posted a 37-21 record overall …
Read More »Billy Napier Wraps Tour with Guest Todd Golden
Thursday evening, head football coach Billy Napier completed his speaking tour with a stop in Gainesville. The event was hosted by the Gator Boosters and presented by the Fighting Gator Touchdown Club. Taking place at Holloway Touchdown Terrace was the last of nine dates on Coach Napier’s tour. At each …
Read More »Overcoming Obstacles and Becoming A Division 1 Athlete: The Story of Andrew Tisher
Andrew Tisher was like any other kid. Tisher grew up in Gainesville and spent time doing what most other young kids did—playing flag football, basketball, tee-ball, and soccer. However, he took a particular liking to football and soccer and kept playing throughout his childhood. Tisher started playing tackle football for …
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