On Thursday, Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin joined Steve Russell on SportsScene to discuss a variety of Gator athletics. . @UF Athletic Director @ScottStricklin stopped by the studio today to talk @FloridaGators with @SteveRussell850 pic.twitter.com/5aoKfC0kmP — ESPN 98.1 / 850 WRUF (@ESPNGainesville) August 30, 2018 Stricklin, who has served as …
Read More »Gardner-Johnson, Gators Ready To Kick Off New Season
With a new season on the horizon, Chauncey Garnder-Johnson and the Florida Gators are ready to take the field again. The new campaign begins Saturday as they look to bounce back from a 4-7 season in 2017. Gators First Test In New Era When the Gators take the field this …
Read More »Jawaan Taylor Is Eager To Get His Junior Campaign Underway
It’s been a long time since the Florida Gators football team stepped foot on Florida Field against Florida State. In fact, believe it or not, that was nine months ago. Back in November, UF was embarrassed at home by its in-state rival that concluded a miserable 4-7 season. With a …
Read More »Lee McGriff: Gators Have the Right Guy at the Right Time
Gator fans are on their toes as the 2018 football season closes in bringing anticipation for the new team and coaches to an all-time high. Former University of Florida Gator wide receiver, Lee McGriff, is really excited about the new season. McGriff told Steve Russell in an interview that he …
Read More »Gators Wide Receiver Hammond Confident Ahead of Season Opener
The Florida Gators have not played football since November of 2017. After an abysmal 2017 season with a record of just 4-7, this Gators team is looking forward a fresh start in 2018. New Beginnings The 2017 season could not end quickly enough for Gator football fans. It ended with an …
Read More »Spurrier Speaks on Florida’s Season Opener
The Florida Gator football team will be back on the field this Saturday. The Gators have won 28 consecutive season home openers making it the longest streak in the country. Although there are some new faces on the sidelines this season, one familiar face continues to be a part of …
Read More »Dan Mullen Names Feleipe Franks Starting Quarterback
Florida Head Football Coach Dan Mullen described why he chose to start Feleipe Franks over fellow redshirt sophomore Kyle Trask, redshirt freshman Jake Allen and true freshman Emory Jones in a press conference Monday. Franks Named Starter Mullen ruled that Franks’ athleticism and ability to extend plays gives the Florida offense the …
Read More »Florida Football: Special Teams Preview
Throughout training camp, coach Dan Mullen has put a huge emphasis on the Gators special teams unit. Just this week, Mullen awarded scholarships to two players (R.J. Raymond and Nick Villano) that are big influences on special teams. During training camp there has also been some debate on who will …
Read More »Gators Football Program: Leaving a Legacy
“I mean we’re all in this together as a team,” Florida head coach Dan Mullen said. Training camp, special teams, position battles, depth building, and even Ron English’s grilling abilities were among some of the topics discussed Thursday afternoon when Mullen and defensive coordinator Todd Grantham met with media. However, …
Read More »Gators Defensive Backs Poised To Re-Claim “DBU” Title
Florida Gators football has been synonymous with the title of “DBU.” However, the defense didn’t live up to the title last year. This year, the unit looks to write the wrongs of last year. Under new defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, the defensive backs are gaining more responsibilities. This will allow …
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