University of Georgia Athletic Director Greg McGarity is hopeful that athletic activities will resume during the Fall semester. He expressed his expectations after being asked about a meeting scheduled for Friday that will decide the fate of athletic activities going forward. The mentioned meeting refers to the gathering between SEC …
Read More »Bob Stoops Looks Back at Florida, Oklahoma Coaching Days
In college football, plenty of legendary coaches have roamed the sidelines in recent years. Bobby Bowden, Jimmy Johnson, Lou Holtz and Nick Saban are just a few on what seems like a never-ending list. But one name that always seems to make the headlines, especially in coaching searches these last …
Read More »Nick Saban making time for team, family while stuck at home
Life without football is an odd reality for college football coaches to deal with. They appear to eat, sleep and breathe football. Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban is no exception. His many national championships make him a legend throughout the college football world. The football field is his …
Read More »Stewart Reese transfers to Florida
For the second consecutive week, Florida is in the news because of a player in the transfer portal. However, this time, it’s good news for Florida. The Gators lost offensive linemen Issiah Walker Jr. last week but were able to replace him with Stewart Reese this week. Former Mississipp State …
Read More »How an AD handles COVID-19
Even without sports to be played, athletic directors around the country are at work. Fall sports remain on the schedule, but there are question marks. Like professional sports, college sports need to assess if fans can come to games. Travel will be a serious consideration as a game might be …
Read More »Florida Football Great Kevin Carter Talks College, NFL Career
Steve Spurrier. Fred Taylor. Danny Wuerffel. Tim Tebow. Urban Meyer… The list goes on. There have been countless well-known names that have left some sort of legacy in the Florida Gators football program. These names scream leadership, championships and, offensive fireworks. But what about the defense. In addition to great …
Read More »Former Gator David Ross Talks MLB Season Hopes as New Cubs Manager
On October 24, 2019, the Chicago Cubs hired former Florida Gator David Ross as their manager. Ross replaced skipper Joe Maddon and signed him to a three-year contract. Hopes for a Return to the Diamond Ross’s first year taking on a managerial role has come to a halt due to …
Read More »Florida’s Trinity Thomas and Jenny Rowland Among SEC Gymnastics Award Winners
2020 SEC Awards Although the 2020 gymnastics season was cut short due to COVID-19, the SEC revealed its conference award winners this week. Florida’s Trinity Thomas and head coach, Jenny Rowland, brought home two awards. Thomas won Gymnast of the Year, while Rowland earned her second Coach of the Year …
Read More »Lake City Product Laremy Tunsil becomes NFL’s Highest Paid Tackle
From starting his journey as a five-star recruit out of Columbia High School in Lake City, Florida, Laremy Tunsil has worked to become one of the NFL’s top offensive tackles. Overcoming Draft Night Tunsil went to Ole Miss after high school and announced his decision to enter the 2016 NFL …
Read More »Former Gators’ Assistant Coach Matt McCall’s Journey Through College Hoops
After starting as a student manager, Matt McCall worked his way up to becoming the Gator basketball assistant coach for head coach Billy Donovan. University of Florida During the 2002-03 season, McCall began his journey as a student manager at the University of Florida. Many years later, the Ocala native …
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