Pat Dooley grades the Gators after their 29-17 loss to UCF in the Gasparillla Bowl. OFFENSE F First half: Florida had the chance to put off a big half, but something went wrong too many times. Sometimes it was Emory Jones missing a wide open receiver or receivers …
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A career-high performance by senior guard Phlandrous Fleming Jr. catapults the Florida Gators men’s basketball team to a home victory to close out non-conference play. The Gators hosted the Stony Brook Seawolves in a 87-62 clinic in the O’Connell Center. This comes after a 66-55 victory against the USF Bulls …
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In the wild world of college football bowls, the Florida Gators arrived late. UF did not go to its first bowl game until all of the World Wars (so far) had been fought and won and Queen Elizabeth II had just come to power. The year was 1953. Alabama had …
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To close out their non-conference schedule, the Florida Gators (10-3) women’s basketball team defeats Murray State Racers (8-3), 67-51. Tuesday’s matchup marked the first time these two programs faced off. Also, Head Coach Kelly Rae Finley gets to double-digit wins at the helm for the first time, winning 77 percent …
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The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend of way too much couch time and the first of many Christmas celebrations. This is my first one without parents and it really feels a little empty. Is it me or did you wake up this morning not thinking about Florida …
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The visiting Houston Texans defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-16 in their Week 15 matchup.Sunday in Jacksonville. Jags interim head coach Darell Bevell and the Jaguars start the post-Urban Meyer era 0-1. Early Penalties Take their Toll on Jacksonville The Jaguars defense opened the game with a stout 3-and-out stop. Safety …
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The Florida Gators men’s basketball team (8-3) won 66-55 against the USF Bulls (4-5) in the Orange Bowl Classic. The Gators bounced back from a 70-68 loss to Maryland after a six-day hiatus from action. Colin Castleton secured a double-double, with 12 points and 11 rebounds in the contest. Phlandrous …
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The early signing period is not a total bust for Gator football. As a matter of fact, it can be argued it was a huge success given the circumstances. Remember, the goal was to focus on recruiting following the early signing period and the transfer portal. Despite this being the …
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Two Gainesville Hurricanes football players will be signing their letter of intent with their respective colleges at Gainesville High School today at 6 p.m. Seniors Ryan Nolan and Dyoni Hill will be signing with their respective colleges today as it is early signing day for the college football recruiting world. …
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The Back Nine comes at you after a very nice weekend working on my Christmas joy. I even found a place that had the Big 10 Network. Then, everything went to pieces. I am starting with basketball today because that is the freshest wound for Gator fans (although Nick …
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