It’s summer time in Gainesville, but the temperature isn’t the only thing heating up in The Swamp. The Gator football team has built up some momentum in recent weeks by landing commitments both from transfer targets and players in the 2018 and 2019 recruiting classes. Landing of Malik Zaire and …
Read More »Antonio Callaway Cited for Marijuana Possession
Florida Gator wide receiver Antonio Callaway was cited for marijuana possession, according to Alachua County court records. The vehicle was stopped for a seat belt violation by the Gainesville Police Department early Saturday morning. Callaway was a passenger in the rear drivers side seat. Police had smelled marijuana as he …
Read More »McElwain Talks Gator Football, Scooter Safety
Despite the fact that no practices are taking place in college football, it does not mean that fans don’t want to hear from the head coach; in this case, Florida football coach Jim McElwain talked about his Gators and about scooter safety on campus today on ESPN Gainesville’s Sportscene with …
Read More »Florida Gators Drafted in the NFL: Rounds 2-3
Rounds two and three of the 2017 NFL Draft were huge for the Florida Gators. There were three former Florida Gator players to go during the second round and one to get drafted in the third round. Round 2 Round 2 of the 2017 NFL Draft might as well have …
Read More »Teez Tabor selected by Detroit Lions in Second Round of NFL Draft
Two picks, two Gators for the Detroit Lions. With the 53rd overall pick of the draft, the Lions used their second round slot to take cornerback Teez Tabor. Tabor is the the third Florida defensive back to be taken in the second round after Marcus Maye went to the Jets …
Read More »2017 NFL Draft Preview: Gators Look to Make Leap to NFL
The 2017 NFL Draft is here, and with it come the hopes of many Gator players of finally being able to play on Sundays in the NFL. Last year, Florida tied for with Alabama and Notre Dame for the fourth most selections last year (7) and had two taken in …
Read More »Feleipe Franks Has An Edge in Quarterback Competition
Redshirt freshman quarterback Feleipe Franks made a big impression at his second go as the quarterback in the annual Orange & Blue Spring Debut. Franks went 8-for-14 for 119 yards and a touchdown. Overall, his impressive performance was what coaches and teammates wanted to see but it was his first …
Read More »Views After the Orange And Blue Debut
Gator fans finally got a look of what is shaping up to be the Florida football team of 2017. Although the team played themselves in the spring game (*que DJ Khaled voice*) there are some takeaways from the performance on both sides of the ball. 1. Future in Franks? Based …
Read More »Spring Football Looks To Provide Clarity at Quarterback For Gators
On Friday April 7th at 7:30, the Gators will kick off their 2017 football season with their annual Orange and Blue game. Gator fans are excited to see the Gators back on the gridiron with all eyes on the quarterback positon. Gator sophomores Feleipe Franks and Kyle Trask are battling for the …
Read More »Spring Preview: Florida Wide Receivers
Before heading into the Orange and Blue Debut, Florida wide receivers coach Kerry Dixon II. thinks his core’s experience will shine. In recent years, the Gator wide receivers have not been as dependable as those of the past. However, strong spring camp performances and veteran standouts could be a glimpse …
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