In 2016, Jordan Scarlett took over as the lead back and looked poised for a breakout 2017. While that wasn’t to be after he missed all of 2017 when he was suspended, Scarlett is the frontrunner for the starting job this season with a chance to finally have that breakout …
Read More »Gator Football’s First Practice at the Southwest Recreation Complex
With only 3 weeks left until the Gators play under the lights in the Swamp, the team took to the Southwest Recreation Complex for a change of scenery since classes have ended. Supposedly, the Gators have not practiced there since Meyer was at the helm. Saturday’s full practice was open …
Read More »Gator Profile: Feleipe Franks’ Work Ethic May Propel Him to Starting Quarterback Spot
Florida Gators‘ quarterback Feleipe Franks is returning for his redshirt-sophomore season. The Crawfordville-native is in the middle of a quarterback battle, but the incumbent starter has experience on his side. "Our expectations of our room are extremely, extremely high. Our guys have to do a great job of continuing to …
Read More »Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Receives WiFi Upgrade in 2019
One of the many issues that always comes up regarding The Swamp will finally dissipate. The University of Florida is teaming up with Extreme Networks and Verizon Business Markets to enhance the gameday experience. Upgrade Details The project began in July with the installation of many wires, conduits and under-seat …
Read More »Billy Gonzalez Optimistic About Gators Receivers
The wide receiver corp for the 2018 Florida Gators football team is arguably one of the deepest positions on the team. Receivers Coach Billy Gonzalez is taking over the position group this season. He came from Mississippi State with Dan Mullen and will serve as the co-offensive coordinator as well. He’ll …
Read More »Gator Football Continues Its Work Leading Up To Season Opener
It’s day four of Gator football practice, and head coach Dan Mullen is still looking for improvement from his team before the season opener in less than a month. QB Battle Mullen said he has been seeing flashes of good work from all three quarterback candidates, but he’s looking for …
Read More »UF Media Day: Mullen Talks Off-Field Controversy, Consistency on the Field
On Thursday, head football coach Dan Mullen kicked off the Florida Gators‘ Media Day. Mullen was asked about a wide variety of topics, including a few questions not relating to football. Here are the highlights of what Mullen had to say. Addressing Problems Outside the Lines When asked about C’yontai …
Read More »Trevon Grimes, Van Jefferson Declared Eligible by NCAA
Florida Gators wide receivers Trevon Grimes and Van Jefferson have been declared eligible by the NCAA to play this season. The duo transferred from Ohio State and Ole Miss following the 2017 season. The two had to wait for the NCAA to decide whether or not they would be able …
Read More »Friday Night Lights Camp Takes Over Florida Gators Campus
The biggest recruiting camp for the Florida Gators will take place at 4 p.m. The camp will welcome multiple five-star recruits for new head coach Dan Mullen’s event, with plenty of talent from the 2019 and 2020 recruiting class expected to show up to Gainesville. What is “Friday Night Lights?” …
Read More »Justin Watkins Indicates Leaving UF
Freshman Justin Watkins announced Friday morning that he will be leaving the University of Florida. This was the tweet he posted at 11 a.m. stating he was leaving “to better” his opportunities: This all comes after Watkins was arrested and faces four charges including two third-degree felonies for false imprisonment/kidnapping, domestic …
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