A whirlwind of a Sunday ended by hearing from Scott Stricklin, Florida’s athletic director. The press conference was called as a result of what happened earlier in the day with Stricklin saying the athletic association and Jim McElwain “mutually agreed to part ways.” Stricklin Speaks In meeting with the media, …
Read More »Florida and Head Football Coach Jim McElwain Agree to Part Ways
The Florida Gators have parted ways with head football coach Jim McElwain. McElwain, UAA Mutually Agree to Part Ways Details: https://t.co/QsGUA7spfI — Gators Football (@GatorsFB) October 29, 2017 Florida’s decision to fire him comes on the heels of a 42-7 blowout loss to Georgia that pushed the Gators below .500 …
Read More »Bulldogs Unleash Rushing Attack On Gators, 42-7
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–The Bulldogs scored on their first three possessions and led 21-0 before the Gators crossed the 50-yard line. Even uglier, Georgia did all of this before Florida even converted a first down. Georgia used three huge plays to build an early three-touchdown lead. Bulldogs Rushed Past Gators Georgia’s running …
Read More »When It Comes to McElwain’s Fate, It’s A Matter of When, Not If He’s Gone
If Florida head coach Jim McElwain’s seat was any hotter, it would be on fire. At this point, there’s has been plenty of smoke about a possible firing, and it looks like those rumours may be coming true. Following a 42-7 demolition at the hands of archrivals Georgia, McElwain gave …
Read More »McElwain Press Conference Recap
Success or Average? Some may argue that Jim McElwain’s first two years at the helm of the football program have been a success, while others may politely (or impolitely) disagree. McElwain has led the Gators to a 20-9 record, with only one non-ranked loss to Arkansas last year. However, the …
Read More »BREAKING: Northern Colorado at Florida Cancelled
In response to Hurricane Irma, the University of Florida has canceled the Gators home opener against Northern Colorado. Florida had previously moved the game to a noon kickoff instead of 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Florida Athletics Director Scott Stricklin explained the University’s reasoning in an official statement. “As the Hurricane’s …
Read More »Northern Colorado-Florida Kickoff Moved to 12 P.M.
Florida’s game vs. Northern Colorado is officially rescheduled to 12 p.m. on Saturday, due to Hurricane Irma’s impending effects on the state of Florida. The new game time is meant to accommodate the storm and safety of both Florida residents and the visiting Northern Colorado football team. Here is the …
Read More »Gators Football Preparations Continue for Northern Colorado as Hurricane Irma Looms
The Gators football team is scheduled to play its home opener against Northern Colorado on Saturday night. Scheduled is the key word there, as the looming danger of Hurricane Irma has put the game in question. Regardless of whether the game is or isn’t played, the team is continuing to …
Read More »Gator Athletics Program Ranks Third in the Nation
The University of Florida athletics program has finished third in the 2016-2017 Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings. This after the Gators brought home three national titles during the collegiate season. The three championships came from the men’s outdoor track and field, baseball and women’s tennis teams. All-Around Excellence The third-place …
Read More »What Does the UAA’s Record $128 Million Budget Entail?
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Athletic Association has approved their budget for the 2017-2018 at $218 million on Monday—up $6 million from last financial year. More than $29 million will go towards operating expenses of support services to the student-athlete and $14 million in scholarships. In the first year of …
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