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 …
Read More »Drake Group Advocates Changing College Athletics
The operation of college athletics is under constant scrutiny. Topics ranging from “pay for play” and coaches’ salaries have been dissected and debated. Despite this, no real change has been made. One organization hopes this changes soon. The Drake Group is an organization, consisting of primarily college faculty, that strives …
Read More »Gainesville Hurricanes challenged by new district and inexperience
Last year, Patrick Miller’s Gainesville Hurricanes put up a 7-3 regular-season record before being eliminated in the opening round of the playoffs. This year, many districts have been redrawn giving the Hurricanes new opponents and new challenges. One of those challenges coming from inexperience with the schedule. Daunting District Last …
Read More »Arians and Buccaneers Begin Transition Period at Training Camp
After some changes during the offseason, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are ready to start a new legacy under new head coach Bruce Arians. Arians’ Numbers to Beat Arians achieved an overall record of 49-30-1 as the head coach for the Indianapolis Colts and the Arizona Cardinals. The New Jersey native …
Read More »Bruins Take Aggressive Game One in Stanley Cup Final
The Boston Bruins overcame a slow start Monday night to defeat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. A Boston Comeback St. Louis pounced early on a well-rested Boston squad by taking a two-goal lead in 22 minutes. Winger-turned-center Braden Schenn scored halfway through …
Read More »Melrose Shares His Thoughts On Upcoming NHL Playoffs
With the NHL regular season winding down, NHL Analyst Barry Melrose joined Sportscene with Steve Russell to talk some hockey. Melrose’s discussion ranged from talking about the team he believes will make a surprise run at the Stanley Cup to the importance of a solid goalie in the postseason. Anything …
Read More »Scott Stricklin on New Facilities, Adding Sports and Pay-to-Play
Florida Gators athletic director Scott Stricklin would appear on Sportscene with Steve Russell on Thursday. During his interview, listeners of the show would call in to ask about a plethora of topics, including new facilities, pay-to-play and adding a new sport. Let’s recap what Stricklin would talk about on the …
Read More »Billy Donovan Prepares For His Third Season With Oklahoma City
With the Mike White era fully in swing, Billy Donovan has become more of a memory than a mainstay in present day Gainesville. The former two-time national championship coach is now entering his third season with the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA. Donovan has coached the Thunder to at …
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