The NCAA Academic Progress Rate scores were released Wednesday, and they prove that the University of Florida takes the definition of student-athlete seriously. Three Florida Gator teams scored a perfect 1,000 and every Gator team scored above 970. The scores are biased on the last four academic years (2012-2013 through …
Read More »No. 5 Gator Baseball hosts No. 23 USF in Final Mid-Week Game of Regular Season
The fifth ranked Gator baseball team (35-13, 16-8 SEC) hosts 23rd ranked USF (37-10, 12-6 AAC) tonight in the final game of a six-game home stand. The game is also the final mid-week game of the regular season, as Florida has just two SEC weekend series left afterwards before the …
Read More »FEATURE: Excellence of Intramural Sports at the University of Florida
Intramural sports at the University of Florida What makes the University of Florida Intramural Sports’ program influence 12,900 participants to compete in more than 20 leagues throughout the year? Is it their competitive drive or their willingness to give up an hour a week to hang out with their friends? For some, …
Read More »FEATURE: Johann Rapp Chips and Charges Through Life
An athlete can probably easily describe the special bond they have with the sport they play. However, how difficult is it for an individual to realize and describe the benefit a sport has on their life? Johann Rapp, a University of Florida freshman and club tennis player, has been playing …
Read More »FEATURE: Mayra Pelayo Speaks on SEC Championship, Injury and Legacy
The Florida Gators soccer team once again reigns atop the SEC. The team is coming off a 12th SEC Championship overtime 2-1 victory last November against Arkansas. One very important key to the team’s success is midfielder Mayra Pelayo. The rising junior is a key figure for the team both on …
Read More »BREAKING: Egor Koulechov To Transfer To The University of Florida
Egor Koulechov, a graduate transfer from Rice University, has decided to transfer to the University of Florida for his final year of eligibility as first reported by Evan Daniels of Scout.com. Koulechov is a 6’5″, 210 pound guard who averaged 18.2 points and 8.9 rebounds per game in his junior year …
Read More »Devin Robinson Declares For The NBA Draft
After sitting on the decision for a couple of weeks, junior Devin Robinson has decided to forgo his senior season and declare for the 2017 NBA Draft. Robinson averaged 11.1 points and 6.1 rebounds per game in his junior year. During the NCAA Tournament, DRob notched 12.5 points and 6 …
Read More »Gator Baseball Drops Second Straight in Extra Innings to Tennessee, Falls 3-2
For the second straight day, the Gator baseball team went to extra innings with Tennessee. And for the second straight time, the Gators lost a one-run game to the Vols in 10 innings. Florida fell 3-2 to Tennessee on Saturday night at McKethan Stadium, one night after losing to them …
Read More »Florida Pro Day Recap
28 different teams were in attendance on Tuesday afternoon to watch the University of Florida’s pro day. With combine invites difficult to obtain for many talented players around the country, pro days allow student-athletes to showcase their talent in a home atmosphere with NFL coaches from all around the country …
Read More »Gators Softball Misses Sweep Against Auburn
The Florida Gator softball team went for a series sweep over Auburn on Monday at home but it was not to be as the Tigers escape with a 1-0 win. The win was the first for Auburn in Gainesville in 11 years. Florida’s Pitching Delanie Gourley opened with a one-two-three …
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