The Miami Dolphins and the Jacksonville Jaguars will play their third preseason game on Saturday, Aug. 25. The third preseason game is like a dress rehearsal– many players are fighting to secure their spot on the final roster. For the Dolphins and the Jaguars, this is no exception. However, both …
Read More »Justin Shafer: Another Gator Alum debuts in the Major Leagues
Many athletes can pick out a specific instance that changed their careers forever. Twenty-five-year-old right-handed pitcher Justin Shafer may have just had this moment for his career. Road to the Big Leagues Shafer played at the University of Florida for three years before he was picked in the eighth round …
Read More »No. 5 Gator Soccer Takes On Ohio State and Oklahoma State this Weekend
Following their wins over Washington and Florida Atlantic last weekend, the No. 5 Florida Gators soccer team is back in action this weekend. They continue their long stretch of matches against non-conference opponents. The Gators will host Ohio State tonight and then travel to Oklahoma on Sunday to take on …
Read More »MLB Roundup: Fedoras, Dead Fish and a Final Stretch
As we inch closer to October, the NL East remains wide open, the Boston Red Sox continue to run away with the league’s best record, the Tampa Bay Rays are currently above .500 and a few other notes in this MLB roundup. Who Wins the NL East? The NL East …
Read More »Santa Fe College Softball Welcomes Fico As New Head Coach
A former Florida Gator is set to lead the Santa Fe Saints softball program into the future. Fico Returning To Gainesville Santa Fe College announced Thursday that Lindsay Fico, an infielder who spent four seasons with the Gators from 2003-06, will serve as the team’s new head coach. She played …
Read More »Florida Football: Special Teams Preview
Throughout training camp, coach Dan Mullen has put a huge emphasis on the Gators special teams unit. Just this week, Mullen awarded scholarships to two players (R.J. Raymond and Nick Villano) that are big influences on special teams. During training camp there has also been some debate on who will …
Read More »NCAA Replaces RPI With New “NET” System
NCAA Changes It’s no confusion that the NCAA has been working hard around the clock to fit the comfort of student-athletes and college programs around the country. The NCAA has made more adjustments to its system in replacing the RPI. Many college coaches and fans of college sports, especially during March Madness, …
Read More »Gators Football Program: Leaving a Legacy
“I mean we’re all in this together as a team,” Florida head coach Dan Mullen said. Training camp, special teams, position battles, depth building, and even Ron English’s grilling abilities were among some of the topics discussed Thursday afternoon when Mullen and defensive coordinator Todd Grantham met with media. However, …
Read More »Gators Defensive Backs Poised To Re-Claim “DBU” Title
Florida Gators football has been synonymous with the title of “DBU.” However, the defense didn’t live up to the title last year. This year, the unit looks to write the wrongs of last year. Under new defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, the defensive backs are gaining more responsibilities. This will allow …
Read More »Florida Football Picks Up 4 Star 2019 Linebacker Mohamoud Diabate
Florida football added another top recruit to its 2019 class late Wednesday night. Mohamoud Diabate, a 6-foot-4 inch, 220 pound edge rusher from Auburn, Alabama picked the Gators over Auburn, Alabama, and LSU. All praise be to Allah for the opportunity, blessed to announce that i am…https://t.co/RW8m3D4aMT C O M …
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