The Florida High School Athletic Association’s has a new football playoff system that will take effect in 2017. FHSAA board of directors voted 14-2 on Monday to approve a revamped football playoff format that eliminates districts for small schools, Class 1A through 4A, with teams making the playoffs based on a points …
Read More »Marlins Eliminated From 2016 Playoff Picture
The Miami Marlins can only attempt to heal the undeniable sense of loss and anguish in their clubhouse following the untimely and tragic death of All-Star pitcher Jose Fernandez. And after a 12-1 blowout loss at home to the New York Mets on Tuesday, Miami will have the entire off-season to …
Read More »MLB Wild Card Race Coming to a Close
The MLB regular season is rapidly coming to a close. With nearly all the division pennants claimed except for the AL East, teams now must look to the wild card if they have hopes of reaching the postseason. Twelve teams will compete for the four remaining Wild Card spots, as there are just six …
Read More »SEC Volleyball Preview: Florida vs. Kentucky
With two SEC matches behind them, the No. 5 Florida Gator Volleyball team (12-1, 2-0 SEC) is set for its first SEC home match of the season against the Kentucky Wildcats (9-4, 2-0 SEC). Both teams are coming off of winning two straight conference matches. The Wildcats started conference play last Wednesday at …
Read More »Defense Looks to Bounce Back After Tennessee Loss
The heartbreaking loss to Tennessee was not easy on Gator fans, coaches, or the players themselves. The 11-year win streak over the Vols was suddenly snapped. However, time machines don’t exist and the team can’t go back and change what they did. What this Gator team is now doing is …
Read More »Former Gator Mike Fahrman Reflects On High School Teammate Jose Fernandez
When Jose Fernandez walked into Mike Fahrman’s home room in high school, he had no idea how much of an impact the “new kid” would have on him. Fahrman is a former baseball player for the Gators from 2012 to 2016. He met Fernandez in Tampa at the school they were both …
Read More »Scott Stricklin Officially Announced As University of Florida Athletic Director
On Tuesday afternoon at the Otis Hawkins Center in Gainesville, Mississippi State’s Scott Stricklin was introduced as the next athletic director for the University of Florida. Stricklin, the 14th athletic director in school history, is set to replace Jeremy Foley, who has been the AD for the Gators since 1992. Stricklin had been the …
Read More »Miami Heat Facing Multiple Questions as Season Looms
Miami, along with the rest of the country, is devastated this week after Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez’s untimely and shocking passing. The Miami Heat received tough news themselves, being forced to question Chris Bosh’s future with the team. The squad will be going into this season with some questions for an unexpected …
Read More »Falcons Fly Forward in Win Over Saints
As Week 3 comes to a close, the Falcons had their first win on the road on a Monday night since 1979. Matt Ryan was efficient, and running backs Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman kept each other in check which lead to their 45-32 victory over the Saints. Atlanta is …
Read More »Marlins and Gordon Honor Fernandez in Spectacular Fashion
Emotions ran high for the Miami Marlins Monday night, and for this circumstance, crying in baseball was completely okay. The Marlins honored 24-year-old pitcher Jose Fernandez just one day after his tragic passing due to a boating accident. The Marlins held a special ceremony before the game and wore Fernandez’s name and No. 16 …
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