University of Florida freshman Leanne Wong leads all competitors in the all-arounder qualification subdivisions at the Artistic World Gymnastics Championships in Kitakyushu, Japan. Leanne Wong finished with a score of 55.748 leading by .049 points over fellow USA gymnast Kayla DiCello. Leanne Wong 🇺🇸 led the first day of women's …
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Jeremy Crawshaw: Aussie Winger to UF Kicker
Florida punter Jeremy Crawshaw surprised fans with his quick sprint to convert a fake punt against Vanderbilt on Saturday. But to the former rugby player from Emu Plains, Australia, his dash was no shock. Crawshaw, 20, arrived in Gainesville at 18. He’s now a redshirt freshman who made the SEC …
Read More »Andrew DeClercq joins UF Athletic Hall of Fame
The 2020 UF Athletic Hall of Fame had nine recent inductees. Nine former #Gators were announced as members of the 2020 #UF Athletic Hall of Fame class today. Notable selections include Billy Donovan, Brandon Spikes and Tim Tebow. Details via @JosephAHastings: ➡️ https://t.co/pnmiG0GfKT pic.twitter.com/G9DigXvbI6 — Gators Territory (@GatorsTerritory) April 27, …
Read More »Buchholz, Chiefland, P.K. Yonge host Friday High School Football Games
As the high school football season enters the meat of the schedule, there are plenty of marquee matchups each week. The highlights for the week include home games for Buchholz, Chiefland and P.K. Yonge. Buchholz welcomes Leon to Gainesville The Buchholz Bobcats were on a roll to start the season, …
Read More »No decision made on college football playoff expansion
After announcing in June plans to expand the College Football Playoff to 12 teams, the College Football Playoff board of managers have not reached a decision regarding the proposed expansion plan. Last week, the CFP board of managers, which is made up of 11 university presidents and chancellors, planned to …
Read More »Gators AD Stricklin reacts to Newbauer allegations in Published Story
Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin formally responded to a story published by The Independent Florida Alligator on Monday where former players on the Florida Gator Women’s basketball team detailed abuses they say were allegedly committed by then coach Cam Newbauer over the course of his tenure as Florida’s head coach. …
Read More »Gator Volleyball Fails to Beat Mississippi State 54 times in a Row
No 17. Florida volleyball (7-5, 1-1) entered Friday’s match against Mississippi State boasting a 53-0 program record. In the teams’ 10th set in two days, the Bulldogs (10-4, 1-1) avenged Thursday’s five-set thriller and made program history with a five-set win (17-25, 25-23, 26-24, 21-25, 15-13). The elated Bulldogs hugged …
Read More »Katie Ledecky Joins Gators Swimming Coaching Staff
Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky announced earlier today that she is joining the Gator Nation as a swimming and diving volunteer coach. In addition to helping the team, Ledecky will also train for the 2024 Paris Olympics. She trains with Florida’s head coach Anthony Nesty. Nesty was an assistant …
Read More »Lee Corso Talks About Upcoming College Football Season
With College Football right around the corner, ESPN Gameday host Lee Corso joined Sport Scene with Steve Russell to talk about the upcoming season. Corso previewed key teams in the SEC, picked a championship team, and spoke on the future of college football. Good to Be Back Lee Corso started …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back 9 August 2nd
The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend getting my sea legs back and sleeping a lot. Oh, and watching the Gators dominate in the Olympics. 10. There is this misconception that the college football season begins on SEC Media Days. Nothing could be further from the truth. When …
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