The University of Florida athletic department is committed to helping its student-athletes succeed. Its dedication to enhancing the Gator athletic experience is seen in its recently built, $85 million football facility. It took six years to create the James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center. The greatest challenge was Covid-19. …
Read More »Florida Football Practice in the Swamp For Day 14 of Fall Camp
Scrimmage number two of fall camp took place for the Florida football team on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. However, the media only had the chance to view the warmups and drills that took place beforehand. Here are some notes on the offense heading into the scrimmage. Florida Switches …
Read More »Gator Offense on Day 13 of Fall Camp
The Florida Gators returned to the football practice field on Friday under the blazing sun for Day 13 of fall camp. As fall camp nears its end and the home-opener against Utah grows closer, the urgency and excitement of the team are rising. Media members stepped foot on the practice …
Read More »Notes On the Gator Defense From Fall Camp
Fall camp for the Florida Gator football team continued on Friday. Here are some of the observations from the defensive side of the ball. Also in attendance for this practice were former Florida Gators Kevin Carter, Brandon Siler and Trey Burton. Kevin Carter gave his impressions about the defense. Gator …
Read More »Kevin Carter, Trey Burton, and Brandon Siler Among Swamp Alumni Welcomed Home by Napier
On Friday, the Florida Gators welcomed home over 100 Swamp alumni to see the new $85 million James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center. Among the group were three former Gator football players, Kevin Carter, Trey Burton, and Brandon Siler. It was special to hear how honored this trio of …
Read More »Gator Football Takes on Day 12 of Fall Camp
The Florida Gator football team returned to practice on Wednesday for Day 12 of fall camp to continue preparation for their first season under new head coach Billy Napier. The Gators again took to the practice field under the sun for what could have been the hottest day of fall …
Read More »Napier Talks Heavener Center, Florida’s First Scrimmage and Recruiting
It was a big weekend for Gator football as the team moved into the Heavener Center, had their first fall scrimmage, and continued to bring in recruits. On Monday, Florida football coach Billy Napier was joined by wideout Trent Whittemore and defensive back Trey Dean III to speak to the …
Read More »Florida’s Offense on Day Ten of Fall Football Camp
The Florida Gator football team returned to practice on Monday for their 10th day of fall camp under new head coach Billy Napier. Below are observations from the media viewing portion of practice with a focus on the offensive side of the ball. Season Fast Approaching Wide receiver Trent Whittemore …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (August 15th)
The Back Nine comes at you after a low-key weekend that was much needed before a trip to the Panhandle and then it is really on. 10. It would be easy for Billy Napier to lean back in his chair and announce to the Gator Nation, “How you like …
Read More »Gator Football Has Their First Scrimmage of Fall
The Florida Gator football team had its first scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday. However, the scrimmage was not open to the media. The media only had the chance to see the team warmup and take part in the regular drills during the viewing period on Saturday before the scrimmage. …
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