A total of five Gators ended up going in the 2018 NFL Draft, while many others ended up signing on as undrafted free agents. Draft 1st-3rd rounds Taven Bryan represented the Gators in the first round, as he went to the Jaguars with the 29th overall pick. Bryan’s selection marks …
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Defense the Focus for Florida Teams in NFL Draft 1st Round
The first round of the 2018 NFL Draft is in the books. While a lot of the attention was on the quarterbacks, the three teams from Florida each took defensive players with their first round pick. Dolphins Get Their DB With the 11th overall pick, Miami selected Alabama defensive back …
Read More »6 Former Gators Sign with NFL Teams
We’re about a week into free agency and six different Gators have signed deals with NFL teams. DE Dominique Easley, C Mike Pouncey, LB Lerentee McCray, TE Trey Burton, K Caleb Sturgis and LB Jon Bostic have all inked deals to remain in the league for at least another season. …
Read More »NFL Surprises: Mid-season story lines grabbing fans’ attention
Week 8 in the NFL wraps up tonight with a Monday Night match-up between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs. Now at the half way point of the season, it is time to take a look at what teams are trending up and down. There are teams like …
Read More »Cowboys Beat Vikings in Close Game for 11th Straight
Cowboys clinch 11th consecutive victory Last night, the Dallas Cowboys traveled to Minnesota for a Thursday Night matchup with the Vikings. The last time the team lost was Week 1 against the Giants. The Cowboys have had a high-octane offense all season, as they have been led by rookie quarterback …
Read More »Florida Women’s Basketball Dominates in First Game
The Florida Gator women’s basketball team dominated the entire game against the South Alabama Jaguars Friday Night in Jacksonville as they defeated the Jaguars 85-33 in their first game of the season as 20th ranked Florida shot 53.5 percent from the field. In the first quarter alone the Gators didn’t even …
Read More »Ronni Williams Leads the Gators into 2016
Heading into the 2016-17 season, the Florida Gator women’s basketball team is a fairly experienced group with senior forward Ronni Williams leading the way. A second team All-SEC selection as a junior last year, Williams will be a critical factor in regards to the team’s success this season. The Last Go WATCH: It's @Ronnipooh_01's last @GatorsWBK …
Read More »NFL Preseason Preview: Bucs vs Browns
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Cleveland Browns at the Raymond James Stadium Friday at 8 p.m., their third preseason game. The Bucs have a lot to focus on for this game including—starting faster on offense, avoiding turnovers, and having a stronger offensive line. First Home Game MOOD:#CLEvsTB #SiegetheDay @DSmith_76 pic.twitter.com/wp2KY4v691 — …
Read More »Florida NFL Recap: A Win, a Loss, and a Bye
Each Florida NFL team had a different outcome this weekend as Miami beat Tennessee, Jacksonville lost to Houston, and Tampa Bay was in a bye week. Miami’s win came at a crucial time, after losing the past three games in a row, which cost head coach Joe Philbin his job. …
Read More »Dolphins surpass Bears, win 27-14
The Miami Dolphins defeated the Chicago Bears on Sunday at home 27-14. The Dolphins elected to receive after they won the opening coin toss, which they haven’t done all season. However, the Dolphins weren’t able to do anything on the opening drive after a sack on first down. But the …
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