Gators Breakdown: Florida receivers have had moments, but looking for consistency
The Gators have produced wide receivers in recent years to go to the NFL and produce, but weren’t to take advantage in recruiting. While there is good talent at the position, Billy Napier and, WR coach, Keary Colbert must develop consistency within the group.
Gators Breakdown: Mike Peterson happy to be home | Brenton Cox returns to take next step
This episode of Gators Breakdown will be focused on returns. The return of LB great Mike Peterson. The return of Brenton Cox Jr. as he looks to develop into an all-around defender. Those two aspects of this Gators defense will go a long way in returning this defense to a standard Gators fans expect.
Gators Breakdown: Corey Raymond demanding “next level” from Florida cornerbacks
“DBU” used to be a moniker Florida could claim after years of great defensive back play, but after the last two seasons, the Gators find themselves not living up to that tradition. To fix that issue, Billy Napier hired one of the best cornerback coaches in the game, Corey Raymond.
Gators Breakdown: Rob Sale proud of Gators offensive line progression so far
The first week of spring of spring practice is wrapping up for the Gators and we are hearing from assistant coaches for the first time. New Florida OL Coach, Rob Sale, likes what he is seeing early from the offensive line group while RB Coach, Jabbar Juluke, tires to balance a talented RB room.
Gators Breakdown: Fixing fundamentals key for Florida defense
It used to be a given that Florida would have a great defense, but that changed the last couple of seasons under former defensive coordinator Todd Grantham. New Gators defensive coordinator, Patric Toney, says the turnaround for Florida’s defense starts with the fundamentals.
Gators Breakdown: Florida DC Patrick Toney’s defense
New Florida defensive coordinator, Patrick Toney, will call the plays for the Gators’ defense after holding the same title for only two seasons at Louisiana. In just those two short years, Toney has been labeled as a rising star in the coaching ranks.
Florida Gators star Keyontae Johnson released from hospital
Florida Gators forward Keyontae Johnson was released from the hospital Tuesday after collapsing during a game 10 days ago, his family said in a statement. "We continue to be amazed at the pace of his recovery and look forward to spending Christmas together as a family," the statement said. Johnson, 21, collapsed on the court during a game against the Florida Seminoles on December 12. He was given brief medical attention courtside before he was transported to a nearby hospital. "This has been an emotionally taxing time for Keyontae's family, friends, and teammates," Scott Striklin, the school's athletic director, said last week.
cbsnews.comFlorida basketball star Keyontae Johnson makes first public statement since collapsing on court
Florida Gators basketball star Keyontae Johnson addressed the public on Friday for the first time since he collapsed during a game last Saturday. In a brief video statement, Johnson thanked his fans and his doctors for the support he received while he was hospitalized. “Write your own story” God said my work here ain’t done 💙🤞🏽 pic.twitter.com/hJHlBIJmdg — Keyontae (@Keyontae) December 18, 2020Johnson, the Southeastern Conference's preseason player of the year, collapsed last Saturday during a game against the Florida State Seminoles. The 21-year-old was given brief medical attention on the side of the court before he was transported to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. But conference rules require players to undergo heart testing and physical exams before they can return to the court.
cbsnews.comFlorida basketball star Keyontae Johnson makes first public statement since collapsing on court
Florida Gators star Keyontae Johnson addressed the public on Friday for the first time since he collapsed during a basketball game last Saturday. In a brief video statement, Johnson thanked his fans and his doctors for the support he received while he was hospitalized. “Write your own story” God said my work here ain’t done 💙🤞🏽 pic.twitter.com/hJHlBIJmdg — Keyontae (@Keyontae) December 18, 2020Johnson, the Southeastern Conference's preseason player of the year, collapsed last Saturday during a game against the Florida State Seminoles. The 21-year-old was given brief medical attention on the side of the court before he was transported to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. But conference rules require players to undergo heart testing and physical exams before they can return to the court.
cbsnews.com