Gators Breakdown: Rob Sale goes in-depth on the Florida Gators OL | Powell-Ryland excited for new-look defense
The Florida Gators have been busy in the offseason, making a number of changes to the offensive line. With all of the new pieces, there were some questions on how they would fit together. However, Florida’s Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach, Rob Sale, has provided some insight on how the line is coming together in spring practice.
Gators Breakdown: Russ Callaway hired as TE Coach | Retooling the offensive line and defensive backs
The Florida Gators have many changes to sort through this spring, particularly in the offensive line and defensive back rooms. The offensive line will be adding a few new players through the transfer portal, while the defensive back room will now be under the guidance of Corey Raymond.
Gators Breakdown: Patrick Toney leaving the Florida Gators | Austin Armstrong next DC
Florida Gators co-DC Patrick Toney will be taking a job with the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals. According to reports, Toney will be accepting a role as a defensive assistant and that Billy Napier already has his guy in Alabama defensive assistant Austin Armstrong.Subscribe to our Gators Football newsletter “Chomp”. Subscribe here.
Chiefs receiver, former Gator Kadarius Toney makes most of his Super Bowl touches
Kadarius Toney’s struggles with injuries and inconsistency prompted the New York Giants to give up on him midway through his second NFL season. The Kansas City Chiefs gave him a second chance and the talented receiver proved he’s no first-round bust.
Billy Napier spring speaking tour to make a stop in Orange Park
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Florida Head Football Coach Billy Napier’s 2023 spring speaking tour dates were announced Tuesday. Napier will kick off his tour Monday, March 20 in Melbourne, which will be the first of 10 stops that includes Orange Park.
Jaden Rashada case in Florida highlights issues in NIL, recruiting
Using name, image and likeness compensation to recruit college athletes is still very much against NCAA rules. The recent de-commitment from Florida by blue chip quarterback Jaden Rashada shows that NIL is definitely a factor in decisions. Booster-funded collectives are taking on a big role in compensating athletes. Schools can only hope they are acting within the rules and in their best interest. Inserting a third-party in the recruiting process between coaches and recruits has only complicated things. Experts say the collectives should focus on athletes who are already on campus.
Gators Breakdown: Early look at the 2023 Florida Gators | Micah Mazzccua transfers to UF
The 2022 football season comes to a close with the rival Georgia Bulldogs winning back-to-back National Championships. With that, the page turns to the 2023 season and one that doesn’t look too promising for the Florida Gators.
Gators Breakdown: Quality over quantity for Florida Gators 2023 class | Tarquin transfers
The Florida Gators 2023 recruiting class finishes with 20 high school signees from Early Signing Day after a couple of high profile targets, DL Jordan Hall to Georgia and CB Desmond Ricks to Alabama, choose to head elsewhere. While 20 signees lags behind the number other schools have, Florida has quality among those 20 signees.
Gators Breakdown: Richardson, Dexter declare for NFL while more Gators enter transfer portal
The Florida Gators are going through massive roaster attrition as the 2022 season comes to a close. First, headlined by the NFL Draft departures of QB Anthony Richardson and DL Gervon Dexter. Add a slew of transfers and it is obvious Florida will be very active in the transfer portal.
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.
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