From the Swamp to SoFi: Gators in the Super Bowl
Across 26 of 32 teams, there are 47 former Gators in the NFL.
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Across 26 of 32 teams, there are 47 former Gators in the NFL.
Four teams, four shiny new facilities.
Former Louisiana running back Montrell Johnson announced Thursday he will join the Florida Gators football team next season. The 2021 Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year follows head coach Billy Napier to the Swamp after having a stellar season at Louisiana.
With the clock frozen at one minute, senior guard Myreon Jones took the inbound pass from forward Colin Castleton. The Penn State transfer found forward Anthony Duruji on the low block, who transformed an underhand layup to a lob back towards the top of the key.
Update: As of Tuesday, Jan. 11, the Utility Advisory Board’s vacancy will be filled by County Commissioner Mary Alford. This article has been updated to reflect new information.
In UF Student Government, a new semester brings with it a new legislation season in which graduate students have had little to no say. The Graduate and Graduate Family Housing senate seats have remained vacant throughout the entire Fall semester and now leading into Spring.
Florida improved to 6-6 and earned bowl eligibility after it defeated Florida State last Saturday, 24-21.
Quarterback Emory Jones stood calmly in the pocket, searching for an open receiver. He fired a rocket intended for Trent Whittemore in the back of the end zone but instead found Florida State corner Jarvis Brownlee, Jr. for his third interception of the half. Jones walked off the field, head hung low as a flurry of boos rang out from the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium crowd.
Former Florida head coach Dan Mullen walked towards the home locker room at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Nov. 13, celebrating a comeback victory in front of the Gators home crowd.
Gainesville music lovers saw local artists Driveaway and Shane Malone at the latest installment of the Live and Local music series Nov. 18. Located at 111 E. University Ave., the family-friendly concert ran from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Bo Diddley Plaza.
Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson is expected to make his second career start Saturday against Florida State, according to The Gainesville Sun’s Zach Abolverdi.
Suncoast Credit Union Arena closely resembled the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The orange and blue clearly felt at home, shooting lights out to bag their first win away from The Swamp.
A 12-hour car ride and encouraging words from a professor inspired a UF student to launch her own music podcast.
A wide-eyed nine-year-old Jayden Gibson watched from the stadium as the Gators stormed the field.
Florida tight end Kemore Gamble sprinted down the seam, his 6-foot-4, 214-pound frame uncovered as quarterback Emory Jones fired in his direction. Gamble hauled in the pass and broke a few tackles before multiple Samford defenders finally dragged him down inside the 10-yard line.
Florida running back Dameon Pierce dove through the ravine his offensive line opened along the goal line and into the orange-painted grass of the end zone for the Gators’ sixth touchdown of the afternoon.
The 2021 National Football League season is now half over, and many former Florida Gators have made an impact for their teams. From rookie phenoms to veteran mainstays, here are 11 former Florida athletes tearing it up on Sundays.
Florida head coach Dan Mullen will lead a game in the Swamp without either defensive coordinator Todd Grantham or offensive line coach John Hevesy for the first time this Saturday after both coaches were let go over the weekend.
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