QB questions answered: Gators’ season sits on Franks’ shoulders
One week ago, Gators coach Jim McElwain had options when it came to his starting quarterback. On Saturday, his decision was made for him.
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One week ago, Gators coach Jim McElwain had options when it came to his starting quarterback. On Saturday, his decision was made for him.
The pass was a good one. It arced high, finally falling into Brandon Powell’s hands, who raced toward the sideline for a 13-yard gain.
Forget about Feleipe Franks’ game-winning pass against Tennessee. Leave behind Luke Del Rio’s game-winning drive in Kentucky. Sure, those moments were exciting, but they were also stressful, unnecessary and downright draining.
Luke Del Rio has seen a lot from the sidelines.
Redshirt junior Luke Del Rio will start Saturday against Vanderbilt, McElwain said, one week after he replaced former starter Feleipe Franks mid game at Kentucky and led the No. 21 Gators to a 28-27 win.
Despite the Student Government elections being the most contested since 2015, only about 300 more students voted than last Fall.
Bogey, a 2-year-old Pomeranian, won best dressed for his fox outfit at Sweet Paws Bakery’s 10th anniversary Saturday.
Feleipe Franks earned a trophy after his game-winning touchdown pass against Tennessee.
Swamp Records announced their third flagship artist, flipturn, on Friday.
Feleipe Franks wasn’t shaken.
The phrase “This is... The Swamp” will be illuminated for all to see during night football games at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Tony McCoy had never experienced anything like it before in his life.
Chauncey Gardner Jr. felt disrespected. Gardner, a sophomore cornerback for the Gators, had just seen a picture of UF legend Steve Spurrier’s statue outside the Swamp with a bright orange Volunteers flag planted in his facemask, presumably by a Tennessee fan.
You pop your head out of your apartment door. It’s Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 — the day after Hurricane Irma hit. You and your roommates decide now that the storm has passed, it would be fun to navigate the great outdoors and investigate the damage Irma left behind.
We were lucky. Other areas? Not so much.
After losing their season opener to Michigan in Texas, the Gators were looking for a confidence booster. Florida’s matchup with Northern Colorado was supposed to be the team’s get-back-on-track game before its conference schedule begins Sept. 16. But with Hurricane Irma approaching, No. 22 Florida’s chance at a tune-up game is gone.
Gameday season is upon us, and with the Gators’ first home football game approaching, it’s important to know how to get through the day.
Dear Coach McElwain and Gators football team,
Despite 11 parties registering for Student Government Fall elections, only two will move forward with candidate selection.
Welcome back to the swamp, Gators! I hope everyone has been having a fabulous summer, after all, I already know all the Florida residents have been having a warm one. However, now that we are all back in action and ready to go, it's time to get serious. Let's talk about the planet, and how to make it better.