Gators return to site of 2013 championship to open season
By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Jan. 9, 2014Florida ended the 2013 season in Los Angeles ranked No. 1 in the country after finishing .200 points better than Oklahoma in the NCAA Super Six.
Florida ended the 2013 season in Los Angeles ranked No. 1 in the country after finishing .200 points better than Oklahoma in the NCAA Super Six.
When the UF track and field team travels to Birmingham, Ala., for its season-opening indoor meet this afternoon, one thing will be stressed above all: consistency.
Florida has a legitimate shot at landing 2014 four-star defensive tackle Thomas Holley in the near future.
We’re just less than a month away from National Signing Day, and for recruiting that means it’s the busiest time of year. Florida received some big news Thursday from both 2014 and 2015 recruits.
No. 10 Florida handled Southeastern Conference bottom-dweller South Carolina 74-58 on Wednesday night in the O’Connell Center, but a right ankle sprain to senior point guard Scottie Wilbekin put a damper on the Gators’ program record-tying 24th straight home victory.
UF defensive back target Tyrek Cole will announce his oral commitment Thursday night at 8.
Through Florida’s ongoing winning streak, one thing has remained constant. Redshirt sophomore Cassie Peoples has been spearheading the charge as the Gators’ starting point guard since December began.
Florida’s offense will have a new look in 2014.
Damontre Harris is re-enrolled at UF, coach Billy Donovan said after No. 10 Florida’s 74-58 win against South Carolina on Wednesday.
When No. 10 Florida (11-2) opens its Southeastern Conference schedule against South Carolina (7-6) tonight at 7 in the O’Connell Center, the Gamecocks will see a different Patric Young than they did nearly one year ago.
Mike Holloway is one of the most decorated coaches Florida has on its payroll. Under his leadership, the UF men’s team has won five national titles, and Holloway has five coach of the year awards.
During the Golden State Warriors’ 10-game winning streak, power forward David Lee has been on a tear.
The Southeastern Conference named three UF athletes SEC Swimmers of the Week following Florida’s performance against Florida State on Saturday.
A depleted Gators defense took another hit on Monday.
When Florida started the season ranked No. 10 in the nation, freshman Kasey Hill started at point guard over a suspended Scottie Wilbekin. Dorian Finney-Smith was working his way to play with the team, and Damontre Harris was hoping to just stay on it.
The last time the Gators lost a game, people’s refrigerators were still full of leftover turkey and pumpkin pie.
Gymnastics season has not even started, but some Gators are already sidelined.
Florida’s win against Florida State on Saturday was a solid start to the spring season, but coach Gregg Troy is already looking toward the Southeastern Conference and NCAA meets.
With the Wild Card Round of the NFL playoffs in the books, here are a few former Gators who made the most tangible impact for their respective teams this weekend.
Florida lost several players to transfer and the NFL Draft following its season-ending loss to Florida State on Nov. 30.