Powell leads emerging sophomore trio
By ADAM BERRY | Apr. 4, 2011If Ronald Powell is as comfortable on the field as he was in front of reporters Monday afternoon, the Gators’ defense should be in good shape.
If Ronald Powell is as comfortable on the field as he was in front of reporters Monday afternoon, the Gators’ defense should be in good shape.
Despite seeing action in only six games and recording just four tackles, Dominique Easley was met with a lot of attention during his freshman campaign.
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The most frequent talking point throughout Florida’s spring practices has been about fresh starts, and perhaps no player is poised to capitalize on the Gators’ changing of the guard more than Chris Rainey.
Jeff Demps isn’t practicing with the football team this spring, but he is by no means out of the running for a starting spot in Florida’s backfield.
For the first time this spring, Matt Elam fielded questions from the media Monday.
While the Gators were having trouble getting rest preparing for the Crimson Tide last October, Caleb Sturgis was kept awake for another reason.
Chris Rainey struggled through a tumultuous season on and off the
Will Muschamp isn’t a fan of the word “potential.”
Will Muschamp wants to turn Ronald Powell into the football equivalent of a superhero.
Last year, Florida’s freshmen struggled to establish a good rapport with the team’s upperclassmen, often clashing with the veterans.
Perhaps more so than any other player on Florida’s roster, John Brantley entered the spring practice season in need of a fresh start.
Solomon Patton sees one major difference with Florida this year: “The swag is back.”
By ADAM BERRY
While NFL players and owners struggle to reach a new collective bargaining agreement, a number of departing Gators continue to prepare for a future that may be put on hold.
Following Florida coach Will Muschamp at the podium Monday afternoon, Charlie Weis appeared to have all the intensity of a Sunday drive.
One of Will Muschamp’s first decisions as Florida’s head coach has been met with disapproval from the fans. But he isn’t letting that bother him.
Will Muschamp has made it perfectly clear he doesn’t want a coaching staff full of yes men at Florida. But his defensive coordinator has all the makings of a reliable right-hand man, and that suits the new Gators coach just fine.
Florida football spring practices will be closed to the public and
Three weeks before a former Gators football player was scheduled to depart, making his dream come true, an earthquake nearly destroyed his destination.