Florida had only two players drafted a year ago — the Seattle Seahawks took Jaye Howard in the fourth round, and Chris Rainey went to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth.
Jon Bostic could become the next great linebacker for an organization steeped in history at the position.
Florida entered the 2012 NFL Draft with the nation’s longest active streak of having at least one player selected in the first round — a span dating back to 2007 — before being shut out in the opening round.
Jeff Choate walked to the folding table inside the Gator room at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium after coach Will Muschamp formally announced him as the new special teams coach.
Redshirt freshman guard Jessamen Dunker has decided to transfer from Florida, coach Will Muschamp announced Wednesday afternoon.
When they arrived at Union Correctional Institution after an 85-mile drive from their home in Ocala, Lerentee McCray and his mother, Sybil, were met by a gaunt figure.
When Dan Quinn left Florida to join the Seattle Seahawks staff on Jan. 17, coach Will Muschamp wasted no time in naming a new defensive coordinator. Muschamp replaced Quinn the same day with special teams coordinator D.J. Durkin.
Matt Jones has staked his claim to Florida’s starting tailback spot.
Under the weight of injuries and attrition, Florida’s offense stumbled to the spring practice finish line on Saturday in The Swamp.
Florida was a running team in 2012.
The pocket was breaking down, and Antonio Morrison saw EJ Manuel had nowhere to go.
Florida ranked fourth nationally in rushing defense last season, surrendering only 94.5 yards per game on the ground. Defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd was the driving force.
The Gators have decided to ditch the traditional spring game in favor of what is essentially an open practice.
Florida’s spring game will have a different look this year.
Quinton Dunbar does not feel threatened by Loucheiz Purifoy practicing at wide receiver during spring practice.
Brian Poole seems to be the only guy who can slow down Loucheiz Purifoy.
D.J. Durkin calls it good fortune.
Nobody is second-guessing Sharrif Floyd’s decision to leave UF early these days.
PORT ST. LUCIE –– In the gymnasium at St. Lucie West Centennial High, three hats — Miami, Florida and Alabama — sat on a table in front of senior Jay-nard Bostwick. Though Bostwick appeared undecided, his mind was already made up.
TAMPA — Vernon Hargreaves III remains uninterested in national attention, regardless of how much his play warrants it.
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