Clubs offer an escape
By Michael Scott Davidson | Aug. 14, 2012Student organizations like the UF Falling Gators Skydiving Club are a great way to make friends and break the monotony of the academic week.
Student organizations like the UF Falling Gators Skydiving Club are a great way to make friends and break the monotony of the academic week.
A source close to the situation confirmed to The Alligator that Florida quarterback Jeff Driskel missed practice with a sore shoulder Monday and Tuesday.
Story time is over in Gainesville.
Ever since new offensive coordinator Brent Pease arrived at UF, Gators quarterbacks have had former Boise State signal-caller Kellen Moore on the brain.
Big backs torched the Gators last season. As Jeff Demps and Chris Rainey dashed from sideline to sideline, physical backs such as Trent Richardson of Alabama and Spencer Ware of LSU wore down a depleted Gators defensive line.
Joe: When I left the theater after watching “Moneyball” last October, I was relieved. As a long-time baseball fan in my 20s, I have searched for the perfect baseball movie for adults. I love classics like “Major League,” “Rookie of the Year” and — of course — “The Sandlot”. However, I have struggled to find baseball movies that transcend the comedy genre. Humor sprinkled into plot here and there is encouraged, but it should be backed by compelling and relatable drama. In “Moneyball,” Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) is fighting for his career. The Oakland A’s did not have the financial means to compete in 2002, and in the film, Beane was desperate to keep his job and stay close to his daughter. Each of us can relate to the desire to take a bold risk — some of us actually have — and the movie connects with its audience in an intimate fashion. Also, seeing the inner workings of a baseball front office is pretty awesome, if you ask me.
Former Gators running back and sprinter Jeff Demps gave up a chance to play in the NFL so he could run for the United States in the Olympics.
Ronald Powell begins the 2012 season a changed man.
With the Sept. 1 season opener 25 days away, recruiting coordinator and wide receivers coach Aubrey Hill resigned Friday morning according to a University of Florida press release.
After a 7-6 campaign and their worst season since 1987, the Florida Gators realized their attitude needed to change.
We all need superheroes — yes, including you — and the sports world is no exception.
The final week is here for The Alligator Awards and I’m tasked with introducing the nominees for “Best Female Athlete.” I hope you’re ready for stats on stats on stats, and as always, a few movie references. Don’t worry, none are related to “John Carter.”
Assistant coach Aubrey Hill will not oversee Florida's positional battle at wide receiver during fall camp. He resigned from his post Friday.
HOOVER, Ala. — When the Gators host their annual media day today, they will face many questions. However, not until they hit the practice field Aug. 3, will they begin to work on finding the answers.
When it comes to Michael Phelps, the answer seems obvious with just a cursory glance of the medals table. The guy has won 15 golds — “insane,” says Serena Williams, who certainly knows a thing or two about winning — and now he’s got more total Olympic medals than anyone, with a few more races to extend the record into almost unfathomable territory before he’s done in London.
Chris Thompson prayed and an answer arrived for the Gainesville High School wide receiver.
As part of The Alligator Awards recognizing the best in UF athletics during the 2011-12 season, columnists Joe Morgan and Corey McCall will debate two of the five nominees in each week’s category. Vote for the winner online at alligatorSports.org.
He dozed off in a living room chair with his fists clenched. Akeem Jones knew his friend’s spirit was before him. He just didn’t want to believe it.
Michael Phelps may not be the world’s best swimmer anymore, but he still deserves respect.
“Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses blared on the loud speakers rivaling the earlier screams at midfield by UF strength coach Jeff Dillman.