Brandon Hernandez

Brandon Hernandez is a student at the University of Florida studying journalism. He is a writer for The Alligator and for PlugTalkSports. You can find most of his work on his Twitter (BranH2001) and on his podcast, “The Courtside Podcast,” on Spotify.

The Alligator Podcast recaps the biggest news stories published in the paper this week.

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Weekly News Roundup: Aug. 1

By Brandon Hernandez | Aug. 1

Listen to the biggest headlines from the week of Aug. 1

Dameon Pierce runs toward the end zone after losing his helmet during a Nov. 27 game against Florida State. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans.

Samantha Harrison

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gator draftees start NFL journeys this week at training camp

By Brandon Hernandez | July 29

The Florida Gators draft class of 2022, Kaiir Elam, Zachary Carter and Dameon Pierce, began their training camps with their respective teams this week with a shared goal: make the 53-man roster that heads into the regular season.

UF gymnast Savannah Schoenherr announced she will return to the Gators' program for her fifth and final year of eligibility.

Emily Felts

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Fifth-year seniors Savannah Schoenherr and Rachel Baumann join Gators Gymnastics in 2023.

By Brandon Hernandez | July 28

Gators Gymnastics’ chemistry, instituted by a string of fifth-year returns, will continue this Fall while incorporating former Bulldog and Florida legacy Rachel Baumann.

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Weekly News Roundup: July 25

By Brandon Hernandez | July 25

Listen to the biggest headlines from the week of July 25

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson on the sidelines during the Gators’ 42-20 win over South Florida on Sept. 11, 2021.

Samantha Harrison

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Richardson, Miller and Gouraige take to the podium for SEC Media Days

By Brandon Hernandez | July 20

Three Gator football players answered questions in front of the media Wednesday.

Grant Holloway, of United States competes in a men's 110-meter hurdles semifinal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Courtesy of the Associated Press

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Grant Holloway captures back-to-back world championships in hurdles

By Brandon Hernandez | July 18

Holloway brushed through the finish line ahead of his competition without missing a step in his pace, finishing the race in 13.03 seconds.

Florida Gators women's golf practice Monday, February 14, 2022 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course in Gainesville, FL / UAA Communications photo by Leslie White

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida golfer Taylor Roberts to host the Impact Cup

By Brandon Hernandez | July 18

Roberts, along with Duke golfer Phoebe Brinker, will host the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Impact Cup July 25-26 at the Bobby Jones Golf Club and the East Lake Golf Course in Atlanta.

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Weekly News Roundup: July 18

By Brandon Hernandez | July 18

Listen to the biggest headlines from the week of July 18

Florida redshirt sophomore quarterback Anthony Richardson scrambles during an Oct. 30, 2021 game against Georgia.

Samantha Harrison

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson drops “AR-15” nickname due to gun violence

By Brandon Hernandez | July 17

Florida Gators redshirt sophomore Anthony Richardson announced Sunday he will shorten his standing “AR-15” nickname to “AR.”

UF golfer Maisie Filler on Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course in Gainesville, FL / UAA Communications photo by Isabella Marley.

Courtesy of the UAA

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida represented at the Women’s North & South Amateur Championships

By Brandon Hernandez | July 16

Freshman Karoline Tuttle had an impressive round one performance as redshirt sophomore Taylor Roberts, junior Maisie Filler and senior Jackie Lucena battled to stay in competition on day one. However, it would be Lucena who would qualify for a 32 round playoff match as the others struggled to match par.