Author: Brian D. Fox, Jr.

  • Kelly Barnhill pitches Florida into regional championship game

    FLORIDA 2, OKLAHOMA STATE 0   RUNS HITS ERRORS OK STATE 0 1 0 FLORIDA 2 3 0   GAINESVILLE, FL- The Florida Gators softball team is headed to the championship game(s) of the Gainesville Regional.  Florida defeated the Oklahoma State Cowgirls 2-0 on Saturday behind sophomore pitcher Kelly Barnhill’s one-hit, fifteen strikeout performance.  Barnhill’s…

  • Delanie Gourley’s no-hitter leads Gators past FAMU

    FLORIDA 9, FLORIDA A&M 0   RUNS HITS ERRORS FAMU 0 0 0 FLORIDA 9 9 0   The Florida Gators softball team began the quest for a third national championship with a 9-0 run-rule victory over Florida A&M in the opening game of the NCAA tournament on Friday.  Florida was led by the pitching…

  • John Egbunu to return to Gators for 2017-18

    Florida Gators center John Egbunu will return to Florida for his senior year according to a release put out by the university on Friday. Egbunu tested the NBA waters prior to the draft combine.  Egbunu has averaged 10 points and 6.5 rebounds since transferring from South Florida in 2014.   Egbunu has had an injury…

  • Antonio Callaway cited for marijuana possession

    Florida star wide receiver Antonio Callaway has gained a lot of hype regarding the 2018 NFL Draft recently.  ESPN NFL guru Mel Kiper released a mock draft that had Callaway going number 21 overall to Baltimore.  Callaway has earned they hype, as he had 89 catches for 1,399 yards and seven touchdowns. He’s also made…

  • State Attorney drops battery charge against Caleb Brantley

    The Cleveland Browns may have landed the steal of the 2017 NFL Draft. The Browns selected Florida DT Caleb Brantley despite a pending charge of battery that was filed just days before the draft. Brantley was believed to be a second or third round talent, but saw his draft stock fall all the way to…

  • Gators season comes to end after loss to USC

    FINAL: SOUTHERN CAL 15, FLORIDA 12   1st 2nd OT FINAL USC 7 8 X 15 FLORIDA 6 6 X 12   Gainesville, FL –  The Florida Gators lacrosse season is over after a 15-12 loss to Southern California.  USC went on a 4-0 run over the final six minutes of regulation to end the…

  • Florida earns #1 overall seed for NCAA Tournament

    The Florida Gators softball team was named the number one overall seed for the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.  Florida finished the season 50-6 and won the SEC regular season title. Florida lost their first game in the SEC tournament to eventual champion Mississippi last Thursday.  Florida will host Florida A&M, Florida International, and Oklahoma State…

  • Jarrad Davis signs rookie contract with Detroit Lions

    Former Florida Gators linebacker Jarrad Davis signed his first NFL contract on Friday. Davis was the first pick for the Detroit Lions and the 21st overall pick in last month’s draft.  Davis’ contract is for four years and valued at $10.5 million. The Lions will have a team option for a fifth year.  The Detroit…

  • Tim Walton and Kelly Barnhill earn SEC honors

    The Southeastern Conference announced the yearly softball awards and All-SEC teams on Tuesday.  Not surprisingly, Florida is well represented in both categories.   Florida head coach Tim Walton was named the SEC Coach of the Year after guiding the Gators to a 50-5 overall record and a 20-3 SEC record.  Florida finished 3.5 games ahead…

  • Florida lacrosse wins Big East Tournament

    FINAL: FLORIDA 18, DENVER 12   1st 2nd OT FINAL DENVER 4 8 X 12 FLORIDA 11 7 X 18   Villanova, PA –  The #2 ranked Florida Gators lacrosse team has been a force in the Big East for the three seasons they’ve been a member.  Not only has Florida earned each regular season…