Author: Brian D. Fox, Jr.

  • Florida lands talented grad transfer Koulechov

    Egor Koulechov announced his commitment to the University of Florida on Tuesday night. Koulechov was one of the most sought after transfers this off season.  Koulechov is a 6-5 inch wing that averaged 18.2 PPG and 8.9 RPG. Koulechov also shot at a 47.4% clip from three-point range.  Koulechov was born in Russia but grew…

  • OFFICIAL THREAD: FLORIDA GYMNASTICS GOES FOR THE TITLE

    Are you stuck at work tonight?  Does your cable provider not have ESPNU?  Do you not have a way to watch the gymnastics National Championship tonight?  Don’t worry, this is the official Championship Thread of The Gator Chomp Blog. The Florida Gators gymnastics team will be looking to win their fourth National Championship in five…

  • #3 Florida trounces Butler 22-2

    FINAL: FLORIDA 22, BUTLER 2   1st 2nd OT FINAL FLORIDA 16 6 X 22 BUTLER 1 1 X 2   Indianapolis, IN-  The #3 Florida Gators defeated the Butler Bulldogs in the first ever meeting between the two schools.  Florida dominated play and outshot Butler 43-12 despite playing a deep bench in the blowout.…

  • Ronni Williams selected in 2017 WNBA Draft

    Ronni Williams was selected with the 22nd overall pick in the 2017 WNBA Draft on Wednesday. Williams was selected by the Indiana Fever. Williams becomes the 18th former Gator selected in the WNBA or the now defunct ABL drafts.  Williams became the first Gator to lead the SEC in scoring by averaging 20.1 points during…

  • 4-star RB commits to Florida

    The Florida Gators landed a talented running back from New Jersey on Thursday. Iverson Clement announced via twitter his commitment to Florida with the caption: “Let’s eat! If you ain’t a Gator, you Gator bait!” Clement is a 6-0 190 lb athlete from Mount Holly, NJ.  Clement had scholarship offers from a number of big-name…

  • Florida G Eric Hester to transfer

    Guard Eric Hester plans to transfer from the University of Florida per scout.com amd confirmed by Gators head coach Mike White on Wednesday.  Hester is a 6-3 167 pound player that was in White’s first recruiting class. Hester played in 20 games, mostly in a reserve role, and averaged 2.2 points per game.  Hester did…

  • Kyle Trask out 4-6 weeks with torn meniscus

    Feliepe Franks appeared to have the upper hand in the Florida quarterback battle after the annual Orange and Blue Debut. On Wednesday, we may have found out why.   Nick De La Torre of GatorCountry.com first reported that Kyle Trask will undergo surgery for a torn meniscus. Trask is expected to be out four to…

  • Watch: Tebow crushes home run

    The Tim Tebow baseball era has been more than most fans and media pundits predicted.  Tebow homered in his first at-bat on Thursday, and followed it up with a three-run blast on Sunday. Tebow’s homer came in the bottom of the fifth with Columbia already leading the Augusta Green Jackets 3-0.  Tebow was only 2-10…

  • 2018 WR commits to Gators

    Jim McElwain and the Florida Gators are having a heck of a day on the recruiting trail. After receiving two commitments in the 2019 recruiting class, Florida has landed another, this time in the 2018 class. Corey Gammage is a 3-star wide receiver from Delray Beach, Florida. Delray is listed at 6-3 and 175 pounds.…

  • Florida lands 2019 ATH commit

    The Florida Gators are recruiting the 2019 recruiting cycle hard. The work is paying off as Tennessee athlete Jashon Watkins committed to Florida Saturday morning.  Watkins is being recruited as an athlete but is projected as a defensive back. Last year at East Nashville (TN) Magnet School Watkins passed for more than 500 yards, rushed…