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Chomping at the bit for Florida Athletics
Author: Brian D. Fox, Jr.
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ESPN is reporting that LSU has refused to buy out their home game against South Alabama on November 19 to play at Florida. According to the report, Florida offered the date with the intention to buy out their opponent, Presbyterian College. Florida outgoing Athletic Director said that Florida would pay about $500,000 to buy out…
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GAINESVILLE, FL- As you’ve probably heard by now, the Florida Gators football game against LSU has been postponed indefinitely. Florida’s outgoing Athletic Director Jeremy Foley stated that UF is 100% open to any scenario that allows the game to be played at a later date. Foley stated that EMS and security is being deployed, rightfully…
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The New York Mets announced Tuesday that Tim Tebow will report to Scottsdale and play with the Mets’ Arizona Fall League team. Tebow will be managed by Mets first base coach Tom Goodwin. Tebow hit .286 with a home run and two walks in three games with the Mets Instructional League team in Port St.…
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The Augusta Sports Council and Ray Guy Award has named Florida Gators punter Johnny Townsend the NCAA Punter of the Week. Townsend helped Florida win the field position battle, playing an important role in the Gators’ 13-6 victory at Vanderbilt. Townsend averaged 51.9 yards per punt and downed five kicks inside the Commodores 20 yard…
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Florida sophomore Melanie Monteagudo was named the Southeastern Conference’s Offensive Player of the Week for week seven. Monteagudo contributed on two goals in Florida’s 3-0 win at LSU. Monteagudo scored on a volley in the tenth minute and assisted on Julie Lester‘s score in the 89th minute. This was Monteagudo’s first assist of 2016. Monteagudo…
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GAINESVILLE, FL- The 2017 Florida Gators recruiting class was missing size. Florida already has two players committed to the 2017 class. Monday Gators head coach Mike White received news that forward Chase Johnson committed to his program. Johnson, a 6’8 205 lb forward from Huntington WV, averaged 17.1 points and 8.8 rebounds as a junior…
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FINAL: FLORIDA 3, TENNESSEE 1 GAINESVILLE, FL- The Florida Gators earned a conference victory over the Tennessee Volunteers on Sunday afternoon at the Lemerand Athletic Center on the University of Florida campus. The Gators improved to 13-2 on the season, including a 3-1 SEC mark. Tennessee fell to 10-6 and 1-3. Game Summary: 1st 2nd…
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FINAL: FLORIDA 13, VANDERBILT 6 NASHVILLE, TN- The Florida Gators followed up their second half collapse in Knoxville with a similar offensive effort. However, this time Florida’s defense came to the rescue. The Gators’ defense only allowed 265 yards of total offense to Vanderbilt, with only 118 of those coming from the Commodores’ passing game. …
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FINAL: KENTUCKY 3, FLORIDA 0 GAINESVILLE, FL- The Florida Gators struggled in their conference match against the Kentucky Wildcats on Wednesday. Florida fell to 12-2 overall and 2-1 in SEC play while Kentucky improved to 10-4 and 3-0 in the SEC. This was the first home sweep against Florida since November 15, 2013 against Missouri.…
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The Gators ace is expected to be ready for the season opener. GAINESVILLE, FL- Baseball America is reporting that Florida ace Alex Faedo underwent arthoscopic surgery on both of his knees in early September. Though Faedo will not participate in Florida’s fall program, he is expected to be recovered in time for the Gators season…
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