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Chomping at the bit for Florida Athletics
Author: Brian D. Fox, Jr.
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Florida’s men’s and women’s basketball programs will compete in the inaugural run of the Jumpman Invitational in December 2022. The holiday tournament will include the four original schools signed to Jordan Brand apparel deals: North Carolina, Michigan, Oklahoma, and Florida. The first event will take place in Charlotte, NC on December 20-21, 2022. The event…
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After a month of entertaining many of the top prospects in the nation, Florida head coach Dan Mullen was able to signal the masses. The Gators received a commitment. It’s Great to be a Florida Gator! #ChosenFew22 — Dan Mullen (@CoachDanMullen) June 20, 2021 This commitment came from highly rated linebacker, Shemar James of Mobile,…
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After numerous rumors regarding open head coaching positions across the nation, Florida head coach Kevin O’Sullivan has made a decision. Statement from head coach Kevin O’Sullivan.#GoGators pic.twitter.com/DUNiMNrbKa — Florida Gators Baseball (@GatorsBB) June 10, 2021 While the statement doesn’t shed light on conversations with other programs or demands from the UF administration (salary implications), he…
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In front of an embarrassingly small crowd, the Gators’ season ended in embarrassing fashion. Florida dropped a 19-1 decision to South Alabama in an elimination game in the NCAA regionals. Were the preseason expectations just too daunting, or is the team dealing with the distraction of its head coach being rumored as a top candidate…
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Florida dropped its NCAA Regionals opener to South Florida by a 5-3 score and are now just one loss from ending their season much earlier than preseason expectations anticipated. Florida decided to play the early game (noon start) despite the NCAA allowing full capacity, thus limiting how many fans could attend. In the past, Kevin…
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With the conclusion of the SEC Tournament Championship Game, the All-Tournament team has been selected. With three wins, it’s hardly a surprise to see a few Florida Gators earn the honor. Jacob Young, Nathan Hickey, and Sterlin Thompson each made the All-Tournament team. Young: 8-17, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, BB Hickey: 6-16, HR,…
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Franco Aléman waited until postseason to spin his best game of the season. Aléman cruised through seven shutout innings in leading Florida to the SEC Tournament semifinals. The Gators have won their first three games in an SEC Tournament for the first time since 2000 and will be rewarded with a day off before playing…
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Florida head coach Dan Mullen received some positive buzz on the recruiting trail Thursday. Four-star cornerback Julian Humphrey announced his commitment to the program just six weeks after being offered. I’m Chillin. #Committed pic.twitter.com/2RLnMQlhfH — “JULIO” HUMPHREY 🕴🏾 (@JulianH2022) May 27, 2021 Humphrey is a 6’1, 185 lb prospect from Houston, Texas that attends Clear…
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MLB.com released their latest 2021 MLB mock draft on Wednesday and the Florida Gators were represented with a selection in the first round. Gators centerfielder Jud Fabian is projected to be selected with the No. 19 pick by the Toronto Blue Jays. “Fabian has overcome severe swing-and-miss issues earlier in the season to challenge for…
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Final: Florida 13, Mississippi State 1 (7) Before the crowd could even get settled in for Wednesday morning’s Gators baseball game, the Florida bats had awakened. Florida advanced in the winners bracket at the SEC Tournament in Hoover, Alabama behind an offensive explosion and a gem from Hunter Barco. How It Happened: Florida scored early…
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