Category: Football

  • Friday Night Lights Photo Gallery

    ChompTalk.com was at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Friday, July 26, 2019 for the annual Friday Night Lights recruiting event. The following is our photo gallery from the event. All photos shot by Benjamin Fox and copyright by ChompTalk. 2021 Quarterback prospect Carlos Del Rio (#38 Orange in the above set of photos) of Powder…

  • 2021 QB Carlos Del Rio becomes first commit from FNL

    Following the conclusion of Florida’s annual Friday Night Lights event, the Gators staff received their first return on the investment. 2021 quarterback Carlos Del Rio has committed to Florida. The 6’2.5″, 201-pound recruit out of McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia is currently a three star prospect according to his 0.8893 composite score. However,…

  • FB: Recapping Dan Mullen at UF Media Day

    Florida hosted their annual Media Day on Thursday and the Gators media had the opportunity to take their first look into Dan Mullen’s program for year two of his tenure in Gainesville. In his typical confident yet lighthearted fashion, coach Mullen entered the room sporting a bandage just above his right eye and cracked a…

  • FB: Defensive Line Ready For Pressure

    Over the years, Florida has staked their identity on prolific defenses. Although they proudly boast the moniker “DBU,” the defensive line deserves just as much attention and credit for the success of those talented ball hawks that float around in the secondary. It is, after all, the defensive line that makes sure the opposition’s quarterback…

  • Media Predictions: Gators tabbed No. 2 in the East; Seven named All-SEC

    Hoover, AL –-At the conclusion of SEC Media Days on Thursday, the members of the media made their predictions on the outcome of this year’s SEC championship race. According to those in attendance, Alabama is the favorite to win the conference championship, receiving 203 first place votes. The Georgia Bulldogs finished in a distant second…

  • From The Podium: SEC Media Days 2019

    Hoover, AL –Every year the SEC Media Days marks the unofficial beginning of college football season. Fans flock to the event and hang on every word with the fervor of a ravenous beast dining on a fresh kill. The passion of SEC football fans cannot be quenched and from the moment that the final second…

  • FB: 4-star CB Jahari Rogers commits to Florida

    On the opening day of the SEC Media Day in Hoover, Alabama, Dan Mullen and Florida received a major commitment from a talented defensive back. 4-star CB Jahari Rogers announced his pledge to the Gators via Twitter on Monday. #AGTG COMMITTED🙏🏾 #GatorGangXX 💯🐊 pic.twitter.com/ovvT5XxdMe — Jahari Rogers🐺🤫 (@jay4_era) July 15, 2019 The 6’0, 170 lb…

  • Gators QB Feleipe Franks signs deal with Boston Red Sox

    The Gators starting QB has signed a $40,000 contract with the MLB’s Boston Red Sox ahead of the 5:00 PM deadline. Florida Gators starting quarterback Feleipe Franks has signed a contract with the Boston Red Sox. The Sox drafted Franks in the the 31st round of the MLB Draft in June. #Gators QB Feleipe Franks…

  • FB: RS-FR LB David Reese lost for season

    In an unfortunate turn of events, Florida redshirt freshman linebacker David Reese will miss the entirety of the 2019 season with a torn Achilles tendon. The injury occurred during an offseason workout, and comes as a bit of disappointing news for the young athlete who hoped to challenge for the “buck” rush end position. Even…

  • FB: David Reese leads talented corps of linebackers into 2019

    Our next installment of the 2019 preview series takes a look at the Gators’ linebackers. Despite losing the team’s top tackler in Vosean Joseph, Florida returns the unquestioned leader of the defense, David Reese. After missing the first three games of the 2018 season, an absence that may have altered the outcome of the Kentucky…