Ryan Young
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Dan Mullen open-minded about Florida freshman QB Emory Jones' role for 2018
MIAMI, Fla. — Florida coach Dan Mullen has no preconceived ideas for freshman quarterback Emory Jones' role for the 2018 season. He hasn't ruled out him winning the starting job, nor has he ruled out redshirting the high-profile 4-star newcomer. But Mullen continues to reiterate he will only put his young quarterback → Read More
Dan Mullen: No timeline for ruling on eligibility situation of Florida WRs Van Jefferson, Trevon Grimes
LAKELAND, Fla. — Florida coach Dan Mullen says he still has no updates or timeline for an NCAA ruling on the eligibility of wide receiver transfers Van Jefferson and Trevon Grimes. Many have perceived it as a good sign for Jefferson's case that his former Ole Miss teammate, quarterback Shea Patterson, was recently → Read More
Florida freshman QB Emory Jones no stranger to early expectations
FRANKLIN, Ga. — The last time Emory Jones was the new quarterback on campus, he beat out three competitors to win the starting job as a ninth grader. That decision left some questioning Heard County High School coach Tim Barron at the time, but not for long. "We sort of had a quarterback controversy within the → Read More
Good Morning, Gators: The latest Florida Gators football news
Florida Gators football is the No. 1 topic in Good Morning, Gators every day — but we cover news, notes and analysis from across the Gators sports world. Join us each morning to get caught up on everything you missed in the world of Florida football, recruiting, basketball and more. A deeper look at Emory Jones' high → Read More
With brother Johnny off to NFL, Tommy Townsend looks to fill shoes at punter for Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With Johnny Townsend off to the NFL as the first Florida punter drafted in more than three decades, Tommy Townsend is looking to fill his older brother's void with the Gators. But despite the shared last name and shared position, Tommy Townsend isn't seeking any comparisons. "I'm not really → Read More
Florida’s Duke Dawson talks call from Patriots, teaming up with Georgia’s Sony Michel
Florida Gators football is the No. 1 topic in Good Morning, Gators every day — but we cover news, notes and analysis from across the Gators sports world. Join us each morning to get caught up on everything you missed in the world of Florida football, recruiting, basketball and more. Duke Dawson recalls his draft day → Read More
Florida kicker Eddy Pineiro signs with Oakland Raiders
Former Florida kicker Eddy Pineiro was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent following the 2018 NFL Draft. → Read More
Freshman Jack Leftwich replacing Tyler Dyson in Florida weekend rotation
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida baseball coach Kevin O'Sullivan announced a change to the Gators' weekend rotation, but he stressed the move is not necessarily permanent. Speaking after the No. 1-ranked Gators' 6-4 loss to Mercer on Tuesday night, O'Sullivan said sophomore right-hander Tyler Dyson will remain in the → Read More
Florida baseball: No. 1 Gators clinch series at No. 6 Kentucky
Just the way Florida baseball coach Kevin O'Sullivan drew it up, one strong mound performance followed another for the Gators as they clinched the series at No. 6 Kentucky. Junior right-hander Jackson Kowar threw 7 scoreless innings to lead the top-ranked Gators to an eventual 9-4 win over the host Wildcats on Friday → Read More
What Florida teammates are saying about QB contenders Feleipe Franks, Kyle Trask
Florida Gators football is the No. 1 topic in Good Morning, Gators every day — but we cover news, notes and analysis from across the Gators sports world. Join us each morning to get caught up on everything you missed in the world of Florida football, recruiting, basketball and more. Teammates give their takes on → Read More
Dan Mullen challenges Florida QBs to build on spring strides over next few months
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Dan Mullen joked that quarterback Feleipe Franks was trying to pad his stats in the Orange & Blue spring game Saturday when he threw a 60-yard "touchdown" pass to former Gators wide receiver Travis McGriff. The trick play was supposed to call for Franks to toss it to former → Read More
Steve Spurrier reveals the SEC programs that passed him over early in his career
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — It's hard to fathom how the landscape of SEC football might look if things had played out a little differently for Steve Spurrier early in his career. During a radio interview on the Mississippi-based Out of Bounds with Bo Bounds program, Spurrier revealed that he was passed over for both the → Read More
Mike White hires Northwestern assistant Armon Gates to fill out Florida coaching staff
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida basketball coach Mike White announced Sunday night that he's filled the vacancy on his staff, hiring Northwestern assistant Armon Gates. White lost top assistant Dusty May last month when he took the head coaching position at Florida Atlantic. Gates spent five seasons at Northwestern, → Read More
Florida DL coach Sal Sunseri wants Gators to be 4 deep up front, keep linemen fresh
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Expect to see a lot of rotation along the Florida defensive front this coming season, or at least that would be the ideal scenario for new Gators' DL coach Sal Sunseri. Sunseri already believes the unit's strength is its depth, which he thinks will serve the group well in keeping fresh linemen in → Read More
Florida QB Kyle Trask’s steady showing at scrimmage may lead to Gators arms race
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Kyle Trask won't say it himself, but from the portions of practice that have been open to media so far this spring — and especially Florida's scrimmage Friday — the redshirt sophomore quarterback sure seems to be putting pressure on 2017 starter Feleipe Franks. "I feel like I'm doing a good job, → Read More
Florida's Jalen Hudson declaring for NBA draft without an agent
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida's leading scorer Jalen Hudson is planning to feel out his pro potential ahead of the NBA draft. Hudson is declaring for the draft, but he won't sign with an agent while leaving open the possibility he could return for his senior season. He announced his intentions on his Instagram page. "I → Read More
Freddie Swain eager to prove he's still the 4-star WR Florida landed 2 years ago
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Yes, the last two seasons were frustrating for Florida wide receiver Freddie Swain and not at all how he envisioned the first half of his collegiate career unfolding. Eight catches each year, 214 combined yards and 3 total touchdowns. But that's in the past. The Gators are getting a total reboot → Read More
Florida baseball: Gators' home run pace would be best in 11 seasons under Kevin O'Sullivan
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida baseball coach Kevin O'Sullivan doesn't want to make a big deal of it, but his Gators are hitting home runs at pace not seen by the program during his decade-plus tenure. And more than double the rate from last season, for what it's worth. With 3 more homers Wednesday night in a 10-3 win → Read More
Florida coach Dan Mullen on why he thinks paying college athletes wouldn't work
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida football coach Dan Mullen went straight from the practice field to the University Auditorium on Tuesday night to speak to a group of students and take questions on a wide range of topics. Including whether he thinks college athletes should be paid — a polarizing topic that has gotten more → Read More
Jalen Hudson's second-half resurgence a very encouraging sign for Florida
DALLAS — Not only was Florida guard Jalen Hudson coming off one of his quietest games of the season, but his offensive funk had seemingly carried over into the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. After scoring just 6 points on 2-of-9 shooting in the Gators' quick SEC Tournament exit, Hudson went 1 for 6 in the first → Read More