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‘We’ll figure it out’: Georgia-Florida game relocation announcement sparks mixed reactions among fans
Read full article: ‘We’ll figure it out’: Georgia-Florida game relocation announcement sparks mixed reactions among fansFor two years Jacksonville won’t be home to the annual matchup between the Florida Gators and the Georgia Bulldogs as EverBank stadium undergoes renovations.
Chance to do something special: Florida Gateway College leads flag football charge
Read full article: Chance to do something special: Florida Gateway College leads flag football chargeIn its inaugural season, the Florida Gateway College Timberwolves won the NJCAA National Championship. The Timberwolves are leading the way growing the sport on a national level.
Smith scores 28, Mississippi State beats Florida 69-68 in OT
Read full article: Smith scores 28, Mississippi State beats Florida 69-68 in OTTolu Smith scored a career-high 28 points, including a go-ahead basket in overtime with 4.3 seconds left, and Mississippi State beat Florida 69-68 in the second round of the SEC Tournament.
Jaden Rashada case in Florida highlights issues in NIL, recruiting
Read full article: Jaden Rashada case in Florida highlights issues in NIL, recruitingUsing name, image and likeness compensation to recruit college athletes is still very much against NCAA rules. The recent de-commitment from Florida by blue chip quarterback Jaden Rashada shows that NIL is definitely a factor in decisions. Booster-funded collectives are taking on a big role in compensating athletes. Schools can only hope they are acting within the rules and in their best interest. Inserting a third-party in the recruiting process between coaches and recruits has only complicated things. Experts say the collectives should focus on athletes who are already on campus.
Florida Gators coach Billy Napier opens up about arrest of Jalen Kitna on child porn charges
Read full article: Florida Gators coach Billy Napier opens up about arrest of Jalen Kitna on child porn chargesFlorida head coach Billy Napier on Thursday spoke about the arrest of backup quarterback Jalen Kitna on child pornography charges.
Florida formally dismisses QB Jalen Kitna following arrest on child porn charges
Read full article: Florida formally dismisses QB Jalen Kitna following arrest on child porn chargesFlorida has formally dismissed quarterback Jalen Kitna from the team following his arrest on five child pornography charges.
Florida Gators QB Jalen Kitna bonds out of jail after arrest on child porn charges
Read full article: Florida Gators QB Jalen Kitna bonds out of jail after arrest on child porn chargesFlorida Gators backup quarterback Jalen Kitna bonded out of jail Thursday evening after he was arrested Wednesday on two charges of distribution of child exploitation material and three charges of possession of child pornography.
No. 20 Kentucky handles Richardson, topples No. 12 Florida
Read full article: No. 20 Kentucky handles Richardson, topples No. 12 FloridaNo. 20 Kentucky intercepted Anthony Richardson twice, Keidron Smith returned one of those interception 65 yards for a touchdown, and the Wildcats toppled 12th-ranked Florida 26-16 in the Swamp.
Kirby Smart complains about Jacksonville location of Florida-Georgia game — again
Read full article: Kirby Smart complains about Jacksonville location of Florida-Georgia game — againGeorgia head coach Kirby Smart has been grumbling about the Florida-Georgia game being held in Jacksonville for years, and during Southeastern Conference Media Days this week, he renewed his calls for the annual rivalry game to be played on the universities’ campuses instead.
SEC approves future schedules for basketball, not football
Read full article: SEC approves future schedules for basketball, not footballThe Southeastern Conference approved future regular-season schedules and postseason formats for six sports — just not football — to conclude its annual league meetings.
Gators earn spot in Women’s College World Series with decisive win
Read full article: Gators earn spot in Women’s College World Series with decisive winThe Florida Gators dominated Virginia Tech in a winner-take-all Super Regional game, advancing to the Women's College World Series with a 12-0 win on Sunday.
JU women’s lacrosse looking to keep ‘good energy’ going in NCAA tournament
Read full article: JU women’s lacrosse looking to keep ‘good energy’ going in NCAA tournamentAfter winning the ASUN conference championship, the #17 JU Dolphins are looking to take it to the next level in the NCAA tournament, starting Friday.
Florida tops Missouri in afternoon game due to winter storm
Read full article: Florida tops Missouri in afternoon game due to winter stormMyreon Jones had 18 points and five 3-pointers, Tyree Appleby scored all 17 of his points in the second half and Florida beat Missouri 66-65 in a game moved ahead six hours due to a winter storm.
Florida, Georgia to face off in fall game at Jacksonville’s 121 Financial Ballpark
Read full article: Florida, Georgia to face off in fall game at Jacksonville’s 121 Financial BallparkThe Gators and the Bulldogs will face off in an exhibition baseball game at 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville ahead of the annual Florida-Georgia football game.
Oklahoma beats Florida State 6-2 to force decisive Game 3 at WCWS
Read full article: Oklahoma beats Florida State 6-2 to force decisive Game 3 at WCWSIn a game where Oklahoma set an NCAA record for home runs in a season, the Sooners used the longball to beat Florida State 6-2 and force a decisive game in the championship round of the Women's College World Series.
Florida St. takes game 1 of series, Seminoles one win away from softball championship
Read full article: Florida St. takes game 1 of series, Seminoles one win away from softball championshipFlorida State opened the best-of-three championship round at the Women's College World Series with a resounding win over No. 1 Oklahoma, leaving the Seminoles one win away from the school's second NCAA softball championship.
Florida State advances to championship round at Women’s College World Series
Read full article: Florida State advances to championship round at Women’s College World SeriesFor the second time in 24 hours, Florida State knocked off Alabama to earn a spot in the championship round of the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City, Okla.
JU pulls huge upset, beats Florida Gulf Coast 17-1 to advance in ASUN tourney
Read full article: JU pulls huge upset, beats Florida Gulf Coast 17-1 to advance in ASUN tourneyNeeding a win to keep their season alive, Jacksonville University enjoyed their biggest offensive explosion of the year to keep their postseason going.
JU men’s soccer heading to NCAA tournament after upset win in ASUN finals
Read full article: JU men’s soccer heading to NCAA tournament after upset win in ASUN finalsAfter being saved by the rain, Jacksonville University's men's soccer team is heading to the NCAA tournament following a 2-0 win over Florida Gulf Coast in the ASUN conference finals.
Rubio backs bill to take national approach to paying college athletes
Read full article: Rubio backs bill to take national approach to paying college athletesTALLAHASSEE, Fla. Warning about a patchwork of laws in different states, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., announced legislation Thursday that would require the NCAA to put in place rules that would allow college athletes to get paid for their names, images and likenesses. Ron DeSantis signed a bill designed to allow Florida college athletes to receive compensation. Rubios proposal would take a national approach, requiring the NCAA to put in place rules by June 30, 2021, that would allow athletes to be compensated. As states continue to pass laws determining how college athletes can be compensated for their name, image, and likeness, it is clear that a patchwork of 50 state laws would be devastating to college sports, Rubio said in a prepared statement. The bill DeSantis signed last Friday establishes rights for college athletes and schools and allows students to have professional representation through agents licensed by the state or attorneys in good standing with The Florida Bar.
College basketball coach beats COVID-19, continues fighting fatigue
Read full article: College basketball coach beats COVID-19, continues fighting fatigueCleveland State University womens head basketball coach, Chris Kielsmeier, 44, had no known underlying health conditions when he learned he had COVID-19. Just as the pandemic ended the college basketball season, Kielsmeiers symptoms began to worsen. When I woke up on Thursday I didn't feel any better and, and then it really started to hit like, Gosh, could this be the coronavirus? asked Kielsmeier. He was really sick. Even though its taken him longer than expected to get back into the swing of things, he continues fighting every day.