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Seventh round: Jaguars draft Baker County grad Cooper Hodges, 2 others to close draft
Read full article: Seventh round: Jaguars draft Baker County grad Cooper Hodges, 2 others to close draftThe Jaguars put the finishing touches on a massive draft class on Saturday afternoon with two selections on offense and one on defense in the seventh and final round.
Jaguars go defense early on final day of NFL draft
Read full article: Jaguars go defense early on final day of NFL draftThe Jaguars opened the final day of the NFL draft with picks on the defensive side of the ball, selecting Gators linebacker Ventrell Miller and Oklahoma State edge rusher Tyler Lacy in the fourth round.
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.
‘A great week’: Gator Bowl success could impact future matchups
Read full article: ‘A great week’: Gator Bowl success could impact future matchupsMassive ticket sales and television ratings proved the 2022 Gator Bowl to be one of the top games of the year. Now, Gator Bowl Sports president Greg McGarity says the success of the most recent game could pave the way for more great matchups in the future.
No. 1 SC women beat No. 2 UConn 73-57 to solidify top spot
Read full article: No. 1 SC women beat No. 2 UConn 73-57 to solidify top spotAliyah Boston had 22 points and 15 rebounds to help No. 1 South Carolina beat second-ranked UConn 73-57 to win the inaugural Battle 4 Atlantis tournament championship.
Gators Breakdown: South Carolina 40 Florida 17 | Rock bottom loss for the Gators
Read full article: Gators Breakdown: South Carolina 40 Florida 17 | Rock bottom loss for the GatorsThe November part of the schedule was supposed to be the chance Florida could find themselves and end the season on a high note. South Carolina had other plans as they dominate the Gators 40-17.
Gators Breakdown: Last look at 2020 and a look ahead to 2021
Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Last look at 2020 and a look ahead to 2021Florida running out of tunnel during the Gators' game against the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. / UAA Communications photo by Hannah WhiteThe 2020 college football season is over. A season that was in doubt at one point, had some good and some bad for the Florida Gators. David Waters and Will Miles (Read and Reaction) take one last look back at the 2020 season as they review their preseason predictions. Also, the guys where various publications rank the 2021 Florida squad in early rankings for next season. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdownLISTEN: Catch up on previous episodes of Gators BreakdownFollow David Waters on Twitter @GatorDave_SEC to stay plugged in, or click one of the following to tune in:Megaphone | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Google Podcasts | Stitcher
Gators Breakdown: Game Reaction | Florida 38 - South Carolina 24
Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Game Reaction | Florida 38 - South Carolina 24Florida moves to 2-0 on the season as the Gators defeat the South Carolina Gamecocks. David Waters is joined by Nick de la Torre (Gator Country) and Graham Hall (Gainesville Sun) to review the up and down day. The offense had another fine showing while the defense showed a little improvement, but still left a lot to be desired. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdownLISTEN: Catch up on previous episodes of Gators BreakdownFollow David Waters on Twitter @GatorDave_SEC to stay plugged in, or click one of the following to tune in:Megaphone | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Google Play | Stitcher
Jacksonville printing company helping fill The Swamp with Gators fans
Read full article: Jacksonville printing company helping fill The Swamp with Gators fansJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Even though COVID-19 restrictions will limit the capacity of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to 20% for the Florida Gators’ home opener against the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday, a Jacksonville printing company is helping fill the stands with fans. Since only around 17,000 fans can attend the game in person, Raintree Graphics was asked to make cutouts of fans. The cutouts will not only help with social distancing but allow fans to still be at The Swamp. “We’ve designed them to run 6 up on a big 5-foot-by-10-foot sheet, and we’re printing them on a flatbed printer.”Raintree Graphics was asked to make the cutouts of Florida Gators fans. (WJXT)As of Thursday, the company had made thousands of Gators fan cutouts.
Gators Breakdown: South Carolina Game Preview 2020
Read full article: Gators Breakdown: South Carolina Game Preview 2020The third ranked Gators look to go 2-0 on the season when they matchup with South Carolina in the first home game of 2020. The Gators also look to keep the passing game flying and to have a bounce back performance on defense. David Waters is joined by Will Gunter (Co-host of The Early Game on 107.5 The Game in Columbia, SC) to preview the Gamecocks. This episode of Gators Breakdown is brought to you by MyBookie. Bet this football season, use promo code “GATORS” and get a free $20 wager on your first deposit at http://bit.ly/MYB-GatorsBreakdownGet Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdownLISTEN: Catch up on previous episodes of Gators BreakdownFollow David Waters on Twitter @GatorDave_SEC to stay plugged in, or click one of the following to tune in:Megaphone | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Google Play | Stitcher
Injuries force Vanderbilt to start 3rd QB vs No. 10 Florida
Read full article: Injuries force Vanderbilt to start 3rd QB vs No. 10 Florida(Photo byNASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Vanderbilt Commodores will be starting a third different quarterback when they visit No. Two QBs who have started games this season for Vanderbilt are in concussion protocol. Mason said this is similar to his first season at Vanderbilt when he wound up playing four different quarterbacks. Wallace has never started a game in college, though he has played in six games this season coming off the bench. The 6-2, 210-pound Walters has never taken a snap in a college game.