Jeff Demps and Chris Rainey are not just the fastest players at Florida; they are some of the fastest players ever, according to offensive coordinator Charlie Weis.
Dan Quinn’s shirt said it all Wednesday.
Will Muschamp faces a difficult task as a first-year coach in the Southeastern Conference, but the odds are stacked in his favor.
After a successful debut, The Mailbag is back for the opening week of football season, and judging by the questions we received, you guys are fiending for some pigskin. That being said, let’s kick it off.
Sophomore Cody Riggs appeared in front of reporters Tuesday with a cast on his right hand, further jumbling an already unsettled situation in Florida’s secondary.
Charlie Weis came in with a plan when he became offensive coordinator on coach Will Muschamp’s staff.
Gators coach Will Muschamp released the first depth chart since spring on Monday, and while there were some surprises, there’s also a catch.
Tyler: I know this sounds boring to the casual fan, but you need to watch the offensive line Saturday. If the group plays well this year, the offense will thrive. And if the offense thrives, the Gators will exceed the ho-hum expectations we all have thrust upon them.
This time last August, John Brantley joked about chucking the ball out of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in the season opener.
With 1:48 left and the Gators trailing by four, UF quarterback Wayne Peace was in trouble. His running lanes were completely closed and his first passing option — the tight end — was covered.
Forget waiting until Sept. 3. Those eager to see Coach Boom in action need only look to Wednesday night’s press conference.
For much of last year, there were questions about whether then-freshman defensive tackle Dominique Easley would make it to a second season in a Florida uniform.
After missing all of the spring and summer practice seasons, it’s natural that senior running back Jeff Demps could be a few steps behind.
Will Muschamp has joked this offseason that he is only coaching certain safeties this year: the ones who play well.
Coach Will Muschamp ended practice about 30 minutes early Wednesday night, but it was far from a reward.
Offensive lineman Kyle Koehne may not be a household name for Florida fans. But the sophomore is a well-known commodity among his brothers in the trenches.
With practices closed off to the media and the public — and limited bits of actual information coming from anyone associated with the Gators — reporters, fans and outside observers alike have had to take coach Will Muschamp and his players at their word.
When Lerentee McCray switched to defensive end in fall 2009, his days roaming the middle of the defense appeared to be behind him.
Gators coach Will Muschamp is looking for any competitive edge he can get entering his first season.
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