Under the weight of injuries and attrition, Florida’s offense stumbled to the spring practice finish line on Saturday in The Swamp.
Florida was a running team in 2012.
The pocket was breaking down, and Antonio Morrison saw EJ Manuel had nowhere to go.
Florida ranked fourth nationally in rushing defense last season, surrendering only 94.5 yards per game on the ground. Defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd was the driving force.
The Gators have decided to ditch the traditional spring game in favor of what is essentially an open practice.
Florida’s spring game will have a different look this year.
Quinton Dunbar does not feel threatened by Loucheiz Purifoy practicing at wide receiver during spring practice.
Brian Poole seems to be the only guy who can slow down Loucheiz Purifoy.
D.J. Durkin calls it good fortune.
Nobody is second-guessing Sharrif Floyd’s decision to leave UF early these days.
PORT ST. LUCIE –– In the gymnasium at St. Lucie West Centennial High, three hats — Miami, Florida and Alabama — sat on a table in front of senior Jay-nard Bostwick. Though Bostwick appeared undecided, his mind was already made up.
TAMPA — Vernon Hargreaves III remains uninterested in national attention, regardless of how much his play warrants it.
Less than one week after defensive coordinator Dan Quinn left the Gators for the NFL, coach Will Muschamp has filled out his staff.
Former Florida defensive coordinator Dan Quinn accepted the same position with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday afternoon. Gators special teams coordinator and linebackers coach D.J. Durkin was promoted to replace Quinn.
The Gators’ list of early departures continues to grow.
NEW ORLEANS— Linebacker Daniel Brown doused coach Charlie Strong with a cooler of yellow Gatorade.
Freshman defensive back Willie Bailey has decided to transfer, coach Will Muschamp announced on Monday.
Joker Phillips has been hired as Florida’s wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator, the school announced on Monday. Phillips will begin recruiting on Friday.
Florida’s berth in the Sugar Bowl was a foregone conclusion, but its opponent was a mystery.
Will Muschamp made sure he didn’t make the same mistake twice.
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