Football

Recruiting a huge priority for Florida’s McElwain

It is no secret that the Florida Gators have been out-recruited by in-state rival Florida State over the last few seasons. And as the end of the 2015 cycle approaches, it is...

Former Gators CB Joe Haden, C Maurkice Pouncey, C Mike Pouncey chosen for Pro Bowl

Updated on Jan. 10 at 4 p.m. A pair of former Florida Gators were elected Tuesday to the NFL Pro Bowl fifth-year Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden and fifth-year Pittsburgh Steelers center...

Reports: Doug Nussmeier tabbed by Jim McElwain to be Florida offensive coordinator

Michigan Wolverines offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier, who was not expected to be retained after the team fired Brady Hoke after the regular season, is set to become the next offensive coordinator of...

Jim McElwain fired up to help QB Treon Harris mature, Gators offense improve

One of the primary tenets of Jim McElwain‘s coaching philosophy is putting his players in the position to succeed not just in the game of football but life in general. With the...

McElwain laughs at Mullen’s ‘lateral move’ slight

Jim McElwain, new head football coach of the Florida Gators, likes to laugh. This much was obvious when he held his introductory press conference. He got another chance to do just that...

Dominoes must fall before McElwain fills staff

Updated on Tuesday at 1:30 a.m. It has been nearly three full weeks since Jim McElwain was hired as the new head coach of the Florida Gators – 18 days to be...

Gators QB Harris charged with misdemeanor

Florida Gators freshman quarterback Treon Harris received a second-degree misdemeanor charge on Tuesday for driving without a license. The University Police Department stopped Harris in a motor vehicle on Saturday, Dec. 13...

Florida athletics receives largest-ever $12.5 million donation for student facility

The University of Florida’s University Athletic Association on Friday announced receipt of $12.5 million from an anonymous donor, which is being billed as the largest-ever donation to the program. The $12.5 million...

4 BITS: McDonald, Easley, Murphy, Harvin, Haden

1 » The San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday released veteran defensive lineman Ray McDonald, who was investigated earlier in the day on suspicion of sexual assault. “This is about a pattern of...

Durkin: Cox out for bowl, McGee hopes to stay at Florida, Gators prepare for Birmingham

Florida Gators interim head coach and defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin met with the media on Thursday to discuss the early portion pf practice ahead of the 2015 Birmingham Bowl, injuries, roster developments...