D.J. Durkin

Perfection not yet achieved by Florida’s defense

Florida Gators head coach Will Muschamp got the ball rolling in his post-game press conference following his team’s devastating loss on the road at Miami. Muschamp said he held Florida’s defense to...

9/4: Durkin on UF’s linebackers, UM’s playmakers

Florida Gators defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin met with the media on Wednesday ahead of the second game of the season against the Miami Hurricanes on Sept. 7. LINING UP THE ‘BACKERS Florida...

Don’t forget about Gators CB Jaylen Watkins

The Florida Gators will start a pair of potential first-round picks at cornerback in 2013, neither of whom led their position in interceptions last season. That distinction belongs to senior Jaylen Watkins,...

Hype train rolls on for Florida S Marcus Maye

Matt Elam and Josh Evans, the Florida Gators’ starting safeties in 2012 and now two NFL reserves, both pointed to redshirt freshman Marcus Maye as the player to watch at their position...

Powell, Fowler rush Gators defense up a notch

If Will Muschamp is to believe what he sees on the practice fields, the Florida Gators may have finally put together a reliable and consistent pass rushing duo for the first time...

8/14: Durkin on Morrison and McMillian, limiting Purifoy, Gators young secondary talent

For the first time this fall, new Florida Gators defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin met with the media on Wednesday to discuss some of the latest developments concerning his side of the ball...

8/12: Muschamp on Joyer’s injury, Jones missing games, standouts from Florida’s scrimmage

Florida Gators head coach Will Muschamp met with the media during his team’s second full week of fall practice ahead of the 2013 season. INJURIES CONTINUE TO MOUNT There appears to be...

Florida Gators football’s tumultuous offseason

The 2013 offseason started out relatively calm and normal for the Florida Gators football program with some players deciding to leave school early to play professionally and others choosing to try their...

Former QB Leak, DE Lemmens announced as Florida Gators’ newest graduate assistants

Former Florida Gators quarterback Chris Leak returned to his alma mater in May as a defensive quality control assistant (intern) with the football program. On Wednesday, Florida announced that Leak and former...

2013 SEC Media Days – Gators ready to rock

Florida Gators at 2013 SEC Media Days: Game times vs. Toledo, Miami set | Muschamp: I’m “100% responsible” for players | Easley steals the show | VIDEOS: Florida players have fun interviewing...