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Florida's Medal of Freedom goes to FSU great Bobby Bowden

Apr. 07, 2021 06:48 PM EDT

Ottawa defensive end Jennifer Anthony, left, tackles Midland's JaNasia Spand (11) during an NAIA flag football game in Ottawa, Kan., Friday, March 26, 2021. The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics introduced women's flag football as an emerging sport this spring. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Following their passion, women go far to play flag football

By Eric Olson Apr. 06, 2021 03:54 PM EDT

FILE - Florida defensive back Marco Wilson (3) leaves the field after an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn., in this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, file photo. Wilson’s last two performances in Gainesville ended quite differently. He was reviled after one, revered following the other. The Florida cornerback, who gained notoriety for intentionally tossing an opponent’s shoe in December and costing the Gators a victory, turned in an eye-popping performance at the team’s pro day, Thursday, April 1, 2021, (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Time to heel: Wilson moves on from shoe toss, preps for NFL

By Mark Long Apr. 01, 2021 02:53 PM EDT

FILE - Florida Gators tight end Kyle Pitts (84) scores a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Gainesville, Fla., in this Nov. 28, 2020, file photo. Kyle Pitts is arguably the most dynamic playmaker in the NFL draft, a versatile tight end who will try to impress league executives in person during Florida's pro day Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP, File)

UCF at South Florida 11/27/2020

Mar. 31, 2021 05:51 PM EDT

Pitts puts on show at Florida's pro day for NFL evaluators

By Mark Long Mar. 31, 2021 05:49 PM EDT

Mississippi Valley State quarterback Jalani Eason (1) escapes a sack attempt by Jackson State Justin Ragin (76) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi Valley State at Jackson State 3/14/2021

Mar. 14, 2021 05:22 PM EDT

Jackson State running back Kymani Clarke (23) fights off a tackle attempt by Edward Waters linebacker Derrick Nicholson (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football in Jackson, Miss., Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. The game marked the head coaching debut of Jackson State football coach Deion Sanders. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Edward Waters at Jackson State 2/21/2021

Feb. 21, 2021 03:33 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 file photo, Florida head coach Dan Mullen speaks with players before the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game between Florida and Alabama in Atlanta. Florida coach Dan Mullen finally acknowledged making some “regrettable” comments last year. None of those were more head-scratching than Mullen wanting to pack Florida Field during a pandemic. But he offered no apologies about staying quiet after ESPN reported he has interest in moving to the NFL. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Mullen focuses on Florida amid college football concerns

By Mark Long Feb. 16, 2021 05:50 PM EST

Florida, Notre Dame schedule home-and-home series in '31-32

Feb. 09, 2021 11:12 AM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida and Notre Dame have scheduled a home-and-home series for the 2031 and 2032 football seasons. The Gators...

FILE - Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, file photo. The National signing day period begins Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Terps' hope top-20 recruit class brings improvement on field

By Eric Olson Feb. 03, 2021 06:28 PM EST

FILE - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks to reporters during a Sugar Bowl NCAA college news conference in New Orleans, in this Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, file photo. The National signing day period begins Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Former Gamecocks coach Muschamp lands at Georgia as analyst

By Charles Odum Feb. 03, 2021 04:34 PM EST

File-This Nov. 21, 2020, file photo shows LSU tight end Arik Gilbert against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark. Florida landed one of the country’s most coveted transfers Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, a likely replacement for star tight end Kyle Pitts. Former LSU standout Gilbert committed to the Gators on Twitter, saying “this is the best situation for me and I’m excited to join the family.” (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)

Former LSU TE Arik Gilbert chooses Florida as landing spot

By Mark Long Jan. 31, 2021 09:00 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2013, file photo, UAB coach Garrick McGee watches the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern State at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala. Florida promoted McGee from analyst to quarterbacks coach Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, filling a vacancy created by Brian Johnson's departure to the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles. McGee spent the 2020 season working behind the scenes at Florida after a two-year stint at Missouri. The former Alabama-Birmingham head coach has bounced from job to job for most of the past decade. (Mark Almond/The Birmingham News via AP, File)

Florida promotes McGee to QBs coach to replace Johnson

By Mark Long Jan. 29, 2021 04:41 PM EST

Importance of Senior Bowl increases for NFL teams, prospects

By John Zenor Jan. 26, 2021 05:34 PM EST
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — With whistles blowing and players moving from station to station, everything appeared to be business as usual Tuesday at the Senior Bowl —...

Florida adds assistant coach Montinar to revamped secondary

Jan. 22, 2021 04:45 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen filled an open spot on his staff Friday by hiring former South Florida assistant Jules Montinar to work with...