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I spoke to UF coach Jon Sumrall about the start of offseason workouts. I also asked him why the players aren’t wearing Gator logos on their gear. “You gotta earn the logo, man. We ain’t earned it yet,” he said. “We haven’t earned a damn thing.” STORY:

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Rueben Chinyelu was inconsolable after Florida’s season-ending loss. “I just wish that we kept going.” He fought through tears to share what this program has meant to him. STORY:

Rueben Chinyelu was inconsolable after Florida’s season-ending loss. “I just wish that we kept going.” He fought through tears to share what this program has meant to him. STORY:

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‘New look, new me’: Cormani McClain reflects on his growth at Florida and stint with Colorado. “It was tough,” McClain said of the last two years. “I just needed someone to keep pushing me.” STORY:

‘New look, new me’: Cormani McClain reflects on his growth at Florida and stint with Colorado. “It was tough,” McClain said of the last two years. “I just needed someone to keep pushing me.” STORY:

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Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr. 🎯 Practice updates:

Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr. 🎯 Practice updates:

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If Florida is not a 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, there are some Gator haters on the selection committee. - Road win vs. No. 1 Auburn - Road win vs. No. 7 Alabama - 30-point win vs. No. 1 Tennessee - 19-point win vs. No. 12 Texas A&M

If Florida is not a 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, there are some Gator haters on the selection committee. - Road win vs. No. 1 Auburn - Road win vs. No. 7 Alabama - 30-point win vs. No. 1 Tennessee - 19-point win vs. No. 12 Texas A&M

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.Phil Trautwein’s primary reason for returning to Florida is this: adding to his tattoo. And by that, he means winning more rings. “I want to win national championships. For me, it’s everything,” Trautwein said. “That’s why I’m here.” STORY:

.Phil Trautwein’s primary reason for returning to Florida is this: adding to his tattoo. And by that, he means winning more rings. “I want to win national championships. For me, it’s everything,” Trautwein said. “That’s why I’m here.” STORY:

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Jon Sumrall cancels his wife’s trip to Italy and is feeling ‘on edge’ about his Gators. “I’ve watched practice four times now,” he said, “and we’re just — we’re green.” STORY:

Jon Sumrall cancels his wife’s trip to Italy and is feeling ‘on edge’ about his Gators. “I’ve watched practice four times now,” he said, “and we’re just — we’re green.” STORY:

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Jon Sumrall steps off the plane Gator Chompin

Jon Sumrall steps off the plane Gator Chompin

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Rowdy Reptiles: “G League dropout”

Rowdy Reptiles: “G League dropout”

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Instead of a game ball, they gave this to Isaiah Brown 😂

Instead of a game ball, they gave this to Isaiah Brown 😂

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.Carlin Hartman and Will Richard share a moment ❤️ Florida’s associate head coach gives Will Richard his flowers after the national title. Go inside the Gators’ epic comeback win and postgame celebration in San Antonio. STORY:

.Carlin Hartman and Will Richard share a moment ❤️ Florida’s associate head coach gives Will Richard his flowers after the national title. Go inside the Gators’ epic comeback win and postgame celebration in San Antonio. STORY:

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First career TD for #Gators RB Anthony Rubio.

First career TD for #Gators RB Anthony Rubio.

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The Florida-Tennessee game was a coming out party for new #Gators DC Austin Armstrong. He called a great game against Josh Heupel’s offense and was ANIMATED on the sideline 😂 Field Access:

The Florida-Tennessee game was a coming out party for new #Gators DC Austin Armstrong. He called a great game against Josh Heupel’s offense and was ANIMATED on the sideline 😂 Field Access:

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After a full day of classes, meetings, rehab, workouts and team walkthrough, Tramell Jones Jr. spent an extra hour in Florida’s IPF throwing to Naeshaun Montgomery. Jones went out with a bang on his last pass, launching a 60-yard bomb to Montgomery. STORY:

After a full day of classes, meetings, rehab, workouts and team walkthrough, Tramell Jones Jr. spent an extra hour in Florida’s IPF throwing to Naeshaun Montgomery. Jones went out with a bang on his last pass, launching a 60-yard bomb to Montgomery. STORY:

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Micah Handlogten is goated 🍺

Micah Handlogten is goated 🍺

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Sumrall on the PJ after leaving Kansas

Sumrall on the PJ after leaving Kansas

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No. 5 — 𝐃. 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐳 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 ends a 12-year drought with Florida’s first punt return touchdown since 1984 Three minutes later, he did it again. Green is the only Gator with two punt return TDs in the same game. ➡️:

No. 5 — 𝐃. 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐳 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 ends a 12-year drought with Florida’s first punt return touchdown since 1984 Three minutes later, he did it again. Green is the only Gator with two punt return TDs in the same game. ➡️:

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My top 10 greatest passes in Florida football history. The last call by Mick Hubert may be his best one ever. STORY:

My top 10 greatest passes in Florida football history. The last call by Mick Hubert may be his best one ever. STORY:

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Transfer QB Aaron Philo is going to fit right in with Gator Nation. Despite growing up 10 miles from Athens, he’s always hated Georgia. His girlfriend attends UGA and cheers for the Dawgs. He would never. “That doesn’t make me a Georgia fan.” STORY:

Transfer QB Aaron Philo is going to fit right in with Gator Nation. Despite growing up 10 miles from Athens, he’s always hated Georgia. His girlfriend attends UGA and cheers for the Dawgs. He would never. “That doesn’t make me a Georgia fan.” STORY:

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I spoke with Jon Sumrall about why he gutted UF's weight room. He revealed multiple issues with the racks, flooring and even the layout. “It was something that we quickly needed to address,” he said. “It wasn't real safe.” STORY:

I spoke with Jon Sumrall about why he gutted UF's weight room. He revealed multiple issues with the racks, flooring and even the layout. “It was something that we quickly needed to address,” he said. “It wasn't real safe.” STORY:

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.Florida Gators Men’s Basketball presented with the SEC regular season championship trophy.

.Florida Gators Men’s Basketball presented with the SEC regular season championship trophy.

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Here’s my view of the 5-second call against the Gators vs. UConn. Florida coach Todd Golden thinks it was called early. What do you see? STORY:

Here’s my view of the 5-second call against the Gators vs. UConn. Florida coach Todd Golden thinks it was called early. What do you see? STORY:

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.Coach Billy Gonzales closes out his last press conference by thanking Florida's AD for the opportunity, the players for not quitting on him, the media for covering him fairly and the fans for supporting him despite the results this season. Class act. THREAD:

.Coach Billy Gonzales closes out his last press conference by thanking Florida's AD for the opportunity, the players for not quitting on him, the media for covering him fairly and the fans for supporting him despite the results this season. Class act. THREAD:

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Jon Sumrall embraced by Danny Wuerffel

Jon Sumrall embraced by Danny Wuerffel

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BREAKING: Florida signs Lithuanian forward Arturas Butajevas. The Gators get another big that shoots the 3. Butajevas is 19 and 6-foot-10. Averaged 15.6 pts, 7.6 rebs and 1.3 ast in the Spain U-22 League. Here are some of his recent highlights. STORY:

BREAKING: Florida signs Lithuanian forward Arturas Butajevas. The Gators get another big that shoots the 3. Butajevas is 19 and 6-foot-10. Averaged 15.6 pts, 7.6 rebs and 1.3 ast in the Spain U-22 League. Here are some of his recent highlights. STORY:

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.@RustyWhitt described his first meeting with Jon Sumrall as a scene from Step Brothers (see below 😂). Sumrall intended on firing Whitt. Now he calls him a brother, and his Army roots are “pivotal” to their program. “Whitt is a special human.” STORY:

.@RustyWhitt described his first meeting with Jon Sumrall as a scene from Step Brothers (see below 😂). Sumrall intended on firing Whitt. Now he calls him a brother, and his Army roots are “pivotal” to their program. “Whitt is a special human.” STORY:

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“52-20? Straight blowout baby!”

“52-20? Straight blowout baby!”

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Postgame scuffle between #Gators and FSU

Postgame scuffle between #Gators and FSU

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I asked Alabama coach Nate Oats about his previous comment regarding G Leaguers taking opportunities away from HS recruits and the latest player now trying to get eligibility after appearing in 10 NBA games. Here’s what he had to say.

I asked Alabama coach Nate Oats about his previous comment regarding G Leaguers taking opportunities away from HS recruits and the latest player now trying to get eligibility after appearing in 10 NBA games. Here’s what he had to say.

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How Florida won back Jayden Woods after he entered the portal and visited Texas. UF returns one of its top defenders, strongest players and a “very violent” EDGE. STORY:

How Florida won back Jayden Woods after he entered the portal and visited Texas. UF returns one of its top defenders, strongest players and a “very violent” EDGE. STORY:

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Todd Golden drops the 🔨 “There's an expectation with our program that if we're not up 15 at half and don't win by 25 something isn't going right. ... I still feel like being up 10 at half and up 22 with 3 mins to go, we played pretty dang well.” WATCH:

Todd Golden drops the 🔨 “There's an expectation with our program that if we're not up 15 at half and don't win by 25 something isn't going right. ... I still feel like being up 10 at half and up 22 with 3 mins to go, we played pretty dang well.” WATCH:

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Celebration of the year? Isaiah Brown and Micah Handlogten hit the “sea lion” for Rioux Olivier 🦭😂 STORY:

Celebration of the year? Isaiah Brown and Micah Handlogten hit the “sea lion” for Rioux Olivier 🦭😂 STORY:

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No player in UF hoops history had worn No. 99 in a game before Saturday. Todd Golden wants Xaivian Lee to change numbers after his performance at Vandy. “If I have anything to say, he’s wearing 99 the rest of the way.” STORY:

No player in UF hoops history had worn No. 99 in a game before Saturday. Todd Golden wants Xaivian Lee to change numbers after his performance at Vandy. “If I have anything to say, he’s wearing 99 the rest of the way.” STORY:

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For the second year in a row, UF’s Todd Golden is not getting recognized for coaching awards. And once again, Golden couldn’t care less. “It doesn’t really mean shit,” he said. “We want to try to win the league and go as deep in March as we can.” STORY:

For the second year in a row, UF’s Todd Golden is not getting recognized for coaching awards. And once again, Golden couldn’t care less. “It doesn’t really mean shit,” he said. “We want to try to win the league and go as deep in March as we can.” STORY:

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Xaivian Lee vs. Alex Lloyd 🔥 LIVE UPDATES:

Xaivian Lee vs. Alex Lloyd 🔥 LIVE UPDATES:

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Funniest player on the team? Biggest trash talker on the team? Best player on the team? They’re all the same guy, according to Cooper Josefsberg 😂

Funniest player on the team? Biggest trash talker on the team? Best player on the team? They’re all the same guy, according to Cooper Josefsberg 😂

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