I realize he has a long way to go but the women’s basketball team is greatly improved. Coach Newbauer has done a nice job.
Outside shot. They've been ranked anywhere from 7th to 11th nationally this year, Had a 7-2 dual meet record, finished 5th at a meet in Atlanta in November, 4th at a meet in Auburn in December. Texas, Cal, Michigan & Indiana are 1-4, but the guys seem to have peaked at the right time so you never know. The NCAA championship are March 25-28 in Indianapolis.Does the men's swimming team have a shot at the natty? We were so dominant in the 80s.
All well said and I totally agree. I'm still kind of in a daze without Gator sports to watch on an almost daily basis this time of year. It's kind of like Bizarro World hell, but this great country will get through it and thrive, like it always has.Scott Stricklin is the Athletic Director of the Florida Gators who have the No. 1 Baseball program in America, a Top 10 Softball program, a No. 2 Gymnastics program, a Men’s Basketball squad that was likely headed to the NCAA Tournament, a Women’s Team that was likely going to compete in post season for the first time in a bit, and Track teams that were competing on the national stage this week to try and bring home titles. There is a lot at stake in the spring for Florida and a group of teams that fans, coaches, and administration are really proud of. It’s not easy taking the hearts of their seasons away from them. But in the big picture, it had to be done.
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Some schools are 'football' schools, and some are 'basketball' schools, and some are'baseball' schools. While UF is one of the elite few that has won NC's in all 3 of the Men's Big 3 sports, they are far more than any of those 3.
The U-of-F is truly an All Sports Athletic Program that is the the most consistent Top 10 finisher in the Nation for 36 consecutive years.... That included the last 11 consecutive Top 5 finishes as of June 2019.
This is the 11th consecutive season with a Gator team winning a National team title. Florida is one of just 3 programs with a National title each year since the 2008-09 season and UF has collected 20 National Championships in that span.
Since the end of the 2017-18 season, UF continues to lead the SEC in All Time SEC-C's with 240. More have been added since...
Football will always be big, but I've been a 'Gator All Sports fan' for a very long time. I've never felt the need to limit myself to just enjoying one Gator sport or team. Football is 4 months, but being a Gator sports fan goes year round... iG
He's one of the greatest athletes in the history of the University of Florida, IMO. Hasn't gotten the recognition and appreciation from fans and alumni that he deserves.March 23, 2020
Holloway Named AAU James E. Sullivan Award Finalist
Holloway is one of 10 athletes selected as finalists for the award that recognizes the nation's best amateur athlete.
The 2019 The Bowerman Winner (T&F Heisman) is one of 10 athletes selected as finalists for the award that recognizes the nation's best amateur athlete based on the qualities of leadership, character and sportsmanship.
https://floridagators.com/news/2020...amed-aau-james-e-sullivan-award-finalist.aspx
The truth is, while we spend 99% of our time focused on football, Florida is a school focused on all sports. There's a good reason why UF has more SEC championships across all sports than the #2 and #3 SEC teams COMBINED!!!! Not to mention if you throw in the fact that we are NOT a founding member of the SEC so haven't had as many years as the old guys to accumulate those championships.
I'm really digging the baseball team. They just took the series against Marshall. People may not think too much on that, but look at how they're winning recently. Last year, it felt like any team in the country had the likely possibility of knocking around UF pitchers for 8 or more runs....even teams like Marshall.
The pitching has been on point thus far.
Fyi, they did well against UGA also.