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Florida football coach Jon Sumrall finds strength in his father's legacy
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (121+ words) Naples Daily News Florida football coach Jon Sumrall finds strength in his father's legacy Florida football coach Jon Sumrall could always count on his father being there. During Sumrall's high school football playing career at Grissom High School in Huntsville,…...
Southwest Florida's top 25 defensive football players of past 25 years
5+ day, 24+ min ago (279+ words) Southwest Florida high school football teams haven't had much luck winning state championships. But it hasn't been for a lack of talent. Here are our selections, presented in alphabetical order. A three-year varsity starter at linebacker and defensive end, Adkins…...
Top 25 SW FL high school football defensive players between 2001 and 2025
5+ day, 25+ min ago (29+ words) Naples Daily News Top 25 SW FL high school football defensive players between 2001 and 2025...
Florida football loses OL commitment to rival Georgia
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (162+ words) Florida football suffered a blow to its 2027 recruiting class. The Florida Gators lost four-star 2027 offensive line commitments Kennedee Jackson to rival Georgia on June 13 during Jackson's official visit to UGA. The 6-foot-6, 297-pound Jackson, from Lithonia, Georgia, is rated as…...
Florida football recruiting update: Gators still rounding out 2027 class
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1281+ words) Florida football continues to add to its impressive 2027 recruiting class under first-year coach Jon Sumrall. The Florida Gators have landed their 22nd and 23rd commitments of the 2027 class as 3-star linebacker Ellis Mc Gaskin committed to the Gators on June 6 and long…...
FHSAA approves Open Division in high school sports. What will it mean?
1+ week, 4+ day ago (645+ words) Florida's Open Division era has arrived. The Florida High School Athletic Association board of directors voted June 9 to officially inaugurate an eight-team Open Division for the 2026-27 season in 11 sports, beginning in the fall. Sports selected for the Open Division will…...
Brendan Sorsby allowed to play is college football's biggest problem
1+ week, 4+ day ago (297+ words) Pete Rose is turning over in his grave. Major League Baseball's all-time hits leader died in 2024, never having made the Baseball Hall of Fame after his lifetime ban for betting on games while managing the Cincinnati Reds. A judge in…...
Nearing 10 years as AD of Florida Gators, Scott Stricklin focused on what lies ahead
1+ week, 5+ day ago (111+ words) Naples Daily News Nearing 10 years as AD of Florida Gators, Scott Stricklin focused on what lies ahead When Scott Strickln reflects on his tenure so far as UF athletic director, he can point to some significant accomplishments. The Florida Gators…...
How Super Bowl's Patriots boost SWFL economy. And lobsta, lotsa lobsta
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (131+ words) A migration of New Englanders to Southwest Florida has led to an economic and cultural impact on the region. The influx of residents, particularly New England Patriots fans, boosts the local economy. .. How Super Bowl's Patriots boost SWFL economy. And…...
FSU football recruiting loses another top-ranked commit. But why?
2+ week, 1+ day ago (840+ words) Florida State football lost a marquee recruit this week. Again. The Seminoles held a commitment from Lennard S Mekhi Williams since March 2025, but the 6-foot-3, 160 pound rising senior walked back his commitment after a visit to Wisconsin. He announced that…...