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Former Gator Sharrif Floyd surging up draft boards

Former Gator Sharrif Floyd surging up draft boards

Former Florida defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd has always been projected as a first-round pick, but he’s the fastest rising player on draft boards.

Published March 16, 2013 - 10:30am

Like Joeckel, Sharrif Floyd leaves classy letter to Florida fans

Like Joeckel, Sharrif Floyd leaves classy letter to Florida fans

Florida defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd is about to be a wealthy man as a first round draft pick in April, and he left a very classy letter to Florida and its fans in the student newspaper.

Published January 16, 2013 - 9:15am

Gators’ Floyd, Elam declare for NFL Draft

Gators’ Floyd, Elam declare for NFL Draft

Florida’s first two juniors to declare for NFL are Matt Elam and Sharrif Floyd. More could be coming.

Published January 3, 2013 - 9:30am

SEC Championship Talk: Florida

SEC Championship Talk: Florida

Florida returns what could be the top defense in the SEC this year. Heading into year two under Will Muschamp, Florida will try to improve on both offense and defense. It’s not out of the question that Florida wins the East and takes a nice little road trip to Atlanta. But there are some big questions on offense:

Published July 12, 2012 - 11:00am

Top 5 Performers Of The Day Prediction: Week 5

Top 5 Performers Of The Day Prediction: Week 5

It’s officially week five prediction time. There are some big-time, season-shaping games today, including Alabama-Florida, Georgia-Mississippi State and South Carolina-Auburn. So, let’s get right to it…

Published October 1, 2011 - 7:50am

Top Performers Of The Day Prediction: Week 3

Top Performers Of The Day Prediction: Week 3

Week three is now upon us. The season will be over before we know it, as evidenced by how fast the first two weeks have come and passed. Here are the top five performers of the day prediction for week three – in alphabetical order of course:

Published September 17, 2011 - 6:01am

Keys To Victory: Tennessee vs. Florida

Keys To Victory: Tennessee vs. Florida

Florida is the favorite heading into this weekend in Gainesville, and this game nationally is a little bit under the radar, but nonetheless very important for the SEC East and the conference overall.

Published September 16, 2011 - 7:19am

Florida Defensive Line Will Be A Key In Tennessee-Florida Game

Florida Defensive Line Will Be A Key In Tennessee-Florida Game

The Florida Gators are currently sitting atop the lowest scoring defense in the SEC and tied for the lowest in the country, having given up only three points in two football games. While this defense is much improved from a year ago, they virtually have been untested, and no one really knows for sure how good they really are.

Published September 13, 2011 - 6:16am

Outland Trophy Watch List

Outland Trophy Watch List

The Outland Trophy goes annually to the nations’ best interior lineman – offensive or defensive. There are 65 total on the 2011 watch list. Last year’s winner was Gabe Carimi from Wisconsin. Here are the 11 from the SEC on the 2011 watch list: OT Cordy Glenn, Georgia DT Jaye …

Published July 14, 2011 - 8:18am

Gators Look Dominant Up Front Defensively

Gators Look Dominant Up Front Defensively

The Florida Gators close out spring looking much improved up front defensively, compared to recent years. Florida has not been the same along the defensive line since former defensive coordinator Greg Mattison left for the Baltimore Ravens after the 2008 season. Dan McCarney has been the defensive line coach for …

Published April 12, 2011 - 6:05am