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UF QB DJ Lagway ‘touch and go’ for return home to Texas; Tre Wilson out for Gators’ season

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on November 7, 2024. Posted in College Sports, Florida Gators, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports.

GAINESVILLE — Injured Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is “giving it his best shot,” coach Billy Napier said, to play during the Gators’ visit to the University of Texas in the 19-year-old’s home state. Lagway practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, coach Billy Napier said, as the Gators’ true freshman recovers from a left hamstring injury sustained during the second quarter of a 34-20 loss to Georgia Nov. 2 in Jacksonville. Napier did not sound overly optimistic Lagway would return from the Grade 2 strain in time to face the nation’s top-ranked defense, positioning third-string walk-on...

Dylan Rizk goes from benchwarmer to savior with win over Arizona

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on November 3, 2024. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports, UCF Knights.

As Dylan Rizk exited the UCF locker room at FCB Mortgage Stadium, a small group of family and friends greeted him with a boisterous cheer. The redshirt freshman quarterback had plenty of reasons to celebrate following his first career start on Saturday, leading the Knights to a 56-12 win over visiting Arizona. The victory snapped a five-game losing streak and kept the program’s record in Space Games a perfect 8-0. For Rizk, the fourth quarterback to start a game this season, it all came down to patience. “I always knew there was a plan for me,” Rizk said. “Coach Gus [Malzahn] and Coach...

GATORS PODCAST: Florida looks to end Georgia’s dominance behind DJ Lagway (Ep. 252)

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on October 30, 2024. Posted in College Sports, Florida Gators, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Sports.

The Gators are coming off their best performance behind their true freshman quarterback, DJ Lagway. Billy Napier’s team, led by Lagway, will need to be even better to have a chance against Kirby Smart’s No. 2 Bulldogs, who are 16.5-point favorites and winners of three straight meetings. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar discuss the Gators’ toughest test to date as they enter a daunting November. November gauntlet starts with Georgia (0:00) Reason for optimism (7:23) Reason for pessimism (9:59) Offensive matchup (13:32) Defensive matchup (16:34) Who has your attention?...

Hurricanes land Camdin Portis, son of UM great Clinton Portis

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on October 28, 2024. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

The Hurricanes added a UM legacy Sunday evening. Cornerback Camdin Portis committed to Miami. But he’s not just a touted defensive back — he’s the son of Hurricanes great Clinton Portis. The younger Portis is a standout player in his own right. The 2026 cornerback is rated a four-star prospect in 247Sports’ composite rankings. He is listed as the No. 25 cornerback and No. 291 player in his class. Portis, a Charlotte, North Carolina native, had 18 tackles, 10 pass breakups and two interceptions in 2023. He also holds offers from Florida, Ohio State and Tennessee, among others. His father,...

No. 6 Miami Hurricanes trounce Florida State to remain undefeated

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on October 27, 2024. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

MIAMI GARDENS — Mark Fletcher Jr. knelt to the ground in the Hard Rock Stadium end zone and pointed to the sky. The sophomore Miami running back and American Heritage alumnus took the field with a heavy heart just days after his father, Mark Fletcher Sr., died. Fletcher scored the No. 6 Hurricanes’ (8-0, 4-0 ACC) first touchdown as they picked up a 36-14 win over scuffling rival Florida State (1-7, 1-6 ACC) Saturday night. The victory was Miami’s first over FSU since 2020 and Mario Cristobal’s first over the Seminoles as UM’s head coach. After Fletcher scored his emotional, game-opening...

GATORS PODCAST: UF ranked and ready to make a run in men’s basketball (Ep. 251)

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on October 25, 2024. Posted in College Sports, Florida Gators, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports.

No. 21 Florida is ranked in the preseason Top 25 for the first time since 2019. Todd Golden’s team has the pieces to be the Gators best squad since the 2016-17 version made an Elite Eight appearance. UF opens the season Nov. 4 in Jacksonville, two days after Florida faces No. 2 Georgia in football at EverBank Stadium. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark talk hoops, with a little football mixed in, during the Gators’ bye week. Football: Offensive line should not be overlooked (0:00) Men’s basketball: Promising team (9:48) Olivier Rioux (12:57) Returners (18:00) Transfers...

GATORS PODCAST: Gators whip Kentucky as daunting November looms (Ep. 250)

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on October 22, 2024. Posted in College Sports, Florida Gators, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports.

Florida turned in its most complete performance of the Billy Napier era with a 4-touchdown rout of Kentucky. Led by a pair of true freshmen, QB DJ Lagway and RB Jadan Baugh, the Gators scored their most points under Napier during an SEC game. The defense continued its stellar play in October. Now the hard part: A November schedule featuring four Top 25 SEC teams. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark gush about the Gators’ latest win and its impact on Napier’s future. Gators top Wildcats (0:00) Billy Napier’s job security (3:41) Turning point (10:13) Thumbs up (13:06) Thumbs...

GATORS PODCAST: Florida seeks to end Kentucky’s stranglehold at homecoming (Ep. 249)

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on October 18, 2024. Posted in College Sports, Florida Gators, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports.

Coming off a crushing loss at Tennessee, the Gators look to end the recent dominance of Kentucky. The Wildcats seek their fourth straight win against Florida for the only time since Bear Bryant was their coach from 1948-51. Mark Stoops seems to have Billy Napier’s number. Napier’s days could already be numbered at UF; a homecoming loss could prove the final straw. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar map out the path to a victory the Gators and Napier desperately need. What Wildcat win would mean (:00) Reason for optimism (5:58) Reason for pessimism (7:51) Matchup on offense...

UCF linebacker Kam Moore to redshirt, enter transfer portal

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on October 15, 2024. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports, UCF Knights.

UCF linebacker Kam Moore plans to redshirt this season and enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-1, 205-pound Moore announced his decision on social media Monday night. “I would like to thank the whole UCF community for welcoming me with open arms and giving me the chance to further my education. I would also like to thank Coach Malzahn and the staff for allowing me to step in between the white lines for UCF to pursue my life long dream of playing in the NFL,” Moore said in a post. The Sanford High product appeared in 23 games (1 start) during his three seasons with the Knights, registering...

Gators loss at Tennessee spotlights Billy Napier’s in-game struggles

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on October 14, 2024. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports.

Florida coach Billy Napier touts “complementary football” as key to his winning formula. But W’s rarely come easily for his Gators, even on an atypical night in Tennessee when football’s three phases all showed up. With his offense, defense and special teams clicking on Rocky Top, Napier didn’t do his part during a soul-crushing 23-17 overtime loss to the No. 8 Vols. Rather than go for the win and avoid overtime, Napier played it safely. With the chance to build a first-half cushion, his offense fell flat and provided hope to Tennessee. UF failed twice with a yard or less to gain, including...