Florida’s Kevin O’Sullivan issues statement confirming return to Gators
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Florida Gators head baseball coach Kevin O’Sullivan will remain in that position, saying he is “fully committed” to the program and that “this is where I want to be” in a statement issued Thursday through Florida.
“I am the head coach at the University of Florida and remain fully committed to the Gators program. This is where I want to be, and I do not have interest in the head coach openings at any other schools. I look forward to continuing to build upon the success this program has experienced over the past 14 years, with the goal of bringing Florida back to the College World Series as we pursue yet another National Championship for Gator Nation.”
You have gone the distance at a distance
President Kent Fuchs draws on the life of alumnus Stephan Mickle and the words of Tom Petty in his commencement speech for 2021 and 2020 master’s and bachelor’s graduates.
Graduates in the Class of 2021 …
It’s a great feeling to celebrate with you here … physically! … in person! … in Exactech Arena.
Every Gator graduate earns their coveted diploma after completing the academic demands of their University of Florida degree. But, Class of 2021, you have done something more. You have gone the distance at a distance. You have triumphed over a historic challenge. You are the first class to have in-person graduation ceremonies amid this pandemic. I am so happy to see you in all three dimensions. Congratulations!
Everything you need to know about Giants’ No. 1 pick Kadarius Toney
“Play-maker” is the word that talent evaluators keep coming back to
Kadarius Toney was recruited to Florida as a quarterback with a rocket arm and play-making wheels that made him a dual threat. He could throw the ball 70 yards in the air; some reports have suggested 80.
Toney even skipped his high school prom to enroll in Florida’s Spring Quarterback School under then-coach Jim McElwain. He electrified Gator Nation with an improvised touchdown pass and a game-high 74 yards rushing in Florida’s spring intra-squad game.
David Morris runs QB Country, which is based in Mobile, Ala. If you remember the name, it’s because Morris trains New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones during the offseason. He was a college teammate of Eli Manning, and worked at times with Manning during his Giants career.
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The Atlanta Falcons have been an NFL team in need of a singular reason for hope since their devastating collapse in Super Bowl LI, a game in which their 28-3 lead over the New England Patriots vanished in what became a signature comeback for the most decorated NFL quarterback of all time.
Selecting Florida Gators tight end Kyle Pitts with the fourth overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, as they did on Thursday night, might help Pitts, after all, has the tools, traits, and temperament to make his goal of being the best tight end in NFL history seem realistic.