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USA Today
18-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
CBS Sports ranks Florida football RB Jadan Baugh among top SEC feature backs
CBS Sports ranks Florida football RB Jadan Baugh among top SEC feature backs Florida football running back Jadan Baugh has been ranked by CBS Sports as the sixth-best feature back in the SEC heading into the 2025 season. Baugh, going into his sophomore season, brings rare size and power to the running back position. His late-season surge was one of the biggest storylines in a season that saw Florida rebound from a slow start to finish strong. With the departure of veteran backs like Montrell Johnson Jr., Baugh is expected to be the centerpiece of the Gators' ground game. Last season, Baugh earned Freshman All-SEC honors after leading the team in rushing yards (673) and total touchdowns (8) while averaging 5.1 yards per carry. In his first start, Baugh rushed for five touchdowns against the Kentucky Wildcats, tying the Florida football program record with Trey Burton (2010) and Tim Tebow (2007). Being ranked as the No. 6 lead back in the SEC is not bad, and it's another sign that Billy Napier's backfield is in good hands. If Baugh continues to trend upward, he could be one of the most productive running backs in the SEC. Perhaps even a potential breakout star on the national stage. Here is everything CBS Sports writer Shehan Jeyarajah said about Baugh. What CBS Sports said about Jadan Baugh "Baugh took a while to take over the starting job. When he did, it helped change Florida's season. Baugh rushed for 520 yards and seven touchdowns in his final seven games after taking over as the Gators' feature back, including 106 yards against Kentucky. He helped key upsets over Ole Miss and LSU, posting 71 all-purpose yards against the Rebels. At 6-foot-1 and 227 pounds, Baugh boasts a massive frame for his age." CBS Sports' SEC feature backs rankings Damari Alston (Auburn Tigers) DeSean Bishop (Tennessee Volunteers) Sedrick Alexander (Vanderbilt Commodores) Rahsul Faison (South Carolina Gamecocks) Logan Diggs (Ole Miss Rebels) Jam Miller (Alabama Crimson Tide) Dante Dowdell (Kentucky Wildcats) Davon Booth (Mississippi State Bulldogs) Ahmad Hardy (Missouri Tigers) Jadan Baugh (Florida Gators) Nate Frazier (Georgia Bulldogs) Quintrevion Wisner (Texas Longhorns) Le'Veon Moss (Texas A&M Aggies) Caden Durham (LSU Tigers) Jaydn Ott (Oklahoma Sooners) Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
Forbes
25-03-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Herstory Is Redefining Women's Liberation Through Economic Freedom
Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh, CEO of the Urban League of Broward County and Chair of Central County ... More Community Development Corporation, a Community Development Financial Institution. In honor of Women's History Month, this column focuses on the CEO of an Urban League affiliate organization, Chair of a Community Development Corporation and member of the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs, creating opportunities where women can thrive, lead and drive meaningful change. Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh, CEO of the Urban League of Broward County and Chair of the Central County Community Development Corporation (CCCDC), has dedicated over 20 years to advancing community and economic development. Since 2007, she has led the CCCDC with a mission to revitalize low-income communities, leading her to create lasting impacts by transforming social, economic, and physical infrastructures. Dr. Baugh's journey into community development finance was inspired by her unwavering belief that 'economic freedom IS freedom.' This conviction motivated her to integrate community development finance into the Urban League's service portfolio, ultimately expanding the reach and impact to CCCDC which serves as a subsidiary of Urban League. In 2015, CCCDC expanded its solutions to include small business support and lending, which paved the way for the organization to be certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) loan fund by the U.S. Department of Treasury in 2020. This certification strengthened CCCDC's targeted focus on serving African Americans across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties. Among all the communities impacted by CCCDC's efforts, women remain at the heart of its mission. The team provides technical assistance through signature programs such as UBIZ, GovCon, and Small Business Bootcamp which has proven effective in providing access to critical resources, information, and strategies that empower women business owners to achieve financial independence and succeed in entrepreneurship. In 2024 alone, 663 women participated in CCCDC's development services, representing 70% of the total served. Additionally, 44% of the organization's lending has directly supported women-owned businesses. Karlene Scarlett, founder of Social Blessings, a digital marketing agency, has scaled her business to new heights thanks to financial assistance from CCCDC. After launching her business in January 2022, Karlene enrolled in the GovCon Track workshop to gain expertise in government contracting. As her business grew, she explored small business funding through the organization's loan fund. After initially pausing the process in 2023, Karlene later resumed and successfully secured the funding needed to expand her impact and drive her business forward. Although Black women are the fastest growing demographic of entrepreneurs in the U.S., they still average $24,000 in revenue compared to the $142,900 earned by all women-owned businesses. Dr. Baugh believes that new products and services will emerge from women who have experienced being on the outfields because overcoming barriers equips women to drive meaningful change and shape the future. As a leader, Dr. Baugh's journey has been shaped by strength and resilience. Embracing the opportunities that came with her roles as CEO and Chair have opened doors for countless others and also deepened her commitment to empowering communities. From years of experience, she defines success as implementing effective governance structures and operational growth strategies that allow the organization to serve more people with greater impact. As Dr. Baugh looks ahead, her legacy is clear—she hopes to pass the baton by creating spaces where other women can thrive. 'I want to be in the proverbial stands cheering other women onto their next level of accomplishments,' she said. Through her leadership, the CCCDC continues to create opportunities for women, ensuring that their contributions shape the future of economic equity and community empowerment. To learn more about the CCCDC, visit
