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USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
Rhoback adds to NCAA Collection, including Notre Dame, Georgia, Colorado, Florida and more
Hesi Collegiate Hoodie - Florida The collection features three different hoodies, including a throwback Gator. Shop Florida Collection at Rhoback The start of the college football season is just a few short weeks away and brands are starting to get in on the action. First, Nike released its 2025 NCAA Air Zoom Pegasus 41 team running shoes. Then adidas dropped something similar for their schools, the adizero Evo SL running shoes. Both these collections are fan favorites, and today we have a personal favorite for you. While Rhoback might not have the same kind of name recognition as Nike and adidas, their Performance Hoodie might be my favorite piece of clothing in my closet. Now Rhoback has taken it to a new level, adding 18 colleges and universities to their Gameday Collection. This performance gear is athletic enough for the golf course on Saturday morning, comfortable enough for watching the game on Saturday afternoon and stylish enough to pull off dinner and drinks on Saturday night. Here are just some of the new additions to Rhoback's Gameday Collection: Florida Gators hoodie Check out the new University of Florida polos, quarter zips and hoodies at Rhoback. The blue hoodie with the Gators script is our favorite. Notre Dame polo Check out the new Notre Dame polos, quarter zips and hoodies at Rhoback. Notre Dame is looking to make a statement on the field this year, this polo makes a statement off the field. The Notre Dame Golden Domer polo Rhoback's most robust collection of gear among the new drops. Shop Notre Dame Collection at Rhoback Ohio State Buckeyes Quarter Zip Check out the new Ohio State University polos, quarter zips and hoodies at Rhoback. You could fit right into the marching band with this quarter zip. Solid Collegiate Q-Zip - Ohio State We're suckers for the Ohio script, and this 1/4 zip comes in scarlet and gray. Shop Ohio State Collection at Rhoback Texas Longhorns hoodie Check out the new University of Texas polos, quarter zips and hoodies at Rhoback. We like the burnt orange hoodie, but don't sleep on the black option. Hesi Collegiate Hoodie - Texas We love the hoodie, but don't sleep on the Longhorns polos. Shop Texas Collection at Rhoback Alabama Crimson Tide polo Check out the new Alabama University polos, quarter zips and hoodies at Rhoback. We were torn between this polo and the one that features the Saban Field and Bryant-Denny Stadium pattern. The Alabama Big Al™ polo One of five polos in this Crimson Tide line. Shop Alabama Collection at Rhoback Georgia Bulldogs Quarter Zip Check out the new University of Georgia polos, quarter zips and hoodies at Rhoback. A classic quarter zip look here that also comes in black. Solid Collegiate Q-Zip - Georgia Three polos, two 1/4 zips and two hoodies comprise this Bulldog Collection. Shop UGA Collection at Rhoback
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Florida running back Jadan Baugh named to 2025 Doak Walker Award preseason watch list
The preseason watchlist announcements continue to roll in this week, and the latest member of the 2025 Florida football squad to get the call is sophomore running back Jadan Baugh, who is one of 102 players named to the 2025 Doak Walker Award preseason watch list. The ball carrier from Atlanta, Georgia, is among 31 sophomores mentioned on the list following a superb campaign in 2024. Baugh tied a program record of five rushing touchdowns in his first start — the only Gator to accomplish this feat in his collegiate debut — while also joining fellow freshman DJ Lagway in becoming the first true freshman running back and quarterback duo to start in the same game in UF history. Baugh played in all 13 games while leading the team with 673 rushing yards and eight total touchdowns last fall, and tied for a team-best seven rushing touchdowns while averaging 5.1 yards per carry. His efforts earned him a Freshman All-SEC honor for his work following the conclusion of the season. He also excelled on special teams, averaging 21.6 yards per return while representing one of eight SEC players and one of 11 freshmen in FBS to have two 30-yard-plus kick returns. In the classroom, Baugh was named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll and Freshman All-SEC team. Florida's starting running back was also named to the Paul Hornung Award preseason watch list last week, which is given to the most versatile player in college football. About the Doak Walker Award The Doak Walker Award is presented to college football's most outstanding running back and was named after SMU's three-time All-American Doak Walker when it was created back in 1989. The award not only recognizes student-athletes' abilities on the field, but also their dedication to work within the community and the classroom. The 10 semifinalists for the Doak Walker Award are chosen by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum in November. The three finalists for the award are chosen in early December by the Doak Walker Award National Selection Committee, which is comprised of past award recipients, former NFL All-Pro and college All-American running backs, media members, and a few selected special representatives. The award winner will be announced live at The Home Depot College Football Awards on Friday, Dec. 12. 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.
USA Today
01-08-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Florida's top running back Jadan Baugh named to Paul Hornung Award preseason watch list
Florida Gators sophomore running back Jadan Baugh was listed among those named in the 2025 Paul Hornung Award preseason watch list ahead of the upcoming college football campaign. The sophomore out of Atlanta, Georgia, had a stellar debut campaign in Gainesville last season, playing in all 13 games while leading the team with 673 rushing yards and eight total touchdowns, and tied for a team-best seven rushing touchdowns while averaging 5.1 yards per carry. Baugh's efforts earned him a Freshman All-SEC honor for his work following the conclusion of the season. Baugh tied Trey Burton (2010) and Tim Tebow (2007) for the program record of five rushing touchdowns in his first start against the Kentucky Wildcats, which was also the most touchdowns made by a Gator in their first-career start. Serving as the Gators' primary kick returner, Baugh averaged 21.6 yards per return and is one of eight SEC players and one of 11 freshmen in FBS to have two 30-yard-plus kick returns. About the Paul Hornung Award The Paul Hornung Award — named after the Notre Dame Fighting Irish's All-American and Heisman Trophy winner who played the halfback, quarterback and kicker positions during his college career — is given to the most versatile player in college football. Hornung is also the only Heisman Trophy winner to come from a team with a losing record. Since the award's inception in 2010, a Florida player has never won the award. 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.
USA Today
28-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Gators in the MLB: Walk-offs, clutch moments and a pitcher's statement game
It was a very news-heavy week for former Florida baseball players in Major League Baseball that included walk-offs, injuries and highlight plays. Pete Alonso turned heads with another display of defensive brilliance while continuing to rank among the National League's top sluggers. Jonathan India made headlines with his first walk-off homer in a Kansas City Royals uniform. Wyatt Langford bounced back after a tough start out of the break. Brady Singer tossed one of his best outings of the season for the Cincinnati Reds. Meanwhile, Jac Caglianone hit the shelf just as his bat started to show signs of life, and Harrison Bader kept up his quietly outstanding month of July. Here's how each former Florida star performed over the past week and what it could mean as the postseason push intensifies. Pete Alonso: First Baseman, New York Mets Last 7 Games: .120 AVG | .148 OBP | .240 SLG | 1 HR | 4 RBI 2025 Season: .266 AVG | .357 OBP | .504 SLG | 22 HR | 81 RBI It's been a tough stretch at the plate for Alonso since the All-Star break. He's hitting just .120 over his last seven games, managing three hits in 25 at-bats while striking out nine times. But even in a slump, he managed to go deep once and drive in four runs. Alonso also reminded fans of his underrated defense, securing a Mets win with a leaping catch at first base. Despite the cold streak, he remains one of the league's most feared hitters. A bounce-back at the plate feels inevitable. Wyatt Langford: Outfielder, Texas Rangers Last 7 Games: .174 AVG | .296 OBP | .261 SLG | 0 HR | 4 RBI 2025 Season: .233 AVG | .315 OBP | .413 SLG | 15 HR | 42 RBI Langford's bat hasn't quite caught fire yet since returning from the break, but he has been more productive than the stat line suggests. He drove in four runs over the past week, including a clutch bases-clearing double that helped Texas take a key game from the Atlanta Braves. While the strikeouts remain high–11 in his last seven games–the former Gator is showing better plate discipline with four walks. If he can cut down the whiffs, Langford has the tools to be a serious second-half difference-maker for Texas. Jac Caglianone: Outfielder, Kansas City Royals Last 7 Games: .174 AVG | .269 OBP | .348 SLG | 1 HR | 3 RBI 2025 Season: .147 AVG | .205 OBP | .280 SLG | 5 HR | 10 RBI Caglianone was starting to show signs of adjustment to big-league pitching, logging four hits, a homer and three RBI over his last seven games. He also struck out just five times during that stretch–a notable improvement from earlier in the season. Unfortunately, just as things were clicking, the rookie was sidelined with a hamstring strain and placed on the 10-day injury list. The Royals remain optimistic that the injury is minor. When he returns, Caglianone will have the chance to prove he belongs in Kansas City's long-term plans. Harrison Bader: Outfielder, Minnesota Twins Last 7 Games: .286 AVG | .375 OBP | .524 SLG | 1 HR | 3 RBI 2025 Season: .255 AVG | .336 OBP | .441 SLG | 12 HR | 38 RBI Bader continues to do it all for the Twins. Over his last seven games, he's batting .286 with a home run and three RBI, while also contributing solid defense and baserunning. His ability to deliver timely hits and keep innings alive has been huge for a Minnesota team pushing for the postseason. He's now batting close to .280 for the month with six homers and steady production in all facets of the game. Bader is quietly putting together one of the best all-around seasons of his career and there's even been some rumblings that the Los Angeles Dodgers have interest in the outfielder as the trade deadline approaches. Jonathan India: Infielder, Kansas City Royals Last 7 Games: .167 AVG | .286 OBP | .375 SLG | 1 HR | 6 RBI 2025 Season: .240 AVG | .322 OBP | .341 SLG | 5 HR | 30 RBI India's overall numbers don't tell the whole story. Over the past week, he came up huge with six RBI–including a dramatic three-run walk-off home run that lifted the Royals to a 5-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians. That swing snapped a tough stretch and reminded everyone what India brings to the table when locked in. Even when he's not raking, India's patience and leadership are key assets. With the Royals still hanging around, they'll need more moments like that from the former Gator going forward. Brady Singer: Starting Pitcher, Cincinnati Reds Last Outing (July 27 vs. TB): 7.1 IP | 3 H | 1 ER | 1 BB | 8 SO 2025 Season: 8-8 | 4.60 ERA | 109.2 IP | 101 SO | 1.33 WHIP Singer bounced back in a big way during his latest start, tossing 7.1 strong innings against the Tampa Bay Rays while allowing just one earned run on three hits. In one of Singer's sharpest outings of the year, he struck out eight and walked only one batter. After giving up seven earned runs against the Washington Nationals in his previous appearance, Singer showed better command of his sinker and slider, keeping Tampa Bay hitters off balance the whole game. The outing lowered his ERA back to 4.60 and gave the Reds a critical win as they try to stay in the thick of the NL Wild Card hunt. 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.
USA Today
23-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
This college golf coach beat out two former players to capture his third Florida Open
Deacon birdies final hole in regulation, then birdies first playoff hole to beat Joseph Pagdin University of Florida golf coach J.C. Deacon birdied the 18th hole of the Quail West Country Club in Naples on July 20, then birdied the first playoff to beat former Gator player Joseph Pagdin and win the Florida Open for the third time. Deacon (67) and Pagdin (68) both finished at 16-under 200, one shot ahead of Allin Crouch (70) of Jacksonville, who also played for Deacon at the University of Florida and is a two-time Florida Times-Union high school player of the year from Bolles. Deacon began the day two shots behind former University of Central Florida player Brad Schneider (73) and eagled the first hole. Deacon gave both shots back with a double at No. 8 but beginning at the ninth hole, birdied four of his next seven. Deacon then birdied the last to earn the playoff. He won $20,000. J.C. Deacon has won three Florida Opens in nine years Deacon previously won the Florida Open in 2017 at Black Diamond and in 2020 at Pine Tree. He has shot in the 60s in all nine rounds of the Florida Opens he's won. Crouch was even par through 15 holes and birdied Nos. 16 and 18. Justin Hicks of West Palm Beach (64), Hunter Fry of Bonita Springs (66) and Brant Peaper of West Palm (66) tied at 13-under. Schneider, of Valrico, was 17-under with three holes to play but bogeyed Nos. 16 and 17 and triple-bogeyed No. 18 to fall into a tie for seventh at 12-under.
