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Edgar Thompson

Edgar Thompson reports on the Florida Gators and dabbles in golf coverage for the Orlando Sentinel. Edgar is from Richmond, Virginia, and graduated from the University of New Mexico, where he developed an addiction to hot peppers and daily sunshine. He previously worked for the Albuquerque Tribune and Palm Beach Post.

Coach Billy Napier had put together Florida's first top-5 class since 2013. The key now is to hold onto it while some significant cracks in the foundation have formed.

UF’s highly touted 2024 recruiting class showing cracks amid Gators’ struggles

November 15, 2023 at 1:06 p.m.

Coach Billy Napier had put together Florida's first top-5 class since 2013. The key now is to hold onto it while some significant cracks in the foundation have formed.

After Florida missed 13 of 14 shots to open the game, Will Richards drained a 3-pointer to give the Gators a 9-7 lead and later made a layup to ignite UF's offense on his way to a season-high 20 points.

UF bounces back from Virginia loss with rout of FAMU

November 14, 2023 at 10:53 p.m.

After Florida missed 13 of 14 shots to open the game, Will Richards drained a 3-pointer to give the Gators a 9-7 lead and later made a layup to ignite...

A contract extension and raise in November 2022 were surprising at the time, but proved to be a vote of confidence Eli Drinkwitz has rewarded with a breakout season at Missouri in Year 4. He was 17-19 before this season. The Tigers are 8-2 in 2023.

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Is Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz a Billy Napier comp? | Analysis

November 15, 2023 at 11:53 a.m.

A contract extension and raise in November 2022 were surprising at the time, but proved to be a vote of confidence Eli Drinkwitz has rewarded with a breakout season at...

While other SEC schools fire their football coaches, Billy Napier's position at UF is much more secure even though the Gators are 11-12 during his two seasons.

UF’s Billy Napier confident in Gators’ timeline amid SEC upheaval

November 14, 2023 at 12:21 a.m.

While other SEC schools fire their football coaches, Billy Napier's position at UF is much more secure even though the Gators are 11-12 during his two seasons.

Billy Napier’s squad showed fight and offensive spark against LSU, but UF’s reeling defense could not keep up with the host Tigers.

GATORS PODCAST: Florida tries to recover from Jayden Daniels’ record-setting night, defensive collapse at LSU (Ep. 200)

November 13, 2023 at 7:04 p.m.

Billy Napier’s squad showed fight and offensive spark against LSU, but UF’s reeling defense could not keep up with the host Tigers.

Ranked 10th nationally in total defense after Week 4, the Gators have since been in a precipitous decline.

3 things learned from UF’s loss at LSU includes defense getting worse

November 12, 2023 at 11:14 p.m.

Ranked 10th nationally in total defense after Week 4, the Gators have since been in a precipitous decline.

LSU's Jayden Daniels threw for 372 yards and 3 scores, rushed for 234 yards and 2 scores on 12 carries, and the Tigers compiled 701 yards.

Florida can’t keep pace with LSU star Jayden Daniels during Gators’ loss at Tiger Stadium

November 12, 2023 at 11:22 a.m.

LSU's Jayden Daniels threw for 372 yards and 3 scores, rushed for 234 yards and 2 scores on 12 carries, and the Tigers compiled 701 yards.

The No. 19 Tigers average an SEC-leading 45.2 points behind star quarterback Jayden Daniels, a Heisman candidate on track to play after a vicious hit during last week's loss at Alabama placed him in concussion protocol for three days.

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Gators push to salvage season, earn bowl bid with LSU upset

November 10, 2023 at 5:01 p.m.

The No. 19 Tigers average an SEC-leading 45.2 points behind star quarterback Jayden Daniels, a Heisman candidate on track to play after a vicious hit during last week's loss at...

The Gators are 14.5-point underdogs facing the SEC’s top offense and toughest environment — a night game in Tiger Stadium. Star QB Jayden Daniels is expected to play and continue his Heisman Trophy campaign. Florida is going to have to play its best game, if not a perfect one, to win.

GATORS PODCAST: UF looks to steal one at Tiger Stadium

November 10, 2023 at 3:30 p.m.

The Gators are 14.5-point underdogs facing the SEC’s top offense and toughest environment — a night game in Tiger Stadium. Star QB Jayden Daniels is expected to play and continue...

Florida coach Billy Napier spent four seasons in Lafayette elevating the Ragin' Cajuns to new heights and establishing deep roots in the community located in the state's French Louisiana region, Acadiana.

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Louisiana Gators return to Bayou State looking to trip LSU

November 9, 2023 at 8:10 p.m.

Florida coach Billy Napier spent four seasons in Lafayette elevating the Ragin' Cajuns to new heights and establishing deep roots in the community located in the state's French Louisiana region,...

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