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UF announces times for team media day, first practice

UF announces times for team media day, first practice

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida has released its tentative fall camp practice schedule and for the first time ever the Gators will get underway before their annual Friday Night Lights recruiting event.

The team will gather and report for fall camp on Thursday, the same day it will also host its team media day. Coach Dan Mullen, coordinators John Hevesy and Todd Grantham and more than a dozen student-athletes will meet with reporters to discuss the upcoming 2019 campaign.

Swamp247 will have complete coverage of the annual media day throughout the day, with follow-up articles and video highlights available on the website after the conclusion of the event.

Meanwhile, the team will open fall camp bright and early on Friday morning, with the first practice scheduled to begin at 8:20 a.m. Select periods of practice will be open to the media and Swamp247 will provide live updates and a comprehensive recap of everything we see (and are allowed to report).

The Gators are coming off a 10 win season in Mullen's first year leading UF. It was a good first year, and the Gators look to improve upon that record in 2019.

"I think we took great strides in our first year in the program," Mullen said earlier this month at SEC Media Days. "You know, when you look in year one, you get a ten-win season, you finished ranked sixth in the country in the final polls, it was really exciting. It showed how fast our guys bought in to what we're trying to do and what we're trying to build. And we have a great group of guys coming back, a lot of talented players coming back on this year's team that now have won games and have high expectations and understand what the Gator standard is all about.

"It's about competing for championships every single year. And the positive attitude we have is really exciting."

Florida opens the season on August 24 at Orlando's Camping World Stadium against the Miami Hurricanes. The game is a prime time match-up on ESPN that will start at 7:00 EST as the two teams will be the only FBS programs playing at that time on that day. Mullen is excited for that season opener with all the eyes of the college football world watching.

“I think it's huge,” Dan Mullen said of that game. “I mean, there's a lot that goes into that game. We're the opening game of the 150th year of college football. So it's a great honor to just be involved in that game. You have the -- everyone that's been really -- can't wait for college football to start, we get to kick the season off with getting to watch Florida play Miami.”

Stay tuned. Florida football 2019 is almost underway.
 

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You could argue this is the biggest opener since 1987 the last year we played Miami every year. An in-state team when we are a top ten ranked team and the game having that week all to itself unlike the 17 Michigan game will result in a real big national audience. Mullen needs to take back the state of Florida and show teams they aren't going to win in this state when they play Florida.
 

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UAA update:

#GatorsFanDay: Photo Opportunities, Autographs, Exciting Atmosphere Awaits Gator Nation

#GatorsFanDay: Photo Opportunities, Autographs, Exciting Atmosphere Awaits Gator Nation - Florida Gators

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – While we all await the 2019 Camping World Kickoff against Miami on Aug. 24, Gator Nation will have the chance to meet and greet Florida's 2019 football team on Sunday, Aug. 11. (Official Facebook Event)

Fan Day will be held inside Exactech Arena with doors opening at 12 p.m. and the team arriving at 1:30 p.m. to sign autographs and take photos with fans for two hours.

Admission is free and complete details are listed below and UAA staff members and signage will be very prevalent at the event will to help direct fans around the facility.

Digital signage will be available on televisions in the concourses and on video boards throughout the facility.




Exactech Arena Atrium
As fans arrive inside the main lobby 90 minutes prior to the student-athletes, there will be multiple photo stations available with trophies, Albert & Alberta, Gatorettes and both Spirit Squads.

In addition, Gatorettes and Spirit Squads will be signing autographs for fans.

Face Painters and a Caricature Artist will be stationed inside the lobby too.

Autograph Locations
Head Coach Dan Mullen and players will be available to sign autographs on the official 2019 Florida football schedule posters, which can be picked up at the event.


  • Dan Mullen – Center Court Club
    • There is a limit of 200 individuals allowed inside the Center Club at one time. UAA staff members and signage will help assist fans in creating an expectation of whether or not they will be able to see Coach Mullen before the event ends at 3:30 p.m.
  • Running Backs – Dance Studio
  • Quarterbacks – Florida Room
  • Linebackers – Gate 4
  • Offense & Defensive Line, Tight Ends – Practice Court
  • Defensive Backs, Wide Receivers, Special Teams – Main Arena Floor

As mentioned above, directional signage will be placed around the facility to help fans get from one location to the next. In addition, there will be signs letting fans know the wait to get an autograph.

Season Ticket Holders
Gators football season ticket holders can gain entry to Exactech Arena through the Admin Gate (Gate 1) and will receive a few amenities upon entering the building.

To expedite entry, season ticket holders will need to provide their Gator Booster card. However, representatives will be available to assist if a season ticket holder does not their card.

Concession Stands
Fans in attendance can purchase concessions as the main stand in the atrium will be open. Drink carts with soda, water, peanuts and candy will be open around the concourse as well.

In addition, there will be an additional concession stand on the backside to service fans who are near the practice court & Gate 4 lobby.

UAA Guidelines for Fan Day
  • Due to NCAA compliance issues, no items other than the UAA provided posters at the event may be autographed. Fans may not bring outside items into the IPF for autographs.
  • Posters will be available at each station for autographs.
    • Each fan is limited to two (2) autographs per student-athlete to help keep lines moving forward and allow everyone a chance to get autographs. Violation of this rule will cause fans to be removed from the line.
    • Fans are not allowed to leave lines and go behind tables to take photos with any student-athletes. If you plan to take pictures, please stay in lines and have the photo taken from the line. Violation of this rule will cause fans to be removed from the line.
    • Fans are prohibited from asking student-athletes to sign autographs after the student-athletes leave the signing table to exit the facility.
  • Due to time constraints, we will have to cut lines off as we near the end of the event.
    • We thank you in advance for your understanding.

2019 Ticket Info
Single-game tickets to Florida football home games are on sale now to the general public.

The 2019 home schedule features home games against Tennessee, Auburn, Vanderbilt and Florida State.

The quickest and most efficient way to order is online by visiting "My Account" under the Gators Ticket Office tab on FloridaGators.com. Fans may also call the Gators Ticket Office at (352) 375-4683 or visit the Ticket Office on the west side of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fans can still purchase 2019 season tickets by contacting the Gators Ticket Office. Season ticket prices for the 2019 football season start at $380 per seat.

As in previous years, payment plans are available to Gators Football season ticket holders. Season ticket holders can opt in to a payment plan online or by speaking with their Gators Ticket Office Representative.

Follow the Gator Ticket Office on twitter at @GatorsTix for all the latest information on Gator tickets.

UAA Guidelines for Autographed Items
  • The following guidelines are applicable to items (e.g. posters) that contain the signature of either a student-athlete or a coach at the University of Florida.
    • The autographed item shall not be provided to a high school or to a high school staff member (e.g. coach, athletic director, principal, etc.)
    • The autographed item shall not be provided to a high school athlete or to the parents of a high school athlete.
    • The autographed item shall not be provided to a high school booster or to a high school booster organization.
    • The autographed item shall not be sold without the written consent of the University Athletic Association, Inc.
    • The University Athletic Association, Inc. reserves the right to request the return of any autographed item.
  • Should you have questions or comments about these guidelines, please contact the University Athletic Association by calling 1-800-34-GATOR.
 

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Fan Days can be fun, only this is on my anniversary so it’s probably out...or I’d hit up my middle party connection with Heggie (I know a guy whose kid was friends with him) to see if I couldn’t get early access lol (my friends wife got this a few years back).
 

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How many practices...if any are open to the public?
 

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How many practices...if any are open to the public?

They haven't announced that. I'm going to guess less than 3. They'll probably let the media into the first 15 minutes or so and then kick them out.
 

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They haven't announced that. I'm going to guess less than 3. They'll probably let the media into the first 15 minutes or so and then kick them out.

I've said this many times...Mullen wants Fan Buy In...Open some practices...Even the NFL does it. We can see for ourselves.

What I can't stand is when coaches like Butters MacShark told/tell us how great our OL was/is and then we OPENED with Michigan. Or Addazio, "Graded Champion".
 

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This is huge news:

Noah Banks expected to return to practice for start of fall camp

Noah Banks expected to return to practice for start of fall camp


GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida's offensive line appears to be getting a big boost as the team gets set to begin fall camp on Friday.

The unit has widely been hailed as the singular key to success for an offense that returns virtually everyone at the skill positions but must replace four of five starters up front. The Gators anticipate getting swing offensive lineman Noah Banks back for the start of fall camp.

"He's got a couple other things he's still working on, but I know he wants to get back to the team," coach Dan Mullen said. "Everything I've told is he's on track and he'll be ready to practice on Friday."

Banks suffered an epileptic episode during a practice leading up to the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl in December. He had not been cleared to practice since then, missing the rest of bowl prep and the game against Michigan, as well as all of spring practice.

However, Banks had been working out with the team in most of the strength and conditioning work over the offseason.

Apparently now he's in line for a full return, great news for a Florida offensive line that needs to add some quality depth and the experience Banks can provide.

Banks is a redshirt senior who arrived to Florida as a junior college prospect out of Iowa Western College. He appeared in 12 games for Florida last fall, recording his first career start against Idaho.

He played both guard and tackle for Florida during practices and could be a key utility guy for the Gators on the offensive line if his health holds up.
 

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This is huge news:

Noah Banks expected to return to practice for start of fall camp

Noah Banks expected to return to practice for start of fall camp


GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida's offensive line appears to be getting a big boost as the team gets set to begin fall camp on Friday.

The unit has widely been hailed as the singular key to success for an offense that returns virtually everyone at the skill positions but must replace four of five starters up front. The Gators anticipate getting swing offensive lineman Noah Banks back for the start of fall camp.

"He's got a couple other things he's still working on, but I know he wants to get back to the team," coach Dan Mullen said. "Everything I've told is he's on track and he'll be ready to practice on Friday."

Banks suffered an epileptic episode during a practice leading up to the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl in December. He had not been cleared to practice since then, missing the rest of bowl prep and the game against Michigan, as well as all of spring practice.

However, Banks had been working out with the team in most of the strength and conditioning work over the offseason.

Apparently now he's in line for a full return, great news for a Florida offensive line that needs to add some quality depth and the experience Banks can provide.

Banks is a redshirt senior who arrived to Florida as a junior college prospect out of Iowa Western College. He appeared in 12 games for Florida last fall, recording his first career start against Idaho.

He played both guard and tackle for Florida during practices and could be a key utility guy for the Gators on the offensive line if his health holds up.

Thanks for collecting these articles and consolidating them for easy access. You really do bring a lot to the board, all kidding aside.
 

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The rain game. Probably the 2nd best game I ever attended in The Swamp. That 2nd half was glorious, rain and all.
:chomp:

My favorite was UT 2002 at Kneel and Bob. Pouring rain. Nothing much happened and then with only a few minutes left in the half they completely self-destructed. You've never heard 100,000 people be so quiet. Then they began expressing their appreciation for our Gators by showering the fans in the lower bowl with gifts. I was nearly the recipient of a couple of beers to the head. It was glorious.
 

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That's a big boy.....

Vlad (@slightwork352) tweeted at 5:27 PM on Thu, Jul 25, 2019:
Well that’s freaking huge
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