Tag: University of Florida

PE Corner FIRST LOOK: Air Jordan 11 “Florida Gators” Football Cleats Bring Gators Colors to the Field

Brandon King

Jordan Brand is giving the Florida Gators another standout player-exclusive for the 2026 football season. Florida offensive lineman Knijeah Harris recently offered the first look at the team’s new Air Jordan 11 football cleats, bringing one of Jordan Brand’s most recognizable silhouettes to the gridiron in full Gators colors. The cleats feature a bright orange upper, including the signature patent-leather mudguard associated with the Air Jordan 11. Metallic blue Jumpman branding provides contrast, while additional blue detailing and Florida Gators branding appear on the tongue. The overall design keeps the…

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Man Dies After Jumping Inside University of Florida’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Brandon King

Authorities are investigating after a 51-year-old man died Monday morning following a fall inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at the University of Florida, according to local reports. The incident occurred inside the stadium’s west concourse in Gainesville. According to investigators, University of Florida Police Department officers responded around 9:47 a.m. after receiving a report that a man had climbed onto a structural beam. Officers attempted to speak with the man and persuade him to move to safety. Despite their efforts, authorities said he ultimately stepped off the ledge and fell…

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PE Corner: FIRST LOOK: Florida Gators x Air Jordan 3 “Championship” PE

Brandon King

The Florida Gators and Jordan Brand are adding another special Player Exclusive to their growing collection. A first look at the Florida Gators x Air Jordan 3 “Championship” PE has surfaced, giving Gators fans a look at a school-exclusive version of the iconic silhouette. The pair carries the unmistakable Florida identity while keeping the classic Air Jordan 3 construction intact. Florida has been one of Jordan Brand’s collegiate partners since 2017, and the program has received several exclusive Jordan silhouettes over the years. The Air Jordan 3 remains one of…

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PE Corner: Florida Gators x Air Jordan 14 Player Exclusive

Brandon King

The Florida Gators continue to build out their elite Jordan Brand lineup with a striking Air Jordan 14 Player Exclusive, a very well executed sneaker. As part of the ongoing rollout of team-issued AJ14s across Jumpman programs, Florida’s version leans into bold school identity while preserving the silhouette’s luxury sports car roots—originally inspired by **Michael Jordan’s Ferrari 550 Maranello. 🔍 A Closer Look This Florida-exclusive iteration delivers a premium build with strong visual identity: The craftsmanship and material choice elevate this pair beyond a typical team shoe—it’s a statement piece.…

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PE Corner: An Initial Look at the “Florida Gators” Air Jordan 4 

Brandon King

We recently highlighted the “Howard Bison” Air Jordan 4 and images of another Team Exclusive Air Jordan 4, this one for the Florida Gators.  Recently given to the hoops team. They sport a vibrant blue suede upper with golden Jumpman branding perched atop the tongue and present at the rear heel. A branded dubraes is at the bottom of the lacing system, while a Gator-branded golden hangtag rounds out the upper.  Underneath resides a deep blue midsole and a light blue rubber outsole.  Unless you are a part of the…

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Lady Rattlers go down to Gators in season opener

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Courtesy of FAMU Athletics Team 1 2 3 4 F Florida A&M 18  12  18  7  55 Florida 25  16  18  24  83 GAINESVILLE, Fla. | The Rattlers battled closely with the Florida Gators for three quarters, but a struggling fourth quarter led to the Rattlers to fall in the season-opener 83-55. The Rattlers started hot with an early 8-0 run led by five points from Dylan Horton and held an 18-13 lead in the first before the Gators went on their own 12-0 run to end the quarter with a 25-18 lead. After…

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Texas Southern stuns No. 20 Florida 69-54

Brandon King

Courtesy of Texas southern Sports Information: 69 TSU 54 UF Team 1 2 F TSU 35  34  69 UF 25  29  54 GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Texas Southern men’s basketball made history once again as they became the first team in SWAC history to defeat a ranked opponent from the SEC after an impressive 69-54 win over No. 20 Florida Monday night. “I thought our guys did a tremendous job tonight getting off to a great start,” said head coach Johnny Jones. “I thought we had a very solid first half of basketball.”…

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Check out this Air Jordan 5 that you will likely never own

Brandon King

Last month we reported on the University of Florida exclusive version OG the Air Jordan 35 and , much to no one’s surprise, Jordan Brand was not done lacing the Gators with exclusive footwear. Recently UF unveiled their version of the Air Jordan 5. What is seen is a 5 that sports a blue elephant print upper with orange suede tongues that features the Gator logo and the beloved “NIKE AIR” branding in the same orange on the heel. Below this upper is a white midsole with orange “teeth and…

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University of Florida Air Jordan XXXV PE

Brandon King

This University of Florida exclusive Air Jordan XXXV sports a black nubuck upper that is underlaid by Gator blue netting. On the tongue of the left shoe is the Gator logo, with an orange Jumpman on that of the right; on the lateral side an additional orange Jumpman resides. Below this upper sits a black and white midsole along with a royal blue Flight Plate 2.0 system and a white outsole. At this juncture there is no signs on the horizon of a retail release for these so unless you…

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UF’s Keyontae Johnson alert, talked with teammates

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From Myron Medcalf of ESPN: Keyontae Johnson is talking to his family and doctors, and he even FaceTimed his team on Tuesday in a sign of remarkable progress for the Florida star, according to a statement from his parents on Tuesday. A day after the program said Johnson was “following simple commands” but remained in critical but stable condition, he appeared to take another step in his recovery. “Keyontae is in stable condition today, breathing on his own and speaking with us and with his doctors here at UF Health. He…

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