Florida Coach Jon Sumrall Leverages NIL Fundraising to Close the Gap
Coach Jon Sumrall is betting that a winning season will turn modest donor interest into a powerful financial engine for the Gators.
May 19, 2026
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Kevin Brockway
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Teddy Dupay’s Journey from Florida High School Star to Community Mentor
A look at the career of Teddy Dupay, whose 3,744 high‑school points, 70‑point playoff game and 56‑point City of Palms Tournament performance earned him a place in the FHSAA Hall of Fame, and whose recent work coaching thousands of youth in Tampa follows a knee replacement that brought him back to the court.
May 13, 2026
Teddy Dupay’s Hall of Fame Induction Celebrates a High School Scoring Legend
Former Florida basketball star Teddy Dupay was inducted into the FHSAA Hall of Fame, celebrating a high school scoring record that still stands.
May 13, 2026
Florida Gators’ 2026 Schedule Highlights Baseball, Softball, and Football Prospects
This week's Swampcast recap explores the upcoming 2026 football slate, the baseball team's surge toward a top‑seed regional, and the softball squad's deep postseason aspirations under Coach Tim Walton.
May 12, 2026
Gators’ 2026 slate: pivotal showdowns and postseason hopes
This week’s Swampcast brings together veteran voices Kevin Brockway, Andrew Abadie and Noah Ram as they unpack the Gators’ 2026 slate across football, baseball and softball. In football, the conversation centers on a 7.3 average win total for opponents, a slight dip from last year, and the marquee Week 3 road test at Auburn that could set the tone for first‑year head coach Jon Sumrall’s tenure. Baseball has ridden a late‑season surge that not only secures a regional host but also places the team in the mix for a Super Regional and a top‑eight national seed, with the final push likely to be decided between Florida and Southern Miss. Softball enters the season as the No. 6 national seed, set to host Georgia Tech, Texas State and Florida A&M in the Gainesville Regional, and a potential Super Regional showdown with Texas Tech could pit the Gators against star pitcher NiJaree Canady. Under head coach Tim Walton, Florida softball has not lost a home regional in 14 years and has never fallen in a Super Regional outside of matchups with Georgia, underscoring a home‑field advantage that could prove decisive.
May 12, 2026
SEC Championship Game Faces Uncertain Future Amid Playoff Expansion Debate
The SEC’s championship game has defined conference pride for three decades, but a proposed 16‑team playoff threatens its existence. Analysts propose alternatives — such as a bye‑free playoff and Thanksgiving weekend scheduling — to keep the game alive and maintain its economic impact.
May 12, 2026