Dan Mullen spoke to beat reporters on Wednesday night for the first time since the Orange & Blue Game last month. (Photo: Dakota Williams/UAA Communications)
Carter's Corner: Mullen Discusses Off-Field Issues, Beisel on 'Survivor,' More Gators Nuggets
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 | Football, Scott Carter
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Gators head coach Dan Mullen met with reporters prior to his speaking engagement in Tampa on Wednesday night.
With a string of unfavorable headlines surrounding the program of late, Mullen addressed those topics in his first Gator Gathering since the Orange & Blue Game. Mullen is scheduled to appear at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Thursday night, site of the season opener Aug. 24 against Miami.
For more on Mullen's comments and other notable items on the Gators, here are some fresh links/social embeds from around the internet:
-- Mullen described the recent off-field events "very disappointing" writes Edgar Thompson of The Orlando Sentinel.
-- For another report on Mullen's stop in Tampa, here is a story from Matt Baker of The Tampa Bay Times in which Mullen tries to balance perception vs. reality of where the program is.
-- In his address to the Tampa Gator Club, Mullen was unfazed by recent turbulence and his usual self in front of fans and boosters writes Graham Hall of The Gainesville Sun.
-- Gators Athletic Director Scott Stricklin sat down with Will Sammon of TheAthletic.com for an interview that touched on UF's recent off-field issues, facilities, scheduling and more ($--subscription site).
-- Former Gators offensive lineman Jawaan Taylor, taken by Jacksonville in the NFL Draft, has a No. 1 fan he has known all his life writes Gene Frenette of the Florida Times-Union.
-- Former Gators right-hander Shaun Anderson became the latest UF player to make his big league debut on Wednesday when he tossed five innings and did work at the plate in San Francisco's win over Toronto ...
-- Former Gators swimmer and U.S. Olympian Elizabeth Beisel is reportedly set to appear on the TV show "Survivor" (wink, wink). One of my favorite UF athletes in my time with the Gators, found this TV interview funny and very Beisel-like (she was always great with media) ...
-- Gators point guard Andrew Nembhard completes stay at G-League combine, not invited to NBA combine writes Eric Fawcett of GatorCountry.com.
-- The formidable staff at D1Baseball.com has updated its NCAA Tournament field and the UF baseball team, 11th in the SEC, is on the outside looking in as the Gators close the regular season at Missouri.
-- Former Gators tight end Moral Stephens signs with the Bills following a rookie minicamp tryout writes Ryan Talbot of NewYorkUpstate.com.
With a string of unfavorable headlines surrounding the program of late, Mullen addressed those topics in his first Gator Gathering since the Orange & Blue Game. Mullen is scheduled to appear at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Thursday night, site of the season opener Aug. 24 against Miami.
For more on Mullen's comments and other notable items on the Gators, here are some fresh links/social embeds from around the internet:
-- Mullen described the recent off-field events "very disappointing" writes Edgar Thompson of The Orlando Sentinel.
-- For another report on Mullen's stop in Tampa, here is a story from Matt Baker of The Tampa Bay Times in which Mullen tries to balance perception vs. reality of where the program is.
-- In his address to the Tampa Gator Club, Mullen was unfazed by recent turbulence and his usual self in front of fans and boosters writes Graham Hall of The Gainesville Sun.
-- Gators Athletic Director Scott Stricklin sat down with Will Sammon of TheAthletic.com for an interview that touched on UF's recent off-field issues, facilities, scheduling and more ($--subscription site).
-- Former Gators offensive lineman Jawaan Taylor, taken by Jacksonville in the NFL Draft, has a No. 1 fan he has known all his life writes Gene Frenette of the Florida Times-Union.
-- Former Gators right-hander Shaun Anderson became the latest UF player to make his big league debut on Wednesday when he tossed five innings and did work at the plate in San Francisco's win over Toronto ...
Shaun Anderson made his big-league debut Wednesday afternoon against Edwin Jackson, who was starting for his Major League-record 14th team. Anderson became the first Giants' pitcher since 1900 to record two hits in his debut. https://t.co/W34sdVSl4S
— Sporting Green (@SportingGreenSF) May 15, 2019
-- Former Gators swimmer and U.S. Olympian Elizabeth Beisel is reportedly set to appear on the TV show "Survivor" (wink, wink). One of my favorite UF athletes in my time with the Gators, found this TV interview funny and very Beisel-like (she was always great with media) ...
-- Gators point guard Andrew Nembhard completes stay at G-League combine, not invited to NBA combine writes Eric Fawcett of GatorCountry.com.
-- The formidable staff at D1Baseball.com has updated its NCAA Tournament field and the UF baseball team, 11th in the SEC, is on the outside looking in as the Gators close the regular season at Missouri.
-- Former Gators tight end Moral Stephens signs with the Bills following a rookie minicamp tryout writes Ryan Talbot of NewYorkUpstate.com.
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