Meyer not pleased with new clock rule Sep 23, 2008
Even Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley has been in contact with the SEC about it, Meyer said at his Monday news conference. Get the latest from Meyer and junior quarterback Tim Tebow about Florida's offense plus more as the fourth-ranked Gators start to get ready for Ole Miss this weekend. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
POOCH KICKS: Notre Dame schedule looks gentler Sep 6, 2008
Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley told (Melbourne) Florida Today he will only schedule the Hurricanes when college football's season has 14 weeks, giving the Gators two open dates. The next 14-week season in which the Gators have any openings in the schedule is 2019. (USA Today -- Sports)
SEC rejects early signing period plan May 31, 2008
"When a kid is making a decision of that magnitude for the next four years, without making an official visit, it's risky," Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley told the Memphis Commercial-Appeal. "Even if a kid has been on campus for an unofficial visit and understands what a school is all about, official visits are different from unofficial visits, in terms of sitting down with teachers and getting parents involved.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Irish To Face Challenging Field In Spring Opener Feb 16, 2008
Sophomore Doug Fortner (pictured at last year's John Hayt Collegiate Invitational) leads the Irish with a 72. 77 stroke average this season. (Und.com)
UF officials are still investigating coach Urban Meyer over potential recruiting violations Jan 23, 2008
GAINESVILLE - Florida athletics officials are continuing to review potential secondary violations committed by football Coach Urban Meyer in his recent recruitment of junior college wide receiver Carl Moore and his girlfriend, gymnast Maranda Smith. "We are in information-gathering mode," UF senior associate athletics director for compliance Jamie McCloskey said Tuesday afternoon. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Martinez's defense steps up when needed Oct 14, 2007
Both Evans and Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley have expressed concerns about playing night games in their annual neutral site game, once nicknamed the "World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party" for the amount of alcohol consumption that takes place. For years the two schools refused to play at night but relented in 2002 because of pressure from the networks and the SEC.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Colleges awaiting word on student loan investigation Sep 25, 2007
"There was a big media splash. It was a big push by the attorney general. And then, you get nothing else," says Central Florida athletics director Keith Tribble, who insists his department has done nothing wrong and wants public confirmation of that. "We would like to have some closure to it, to (have them) say basically there's nothing to this.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Concerned Richt closes UGA practice Sep 19, 2007
That is until the Al Capone-like bookkeeping of the Florida athletics department came under scrutiny. During an NCAA probe into all things illegal, a transgression was discovered. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Stadium may host 'biggies' Sep 16, 2007
30-day news archives. But having a team like Texas here kind of sends out a message to the country that we're for real. (Florida Today)
Gameday: NC State vs. Central Florida Sep 2, 2007
Thanks to NC State and Central Florida Athletics for much of the information in this preview. Related Stories. (StateFans.com)
Stinnett to lead Tigers hoops Aug 20, 2007
"My life has been kinda intertwined with PHS," said Stinnett, a member of the University of West Florida Athletics Hall of Fame. "It's almost like destiny. I started here and I'll probably end my career here. Let me tell you, the tradition is rich.". (Pensacola News Journal)
Florida athletics gives $6 million to university Aug 17, 2007
Gators athletics helping support academic programs. Updated: August 16, 2007, 2:16 PM ET. (ESPN -- College Football News)
SEC football's inflation not slowing down Jul 27, 2007
"We were just responding to the market," Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley recalled. "We had a national championship coach. And we weren't just competing against other colleges. We were competing with the NFL. That changed everything.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Q&A: Jeremy Foley II Jul 26, 2007
In what has become an annual July feature in Gator Bait Magazine, Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley sat down with Gator Bait Editor Marty Cohen to discuss a wide array of topics concerning UF athletics and college sports in general. The following are excerpts from that interview and in part two of a three-part series, Foley talks about the emotions of winning a second consecutive national championship in basketball and the whole Billy Donovan/Orlando Magic scenario. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
Doug Kroll: A Ride on a Carousel Jul 8, 2007
For Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley, it took only a week to find his next baseball head coach. Pat McMahon certainly had an interesting tenure in Gators. (Kpmariners.com)
Gators set to hire Clemson assistant as baseball coach Jun 14, 2007
GAINESVILLE - After twice hiring proven head coaches to lead his baseball program, Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley is now going in the opposite direction. Clemson associate head coach Kevin O'Sullivan has agreed to become the next head coach at Florida, sources close to the situation told The Gainesville Sun on Wednesday night. (Ocala Star-Banner)
Good to have coach with SEC experience Jun 12, 2007
Speculation had Pelphrey next with Donovan gone and if things didn't work out between Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley and Anthony Grant, the Virginia Commonwealth coach and former Florida assistant. Fortunately for all but maybe Grant, Donovan reconsidered and boomeranged to Florida. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
McMahon Will Not Return Jun 8, 2007
Adam Gorney GatorBait. McMahon helped lead Florida to a runner-up spot in the 2005 College World Series but the last two seasons have not gone well. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
Magic releases Donovan from contract Jun 7, 2007
Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley, reached late Wednesday, said, "It's great news for the Gators."The Kings confirmed Wednesday that Van Gundy was in Sacramento for further discussions about becoming their head coach. Further, Van Gundy is under contract for another year in Miami, and the Heat reportedly wants compensation if the division-rival Magic hire him. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Magic rumors swirl Jun 5, 2007
Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley said he had been advised not to talk about the situation, a possible indication that Donovan was trying to return to Gainesville. "On advice of counsel, I cannot comment and will not," Foley said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gator fans want their coach back Jun 5, 2007
Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley told reporters his lawyer advised him not to comment. Donovan, 42, wasn't talking, either. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Florida officials: Donovan wants out of Magic deal Jun 4, 2007
Citing two persons within the University of Florida athletics department, Florida TODAY reported that Donovan wants out of his five-year, $27. 5 million deal. (USA Today -- Sports)
Donovan May Want To Go Back Jun 4, 2007
"The statement was Grant's first public comments since Donovan took the head coaching job with the Orlando Magic on Thursday. Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley will not comment on his coaching search until it is completed.It does not appear, meanwhile, that Florida has been in contact with other candidates. Villanova athletics director Vince Nicastro said Florida hadn't asked for permission to speak with head coach Jay Wright as of Sunday morning. Wright has expressed interest in the... (The Ledger)
Florida's Foley on the spot Jun 3, 2007
Caulton Tudor, Staff Writer Billy Donovan's jump to the NBA's Orlando Magic instantly changes the dynamic of college basketball and just as quickly dumps a load of pressure on Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley. When he hired Donovan to succeed Lon Kruger in 1995 and Urban Meyer to replace Gators football coach Ron Zook after the 2004 season, Foley emerged as the hottest AD in the business. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Donovan's Busy Day Jun 2, 2007
Later in the afternoon, he sat with Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley in Gainesville and talked about a number of issues which included his desire to tackle another challenge, what the past few days have been like for all parties involved and much more. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
Gators may turn to Va. Commonwealth's Grant Jun 2, 2007
The Gainesville Sun reported that Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley will meet today with Anthony Grant, who bolstered his resume by coaching Virginia Commonwealth to an upset of Duke in the first round of this year's NCAA tournament. Grant was a Florida assistant for 10 years to Donovan, who was introduced Friday as the Orlando Magic's new coach. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Donovan to leave Florida for NBA Jun 1, 2007
Donovan, his agent and Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley didn't return phone messages left by The AP.School president Bernie Machen said he didn't believe Donovan had yet accepted the Orlando job, but there were no hard feelings if he had. "There's always a next," Machen said at the Southeastern Conference's annual spring meeting in Destin, Fla. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Orlando's Magic Works On Donovan Jun 1, 2007
" Donovan replaces Brian Hill, who was fired last week after two consecutive losing seasons. UF President Bernie Machen, in Destin for the Southeastern Conference spring meetings, declined to talk specifically about Donovan's departure, but he did say Donovan and Foley had agreed to terms on a contract extension. "It's done," Machen said. "It's been done. " In recent weeks, Donovan has said he would have signed the extension but that Foley and Machen had yet to complete the bureaucratic steps... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Donovan keeps charging ahead May 30, 2007
Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley said Tuesday that Donovan's much-anticipated new deal will be completed "soon, very soon." Published reports have placed Donovan's new annual compensation package between $3 million and $4 million. For Gators fans, signing Donovan to a new deal can't come soon enough. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NAADD Selects 2006-07 Awards Recipients May 23, 2007
Volunteer of the Year - Arthur "Buster" Browning, University of North Florida Dr. Arthur "Buster" Browning has been directly responsible for over $5 million of financial support for the University of North Florida athletics department and the university in general. Browning served three years as the president of the Osprey Club, UNF's official athletics booster organization, and is responsible for bringing a multitude of new members to the club's roster. (Nacda.com)
Beamer: It's Vick's sidekicks May 20, 2007
Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley has been named the recipient of the John L. Toner Award from the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. The award goes to an administrator who shows outstanding dedication to college athletics, particularly football. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Work done, Ross gone Apr 27, 2007
I think we were well-prepared," he said.The change in leadership comes on the heels of one of the program's most successful seasons. Led by All-American Armintie Price, the Rebels played in the final of the Dayton Regional where they lost to eventual champion Tennessee.Ross is 324-171 in 16 seasons as a head coach at Florida and Ole Miss. She went 77-51 in four seasons at Ole Miss and led the Rebels to the NCAA tournament three times.After Chancellor left following the 1997 season, Ole Miss had... (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
FightinGators.com Welcomes New Staff Apr 24, 2007
com covers Florida Athletics on the Scout ... com team that has been assembled to provide online content, Fightin Gators magazine will continue to deliver its unique look at Gator athletics with David Stirt continuing to serve as editor-publisher of what has become the largest circulation magazine devoted exclusively to University of Florida athletics. (FightinGators.com)
Post madness: Gator life after NCAA finals Apr 12, 2007
"I have too much respect for Florida Athletics Director Jeremy Foley and the job he does here and the University of Florida.". Typically, coaches use these job inquiries to try to squeeze out a new contract from the school they're at. (The Seahawk, NC)
Scout Welcomes FightinGators.com Apr 10, 2007
com covers Florida Athletics on the Scout. com Network You must enable client-side scripting on your browser via"Tools > Options" to use this site. (FightinGators.com)
Donovan stays at UF but 4 players leave Apr 6, 2007
Donovan then met with Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley and agreed to stay put. Donovan was the top choice to replace Tubby Smith, who left Kentucky last month to take the head coaching job at Minnesota. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
No bluegrass talk from Donovan Apr 6, 2007
Donovan said he s planning to meet with Florida Athletics Director Jeremy Foley to talk. An on-campus celebration is scheduled at the O Connell Center on Friday, and on Saturday, Donovan and his family will leave for vacation in the Dominican Republic. (Enterprise-Journal)
Buckeyes fall to Gators again Apr 3, 2007
"While the debate about the best teams of all time can truly begin, there is no denying that Florida's overall athletic program is the best in the nation.The victory completes a 2007 championship-game sweep of the Buckeyes in the two biggest college sports -- men's basketball and football. Florida, a 41-14 winner in the football title game in January, remains the only program in history to hold both championships at the same time."I've said it a thousand times -- once you think you've got it all... (Florida Today)
UK readying big offer Mar 31, 2007
" After this season, Donovan would have five years remaining on his contract with Florida, which pays him about $1.8 million per season. Donovan and his agents have been in negotiations with Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley for nearly a year. The two sides haven't yet reached a contract extension, but Florida was already prepared to pay Donovan at least $2.5 million per season before the Kentucky job opened, sources said. "I love Florida," Donovan said. "My family is very happy here. I... (ESPN -- College Basketball)
UF fans: 'Don't leave, Billy!' Mar 31, 2007
The number two man in the Florida athletics hierarchy is Greg McGarity, a Georgia graduate and longtime Bulldogs athletics administrator. Of course, he's all Gator nowadays. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Is Donovan serious about Kentucky? Mar 28, 2007
Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley won't talk about the issue other than to say Donovan is his coach and that Donovan is happy in Gainesville. Machen said last weekend that he, Foley and Donovan have agreed to details on a contract extension for the coach. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Marshall: Foley, Gators in Unique Situation Mar 12, 2007
By ColumnistDate: Mar 12, 2007 Phillip Marshall takes a look into Florida athletics, Auburn spring football and the NIT.. to read the rest of this story. (autigers.com)
Vandy fined $25K for celebration Feb 20, 2007
"I really don't have anything else to say on the matter," Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley said. "Florida has probably said its piece on this too many times. Our feeling on these kinds of situations is a matter of record.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bulldogs tennis on the upswing Feb 20, 2007
Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley has complained to the SEC office in the past about security at some of the league's venues. When contacted Monday, he had no comment about Saturday's incident. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Florida AD doubly blessed Jan 11, 2007
"Some days, I would agree with them. Some days, I wouldn't agree," Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley says, smiling. "But right now, I understand. It's a good time for us.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Saraceno: Urban's legend Jan 9, 2007
Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley looks like a genius, but not nearly as smart as the clever coach he hired after firing Ron Zook two years ago. The deposed Gators coach could recruit with the best of them, but Meyer is an all-purpose wonder. (USA Today -- Sports)
Meyer unleashes 'beast' in Gators Jan 5, 2007
"When you look at his track record, obviously he's a winner," Florida Athletics Director Jeremy Foley said. "But then you sit down with him you see he's not arrogant but very confident in what he does. He just has an unbelievable presence. I could feel it. He was a leader.". (AZCentral -- Sports)
