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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Can Florida rally around Aidan Warner? DJ Lagway injury complicates Billy Napier chatter

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s quarterback of the future and its quarterback of the past faced opposite directions Saturday as the quarterback of the present tried to steal one of the most miraculous victories in program history. And if the Gators can’t win at least one of them — and beat rival Florida State in the finale — Napier’s job still …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Florida turns to freshman DJ Lagway with Graham Mertz out for the season

New York Times

Billy Napier’s Florida future likely rests on true freshman quarterback DJ Lagway. The five-star talent is the Gators’ new full-time starter after veteran incumbent Graham Mertz tore his ACL in Saturday’s loss at Tennessee, Napier announced Monday. Napier and his staff handpicked Mertz from the portal among two dozen other potential options after the 2022 season because of the Wisconsin …

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3 months ago

Mertz passes for 3 scores and runs for another to help Florida beat Mississippi State 45-28

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — With Florida head coach Billy Napier’s job security grabbing the bulk of the attention on Saturday afternoon, the Gators rose to the occasion against Mississippi State. Graham Mertz passed for three touchdowns and rushed for another to lead Florida over Mississippi State 45-28 on Saturday. …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Texas A&M-Florida game resumes after a 45-minute lightning delay

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Texas A&M-Florida game was halted Saturday for a 45-minutes lightning delay. Texas A&M scored on its first two possessions despite playing without starting quarterback Conner Weigman. Freshman Marcel Reed made his first career start and completed 8 of 10 passes for 94 …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

It’s a college football player’s paradise, where dreams and reality meet in new EA Sports video game

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! There was only one move to make, really: Lagway benched Graham Mertz and inserted himself into the starting lineup for a quick game of EA Sports College Football 25 against teammate Tank Hawkins. It’s surely happening across the country, with college football players finally getting to …

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9 months, 1 week ago

New Airbnb CFO Takes Helm at Inflection Point for Travel Industry

Live Mint

When the pandemic gripped the world in early 2020, Mertz was part of the leadership team at the short-term stay and vacation property rental company. Domestic leisure travel began to decelerate in 2023, according to the U.S. Travel Association, an industry group, as consumers confronted higher borrowing costs and tighter credit conditions, along with the restart of student loan repayments.Airbnb …

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1 year ago

Save your tears: Why Whamageddon is making people stay away from ‘Last Christmas’

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Whamageddon is a viral game that anyone can play. The only rule is that you cannot listen to Wham!’s 1986 classic ‘Last Christmas’ between 1 December and Christmas Eve. You should not listen to Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas_’_ song between 1 December and midnight of 24 December. As per NBC News, ‘Last Christmas’ is the top-streamed holiday song in over 40 …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Daniels’ record-breaking day leads No. 18 LSU to 52-35 win over Florida

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “If didn’t win tonight he has got to be the leading candidate,” LSU head coach Brian Kelly said. “I try to be as patient as I can in the pocket and let plays open up, but when I see a lane open up, I’m going to …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Mertz’s 3 TDs, career day rallies Florida to 41-39 victory over South Caroilna

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “This,” Napier said, “is why you come to Florida.” Mertz threw for a career-best 423 yards and three touchdowns, the last a 21-yard strike to Pearsall with 47 seconds left, as the Gators rallied from 10 points down in the fourth quarter to beat South Carolina …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Top SEC QBs prepping for NFL draft, teams seeking successors

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Southeastern Conference teams must replace a Heisman Trophy-winner, a two-time national champion and several potential first-round draft picks at quarterback. There are a handful of established returning quarterbacks, like LSU’s Jayden Daniels, Mississippi State’s Will Rogers, Arkansas’s KJ Jefferson and South Carolina’s Spencer Rattler. Spencer Sanders …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Ex-Wisconsin QB Mertz finding his footing at Florida

Associated Press

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Graham Mertz jogged into the Swamp with the first-team offense Thursday night, wearing the No. “Really enjoyed the spring.” It’s not clear whether he could honestly say the same about the spring game, a 10-7 effort that included countless bad snaps and even drew a veiled shot from Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin on Twitter. Both Mertz …

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1 year, 10 months ago

What can Florida football fans expect from former Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz?

New York Times

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When The Athletic broke the news Dec. 21 that Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz intended to transfer to Florida, the reaction bordered on scathing. Just observing him and hearing other players talk about him, the work he’s done with our staff — not only strength and conditioning but also every part of training, nutrition and film study.” So …

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2 years ago

Former Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz to play for Florida in 2023

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Former Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz is transferring to Florida, giving the Gators an experienced starter at a depleted position. A three-year starter at Wisconsin, Mertz left the program after the Badgers hired former Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell to head its program. The Gators …

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2 years ago

Wisconsin transfer QB Graham Mertz plans to commit to Florida: Sources

New York Times

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Graham Mertz, a 32-game starter at Wisconsin, is bound for Florida, multiple sources with knowledge of the decision confirmed to The Athletic, joining a quarterback competition that features fellow Big Ten transfer Jack Miller. Here’s what you need to know: Mertz had a 19-13 record as a starter at Wisconsin, where in 2019 he became the program’s …

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2 years ago

Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz says he’s entering transfer portal

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MADISON, Wis. — Graham Mertz is entering the transfer portal after spending the last three seasons as Wisconsin’s starting quarterback. Mertz announced Sunday on social media he was entering the portal “in pursuit of my next opportunity.” His move comes one week after Wisconsin hired former …

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2 years ago

How Graham Mertz’s transfer should be viewed and what’s next for Wisconsin at QB

New York Times

MADISON, Wis. — On the October night quarterback Graham Mertz introduced himself to the college football world with a masterful performance in his starting debut against Illinois two years ago, anything seemed possible for Wisconsin football. At the same time, Mertz’s meteoric rise made people believe that he could be the one to guide Wisconsin to its first College Football …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Mertz’s late sneak for TD pushes Badgers past Nebraska 15-14

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! It’s really cool to see how guys come together and want to succeed together.” Wisconsin arrived in Lincoln with heavy hearts and left eligible for a bowl for a 21st straight year. “I’ve got to do a better job of closing people out,” Nebraska interim coach …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Mertz, Allen lead Wisconsin past Purdue 35-24

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MADISON, Wis. — Graham Mertz likes the direction that Wisconsin interim coach Jim Leonhard is taking the Badgers Mertz threw for two touchdowns, Braelon Allen rushed for 113 yards and a score and Wisconsin defeated Purdue 35-24 on Saturday. “I appreciate everything he’s done, the energy …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Michigan State outlasts Wisconsin in double overtime 34-28

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! EAST LANSING, Mich. — Quarterback Payton Thorne threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jayden Reed in the second overtime Saturday to lift Michigan State to a 34-28 victory over Wisconsin. The game-winning throw was set up after Michigan State’s Jacoby Windmon stripped the ball …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Wisconsin dominates Leonhard debut, pounds Northwestern 42-7

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! EVANSTON, Ill. — The nerves that hit Jim Leonhard during the week as he prepared for his first game following longtime boss Paul Chryst’s firing were long gone by the time game day rolled around. Graham Mertz threw for a career-high 299 yards and matched one …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Badgers QB Mertz remains upbeat after offseason speculation

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz says his confidence hasn’t wavered even during an offseason in which Oklahoma transfer Caleb Williams’ name got mentioned as his potential replacement. “It’s a coach’s job to find the best player,” Mertz said. “It’s just to get a …

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2 years, 11 months ago

‘He’s special’: Why Chimere Dike is ready to be Wisconsin’s No. 1 receiver next season

New York Times

LAS VEGAS — One of the first things former Wisconsin safety Eric Burrell noticed about wide receiver Chimere Dike last year was his natural curiosity and how he applied it to the field. “He’s been ready since his freshman year,” Wisconsin receivers coach Alvis Whitted said. Badgers wide receivers this season Player Snaps ▼ Targets Catches Kendric Pryor 568 54 …

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3 years ago

Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem lead the stars at the Being The Ricardos premiere

Daily Mail

Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem showed off their real-life glamour on Thursday as they hit the red carpet for the premiere of their new film Being The Ricardos in New York City. Leading man: Nicole's costar Javier looked dapper in a lustrous burgundy tuxedo jacket with a shawl lapel Taking it easy: He dressed down with a tie-free white shirt …

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3 years ago

Gophers lean on leader Morgan as surging Badgers, Axe arrive

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “You go to any of the functions that we have as a team, any of the events, it’s always the Axe that’s there.” The Gophers spoke this week in less demonstrative terms about the trophy. “He goes through it every single day and he will for …

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Can Florida rally around Aidan Warner? DJ Lagway injury complicates Billy Napier chatter

Florida turns to freshman DJ Lagway with Graham Mertz out for the season

Mertz passes for 3 scores and runs for another to help Florida beat Mississippi State 45-28

Texas A&M-Florida game resumes after a 45-minute lightning delay

It’s a college football player’s paradise, where dreams and reality meet in new EA Sports video game

New Airbnb CFO Takes Helm at Inflection Point for Travel Industry

Save your tears: Why Whamageddon is making people stay away from ‘Last Christmas’

Daniels’ record-breaking day leads No. 18 LSU to 52-35 win over Florida

Mertz’s 3 TDs, career day rallies Florida to 41-39 victory over South Caroilna

Top SEC QBs prepping for NFL draft, teams seeking successors

Ex-Wisconsin QB Mertz finding his footing at Florida

What can Florida football fans expect from former Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz?

Former Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz to play for Florida in 2023

Wisconsin transfer QB Graham Mertz plans to commit to Florida: Sources

Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz says he’s entering transfer portal

How Graham Mertz’s transfer should be viewed and what’s next for Wisconsin at QB

Mertz’s late sneak for TD pushes Badgers past Nebraska 15-14

Mertz, Allen lead Wisconsin past Purdue 35-24

Michigan State outlasts Wisconsin in double overtime 34-28

Wisconsin dominates Leonhard debut, pounds Northwestern 42-7

Badgers QB Mertz remains upbeat after offseason speculation

‘He’s special’: Why Chimere Dike is ready to be Wisconsin’s No. 1 receiver next season

Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem lead the stars at the Being The Ricardos premiere

Gophers lean on leader Morgan as surging Badgers, Axe arrive