Benjamin Henderson

Benjamin Henderson

Joined: Jun 1, 2022

Benjamin Henderson is a lifelong Florida native and is the site expert for Hail Florida Hail and is a contributor with All You Can Heat.

Apr 12, 2025; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) looks to throw before the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

DJ Lagway’s status gets key update from Billy Napier

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier participates during Gator Walk at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 23, 2024 before the game against the University of Mississippi. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Billy Napier has heard the noise, but he isn’t flinching

James Johnson, a defensive lineman for the North Fort Myers High School football team practices on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.

Florida fans were right about a 5-star Georgia flip but to wrong school

Jul 17, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Florida head coach Billy Napier speaking at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-Imagn Images

With expectations rising, Napier’s 2025 SEC Media Day message will carry more weight

during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 23, 2024. The Gators defeated the Rebels 24-17 [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

It wasn’t strength of schedule that doomed Lane Kiffin in 2024; it was the Gators

Jul 16, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; SEC commissioner Greg Sankey speaks to the media during the SEC Media Day at Omni Atlanta Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images

Gators might benefit most from Greg Sankey’s push to value difficulty

Nov 16, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) looks on before a game against the LSU Tigers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

The untold story of Florida's Graham Mertz is coming to Netflix

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier on the sidelines late in the game. The annual Florida vs Georgia football game at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL, Saturday, October 27, 2023. Georgia walked away with a final score of 43 to 20. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]

New Gator pledge immediately plummets in recruiting rankings

Florida v Arkansas

Florida Gators bracing to lose two prized commits to MLB Draft

Apr 12, 2025; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators athletic director Scott Stricklin and Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier talk before the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Where Billy Napier stands in new CFB hot seat rankings

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) is congratulated by Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier after a series during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 19, 2024 against the Kentucky Wildcats. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Gators leapfrog rivals in rankings after Heze Kent joins the class

Nov 16, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Banks (88) celebrates with the ball after a fumble recovery against the LSU Tigers during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Ranking the top Gator transfers since Billy Napier took over

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier waits for his players during Gator Walk before Florida takes in Florida State at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 25, 2023. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]

Florida flips the script with major EDGE commitment for 2026

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier looks on during spring football practice at Heavener Football Complex at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 6, 2025. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida’s fiercest "archvillain" continues to be the ultimate gatekeeper

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier has words with an official during the first half at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL on Friday, December 20, 2024 in the 2024 Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Recruiting insiders divided on Florida’s shot at elite EDGE

NBA Salt Lake City Summer League - Philadelphia 76ers v Utah Jazz

Florida Gators News: Walter Clayton Jr. lights it up, Jac Caglianone finding groove