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[Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Benjamin Henderson"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Florida continues to gain traction in recruitment of 5-star DL target</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/florida-continues-to-gain-traction-in-recruitment-of-5-star-dl-target?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Corey Long</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks16t1md78</guid><description>If the Gators staff can get Jalen Brewster back on campus for an official visit, it shows that this staff has the chops on the trail to go after the biggest recruits and sell them on his vision</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_183/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01ks18wksgyqjkpg4myr.jpg" caption="Florida Gators assistant coach for defensive line Gerald Chatman gestures during spring football practice at Heavener Football Complex at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun] | Matt Pendleton / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Corey Long"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jon Sumrall landing Elias Pearl has Florida ranked in a place fans never saw coming</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/jon-sumrall-landing-elias-pearl-florida-ranked-place-fans-never-saw-coming?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Braulio Perez</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks12jy7a1k</guid><description>If you were looking for yet another reason to be excited about Florida reeling in 4-star playmaker Elias Pearl, it just came in. </description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:23:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2704,h_1521,x_0,y_42/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01ks12n916f5b1413p3c.jpg" caption="Florida head coach Jon Sumrall talks with Florida cornerback Ben Hanks II (12) during practice during spring practice at Sanders Practice Fields in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 2, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Braulio Perez"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Todd Golden isn’t buying what LSU is trying to normalize</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/todd-golden-isn-t-buying-what-lsu-is-trying-to-normalize?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Benjamin Henderson</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks12dhd9gb</guid><description>Florida Basketball coach Todd Golden is hoping a loophole gets fixed</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:36:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1898,h_1067,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01ks12fnc3fh04favehy.jpg" caption="Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden looks on against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first half during a second round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Benjamin Henderson"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jon Sumrall just landed another top Sunshine State weapon for Florida</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/jon-sumrall-just-landed-another-top-sunshine-state-weapon-for-florida?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Benjamin Henderson</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks0nh6380q</guid><description>Florida Football has landed Elias Pearl</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:51:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2591,h_1457,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01ks0nm22868k99yed58.jpg" caption="Florida Head Coach Jon Sumrall greats fans as he heads to the locker room during Gator Walk before the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Benjamin Henderson"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Anonymous SEC coach explains just how massive hiring Buster Faulkner was for Florida</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/anonymous-sec-coach-explains-just-how-massive-hiring-buster-faulkner-was-for-florida?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Buhler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks0fyxdcd2</guid><description>There may not have been a more positively impactful coordinator hire this offseason than Jon Sumrall prying Buster Faulkner away from Brent Key&#39;s Georgia Tech staff. One anonymous SEC coach loves this hire for Florida so much. It could be a game-changer.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2587,h_1455,x_0,y_158/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01ks0ghkhvszdw8ggmg2.jpg" caption="Buster Faulkner, Florida Gators | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Buhler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Florida fans will love Jon Sumrall’s blunt take on bad personnel usage</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/florida-fans-will-love-jon-sumrall-s-blunt-take-on-bad-personnel-usage?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Benjamin Henderson</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks02pbt1ec</guid><description>Florida Football plans on playing the best players in 2026</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2577,h_1449,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01ks02vhs7qgbtyq7pnj.jpg" caption="Florida head coach Jon Sumrall speaks after spring practice at Sanders Practice Fields in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Benjamin Henderson"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jon Sumrall had a great response to the fan reaction after he was hired at Florida</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/jon-sumrall-had-a-great-response-to-the-fan-reaction-after-he-was-hired-at-florida?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Corey Long</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kryp98capa</guid><description>Sumrall is right to believe he has nothing to apologize for. The path he has taken to Florida is what it is, and he wouldn&#39;t have been hired for the job without being successful at every previous step along the way.</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2675,h_1504,x_0,y_167/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01krypb05d0cgb7dy8m5.jpg" caption="Florida Head Coach Jon Sumrall greats fans as he heads to the locker room during Gator Walk before the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Corey Long"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jon Sumrall gave Florida fans a quote that actually sounded believable</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/jon-sumrall-gave-florida-fans-a-quote-that-actually-sounded-believable?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Benjamin Henderson</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krxxsdffg2</guid><description>Florida Football shouldn&#39;t fear anyone in 2026</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2713,h_1526,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01krxxtxh21ntsz99ts7.jpg" caption="Florida head coach Jon Sumrall and the team blasts out onto the field before the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Benjamin Henderson"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jon Sumrall dispels any notion of future job-hopping with his great praise of Florida</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/jon-sumrall-dispels-any-notion-of-future-job-hopping-with-his-great-praise-of-florida?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Buhler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kry17zyvgq</guid><description>While Jon Sumrall has had a lot of success as a college football head coach, he has done a ton of moving over the last several years. Although he could be seen as a bit of a job-hopper by some, here is why Florida fans do not need to worry about it here.</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2617,h_1472,x_0,y_107/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01kry205n0e1jnzpcr6w.jpg" caption="Jon Sumrall, Florida Gators | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Buhler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Florida fans shouldn’t panic after Gators miss on four-star OT</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/florida-fans-shouldn-t-panic-after-gators-miss-on-four-star-ot?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Benjamin Henderson</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kry41h9bgj</guid><description>Florida Football will keep its eye on other prospects </description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:06:23 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2087,h_1173,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01kry43g4je59xf087nk.jpg" caption="Florida offensive line coach Phil Trautwein is shown during spring practice at Sanders Practice Fields in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 12, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Benjamin Henderson"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Start time for Super Regionals does Florida fans a massive disservice</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/start-time-for-super-regionals-does-florida-fans-a-massive-disservice?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Benjamin Henderson</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krxfvn47rc</guid><description>Florida Softball has an early start time against Texas Tech</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_533/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01krxfx8c2et0v5v3xkz.jpg" caption="May 17, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators infielder Gabi Comia (10) and Florida Gators pitcher Caroline Stanton (1) celebrate with teammates placing the Florida sticker on the NCAA Regionals bracket after the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Benjamin Henderson"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>For all Florida’s issues, the Gators just did something only seen once since 2019</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/for-all-florida-s-issues-the-gators-just-did-something-only-seen-once-since-2019?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Benjamin Henderson</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krtz5767za</guid><description>Florida Baseball might be in line to host Super Regionals</description><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 13:03:25 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2717,h_1528,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01krtz9znj2p0bk1z05c.jpg" caption="Florida head coach Kevin O&#39;Sullivan heads to the dugout before an NCAA baseball game at Condron Family Ballpark at Alfred A. McKethan Field in Gainesville, FL on Friday, April 24, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Benjamin Henderson"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Florida’s WCWS path suddenly looks a lot less intimidating</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/florida-s-wcws-path-suddenly-looks-a-lot-less-intimidating?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Benjamin Henderson</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krtxb3e8zv</guid><description>Florida Softball is one win away from Super Regionals</description><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 12:36:42 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5392,h_3033,x_0,y_190/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01krtxf5cbrjrs4tqf9x.jpg" caption="May 16, 2026; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators catcher Jocelyn Erickson (8) reacts after making a play against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the fifth inning at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Benjamin Henderson"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>One viral Florida swing made LSU look completely helpless</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/one-viral-florida-swing-made-lsu-look-completely-helpless?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Benjamin Henderson</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krr9v0t3sz</guid><description>Florida Baseball will look for the sweep against LSU on Saturday</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 12:06:59 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2128,h_1197,x_0,y_152/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01krr9xzqr1czqd9nz2c.jpg" caption="Florida infielder Brendan Lawson (11) hits his ninth homer of the season in the bottom of the sixth against FSU, March 10, 2026, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida.The Gators beat the Seminoles 6-3. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2026 | Cyndi Chambers/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Benjamin Henderson"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Florida’s newest commitment brings the kind of size fans notice</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/florida-s-newest-commitment-brings-the-kind-of-size-fans-notice?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alexis Farinacci</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krqb99r0p1</guid><description>On Friday Benjamin Henderson of Hail Florida Hail talked about how Florida was making moves on their hunt toward securing a “commitment with eye-catching size.”</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 11:45:39 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2699,h_1518,x_0,y_80/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01krqbfpzyr83r9e88v0.jpg" caption="Florida head coach Jon Sumrall speaks to the team after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alexis Farinacci"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Tim Tebow’s Morgan Wallen concert appearance had The Swamp buzzing</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/tim-tebow-s-morgan-wallen-concert-appearance-had-the-swamp-buzzing?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Benjamin Henderson</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krr6v69ydv</guid><description>Florida Football star Tim Tebow joined Morgan Wallen in The Swamp</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 11:27:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8316,h_4677,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01krr6xh5g9a2j83t8af.jpg" caption="Tim Tebow stands on the sidelines Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship college football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami (FL) Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. | Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Benjamin Henderson"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jon Sumrall and Florida are in the thick of an SEC battle for 4-star WR target</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/jon-sumrall-and-florida-are-in-the-thick-of-an-sec-battle-for-4-star-wr-target?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Corey Long</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krpp186825</guid><description>Elias Pearl has been a top target for Jon Sumrall for several months and the prospect from Port Charlotte, Florida is arguably the best slot receiver in the country. </description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:25:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2852,h_1604,x_0,y_151/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01krpp6qras9dcz9pr01.jpg" caption="Florida Head Coach Jon Sumrall greats fans as he heads to the locker room during Gator Walk before the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Corey Long"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Florida is trending toward another commitment with eye-catching size</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/florida-is-trending-toward-another-commitment-with-eye-catching-size?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Benjamin Henderson</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krpbxfw0s8</guid><description>Florida Football might be landing its next commit soon</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2591,h_1457,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01krpc5e0s8xprjtf14d.jpg" caption="Florida Head Coach Jon Sumrall greats fans as he heads to the locker room during Gator Walk before the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Benjamin Henderson"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Florida is nearing a make-or-break sprint to WCWS</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/florida-is-nearing-a-make-or-break-sprint-to-wcws?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Benjamin Henderson</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krp7a5q5t8</guid><description>Florida Softball cruised in its opener in the NCAA Tournament</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2469,h_1388,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01krp7c42msxj5svph7k.jpg" caption="Florida starting pitcher/relief pitcher Keagan Rothrock (7) pitches during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Florida beat Jacksonville in their home opener 11-1, [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Benjamin Henderson"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Gators appear to lock up postseason distinction after flattening LSU</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/gators-appear-to-lock-up-postseason-distinction-after-flattening-lsu?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Benjamin Henderson</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krnredzegp</guid><description>Florida Baseball should be a host for Regionals</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2600,h_1462,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01krnrfth96h0x3savyf.jpg" caption="Florida infielder Ethan Surowiec (10) makes second during an NCAA baseball game at Condron Family Ballpark at Alfred A. McKethan Field in Gainesville, FL on Friday, April 24, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Benjamin Henderson"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jon Sumrall and Florida receive big news from 4-star LB scheduled for an official visit</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/jon-sumrall-and-florida-receive-big-news-from-4-star-lb-scheduled-for-an-official-visit?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Corey Long</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krm6bs0fkg</guid><description>We are entering a major stretch in recruiting for the Florida Gators where many of their top targets and commitments will be on campus for official visits. It&#39;s</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2689,h_1512,x_0,y_136/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01krm7r77kfsjvjjgdph.jpg" caption="Florida Head Coach Jon Sumrall greats fans as he heads to the locker room during Gator Walk before the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. 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[Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Benjamin Henderson"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Florida fans can laugh at the ridiculous Mike Norvell promise he is making at FSU</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/florida-fans-can-laugh-at-the-ridiculous-mike-norvell-promise-he-is-making-at-fsu?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Buhler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krkcyqexvq</guid><description>While Florida begins a new era under Jon Sumrall, Florida State is still trying to fit a square peg into a round hole with Mike Norvell as the Seminoles&#39; head coach. 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[Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ericka Brockish"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jon Sumrall explains why Florida can get anyone on campus, but can&#39;t always land them</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/jon-sumrall-explains-why-florida-can-get-anyone-on-campus-but-cant-always-land-them?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Buhler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krgq85wajm</guid><description>Under Jon Sumrall, the Florida Gators have really honed in their collective efforts in recruitment. However, Sumrall did reveal one thing that seems to be out of his control that will impede Florida&#39;s progress in getting this thing turnaround. 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[Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Benjamin Henderson"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>5-star DL Jalen Brewster adds to Florida intrigue with social media post</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/5-star-dl-jalen-brewster-adds-to-florida-intrigue-with-social-media-post?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Corey Long</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krf29d0ykt</guid><description>Brewster, the top-ranked player in the country, has recently entertained the idea of flipping his Texas Tech commitment to the Gators and, on Tuesday, he added some fuel to that fire by reposting a graphic that a fan made for him on his Instagram page. </description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2678,h_1506,x_0,y_73/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01krf2bsf0awwf1mhrdr.jpg" caption="Florida head coach Jon Sumrall keeps on eye drills during UF spring practice at Sanders Practice Fields in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. 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[Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Benjamin Henderson"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jon Sumrall and Florida add to the 2026 roster with commitment from JUCO DB</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/jon-sumrall-and-florida-add-to-the-2026-roster-with-commitment-from-juco-db?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Corey Long</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krev2j87mm</guid><description>Javier Jones, who played high school football in Phoenix, is listed at 6-foot-1, 185 pounds and he played 10 games last season for Independence Community College in Kansas, one of the programs that was featured on &#39;Last Chance U&#39; .</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:49:48 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2680,h_1507,x_0,y_66/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01kreve2410mpsa16my0.jpg" caption="Florida head coach Jon Sumrall speaks after spring practice at Sanders Practice Fields in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. 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Georgia held off Florida 24-20. 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[Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Benjamin Henderson"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Florida and Jon Sumrall beat Clemson for another major win that fans will love</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/florida-jon-sumrall-beat-clemson-another-major-win-fans-will-love-andrew-beard?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Benjamin Henderson</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kr4671sxh5</guid><description>Florida Football just landed its latest commit from Georgia</description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:06:18 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1620,h_911,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01kr4685f987cehscqyy.jpg" caption="Andrew Beard of Prince Avenue breaks through the middle of Calvary&#39;s defense to score a touchdown on Nov. 29, 2024. | Kyunnie Shuman/For Savannahnow.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Benjamin Henderson"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>What Aidan King is doing for Florida is reaching historic SEC territory</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/what-aidan-king-is-doing-for-florida-is-reaching-historic-sec-territory?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Benjamin Henderson</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kr3p64recz</guid><description>Florida Baseball is hoping to ride its ace for a deep postseason run</description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1916,h_1077,x_0,y_488/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/213/01kr3p747yze525myq3a.jpg" caption="Florida pitcher Aidan King (47) pitches during an NCAA baseball game at Condron Family Ballpark at Alfred A. 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[Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] | Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Benjamin Henderson"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jon Sumrall raves about Aaron Philo, while also pointing out his greatest weakness</title><link>https://hailfloridahail.com/jon-sumrall-raves-about-aaron-philo-while-also-pointing-out-his-greatest-weakness?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Buhler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kr1s4959t7</guid><description>Jon Sumrall and the Florida Gators made waves by landing the would-be starting quarterback for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets out of the transfer portal in Aaron Philo. 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