Gene Frenette
Sports Columnist at Florida Times-Union
Sports columnist 2nd, husband and father of 4 kids first, grandpa to 2. proud to be from Vermont, glad to be living in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
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1 month ago |
jacksonville.com | Gene Frenette
Florida Gators' first-round NFL draft picks have struggled in recent years. This trend contrasts with successful programs like Georgia and Ohio State, whose first-rounders often excel in the NFL. UNF basketball coach Matthew Driscoll faces roster challenges due to players transferring for better NIL deals.
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1 month ago |
jacksonville.com | Gene Frenette
Gene FrenetteJacksonville Florida Times-UnionWhen I began a three-year run in the summer of 1969 as a newspaper carrier in my hometown of Winooski, Vermont (pop. 8,000), delivering the Gannett-owned Burlington Free Press, it never occurred to me I’d be collecting some kind of salary from a newspaper for the next 56 years. That’s just how my life evolved. I’ve immensely enjoyed so much about the journey, remaining forever grateful for even the uncomfortable parts of it.
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1 month ago |
jacksonville.com | Gene Frenette
Weeks before the NFL draft, LeRoy Butler suggested the Jaguars should draft Travis Hunter. Jaguars GM James Gladstone drafted Hunter, making a big splash in the 2025 draft. Butler believes Hunter will lessen the pressure on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
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2 months ago |
jacksonville.com | Gene Frenette
Gene FrenetteJacksonville Florida Times-UnionHistorical data suggests that first-year regimes rarely produce immediate turnarounds, making significant improvement in 2025 a bonus. The focus for the Jaguars is on establishing a new culture and style of play under Coen. While the Jaguars have upgraded their roster, particularly on offense, the team's success hinges on how quickly the players adapt to the new system and coaching staff. House money.
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2 months ago |
jacksonville.com | Gene Frenette
The Jacksonville Jaguars went into the 2025 NFL Draft with 10 draft picks. After all sorts of wheeling and dealing, including trading up to get the No. 2 overall pick, the Jaguars ended up with nine total selections. After picking Travis Hunter with the second pick, they went on to have no picks in the second round, two in the third, two in the fourth, none in the fifth, two in the sixth and two in the seventh. Here are Times-Union columnist Gene Frenette's grades for all nine picks.
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