The Florida Gators had a sub par season in 2024. They finished 8-5 overall, 4-4 in the division, and 10th in the SEC. It will be interesting to see what kind of changes Florida makes this off-season to get back into contention.
However, one freshman running back is facing accusations that could create a divide in the locker room.
“Absolutely Ridiculous” Florida Gators Freshman Accused Of Father Getting Him On Team (Report)
![Florida Gators running back Anthony Rubio (25) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL on Friday, December 20, 2024 in the 2024 Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl. The Gators defeated Tulane 33-8. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]](https://gridironheroics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/USATSI_25084274_168400517_lowres.jpg "\"Absolutely Ridiculous\" Florida Gators Freshman Accused Of Father Getting Him On Team (Report) 1")
In all the wrong ways, Anthony Rubio, the son of Florida Senator Marco Rubio, is gaining a lot of attention on social media:
Rubio is in his first season with the Florida Gators, and thousands of people online are not happy with him being on the team.
His name began trending after one X user pointed out that his father is Marco Rubio.
The post pointed out that Anthony Rubio, who is 5-foot-9 and 165 pounds and plays the running back position, is benefiting from nepotism and DEI.
“Want to see nepotism and a DEI?” the post started out saying.
“Meet Anthony Rubio, the son of @marcorubio. He plays for the Florida Gators. He’s a 5’9, 165 running back who is on the team despite not even starting for his private high school team. We know why.”
Want to see nepotism and a DEI?
Meet Anthony Rubio, the son of @marcorubio . He plays for the Florida Gators. He’s a 5’9 165 running back who is on the team despite not even starting for his private high school team.
We know why. pic.twitter.com/E8qU6g1ABn
— BubuNguyen 🥥🌴 (@Bubu_fan1) December 26, 2024
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![Florida Gators running back Anthony Rubio (25) runs through a drill during Fall practice at Sanders Practice Fields in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, August 8, 2024. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]](https://gridironheroics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/USATSI_23944753_168400517_lowres.webp "\"Absolutely Ridiculous\" Florida Gators Freshman Accused Of Father Getting Him On Team (Report) 3")
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