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Riley Platt

Riley Platt, Sports Editor

Riley Platt is a senior University of North Florida multimedia journalism student. A lifelong Jacksonville native, Riley has always had a burning passion for sports, specifically at the collegiate level. He grew up coming to UNF basketball games as early as his middle school days and now gets to cover the Ospreys, living out his childhood dreams. Riley’s done a bit of everything with Spinnaker, whether it be writing over 200 articles, doing play-by-play commentary for UNF basketball and even serving as a sports anchor for Spinnaker TV’s weekly Nest News. Riley transitioned from Spinnaker to an internship at the end of the summer 2023 semester and is expected to graduate at the end of 2023. 

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Akeem Dent speaks with the media.

A few players, including defensive back Akeem Dent, spoke with the media following practice.

Coach explaining concept to player.

One doesn't have to look far at practice to see the amount of coaching that goes into running a college football team.

Linemen stand with each other.

It was a hot day, especially for freshman defensive lineman KJ Perkins and his teammates in the trenches.

Players collide during drill.

While physicality is usually limited, contact wasn't completely out of the question at practice.

Quarterback prepares to throw ball

Quarterback Jordan Travis enters this season with nationwide attention.

UNF baseball players high-five each other

Baseball punishes USF in mercy-rule win

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Apr 19, 2023

The University of North Florida Ospreys took on the University of South Florida Bulls on Tuesday for the second time this month, winning 10-0 in a game that was never close. These two squads last faced...

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Softball player swinging the bat

Softball’s offense lags in loss to Florida

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Apr 13, 2023

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of North Florida Ospreys couldn’t get it done with the bat on Wednesday, falling to the No. 15 University of Florida Gators 6-1. Redshirt senior Skyler Stockie...

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Devin Lloyd #33 Linebacker of the Jacksonville Jaguars pushing the sled during training camp practice on August 8, 2022 at Episcopal’s Knights Sports Complex in Jacksonville, Florida.

The Jaguars’ improbable run to the playoffs

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Jan 11, 2023

An early December blowout loss in Detroit seemed to be the final nail in the coffin for yet another disappointing Jaguars season. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s sophomore campaign and a new, Super...

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Jarius Hicklen works his way down the court

Men’s basketball falls to top-ranked Houston

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Dec 7, 2022

Featured image via UNF athletics HOUSTON, Texas – The University of North Florida Ospreys squared off with the Houston Cougars, who currently sit atop the AP Top 25 Poll, on Tuesday, falling 76-42. The...

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