Gators host Grambling; Golden will be on the Florida bench

Todd Golden will be coaching the Gators tonight vs. Grambling (Gator Bait Photo by Chris Spears)

A spokesman for the University of Florida confirmed Sunday that Todd Golden will be coaching the 21st-ranked Gators (2-0) tonight when they host Grambling (1-1) at the O-Dome (7 p.m., SEC Network+). Golden is the subject of an investigation dating back to a Title IX complaint filed back on September 27.

An article in The Independent Florida Alligator that included a copy of the Title IX complaint alleged a number of sexual improprieties with Golden. Over the weekend, Golden issued a statement that read:

“For the last month, I have actively participated in and respected the confidentiality of an ongoing school inquiry. I have recently engaged Ken Turkel to advise me on my ability to bring defamation claims while this confidential investigation is ongoing. My family and I appreciate the support we have received and remain confident the university will continue its efforts to finish its review promptly.”

Turkel is a Tampa-based attorney known for taking on and winning high profile cases of defamation. By reputation, Turkel won’t take on a case that he doesn’t (a) completely believe his client and (b) believe he will win.

Meanwhile, there is a game to be played Monday and another in Tallahassee Friday night against arch-rival Florida State.

Here are the anticipated starting lineups for tonight’s game:

FLORIDA (2-0): Alex Condon (6-11, 230, SO); Rueben Chinyelu (6-10, 255, SO); Alijah Martin (6-2, 195, GR); Will Richard (6-4, 206, SR); Walter Clayton Jr. (6-2, 195, SR)

GRAMBLING (1-1): Ernest Ross (6-9, 205, SR); James Flippin (6-10, 255, JR); Antwan Burnett (6-5, 205, JR); Kintavious Dozier (6-1, 195, SR); Mikale Stephenson (6-2, 175, JR)

SEC BASKETBALL

Monday’s games

McNeese (1-1) at No. 2 Alabama (2-0)

Eastern Washington (1-1) at Missouri (1-1)

Lamar (1-0) at No. 13 Texas A&M (1-1)

Northwestern State (1-1) at Oklahoma (1-0)

Tuesday’s games

Towson (1-1) at South Carolina (1-1)

North Florida (3-0) at Georgia (2-0)

Southeastern Louisiana (1-1) at Mississippi State (2-0)

Chicago State (0-2) at No. 19 Texas (1-1)

South Alabama (1-1) at No. 24 Ole Miss (2-0)

No. 7 Duke (2-0) vs. No. 23 Kentucky (2-0) in Atlanta

Wednesday’s games

Montana (2-1) at No. 12 Tennessee (2-0)

Kent State (2-0) at No. 11 Auburn (2-0)

Troy (2-0) at No. 16 Arkansas (1-1)

California (2-0) at Vanderbilt (2-0)

Thursday’s games

Mississippi Valley State (1-1) at Missouri (1-1)

LSU (2-0) at Kansas State (2-0)

Friday’s games

No. 21 FLORIDA (2-0) at Florida State (2-0)

No. 2 Alabama (2-0) at No. 14 Purdue (2-0)

Georgia (2-0) at Georgia Tech (1-1)

Ohio State (1-0) at No. 13 Texas A&M (1-1)

Saturday’s games

Stetson (1-1) at Oklahoma (1-0)

South Carolina (1-1) at No. 17 Indiana (2-0)

Jackson State (0-2) at Vanderbilt (2-0)

Colorado State (2-0) at No. 24 Ole Miss (2-0)

Mississippi Valley State (1-1) at No. 19 Texas (1-1)

Sunday’s games

Austin Peay (2-0) at No. 12 Tennessee (2-0)

Utah (2-0) at Mississippi State (2-0)