Aging is inevitable, and for many, it signals the beginning of a new chapter - one where you cross off bucket list items and live life to the fullest, on your own terms. However, for some men, aging is a horrible prospect, filled with chronic fatigue, irritability, and inability to perform in the bedroom. If you're concerned about life in middle age and beyond, we've got great news: there are easy, proven steps that you can take to help stop the negative effect of aging.
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For men, getting older comes with its perks, like living life on their own terms and not having to "sweat the small stuff" day in and day out. At the same time, there are aspects of aging that men dread, like hormonal changes. Yes, you read that right – men, not just women, go through hormonal changes as they age. For men, the biggest change involves a drop in testosterone.
Lower levels of testosterone can wreak havoc on a male's mind and body and when left untreated, can result in symptoms like:
Those symptoms are concerning, but with testosterone replacement therapy and anti-aging medicine, many males improve their quality of life with age. The good news is that TRT and anti-aging meds aren't only reserved for "old guys." In fact, there's no magic age at which men should start thinking about hormone replacement therapy. Everyone's body is different, so if you're experiencing the above conditions in your mid-30s, TRT could be a viable solution when you consult with a doctor.
Testosterone is a crucial hormone for men and plays an important role throughout the male lifespan. Most of a male's testosterone is produced through the testicles. Also called the male sex hormone, testosterone starts playing its part during puberty.
When a male goes through puberty, testosterone helps males develop:
As boys turn to men and men grow older, testosterone levels deplete naturally. Sometimes, events like injuries and chronic health conditions like diabetes can lower testosterone levels. Unfortunately, when a man loses too much T, it results in hypogonadism. When this happens, the testosterone must be replaced, or the male will suffer from symptoms like muscle loss, low libido, and even depression.
TRT is exactly what it sounds like: a treatment option for men that replaces testosterone so that your body regulates hormones properly and restores balance to your life. Also called androgen replacement therapy, TRT alleviates the symptoms that men experience with low T.
Originally lab-synthesized in 1935, testosterone has grown in popularity since it was produced. Today, TRT and other testosterone treatments are among the most popular prescriptions in the U.S.
Without getting too deep into the science, TRT works by giving your body the essential testosterone it needs to function correctly. As the primary androgen for both males and females, testosterone impacts many of the body's natural processes – especially those needed for overall health. For example, men with low T are more prone to serious problems like cardiovascular disease and even type-2 diabetes.
When your body quits making enough testosterone, it causes your health to suffer until a solution is presented. That's where TRT and anti-aging medicine for men can help. TRT helps balance your hormones and replenish your depleted testosterone. With time, your body will begin to heal, and many symptoms like low libido and irritability begin to diminish.
For men, aging is the biggest contributor to lower testosterone levels, though there are other causes like obesity, drug abuse, testicular injuries, and certain prescribed medications. Sometimes, long-term health conditions like AIDS, cirrhosis of the liver, and kidney disease can lower testosterone levels.
When a man's testosterone levels drop significantly, it alters his body's ratio of estrogen and testosterone. Lower testosterone levels cause more abdominal fat, which in turn results in increased aromatase, which converts even more testosterone into estrogen.
If you're concerned that you might have low T, you're not alone. Millions of men in the U.S. feel the same way. The best way to find out if your testosterone is low is to get your levels tested.
For sustainable testosterone replacement therapy benefits, you must consult with hormone doctors and experts like those you can find at Global Life Rejuvenation. That way, you can find the root cause of your hormone problems, and our team can craft a personalized HRT plan tailored to your needs.
Are you used to blasting through a productive day and accomplishing all your daily goals? Do you find yourself losing muscle mass and the craving to be intimate with your partner? Does your partner complain about how irritable you have become? If you're not usually a curmudgeon, your body could be giving you a sign. It could be time to speak with a doctor about TRT and anti-aging medicine for men in South Bradenton, FL.
If you're experiencing any of the following symptoms, you might be battling against low testosterone:
One of the most common reasons that men choose TRT is because they have lost that "spark" with their partner. It's not easy for a man to hear that they're not performing like they used to. Intimacy is a powerful part of any relationship. When a once-healthy sex life dwindles, it can cause serious relationship issues.
The good news is that low libido doesn't have to be a permanent problem. TRT and anti-aging medicines help revert hormone levels back into their normal range. When this happens, many men have a more enjoyable life full of intimacy and sex drive.
Weak erections – it's an uncomfortable subject for many men in the U.S. to talk about. It's even worse to experience first-hand. You're in the midst of an intimate moment, and you can't do your part. Despite being perfectly normal, many men put blame and shame upon themselves when they can't achieve an erection. And while the inability to perform sexually can be caused by poor diet, obesity, and chronic health conditions, low testosterone is often a contributing factor.
Fortunately, weak erections are a treatable condition. The best way to regain your confidence and ability in bed is to speak with your doctor. Once any underlying conditions are discovered, options like TRT may be the best course of treatment.
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Do you find it harder and harder to work out and lift weights in the gym? Are you having problems lifting heavy items that you once had no problem lifting?
Recent studies show that when men are inactive, they lose .5% of muscle strength every year, from ages 25 to 60. After 60, muscle loss doubles every decade. While some muscle loss is common as men age, a significant portion can be tied to low testosterone levels. When a man's T levels drop, so does his muscle mass.
Testosterone is a much-needed component used in gaining and retaining muscle mass. That's why many doctors prescribe TRT South Bradenton, FL, for men having problems with strength. One recent study found that men who increased their testosterone levels using TRT gained as much as 2.5 pounds of muscle mass.
Whether your gym performance is lacking, or you can't lift heavy items like you used to, don't blame it all on age. You could be suffering from hypogonadism.
If you're like millions of other men in their late 20s and 30s, dealing with hair loss is a reality you don't want to face. Closely related to testosterone decline and hormone imbalances, hair loss is distressing for many men. This common symptom is often related to a derivative of testosterone called DHT. Excess amounts of DHT cause hair follicles to halt their production, causing follicles to die.
Because hair located at the front and crown is more sensitive to DHT, it grows slower than other follicles and eventually stops growing permanently. Thankfully, TRT and anti-aging treatments for men in South Bradenton, FL, is now available to address hair loss for good.
While it's true that you can't change your genes, you can change the effects of low testosterone on your body. Whether you're suffering from thinning hair or hair loss across your entire head, TRT and other hormone therapies can stop hair loss and even reverse the process.
Also called "man boobs," gynecomastia is essentially the enlargement of male breast tissue. This increase in fatty tissue is often caused by hormonal imbalances and an increase in estrogen. For men, estrogen levels are elevated during andropause. Also called male menopause, andropause usually happens because of a lack of testosterone.
If you're a man between the ages of 40 and 55, and you're embarrassed by having large breasts, don't lose hope. TRT is a safe, effective way to eliminate the underlying cause of gynecomastia without invasive surgery. With a custom HRT and fitness program, you can bring your testosterone and estrogen levels back to normal before you know it.
Decreased energy was once considered a normal part of aging. Today, many doctors know better. Advances in technology and our understanding of testosterone show that low T and lack of energy often go hand-in-hand.
If you're struggling to enjoy activities like playing with your kids or hiking in a park due to lack of energy, it could be a sign of low T. Of course, getting tired is perfectly normal for any man. But if you're suffering from continual fatigue, a lack of enjoyment, or a decrease in energy, it might be time to speak with a doctor.
Whether you're having a tough time getting through your day or can't finish activities you used to love, TRT could help.
A study from 2011 showed that men who lose a week's worth of sleep can experience lowered testosterone levels – as much as 15%, according to experts. Additional research into the topic found almost 15% of workers only get five hours of sleep (or less) per night. These findings suggest that sleep loss negatively impacts T levels and wellbeing.
The bottom line is that men who have trouble sleeping often suffer from lower testosterone levels as a result. If you find yourself exhausted at the end of the day but toss and turn all night long, you might have low T.
TRT and anti-aging medicines can restore your T levels back to normal, which can help you sleep better with proper diet and exercise.
You're feeling down about everything, and there's no solid explanation for why you're in such a crummy mood. Your daily life is great and full of success, but you can't help but feel unexcited and unmotivated. If you're experiencing symptoms like these, you may be depressed – and it may stem from low testosterone.
A research study from Munich found that men with depression also commonly had low testosterone levels. This same study also found that depressed men had cortisol levels that were 67% higher than other men. Because higher cortisol levels lead to lower levels of testosterone, the chances of severe depression increase.
Depression is a very real disorder and should always be diagnosed and treated by your doctor. One treatment option gaining in popularity is TRT for depression. Studies show that when TRT is used to restore hormone levels, men enjoy a lighter, more improved mood. That's great news for men who are depressed and have not had success with other treatments like anti-depression medicines, which alter the brain's chemistry.
Ask anyone over the age of 50 how their memory is, and they'll tell you it wasn't what it used to be. Memory loss and lack of concentration occur naturally as we age – these aren't always signs of dementia or Alzheimer's.
However, what many men consider a symptom of age may be caused by low testosterone. A 2006 study found that males with low T levels performed poorly on cognitive skill tests. These results suggest that low testosterone may play a part in reducing cognitive ability. If you're having trouble staying on task or remembering what your schedule is for the day, it might not be due to your age. It might be because your testosterone levels are too low. If you're having trouble concentrating or remembering daily tasks, it could be time to talk to your doctor.
Why? The aforementioned study found that participating men experienced improved cognitive skills when using TRT.
Even though today's society is more inclusive of large people, few adults enjoy gaining weight as they age. Despite their best efforts, many men just can't shed the extra pounds around their midsections, increasing their risk of heart disease and cancer.
Often, male weight gain is caused by hormone imbalances that slow the metabolism and cause weight to pile on. This phase of life is called andropause and happens when there is a lack of testosterone in the body. Couple that with high cortisol levels, and you've got a recipe for flabby guts and double chins.
Fortunately, TRT treatments and physician-led weight loss programs can correct hormone imbalances and lead to healthy weight loss for men.
The benefits of hormone replacement therapy for men are numerous. TRT not only grants relief from low-T symptoms but can help give protection against age-related diseases. Additionally, doctors now recognize male testosterone as an important role in alleviating depression.
Some of the most exciting benefits of TRT can include:
Because men do not go through a specific period of hormonal changes like women do (called menopause), many doctors refer to "male menopause" as androgen decline. This is just another term for low testosterone, but like female menopause, the symptoms can be serious and affect your quality of life.
The best way to fight back against male menopause is with male HRT treatment from Global Life Rejuvenation. We provide the following HRT treatments for men:
Our treatment options are personalized for your body and are available as creams, gels, injectables, and implantable pellets. To find out if testosterone replacement therapy is safe for you, contact Global Life Rejuvenation today to schedule your comprehensive testing and anti-aging treatment consultation.
Growth hormone peptides are an innovative therapy that boosts the natural human growth hormone production in a person's body. These exciting treatment options help slow down the aging process and give you a chance at restoring your youth.
Sermorelin is a synthetic hormone peptide, like GHRH, which triggers the release of growth hormones. When used under the care of a qualified physician, Sermorelin can help you lose weight, increase your energy levels, and help you feel much younger.
Human growth hormone (HGH) therapy has been used for years to treat hormone deficiencies. Unlike HGH, which directly replaces declining human growth hormone levels, Sermorelin addresses the underlying cause of decreased HGH, stimulating the pituitary gland naturally. This approach keeps the mechanisms of growth hormone production active.
Benefits of Sermorelin include:
Ipamorelin helps to release growth hormones in a person's body by mimicking a peptide called ghrelin. Ghrelin is one of three hormones which work together to regulate the growth hormone levels released by the pituitary gland. Because Ipamorelin stimulates the body to produce growth hormone, your body won't stop its natural growth hormone production, which occurs with synthetic HGH.
Ipamorelin causes growth hormone secretion that resembles natural release patterns rather than being constantly elevated from HGH. Because ipamorelin stimulates the natural production of growth hormone, our patients can use this treatment long-term with fewer health risks.
One of the biggest benefits of Ipamorelin is that it is suitable for both men and women. It provides significant short and long-term benefits in age management therapies, boosting patients' overall health, wellbeing, and outlook on life. When growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland using Ipamorelin, clients report amazing benefits.
Some of those benefits include:
Whether you are considering our TRT services, HRT for women, or our growth hormone peptide services, we are here to help. The first step to turning back the hand of time starts by contacting Global Life Rejuvenation.
Our friendly, knowledgeable TRT and HRT experts can help answer your questions and walk you through our procedures. From there, we'll figure out which treatments are right for you. Before you know it, you'll be well on your way to looking and feeling better than you have in years!
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A bloom of the toxic algae known as red tide has swept the coast of Southwest Florida since October, but its presence is weakening around Tampa Bay, Bradenton and Sarasota area beaches.In more good news for vacationers and beachgoers, conditions are favorable for the bloom to keep receding in the coming weeks, according to Yonggang Liu, director of University of South Florida’s Ocean Circulation Lab.The algae bloom’s presence is not only wea...
A bloom of the toxic algae known as red tide has swept the coast of Southwest Florida since October, but its presence is weakening around Tampa Bay, Bradenton and Sarasota area beaches.
In more good news for vacationers and beachgoers, conditions are favorable for the bloom to keep receding in the coming weeks, according to Yonggang Liu, director of University of South Florida’s Ocean Circulation Lab.
The algae bloom’s presence is not only weaker near shore, but also out in the Gulf of Mexico, where the university is observing surface water conditions with a glider this week. On Wednesday, the glider was about 36 miles offshore from Clearwater.
“There is no elevated chlorophyll concentration out there,” Liu said in an email. “This is a good sign for us.”
Recent cold fronts paired with the Gulf of Mexico’s Loop Current currently hugging the west Florida shelf have worked to churn the water and dilute red tide’s presence in the Tampa Bay area. Without more algae present offshore to feed the bloom, it will likely continue to dissipate, Liu said.
One unknown factor is how much red tide is present in deep waters offshore, where satellites cannot observe.
“For the next few weeks, the bloom may gradually weaken if there are not much new red cells at depth offshore,” Liu said.
Meanwhile, the bloom’s presence has grown stronger farther south this week offshore of Lee County, where very low to high concentrations were observed in samples collected by the state.
The “complicated” shape of the coastline in the Sanibel Island area means that red tide often lingers there for a longer duration, Liu explained.
Recent satellite imagery revealed a large patch of chlorophyll off the coast of South Florida, but scientists have not yet determined whether it contains a large amount of red tide algae. A scientific cruise is scheduled to observe the patch next week and see what it contains.
Overall, red tide levels have dropped dramatically for much of Florida’s Gulf Coast over the last three weeks, samples collected by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and partners show.
Bloom concentrations, or red tide levels of medium and above, were only detected in 12 samples along the Southwest Florida coast this week, most of them off of Lee County.
That compares to 102 samples at bloom level last week and 89 the week prior.
Bloom levels that had persisted in waters off of Manatee County near the mouth of Tampa Bay were not found this week. Very low levels were observed in two samples near the north end of Anna Maria Island, and low levels were observed in several samples near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Off of Sarasota County, one low level sample was taken near New Pass, and one very low sample was taken at the Venice Fishing Pier.
Despite the dropping levels, respiratory irritation was reported at several beaches in Manatee and Sarasota counties over the last week, as well as reports of dead fish in Sarasota County.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts the respiratory threat from red tide.
On Wednesday, NOAA warned of possible respiratory irritation over the next 36 hours on some beaches in Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Collier and Monroe counties when winds are blowing onshore.
A moderate risk was forecast in Pinellas County near Fort De Soto State Park and Pass-a-Grille Beach.
University of South Florida’s red tide-tracking forecast predicts minimal presence of red tide around Tampa Bay, Anna Maria Island and coastal Manatee County into the weekend.
This story was originally published February 2, 2023, 9:47 AM.
It's that most wonderful time of the year for baseball fans - spring training in Florida.This is my first full exhibition season in Southwest Florida. I'm in the midst of a crash course on learning everything I can, and as quick as I can, on everything Pittsburgh Pirates. Relocating from Central New York, it has been Yankees and Mets news that have preoccupied my baseball interests up until now.Living in Bradenton, and less than five miles from the "Southern Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates" (Pirate City - spring traini...
It's that most wonderful time of the year for baseball fans - spring training in Florida.
This is my first full exhibition season in Southwest Florida. I'm in the midst of a crash course on learning everything I can, and as quick as I can, on everything Pittsburgh Pirates. Relocating from Central New York, it has been Yankees and Mets news that have preoccupied my baseball interests up until now.
Living in Bradenton, and less than five miles from the "Southern Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates" (Pirate City - spring training complex for the National League Central club), I'm all in on telling stories for one of my newest, favorite organizations. There are 31 games planned for the spring schedule. Just two off days planned until the finale, a home contest with the Minnesota Twins at LECOM Park, when the Pirates will then fly to Cincinnati for the regular season opener against the Reds on March 30 at 4:10 p.m.
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The Pirates, unlike a majority of MLB clubs, have their training complex and their ballpark in two separate locations. There's a 100 year baseball history in Bradenton. Pirate City is located five miles east of LECOM Park. For the past 55 years, Bradenton, 50 miles south of Tampa, has been where the Pirates have trained. All the greats from the modern Pirates' history have worked their way into game shape in Bradenton, while anticipating another run for the league pennant.
Hall of famers Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell, and Bill Mazeroski, to Utican Dave Cash , Al Oliver, and Manny Sanguillen, they all had their spring mail forwarded to the Pirates' Bradenton address. Now, I'm learning the faces and history on the current Pirates, most of the age that could make them my son, and some even grandchild.
Although the club played their first spring game on February 25 at home, 10 days earlier was the first official day of reporting to camp - for pitchers and catchers. I was there at 27th street East to witness the handshakes and hugs shared by returning teammates. Several position players also decided to report five days early from their mandatory welcoming of the 2023 season.
Before jetting off to major league cities as New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chicago, planned bus rides to neighboring spring training communities of Sarasota, Clearwater, Fort Myers, and Dunedin will come.
From speaking with the players in the clubhouse, out on the fields, and their public taking in the free-of-charge workouts at Pirate City, so much about the spring training experience is informal. Players regularly sign autographs, and pose for pictures with fans, still while holding their equiptments bags, all in 80-plus degree weather.
Next to Wrigley Field in Chicago and Fenway Park in Boston, LECOM's history makes it the third oldest stadium used by a major league team. It's the oldest ballpark used for spring training. It's charming. The renovations over the years make it as attractive and comfortable as any new facility in the "Sunshine State". And you have to love the $10.00 parking charge.
The six weeks that the Pirates desend upon their "Southen Home" is a win-win for the City of Bradenton and Manatee County. There are out-of-towners filling the seats at LECOM Park. The license plates in the parking lots surrounding the ballpark say so. The 8,500 seat capacity of LECOM Park, post-spring training, will play host to the Bradenton Marauders, a High Class-A minor league affiliate for the Pittsburgh club.
I study pages 40 and 42 of the 64-page Pirates' spring training magazine. Here, the headshots of all on the Pirates' 40-man roster, plus coaching staff members appear. Then, there are the non-roster-invitees to camp that I need to become familiar with. Some faces are instanbtly recognizable.
Andrew McCutchen, the 2013 MVP of the National League who prior to this coming season spent nine of his 14 seasons with Pittsburgh, has returned to the Pirates on a one-year deal. Who doesn't know the club's shortstop of the present and future Oneil Cruz? The 24-year-old Dominican is 6' 7". There's no mistaking him. Ji-Man Choi is new to the club this season, while coming over from the Tampa Bay Rays. Bryan Reynolds, Carlos Santana, and Jack Suwinski are others who I have been following.
There are a half dozen print/online reporters from the Pittsburgh area daily filing into the Pirates' clubhouse gathering stories. By the second week of camp, I notice TV reporters from the "Steel City" shooting footage of practice, and attending the post-workout conference with Pittsburgh's skipper Derek Shelton. There is one local TV cameraman/reporter I have spoken with on my visits to Pirates City. John Reynolds, a one-man sports department at SNN (Suncoast News Network based in Sarasota) who relocated to the area from Western Kentucky is friendly and , like me, learning his way around the complex.
So much to learn in so little time. But, practice makes perfect. Reporting on the Pirates during the regular season will prime me for an even more confident 2024 training camp.
Don Laible is a freelance sportswriter from the Mohawk Valley, now living in Florida. He has reported on professional baseball and hockey for print, radio, and on the web since the 1980's. His columns are featured weekly at WIBX950.com. Don can be contacted via email at [email protected]
Established in 1975 as a regional campus of the University of South Florida, the Sarasota-Manatee campus is about to get its first student housing.Officials threw the first shovels of sand at a groundbreaking Wednesday afternoon for the project.It is the first expansion of the campus since 2006, when it relocated from next door to New College in Sarasota County to 8350 N. Tamiami Trail in southern Manatee County.Evelyn de Oliviera, the student governor of the campus, and Madison Sosa, the student lieutenant governor, wil...
Established in 1975 as a regional campus of the University of South Florida, the Sarasota-Manatee campus is about to get its first student housing.
Officials threw the first shovels of sand at a groundbreaking Wednesday afternoon for the project.
It is the first expansion of the campus since 2006, when it relocated from next door to New College in Sarasota County to 8350 N. Tamiami Trail in southern Manatee County.
Evelyn de Oliviera, the student governor of the campus, and Madison Sosa, the student lieutenant governor, will both graduate in spring 2023, but said that the new complex will be transformative for the campus and student life when it opens in 2024.
“Thank you for listening to our voices,” the students said.
USF President Rhea Law and Sarasota-Manatee campus Regional Chancellor Karen Holbrook also said campus expansion marks a turning point.
“This is really a special day. This signifies a new era,” Holbrook said.
Law said that USF Sarasota-Manatee has come a long way with its one existing building.
“Imagine what we can do with more space,” Law said.
At completion for the fall 2024 semester, as many as 200 students will be able to live on the campus for the first time.
The six-story, 100,000-square-foot complex is expected to help recruit and retain students, elevate the campus experience and help shed the “commuter college” tag.
The $42 million building was approved last year by the Florida Board of Governors and the USF Board Trustees.
Plan highlights:
? Construction will be along Seagate Drive on the south side of the campus, west of Selby Auditorium and Crosley Campus Center.
? The bottom two floors will include a ballroom, dining facilities, a bookstore, lounges and offices and meeting space for USF World, student government and other organizations.
? Architectural features in the student center portion will include large windows allowing students and visitors to look out toward Sarasota Bay and Longboat Key.
? The top four floors will include residences in various configurations.
The student center and residential housing complex represent half of plans to more than double the size of the campus.
Also planned in the future: construction of a $62 million, 75,000-square-foot Nursing/STEM building, that will enable USF to expand its academic offerings in nursing, engineering, the health sciences, the arts and other fields on the campus.
For more information about expansion plans for the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus, visit https://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/.
This story was originally published March 1, 2023, 9:38 AM.
South Carolina RB Lovasea Carroll says his playing career has come to an end.Carroll announced on Twitter Friday that he is retiring, citing a recent medical diagnosis. After thanking the University of Georgia for signing him out of high school and the Gamecocks for taking him as a transfer, he reflected on how hard it is to step away from football:“I used to believe that losing a game, or having to miss a few weeks of practice, was the biggest setback I would experience,” Carroll wrote in a statement po...
South Carolina RB Lovasea Carroll says his playing career has come to an end.
Carroll announced on Twitter Friday that he is retiring, citing a recent medical diagnosis. After thanking the University of Georgia for signing him out of high school and the Gamecocks for taking him as a transfer, he reflected on how hard it is to step away from football:
“I used to believe that losing a game, or having to miss a few weeks of practice, was the biggest setback I would experience,” Carroll wrote in a statement posted to Twitter.
“The pain of losing a game will never compare to that of having to walk away from football. While it pains me to have to come to terms with my recent medical diagnosis, I am going to have to say goodbye to the game that has been by my side for as long as I can remember. My life will forever be changed by the loss of this sport, the A.M. workouts and months of conditioning, and the feeling of stepping on the field every Saturday. I know that the memories I have made, the people I have met, and the lessons I have learned will never leave me, and I am confident that football will always be a part of me. Thank you, Gamecock Nation.”
Out of the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, Carroll was a 4-star recruit, rated the No. 8 running back on the 247Sports Composite. At UGA, he moved to defensive back. He played in 4 games for the Bulldogs during the 2021 season.
After his freshman season, Carroll transferred to South Carolina. He moved back to running back with the Gamecocks. This season, Carroll played in 5 games but did not record any offensive statistics.
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— Lovasea Carroll (@LovaseaC) March 3, 2023
A healthy Caroll would have likely been in line for some carries this season. Entering spring practice, the Gamecocks are now down to 2 scholarship running backs in returning junior Juju McDowell, a former Freshman All-SEC selection in 2021, and Mario Anderson, a transfer from Newberry, a Division II program.
The transfer portal has slowed down as only graduate transfers can currently enter. The next undergrad window begins in May. Expect Shane Beamer’s staff to be active in the portal after spring practice to add some depth to the running back room.
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The FGCU men's tennis team (5-3) is back in action at 7 p.m. Thursday, opening ASUN Conference play by hosting Stetson (8-3) at the FGCU Tennis Complex. The Eagles will head to Mobile, Ala., for non-conference action against South Alabama (6-4) at 11 a.m. Sunday.Thursday's match was rescheduled from Friday due to potential inclement weather forecasted for Friday morning.The Green & Blue is coming off a 4-0 defeat at the hands of No. 47 Miami on Feb. 25. The Hatters look to rebound ...
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The FGCU men's tennis team (5-3) is back in action at 7 p.m. Thursday, opening ASUN Conference play by hosting Stetson (8-3) at the FGCU Tennis Complex. The Eagles will head to Mobile, Ala., for non-conference action against South Alabama (6-4) at 11 a.m. Sunday.
Thursday's match was rescheduled from Friday due to potential inclement weather forecasted for Friday morning.
The Green & Blue is coming off a 4-0 defeat at the hands of No. 47 Miami on Feb. 25. The Hatters look to rebound from a 4-1 loss at Georgia Southern on Feb. 19. The Jaguars earned a 6-1 victory against New Orleans on Feb. 17.
Redshirt junior Magnus Johnson (Naples, Fla./Homeschool/UCF) leads the Eagles with a 6-1 record in singles. Johnson and senior Max Damm (Bradenton, Fla./Saint Stephens Episcopal School) lead FGCU with six doubles victories against just one loss – defeating teams from Southern Miss, Bucknell, Georgia State South Florida and Mercer.
Johnson was crowned ASUN Player of the Week on Feb. 22, for his first ASUN POW honor. Damm earned the award on Jan. 18.
The Eagles have faced the Hatters 19 times, and Stetson lead the series with a narrow 10-9 record – but the Green & Blue has won the last four matchups. FGCU earned a 4-3 victory on March 25, 2022, in DeLand.
FGCU has battled against the Jaguars four times, with South Alabama leading the series 4-0.
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CJ WEBER FGCU is led by three-time ASUN Coach of the Year CJ Weber, who has coached 32 ASUN All-Conference selections since joining the Green and Blue in 2011. In his 12th year, Weber has compiled a 129-97 (.566) overall record and a 52-19 (.732) record in ASUN play. In 2014-15, Weber guided the Eagles to their first-ever ASUN Championship and first-ever ASUN Regular Season title after a program-best 17 wins. In his third season, Weber led Jordi Vives to a No. 35 national ranking, a nation-leading 14-match unbeaten streak and the round of 32 in the 2014 NCAA Tournament - the program's first appearance. The Eagles completed a perfect ASUN regular season in both 2015 and 2016, finishing with conference titles as well as a Coach of the Year honor for Weber. FGCU again won the 2017 ASUN Championship and made its second NCAA appearance. The Eagles returned to the mountaintop by claiming the 2019 regular season and tournament championships. Weber earned his third ASUN Coach of the Year honor and led the Green and Blue to their third trip to the NCAA Tournament. In 2022, Weber led the Eagles to another ASUN regular-season title while reaching #65 in the ITA rankings, the highest in program history.
E.A.G.L.E. CAMPAIGN IT TAKES A TEAM to achieve our newest goal - a $10 million campaign to address student-athlete needs in continued academic success, life skills, mental health, nutrition, and strength and conditioning as well as departmental needs in facility expansion and improvement as well as mentoring and leadership training for coaches and staff. The name embodies our mission and the purpose of the E.A.G.L.E. Campaign - Eagle Athletics Generating Lifetime Excellence. Join Our Team and pledge your gift today to help the Eagles of tomorrow!
#FEEDFGCU FGCU Athletics sponsors events in November and April to benefit the FGCU Campus Food Pantry (https://www.fgcu.edu/adminservices/foodpantry) and the Harry Chapin Food Bank (www.harrychapinfoodbank.org), FGCU Athletics' charities of choice. For more information, including how to make a contribution, please visit https://www.fgcu.edu/adminservices/foodpantry and utilize the hashtag #FeedFGCU to help raise awareness.
ABOUT FGCU FGCU teams have combined to win an incredible 94 conference regular season and tournament titles in just 15-plus seasons at the Division I level. Additionally, in just 11-plus seasons of D-I postseason eligibility, the Eagles have had a combined 47 teams or individuals compete in NCAA championships. In 2022, the men's golf team became the first program to earn an at-large berth to the NCAA Tournament. Eight FGCU programs have earned a top-25 national ranking in their respective sport - including women's basketball (No. 20, 2021-22 and No. 25 in 2022-23) beach volleyball (No. 20, 2022) and both men's soccer (2018, 2019) and women's soccer (2018) as four of the most recent. In 2016-17, the Green & Blue posted a department-best sixth-place finish in the DI-AAA Learfield Directors' Cup and top-100 showing nationally, ahead of several Power-5 and FBS institutions. In 2018-19, the Eagles had an ASUN and state of Florida best seven teams earn the NCAA's Public Recognition Award for their Academic Progress Rate in their sport. FGCU also collectively earned a record 3.66 GPA in the classroom in the fall 2022 semester and has outperformed the general University undergraduate population for 27 consecutive semesters. The past seven semesters (Fall 2019 – Fall 2022) saw another milestone reached as all 15 programs achieved a 3.0-or-higher cumulative team GPA. The Eagles also served an all-time high 7,200 volunteer hours in 2017 - being recognized as one of two runners-up for the inaugural NACDA Community Service Award presented by the Fiesta Bowl.
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