Washington Times · Jul 21, 2022
Florida QB Richardson seeks ‘rebrand, sheds AR-15 nickname
Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson speaks during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)ATLANTA — Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson, who wears No. 15, has shed the nickname “AR-15” because he doesn’t want to be linked to the semiautomatic rifle used in mass shootings.
Richardson said Wednesday at the Southeastern Conference Media Days he is “just trying to rebrand myself and become a better person.”
The sophomore said he was thinking about “what the future holds” when making the decision.
