Published on: 26th September, 2009
The news was better contained than the illness… As stories emerged this morning regarding Tim Tebow, Riley Cooper, and Major Wright’s quarantine flight to Lexington speculation has soared regarding the impact, if any, this will have tonight’s game against Kentucky. University of Florida officials have not confirmed that the flu is the reason ...Published on: 24th September, 2009
When the Florida Gators pour forth from Commonwealth Stadium and onto the field Saturday, they will meet Rich Brooks’ Kentucky Wildcats in a match that will mark the return of this long-standing SEC contest to early season play. But even though the Gators and Wildcats have met every year since 1948, ...Published on: 22nd September, 2009
With three out of twelve regular season games in the book, it’s time to release the Florida Gator First Quarter Report Card. Math The numbers the Gators have posted in the three games they have played are somewhat impressive but they also tell a tale… The quizzes against Charleston Southern and Troy gave ...Published on: 13th September, 2009
Question: How does Urban Meyer, Florida Gators head coach and two time national champion, replace his star big play maker and first round NFL draft pick, Percy Harvin? Answer: You don’t. At least not with one player… With two overwhelming victories in the books, many of the Gator faithful have shaken off ...Published on: 7th September, 2009
After a day of eyebrow-raising scores and reports, the Florida Gators poured onto the turf at the Swamp on Saturday night fully expecting to return a sense of normalcy to what might be described as one of college football’s most bizarre opening weekends. By kickoff time in Gainesville, college football fans ...Published on: 2nd September, 2009
Thousands of words have been printed regarding the Gators and the drive to repeat as conference and national champs. But when you boil down what has transpired over the offseason, issues have cropped up that could play a huge role in determining the outcome of the season. If tough opponents wasn't enough—here ...Published on: 28th August, 2009
Twas a week before kickoff and all through the land College football fanatics were way out of hand Eight months had transpired with no gridiron action The pause weighed heavy for some of this faction The tease of predictions, commentary, and rankings Made the length of this hiatus even more everlasting But then came June, then ...Published on: 25th August, 2009
The relationship between a college football coach and his new employer is akin to trying to cook out with your five-year-old son for the very first time. On one hand, this new partnership could produce a fire that creates a delicious BBQ dinner that is appreciated, enjoyed, and approved by all. ...Published on: 17th August, 2009
Nothing recognizes an out of the ordinary accomplishment better than a brightly packaged canned ham. So with this in mind, here are my five unheralded Gator football, and other, community accomplishments for the previous week. Florida Gator Football Scout Team Individual canned hams to every member of the Florida Gator football team ...Published on: 13th August, 2009
Forty-seven years ago last June the US Navy defeated a much larger, more experienced, and more accomplished Imperial Japanese fleet off the shores of Midway Island. Years after the war, several high ranking Japanese participants were interviewed regarding this engagement and their candor was enlightening…most, if not all of those interviewed, ...