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So I keep reading and hearing that this year’s SEC Championship Game is “Florida’s Flash” vs. “Alabama’s Grit.” And I just don’t understand it. Yes, Florida has flashy and lightning-fast players, and yes, Alabama has top-notch, gritty lineman in the trenches. But these teams didn’t get to the SEC title game without great players all over the field. Isn’t Tim Tebow the toughest quarterback in the nation—the “one-man wrecking ball,” as some have called him? Isn’t Julio Jones one of the best and most athletic wide receivers in college football? Are the Pouncey twins finesse players? Is Javier Arenas not one of the most electrifying return men in the nation? But I digress… Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:10:41 +0100
Win, and you're playing in Miami on January 8th. Lose, and you're playing January 2nd in the Sugar Bowl. This is old guard SEC and the new school mixing it up once again. These two teams have met the most in SEC Championship Games, and have provided some classics. With the staggering amount of young talent on these two squads, this will not be the last of the Florida-Alabama matchups to come in the next few years. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:05:16 +0100
At best, most thought 'Bama would come away with nine wins and second place in the division. No one that I know had 'Bama picked to win the Western Division, but oh, how the tables have turned!
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So, I've devised a method for predicting the yards and points for Saturday's SEC Championship Game. I looked at all the games Alabama and Florida have played against BCS conference teams and found out how the teams' offensive and defensive performances differed in comparison to what you'd expect. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:43:27 +0100  How do you like the matchup this Saturday at the Georgia Dome? Most believe that Florida has the superior speed, but Alabama is the more powerful of the two. The national media seems to like Florida, while the Alabama faithful see a return to glory. The 2008 SEC Championship will be decided this weekend, but what about the years to come? If this year has taught us anything, it is that one program in the SEC is established as a legitimate, perennial national power. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:20:58 +0100
The holiday gift giving season is upon us and that means you are completely at a loss for what to get that tailgater on your list. Have no fear but GatorTailgating.com has your 2008 Holiday Gift Giving Guide for Tailgaters. We’ll break it down by the basics for those tailgaters just starting out to the more lavish for the tailgater that has everything. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:26:11 +0100  This weekend marks arguably the most anticipated SEC championship game since it's beginning in 1992. The game was played in Birmingham, at Legion Field the first two years, and since then has been moved to the Georgia Dome, in Atlanta. Alabama won the very first meeting in 1992 against Florida (28-21). It's quite the coincidence that this weekend's game with so much anticipation, features the same two teams who started it all to begin with. In fact this will mark the sixth time they have battled for SEC supremacy. Florida holds the edge 3-2, however last meeting in Atlanta (1999) Alabama won 34-7.
Top ranked Alabama enters this game undefeated for the 3rd time. The Tide are (1-1) when undefeated, and both of those games were against Florida. Second ranked Florida enters the game at 11-1, and has scored 42 or more points in seven consecutive games. It's very evident that something will have to give this weekend as Florida's high powered offense, stacks up against the stout defensive line of Alabama. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:40:52 +0100
No Matter. Tim has bigger and better things to do. For one, how about finishing the regular season against #20 Florida State in a 45 – 15 rout. FSU just had their best game of the year taking out Maryland in convincing fashion. Too bad that no one saw it though. The telecast was shown on ESPN against the boring blowout that was Texas Tech @ Oklahoma. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:41:13 +0100
Florida amassed 502 total offensive yards, more than doubling the Seminoles’ 242 total yards. The Gators accumulated 284 yards in the first half alone, including 150 yards on the ground. With the 317 total rushing yards, the Gators have now scored more than 300 yards rushing in three-consecutive games. Junior quarterback Tim Tebow (Jacksonville, Fla.) finished the game 12-of-21 for 185 yards with three touchdowns and has now thrown for at least two touchdowns in eight-straight games, the longest streak of his career. He also notched 80 yards on 16 carries and one score on the ground. Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:47:32 +0100  "Twas the Saturday before the Championship Games, And all through the house, Nothing was stirring - not even a mouse...." Unless you consider... THE FLORIDA GATORS - who stomped on Florida State in Tallahassee in a 45-15 exhibition. If he wasn't part of the Heisman picture BEFORE this, then Tim Tebow is now, with a brilliant performance. While Florida State Seminoles quarterbacks struggled in the wet and mud, Tebow and his Gators seemed to excel. Tebow showed all the poise you'd expect from a leader. And he changed my mind - I think he'll play in the NFL. But he needs another year in the 'Little NFL' - the SEC. Oh, and both of these teams are going to very, very good next year, bearing in mind the talent they've got coming back. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:34:59 +0100
I hate FSU. No team gets me angrier faster than FSU. However, it's worth a look at where they are while stifling that as best I can. Here goes... Before the season began, I made a prediction that FSU would be a six-win team in 2008. I caught a lot of flak for saying that from some of the Bleacher Report commentariat who did not read the article, but I clarified at the beginning that I was talking about wins over I-A competition. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:04:35 +0100
No. 4 Florida vs. No. 20 Florida State This rivalry game doesn’t carry the same type of weight it once did, but there are still national title implications involved. Florida has BCS title hopes at stake, while FSU does not. Florida is on a huge seven-game winning streak, while Florida State comes off of a big win at Maryland. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:52:47 +0100  Sophomore guard Nick Calathes (Casselberry, Fla.) scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half and Florida (No. 18 ESPN/USA Today, No. 17 AP) held off a late rally to beat Washington 86-84 Tuesday night in the consolation game of the CBE Classic. Florida (4-1) had been in a bit of a slump from the perimeter, shooting 8-of-39 from 3-point range the previous two games. The Gators were much better against Washington, working the ball around for open looks, hitting 11-of-22 from beyond the arc, shooting 52 percent overall. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:26:43 +0100
I will never forget the first time I heard those words. I had just turned 12 years old, and my cousin Daniel was taking me to “the Swamp” for my first Florida football game. The Gator football team was kicking off their second season under Ron Zook against heavy underdog San Jose State, and it looked to be just another everyday blowout. However, the excitement of a new season easily made up for the lack of suspense on the field. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:08:01 +0100  This is my third article in this series that I am trying to build. I take games that are interesting or that could possibly happen and compare the game on paper through the numbers. That is for the folks reading trying to catch up.
Now, last year was an embarrassment for the Florida State Seminoles and Bobby Bowden. The score was 45-12 in Gainesville. Two years ago, the Seminoles almost tripped up the eventual national champions in a 21-14 loss in Tallahassee. This year is different. Both teams have an agenda. Florida is seeking to climb the rankings and go back to the BCS National Championship and claim the national title for the SEC's 3rd straight BCS title. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:25:01 +0100  Monday through Friday, Ken Johnson is a cube-dwelling software engineer in Rochester, New York. But come late September, Johnson's alter-ego takes over. Ken Johnson morphs into "Pinto Ron." For nearly twenty years Johnson's been cooking up unique parking lot delicacies outside the Buffalo Bills' Ralph Wilson Stadium on his 1980 Ford Pinto, and providing Bills fans with some unforgettable tailgating entertainment. Over the years, Pinto Ron's dedicated fans have faithfully returned to watch his pre-game "ceremonies" and check out all the new things he's got cooking. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:54:51 +0100
The Gator offense rolled to another big day, tallying nearly 400 yards on the ground on the day against The Citadel Bulldogs. Nine different players got into the endzone for Florida and Heisman candidate tossed three touchdown passes on just nine throws. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:24:18 +0100
No. 3 Florida defeated The Citadel Bulldogs, 70-19, on Senior Day at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday. The Gators accumulated 705 total yards of offense in the win, just the third time in school history that the feat has been accomplished. The win improved Florida to 10-1 overall (7-1 SEC), while The Citadel fell to 4-8 overall (2-6 SoCon).
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Looking for a tailgate party to hit up while getting ready to watch the Gators beat The Citadel? The GatorTailgating.com crew will be setting up at about 7:30 am near the corner of Gale Lemerand (formerly North-South Drive) and Museum Rd. It's directly in front of the parking garage that's located on Gale Lemerand just south of the red light at Museum Drive. See the interactive map above for better directions. We’ll have a huge banner, TVs, Stereo Equipment, food, and, of course, drinks! Donations are appreciated to cover the cost of the food. This week, Gabe is... Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:35:42 +0100
This game will not be pretty. In fact, it will be downright ugly. The game isn't even going to be televised on most cable packages because there are much better games to televise. If other games on Florida's schedule are road bumps, this game with the Citadel amounts to the bug that gets smashed on your windshield. Florida will win the game without much effort, in what amounts to a glorified scrimmage, before next week's rivalry game with Florida State. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:39:06 +0100
This time, however, Spurrier was on the losing side of a "Swamp Romp," suffering the worst defeat of his coaching career at the hands of Urban Meyer and the Gators. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:30:30 +0100
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In a year or two of workouts, Gator strength coach Mickey Marotti will likely add 50 pounds of muscle to Kasa's 6' 7" frame...and may add a couple steps of speed as well. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:51:35 +0100
Sounds a lot like last year. Truth be told, the 2008-2009 Gator men's basketball team features 11 underclassmen and just two upperclassmen (not counting Georgetown transfer and junior forward Vernon Macklin, who must redshirt under NCAA transfer rules). But a huge difference from last year is that the Gators have increased their number of scholarship players from nine to 12. This means practices are more competitive, and playing time only goes to players that have earned it. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:17:46 +0100 The counter play is a general term for a misdirection running play where everything appears geared to having the ball carrier go in one direction, but he ends up running the other direction. In other words, the runner goes counter to the expected direction. It is a play that Percy Harvin is absolutely lethal on. Both his first quarter and third quarter touchdown runs against South Carolina came on the brand of counter play that Urban Meyer likes to use. I will diagram the latter since it was longer, but the other would have been a touchdown from any distance away from the end zone as well. The Third Quarter Run Here is the formation:  Florida begins in a three-wide set with Kestahn Moore as a running back next to Tim Tebow and Aaron Hernandez lined up as an H-back behind RT Jason Watkins. Louis Murphy is wide to the right, Riley Cooper is wide to the left, and Harvin is in the slot. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:21:42 +0100  GatorTailgating.com is doing a series of articles on where and how to tailgate at all of the Gator Football games. This is the seventh part of our series detailing where and what to look out for in Atlanta, Georgia for the SEC Conference Championship game. Go Gators! Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:35:21 +0100
"I wanted to hang half a hundred on them". Well, now Steve Spurrier knows exactly what it feels like to have a half a hundred dropped on the team he's calling the shots for. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:32:39 +0100
It was a career-best day for junior running back/wide receiver Percy Harvin (Virginia Beach, Va.), who recorded eight rushes for a career-high 167 yards and two rushing touchdowns. Harvin now holds the top three spots in the UF record books for rushing yards by a wide receiver in a season, totaling 476 yards rushing so far this year. Harvin additionally extended his scoring streak to 12-straight games with a touchdown, tying Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree, who also shares the feat. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:25:52 +0100 Javascript is required to view this map.
Looking for a tailgate party to hit up while getting ready to watch the Gators beat Spurrier's Gamecocks? The GatorTailgating.com crew will be setting up at about 7:30 am near the corner of Gale Lemerand (formerly North-South Drive) and Museum Rd. It's directly in front of the parking garage that's located on Gale Lemerand just south of the red light at Museum Drive. See the interactive map above for better directions. We’ll have a huge banner, TVs, Stereo Equipment, food, and, of course, drinks! Donations are appreciated to cover the cost of the food. This week, Gabe is... Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:20:22 +0100
Coach Steve Spurrier is nothing short of a legendary figure in Gainesville and at the University of Florida, having won the first Heisman trophy for the Gators in 1966, coached a Heisman winner in 1996, and led the Gators to their first ever National Championship. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:23:34 +0100
Game Preview: No. 4 Florida (8-1) vs. No. 25 South Carolina (7-3) Just like old times. "The Ol' Ball Coach," Steve Spurrier, will be prowling the sidelines in Gainesville Saturday, Florida will then face Alabama in the SEC championship game, and the Gators are in the middle of a winning streak that has seen them put up 30-plus-point wins over four SEC opponents. Despite the nostalgia factor of Saturday's game, it really is 2008 and not 1996. Spurrier will be on the opposing sideline as head coach of the Gamecocks and the No. 1 defense in the SEC. The Gamecocks come into Gainesville looking to secure their first New Year's Day bowl bid since 2001. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:44:53 +0100 
A little bit of history... To preface this article, I am a Gator fan. I approach Carolina sports, and specifically Gamecock Football, pretty much with mediocre gusto. I am happy to root for the team in my new hometown, but I am not attached to their success or failure. I attended Florida as an undergraduate in the twilight of Spurrier's heyday. The feeling on every gameday was that we would win. Period. It didn't matter the opponent, the location of the game, or the fact that these were college kids who were still growing and developing. The Gator Nation expected a victory, and nothing else was acceptable. I think in many ways, it was the primary force that drove Spurrier from Gainesville and into the arms of Daniel Snyder and the Redskins (well, that and a HUGE PILE of money). The pressure of winning, the uninterrupted intrusion into his life, by the local media, and the constant expectation that we were gonna go for the championship every season. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:19:20 +0100
“We just decided to throw them out there and see what happened,” Vanderbilt head coach Bobby Johnson said. “They did a heck of a job against a group of players that had some guys who could probably start for us.” Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:34:42 +0100
How does this affect us? Well take a look at these games that changed the foundation of the BCS Computers. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:36:12 +0100
Florida is sitting pretty now that Penn State has lost. Even if this week's BCS standings look like last week's except with no Penn State, Florida moves from fifth to fourth, which would at first appear to leave them two spots short. However, looks can be deceiving and I'll tell you why. First, Florida can remove one other team in front of them with a victory over Bama in the SEC Championship game, that is, if Bama even stays undefeated and remains ranked above Florida. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:03:00 +0100
This game for Florida has a lot of the hallmarks of a trap game. First of all, it is a Vanderbilt game in Nashville. When the Gators won the national championship in 2006, UF only won in Nashville 25-19. When they won the national championship in 1996, they only won in Nashville 28-21. Ron Zook's first squad in 2002 won only 21-17, and his 2004 team trailed at halftime. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:30:41 +0100 Call me Bernoulli, because today I'm talking pressure differential. The Florida offense spent much of the first four games struggling to fulfill off-season expectations. It flowed freely against Hawai'i and Tennessee for the most part, but it did not do all that well against Miami and Ole Miss. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:08:13 +0100  Florida guard Jai Lucas, the son of former NBA player and coach John Lucas, has decided to transfer.Reports have that the point guard and his mother met with Gators coach Billy Donovan on Wednesday. Lucas, a sophomore from Bellaire, Texas, averaged 8.5 points last season and led the Gators in 3-point shooting at 43.5 percent. He started all 36 games last season, as well as the team's first exhibition game Monday night. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:31:49 +0100
While their defense was awful, the 2007 edition of the Florida Gators were still somewhat of an offensive juggernaut, leading the nation in 3rd down conversion percentage while facing the least amount of 3rd downs. On the other hand, Florida's defense was near the bottom of the SEC in 3rd down conversions. The result was a 9-4 season that was viewed as disappointing by some, but should have been expected considering the nine new freshman and sophomore starters on the defense. This year, Florida is demolishing opponents because improved third down defense has changed the Gators' fortunes. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:57:24 +0100
The Penn State Nittany Lions are the No. 3 team in the Nation. They have put up terrific offensive, defensive, and special teams stats. More importantly, they have won. Some of the games were close, some weren't great performances, but they were still wins. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:05:25 +0100
The Gators were led by junior forward Dan Werner (Middletown, N.J.), who scored 17 points and collected six rebounds. Sophomore forward Alex Tyus (St. Louis, Mo.) collected his a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds. Tyus was 6-of-8 from the field and 4-for-4 from the free throw line. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:50:28 +0100
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Retaliation has never been this classy. Last season, the Georgia Bulldogs brought the entire team out on the field at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in this contest, a move that shook the world, and had many Gators fans, such as myself, up in arms. This year, Florida is the only team doing the dancing, following a 49-10 rout of the Georgia Bulldogs. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:50:11 +0100
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Florida and Georgia play this weekend in Jacksonville in one of the most unique environments in college football. Half of the stadium is red, half is blue, and there’s a distinct line between them. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:45:36 +0100
The Florida-Georgia game is one of the biggest and most storied rivalries in all of the SEC. Florida has played Georgia more than any other opponent. Georgia had years of dominance in this series, until Steve Spurrier returned to Gainesville and established a run of dominance over the Bulldogs, that has now been passed through the Zook era and onto Urban Meyer. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:17:14 +0100
Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:53:52 +0100  History runs deep in the Florida-Georgia rivalry, as both Mark Richt and Urban Meyer are well aware. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:18:14 +0100
By David Kierski THE KEY to looking like a pro is knowing your basic cold. But even if you've invented tailgating, we've all got something to learn. Here's a list of tricks and tips to help you impress the crowds at the next game: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 14:55:41 +0100
In front of a Homecoming crowd of 90,589 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, No. 5 Florida (6-1, 4-1 SEC) defeated Kentucky (5-3, 1-3 SEC), 63-5. The win marked the 22nd-straight Gator win against the Wildcats and the 19th-straight Homecoming victory. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:30:00 +0200 Javascript is required to view this map.
Looking for a tailgate party to crash while getting ready to watch the Gators Wildcats? The GatorTailgating.com crew will be setting up at about 7:30 am near the corner of Gale Lemerand (formerly North-South Drive) and Museum Rd. It's directly in front of the parking garage that's located on Gale Lemerand just south of the red light at Museum Drive. See the interactive map above for better directions. We’ll have a huge banner, TVs, Stereo Equipment, food, and, of course, drinks! Donations are appreciated to cover the cost of the food. This week, Gabe is... Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:42:49 +0200
Coming off a bye week, the Gators look to improve on their 5-1 record thus far. Earlier in the week, they were ranked 10th in the initial BCS standings. Kentucky is their opponent this week, as the Gators play towards winning the SEC Eastern Division. Florida has beaten Kentucky 21 years in a row, and this year should make 22 before heading into the showdown with Georgia. Here's how the Gators will win... Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:23:28 +0200  Mr. Two-Bits Tribute Set for Saturday; Fans Encouraged to Arrive Early, Wear Orange With Mr. Two-Bits, George Edmondson, to be honored in a special pre-game ceremony, all Gator fans are being asked to arrive early and wear orange for this Saturday's Homecoming clash between fifth-ranked Florida and Kentucky at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Kickoff is at 12:30 p.m. The 84-year-old Edmondson, who has led his famous cheer at Gator games for 60 years, will retire from his Mr. Two-Bits' role at the end of the season. The Gators have planned a special tribute for Mr. Two-Bits before Saturday's Homecoming game, and fans should be in their seats by 12:10 p.m. to join in the celebration. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:21:39 +0200
The overall sentiment this season is that, if no one goes undefeated and these are available, the one-loss Big 12 champion and the one-loss SEC champion will play for the title. These two are clearly the best conferences in the land, and the conventional wisdom goes that their champions should be rewarded for it. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:34:26 +0200  By Kent Whitaker of Tailgater Monthly Let's face it, many of us consider our dogs as part of the family. Ally and I do when it comes to our golden retriever, Moses. Not only is Moses another "son", he is also my co-worker. Moses, Ally and I have traveled the country for our book signings and as spokespersons for Purina and ALPO. I give great grilling tips at events and on TV while also promoting how to include your dog in on the family fun. But traveling with a large dog to media events and tailgates at races and football games has opened our eyes to the needs of all pets at these types of events. Don't get me wrong, a tailgate party can be a great opportunity for socialization. There are plenty of sights, smells, and friendly pats to keep your dog happy all day long. But Ally and I have become very aware of some pets at tailgates that, for lack of a better phrase, are abused. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:06:25 +0200
Entering the 2008 season, the Florida Gators had several concerns to address on both offense and defense. Among these questions, the state of the running game was chief among them. Would the Gators have an effective running back to complement their high-powered passing attack? Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:55:38 +0200
Kentucky shot itself in the foot for most of the game by missing on plays and being flagged for penalties. When Kentucky fans thought is was over, it was just the beginning. Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:35:13 +0200
Now that the Bayou Bengals have gotten a glimpse of their own mortality, they have to prove that they are still good enough to contend for the coveted SEC crown. The first day of the rest of their season will be this Saturday, when they travel to South Carolina to take on Steve Spurrier and his upset-minded Gamecocks.
Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:54:29 +0200 Florida is a football school, but the general perception is that Florida is a basketball school too. Right now it is not far-fetched to think that Florida has a brighter future in basketball than they do in football. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:34:59 +0200 
So who was the biggest winner this week in college football? It would be hard to argue against Texas, coming off a dominating performance against the No. 1 ranked team in the country. Indeed, anytime a team beats the top-ranked team, it is cause for celebration. But the Florida Gators pulled of an impressive show of their own. The Gators jumped seven spots in the AP rankings and are now sitting fifth. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:43:14 +0200
Quarterback: Incomplete This is as fair a grade I could give Tim Tebow for his season so far. The reigning Heisman winner has been under the biggest and brightest microscope of any college football player in recent memory, if ever. Tebow hasn't put up the numbers like he did a year ago, but the Gators are playing better football as a team this season, which is better for the big picture—an SEC title and possible national championship. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:37:20 +0200
Urban Meyer has quickly moved up in the college football coaching ranks. He began his head coaching career at Bowling Green State University in 2001 before moving to Utah in 2003, and then his current position with the Florida Gators in 2005. Meyer's coaching attitude can be described in one word—Avenger. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:36:39 +0200
Entering the season, Urban Meyer touted his team as the fastest in the nation and tonight gave us an idea of just what he meant. We all know Florida has a stacked offensive roster, but have been waiting to see something emerge from it. Apparently, the fourth quarter of the Arkansas game when the Gators busted the Razorback defense for three touchdowns, opened the eyes of Florida’s Offensive Coordinator, Dan Mullen, and illuminated the possibilities. Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:56:45 +0200
GatorTailgating.com is experimenting with spreading the Gator spirit to younger children. In that spirit, here is an article on LSU's mascot, Mike the Tiger, and his big day in Gainesville! Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:45:39 +0200 
After scoring a touchdown in a 51-21 victory of the third ranked Louisiana State Tigers, Florida Quarterback Tim Tebow gave the LSU student section and sideline a nod of the head and a raising of the finger in triumph, a gesture that stretched all throughout the capacity crowd of 88.548 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, and didn't stop there. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:33:37 +0200 Javascript is required to view this map.
Looking for a tailgate party to hit up while getting ready to watch the Gators beat the Tigers of Louisiana? The GatorTailgating.com crew will be setting up at about 8 am near the corner of Gale Lemerand (formerly North-South Drive) and Museum Rd. It's directly in front of the parking garage that's located on Gale Lemerand just south of the red light at Museum Drive. See the interactive map above for better directions. We’ll have a huge banner, TVs, Stereo Equipment, food, and, of course, drinks! Donations are appreciated to cover the cost of the food. This week, Gabe is... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:18:26 +0200
Any discussion of Florida’s offense, rushing or passing, begins with these guys. Tim Tebow’s rushing numbers are down since he’s carrying the ball about five fewer times a game than he did last year. The coaches have made a concerted effort to get him to do less freelancing, and that has been the case so far. Even so, he has had a few long runs on scrambles when no one is open. He will do most designed runs on read option plays, and he’s still the short yardage back. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:10:17 +0200  Florida-LSU week is officially now in full swing.
A game once thought to be an afterthought on the schedule has now become one of the marquee matchups in all of college football. Close games, NFL-caliber talent, trash-talking, and even recruiting accusations towards Urban Meyer have given the Florida-LSU game a higher place in the importance scale on the road to both an SEC Championship and a National Championship. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:40:41 +0200
GatorTailgating.com is doing a series of articles on where and how to tailgate at all of the Gator Football away games. This is the sixth part of our series detailing where and what to look out for in Tallahassee, Florida for the annual Florida-FSU Game. Go Gators! Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:57:23 +0200 By David Wunderlich
A reporter called it mundane at times. The head coach called it awful at times. “It” was the Florida offense against Arkansas. A glance at the box score and news might lead you to think that “it” wasn’t that bad. You’d see 38 points scored on over 500 yards of offense, and two members of it earned All-SEC honors for the week. What could possibly have gone wrong? Well, “it” didn’t pass the smell test for most of the first half, and "it" had a more difficult time getting into a true rhythm than it did even in the loss to Ole Miss. There was some sputtering, there were a lot of hankies on the field, but ultimately the game ended in a breakthrough. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:00:40 +0200 
There is unrest in Gator Nation. It mostly surrounds the offense, an entity that Gator fans have rarely if ever been satisfied with in the post-Spurrier era. Whether it isnitpicking or outright disdain, some folks are pretty upset. To all those who are not happy: Les Miles thinks you're crazy. "If you find any weaknesses, tell me," Miles said at his weekly media luncheon Monday. "They don't have any weaknesses. Being ranked (No. 11) is underselling them some. It will be our strengths against their strengths." Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:21:33 +0200 By Thomas Goldkamp
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Arkansas looked the best it has in several ballgames on Saturday, losing 38-7 to Florida before 70,072 at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Late touchdowns made the score misleading. The Razorbacks (2-3 overall, 1-2 in the SEC) actually looked very good most of the game. That's good news for the future at Arkansas. But it's not very good for the Gators' immediate future, with what lies just ahead. Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:30:08 +0200
Florida Offense vs. Arkansas Defense QB Tim Tebow is not having the same type of year he did in '07, especially on the ground. Florida has yet to find a reliable alternative to Tebow on the ground. Instead, they are using Percy Harvin on sweeps and options and a myriad of shaky tailbacks out of the backfield. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:22:36 +0200
In an astounding country butt whooping the magical ingredients of the Bourbon Meyer stomped Ole Miss’s Hot Toddy. The final score? 23-9! Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:44:51 +0200
By David Wunderlich Just as no one sets out to become a smooth jazz musician, no quarterback sets out to become a game manager. Young guys growing up want to win the Super Bowl like Favre or Elway did; not a single one envisions themselves winning it like Brad Johnson or Trent Dilfer did. The term "game manager" has turned into a backhanded compliment for quarterbacks, almost like saying a woman has a "great personality." It's good to be able to manage games, of course, but it's code for saying the guy has a weak arm, limited mobility, and gets by on short passes and handoffs. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:56:41 +0200
Sure, some part of that is because it’s never fun to see photos like this of your controversial ex-coach while your controversial new coach is presiding over a complete meltdown against a historic rival. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:11:39 +0200
Well, Florida fans, kiss the undefeated season—and the Heisman Trophy—goodbye. The dreams of spending a New Year's vacation in Miami for a week or two became a faint mirage of what Florida fans assumed would happen given the three relatively easy wins to start the season. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:15:39 +0200
The majority of the question marks I commented on recently seem to have been ironed out. We knew that many answers would be found after the Alabama/Georgia game, but I don't know how prepared we all were to receive answers to questions we didn't even ask (right, Florida?). Let's go ahead and get the showdown in Athens out of the way. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:40:49 +0200
When I said the key of the game for the Ole Miss Rebels was to blitz Tim Tebow, I found it very ironic on 4th-and-1, trailing by one, Tim Tebow is stuffed by the Ole Miss blitz to seal the upset and shock around the world for Ole Miss and Houston Nutt. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:33:19 +0200
By David Wunderlich Nearly everything about Florida’s game against Ole Miss was the polar opposite of what happened through the first three games of the year. I have not gone through my recording for a full analysis; ideally that will come tomorrow. For now though, just consider these things. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:45:18 +0200 Javascript is required to view this map.
Looking for a tailgate party to hit up while getting ready to watch the Gators beat the Rebels of Ole Miss? The GatorTailgating.com crew will be setting up at about 7:30 am near the corner of Gale Lemerand (formerly North-South Drive) and Museum Rd. It's directly in front of the parking garage that's located on Gale Lemerand just south of the red light at Museum Drive. See the interactive map above for better directions. We’ll have a huge banner, TVs, Stereo Equipment, food, and, of course, drinks! Donations are appreciated to cover the cost of the food. This week, Gabe is... Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:30:08 +0200
Ole Miss seemed to be headed in the right direction as Eli Manning set off into the sun and the glory of NFL millions. Florida looked more like the program on the decline now. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:35:11 +0200
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:13:07 +0200  By Derek Stephens
After the Week Two loss against Wake Forest, many Ole Miss fans were devastated, but they knew their Rebels were the real deal. Now the crystal ball doesn't look as clear as it did over two weeks ago, as Ole Miss sits 2-2 going to the Swamp on Saturday to pay the Gators. There are many reasons for the way Ole Miss has performed since Wake Forest, but here are some main reasons why Ole Miss fans aren't as optimistic as once before.
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I sat down with my recording of the game today and took a good long look at Florida’s offensive drives. I only looked at the first six of the seven, since Urban Meyer deemed the final drive as not having any “competitive plays” in his Monday press conference. Before we get too far into this, let’s first consider some quotes from Tim Tebow after the game: Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:44:52 +0200 By David Wunderlich
A quarter of the Gators' season has gone by, so it's time to take a look at where we are, how we got there, and where we're likely going. Where We're AtFlorida is 3-0, 1-0 in the SEC, and that's good enough to be tied with Georgia for second in the east at a half game behind Vanderbilt. The Gators offensive numbers are down from last season, but the defense is vastly improved. They sit 15th in rush defense, seventh in pass defense, fifth in total defense, and second in scoring defense. The first string defenders have allowed only a touchdown and a field goal in three games. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:04:16 +0200
In it's first away game of the season, No. 4 ranked Florida (3-0, 1-0) headed to Tennessee (1-2, 0-1) in their annual rivalry game; and for the fourth year in a row, defeated the Vols. Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:40:43 +0200
by Joseph Morgan I was wrong. I'm pleased with the outcome of the Florida-Tennessee game, but I'm also embarrassed that I predicted Tennessee to make a game out of it.I was naive enough to think that the Volunteers would be motivated, considering the buzz surrounding the "Tennessee quit," comments made by Gators linebacker Brandon Spikes. Sat, 20 Sep 2008 13:04:05 +0200
By Ron Johnson There are those faithful Volunteers fans who will say that Tennessee will shock the world once again this weekend. There are those who feel that Florida is all talk and little action. There are those who would love nothing more than to see the Gators taken down a peg or two this weekend. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:16:14 +0200
By David Wunderlich I had an experience in Neyland Stadium in 2004, having visited while I was in the Gator Band. It was somewhat impressive, though it's not as loud as the Swamp is thanks to the architecture. That was the game where Dallas Baker got the penalty at the end that enabled UT to get down the field and score to win. We began getting our stuff together as time was winding down, knowing it was over. James Wilhoit would make a field goal with six seconds to go to lock in the 30-28 final score. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:26:04 +0200
The Florida Gators travel to Knoxville Saturday to take on arch-rival Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in their 2008 SEC opener. After a 59-20 victory over the Volunteers in Gainesville last season, Florida is not taking Tennessee as seriously as they should be. Let's just say that's a big mistake—especially against a rival. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:52:06 +0200
SEC defensive coordinators may need to start buying Tylenol nighttime for the lack of sleep that's ahead of them. "Percy will show NO MERCY." This quote may become a reality starting Sept. 20, when the Florida Gators play Tennessee at Rocky Top. Florida Gator running back/wide receiver Percy Harvin is now something he's never been while at the collegiate level—100 percent healthy. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:48:40 +0200  When Florida is on Offense
Protect Tebow Sounds simple, right? Easier said than done. Miami pressured Florida all night, and Tennessee will look to do the same. UT Defensive Coordinator, John Chavis, is one of the best in the country, despite what occured in the Rose Bowl two weeks ago. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:59:51 +0200
It was a tough first half for the Volunteers vs the UAB Blazers but the Vols responded in the second and won in a 35-3 victory. Here are my unit grades for the ball game QB: C- Made some quality throws from time to time but threw two interceptions and could have possibly had more. Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:50:14 +0200
Following Saturday's Florida Gators' 26-3 win over the Miami Hurricanes, the debate of running up the score was put into effect. Hurricanes head coach Randy Shannon's hand slap of a handshake at midfield after the game, along with his supposed "no comment" about the last second field goal called for by Gators head coach Urban Meyer, was revisited when he brought it up during his Sunday press conference. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:35:49 +0200
Emmanuel Moody was supposed to be the guy to solve Florida’s running problems and take the burden off of Tim Tebow and Percy Harvin having to put up all the numbers. So far, Moody's number has been two: two games, two carries, two yards. He missed time against Hawaii after turning his ankle, but the coaches chose not to play him against Miami. That’s pretty serious considering how lackluster the Gators’ ground attack was in that game. Coach Urban Meyer says it’s time to get him involved. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:12:22 +0200
By Michael 1. Devote time to preparing for Tennessee This is a circle your calendar, play their fight song, piss on their logos, get ready for a fistfight type of rivalry game. Every Gator player, coach and fan has this game marked down from the time the schedules are released. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:48:08 +0200
When Urban Meyer sent Florida's field goal team out late in the fourth quarter Saturday, I thought nothing of it at first. Just a typical fourth down move by a college football coach. Take the easy points. However, shortly after the conclusion of the Gators' 26-3 victory over the Miami Hurricanes, I began to hear criticism of Urban Meyer for tacking on the late field goal. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:35:22 +0200  By David Wunderlich
Urban Meyer said that one reason he thought that the Gators struggled against Miami's pass rush was that "the younger team was wearing blue" on Saturday. He also said Miami has some of the best players in the country on defense, something he's been repeating since before the game. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:13:46 +0200
By David Wunderlich I was a very frustrated Gator Saturday night, watching the vaunted Florida offense struggle against an inexperienced Miami defense. What we all were reminded of is that “inexperienced” doesn’t necessarily mean “bad,” and it certainly appears that Randy Shannon and his staff have stockpiled some good players on the defensive side of the ball. Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:57:13 +0200
The 'Canes came to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium undefeated against Florida for the past six games and hoping to make that a seven-game winning streak. Unfortunately for them, they got totally dominated by the Gators in an ugly game that the visitors lost, 26-3. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:21:01 +0200 Looking for a tailgate party to hit up while getting ready to watch the Gators stomp the Hurricanes? The GatorTailgating.com crew will be setting up at about 7:30 am near the corner of Gale Lemerand (formerly North-South Drive) and Museum Rd. It's directly in front of the parking garage that's located on Gale Lemerand just south of the red light at Museum Drive. Please see the interactive map below for better directions.
We’ll have a huge banner, TVs, Stereo Equipment, food, and, of course, drinks! Donations are appreciated to cover the cost of the food and drinks. We’ll be pretty hard to miss and will be having a great time! Stop on by! GO GATORS! Javascript is required to view this map. |
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The magnitude of this game is pretty simple:
Prior to the start of the season, anyone who would have predicted 'Bama to be undefeated and playing in the SEC Championship Game this season has to be either a delusional 'Bammer who thinks they are going all the way each and every year, or that person has to be the best long-shot gambler the college football world has ever seen.
It's always interesting to see everyone's predictions for a game. However, they're not always justified. They're often backed up solely by emotion, hunches, selective memory, and just plain old guessing.
It is now official, Tim Tebow, the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner, will not win the Davey O'Brien Award, given to the best quarterback in College Football.
The No. 2 Florida Gators (11-1, 7-1) defeated their fourth ranked opponent of the season, No. 23 Florida State (8-4, 5-3), 45-15, on Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium. The victory marks the fifth-straight win over FSU and extends head coach Urban Meyer’s streak to 4-0 against the Seminoles. The Gators have now won six-straight games on the road.
Two bits! Four bits! Six bits! A dollar! All for the Gators stand up and holler!
Game Preview
Steve Spurrier looked on from the sideline as Florida converted the extra point, giving the Gators a 56-6 lead with under six minutes left in the game.
The tailgating industry is growing at an incredible rate and car manufacturers have taken notice. Why should you have to accomodate for what your vehicle lacks in tailgating convenience, when you could buy a vehicle custom made with you in mind.
The Gators get an early commitment from Denver, Colorado defensive end Nick Kasa. He's considered to be one of the top five DE's in the nation and rated "five stars" by Scout.com. Nick has great speed for a big man...he's an 11.0 100m sprinter for the Legacy High School track team.
Another year of "Billy Ball" has begun in Gainesville, and Billy Donovan is telling us how young this team is.
Former coach of Florida football, Steve Spurrier, used to hold a reign over the Southeastern Conference. He'd frequently run the score up, and most notably proclaimed that he scored 52 in a 52-17 victory of the Georgia Bulldogs at Stanford Stadium in 1995 just for one simple fact:
No. 3 Florida cruised to a 56-6 win over No. 24 South Carolina Saturday evening in front of a crowd of 90,646 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The win moved the Gators to 9-1 overall (7-1 SEC), while South Carolina fell to 7-4 (4-4 SEC). The 56-point win over the Gamecocks marked the fifth-straight game that the Gators have put up 42 or more points, tying the University of Oklahoma for the longest active streak in the nation.
With the head ball coach making his second return to Gainesville this weekend as the head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks, the atmosphere promises to be intense.
In what is assuredly a big upset, Vanderbilt’s backup players were able to shut out Florida’s backup players, 14-0, on a chilly night in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday. Quarterback Chris Nickson, filling in for injured starter Mackenzi Adams, led the way for the Commodores’ reserves with two touchdown passes and 39 rushing yards on 10 attempts.
The Computer that controls the fate of the top five teams in the country will be very busy this weekend. At this point, we know at least one conference championship game (SEC), we know that Oklahoma is the all that stands between Texas Tech and perfection and we also know that the Big Ten and Pac-10 is most likely out of the BCS Championship.
Trap Game?
Early this year I wrote an article detailing my thoughts on the 2007 Florida Gators defensive struggles. As I discussed in the article, solid third down defense is one of the most important aspects of a championship caliber team. I wrote about last year's Florida team not only because I am a Gator fan, but also because I thought Florida's third down defense was their primary weakness last year.
The University of Florida men’s basketball team kicked off the 2008-09 season with a 108-49 exhibition victory over Warner University on Monday at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
Before you head off to the game, it's always a good idea to be prepared and double check that you haven't forgotten anything important. Keep these checklists with you and go over them before you pull out the driveway to ensure that your next tailgate trip will go as smoothly as can be expected.
Normally when I write articles, I try to keep an even keel and be fair to all parties. This is not one of those articles. You’re free to browse my archive if you want something like that, and anyone who gets upset by reading this should just take it with a grain of salt.
Last years defense that surrendered over 400 yards of total offense and 188 on the ground to Knowshon Moreno and put him on the map will not show up on Saturday against Georgia. A defense that is first in scoring defense and third in total defense in the SEC will. Florida is much more experienced and mature than they were last year on both sides of the ball. They are significantly more mature on defense.
The BCS standings have just come out, and Florida is 10th. As I mentioned earlier, the Gators are only a hair out of fifth place if you look at the scores, so it’s pretty tight so far.
On another beautiful night in Commonwealth Stadium, Kentucky looked like the same team that played very poorly against South Carolina last Saturday.
I know that when I first wake up in the morning, I always feel better after splashing some cold water in my face. Hopefully the LSU Tigers are feeling better after getting their heads dunked in the ice tub on their recent trip to Gainesville.
The Gators have gotten through the first half of their season and now have a bye week before going through the easier half of their schedule. Here is a position by postion analysis of the Gators team this far into the season.
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The Gators bounced back from their stunning loss to Ole Miss last week, and they did it in much the same fashion that lost them the game last weekend.
Both Florida and Arkansas are coming off disappointing losses, but that is where the similarities between these two teams stop. Florida lost in a stunner to Ole Miss in the Swamp while Arkansas lost by 42 to old SWC rival Texas.
From a Razorbacks perspective, Ole Miss’ 31-30 victory over Florida last Saturday was probably the worst possible thing that could happen at this point in the increasingly depressing season.
Well, there you have it.
By Derek Stephens
The last series Ole Miss had with Florida in 2003, Ole Miss defeated Florida 20-17 in what was an upset at the time but ended up showing that Ole Miss was the better team that year.
Let's recap real quick.
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