The Gators found themselves in a typical, physical SEC battle against a well-prepared Tennessee team. Meyer said all week he thought the game would be a “fourth-quarter dogfight.” Florida fans wanted blood. They got sweat. And nearly tears. If the Vols (1-2, 0-1 SEC) had a serviceable quarterback, they might have defeated the most-hyped team… Read more »
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Update: Want to know more about the Florida / Tennessee rivalry? Read Hate Week, by EDSBS If you’re a college football fan you really should take a look at this sweet list of iPhone apps for the pigskin crowd. On Saturday in the Swamp, Tim Tebow has a chance to join UF’s Danny Wuerffel and… Read more »
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Is Florida Field the loudest stadium in college football? I’d say yes. It’s actually louder than that. Think of the loudest noise you have ever heard. Now imagine that loudness, but just a little bit louder. Also, you’re screaming. And it’s very, very, very hot. And sweaty. Swampy, even. And the guy next to you… Read more »
Friday Five: Favorite Golf Clubs
rescue 3 sand wedge 7 iron driver pitching wedge
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HeismanPundit.com has Florida at #1 and #15 at #2. What about Troy? Ten Top Ten Lists Bonzai! From Urban Meyer’s post-game press conference, on Chris Rainey, who had one carry for 76 yards and a touchdown: “I think he’s averaging 76 yards/carry.” My first week of Yahoo!’s College Pick ‘em didn’t go so well. I… Read more »
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It’s kickoff Saturday! To say that I am as giddy as a schoolgirl would be a gross understatement. I am much, much giddier than a schoolgirl. I scoff at the weak attempts of giddiness displayed by the average schoolgirls. Our long national nightmare — the preposterous abundance of months without college football — is finally… Read more »
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Saurian Sagacity has done an excellent statistical analysis of college football to produce a list of the top ten teams of the decade. Miami’s 2001 squad ranks first, but Florida’s 06 and 08 teams both make the list. “New rule; if I have to look up your mascot, you’re not beating Florida in Gainesville. (In… Read more »
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The main difference between college ball and the NFL is that in college, every game matters. Somewhat lost in the news [of Urban Meyer's $4M annual salary contract negotiations] was his commitment to give $1M over the course of the deal to the Florida Opportunity Scholars program. Did you know you could win two tickets… Read more »
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The Casual Fan’s Guide to College Football in 2009 The Greatest Gators, by jersey number There is no rivalry between Florida and Ohio State, and there (probably) never will be. The Gators are so thin at tight end, DE Justin Trattou has been taking first-team snaps in the goal-line package — a la former New… Read more »
NCAA Football 10: Review
I have had EA Sports NCAA Football 10 for about three weeks. (My friend Kelly won it for me in a silent auction at our friend’s charity golf tournament last month.) Since I have had every copy of this title since 1994, I think I am able to provide a decent review of the current… Read more »
Friday Five: Gator News Sites
Orange & Blue Hue Alligator Army Saurian Sagacity Every Day Should Be Saturday TimTeblog
Classic Gator Highlights
The season is so close I can smell it. Wuerffel to Doering 1997 FSU @ UF “The Comeback” Ike Hilliard’s sick Sugar Bowl ‘stop and go’ “Fix You” Major Wright: The hammer (bonus hits) The Georgia Stuff What is G? Tim Tebow: Juggernaut