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Urban Meyer hoping this Gators team isn't like the post-national title team of 2007
Palm Beach Post — For most coaches, this sounds like a good year: hammer two of your three arch rivals, win nine games and play in a January bowl game.
40 mins agoDon't Forget: Tomorrow's 'Double-Special Official Game Thread' of the Florida Gators' season opener brought to you exclusively by Gator Clause
Gator Clause | Miami Herald — GAINESVILLE -- I'll be arriving at the wonderful Ben Hill Griffin Stadium around 10 a.m., speaking on AM-560 in Miami around 10:15 and then scoping out the talent around the field until kickoff. If you're not driving to Gainesville for...
2 hours agoHere’s everything you need to know about Miami of Ohio
Swamp Things | Orlando Sentinel — MIAMI REDHAWKS RECORD: 0-0 (1-11 in 2009) LOCATION: Oxford, Ohio ENROLLMENT: 20,126 CONFERENCE: Mid-American Conference COLORS: Red and White COACH: Mike Haywood (1-11 in one season with Miami) YOU KNOW MIAMI BECAUSE: It’s where Ben Roethlisberger went to school in the early 2000s, and the RedHawks have been a solid mid-major for years (until recently). Also, you’ve probably seen them on TV or [...]
5 hours agoLive college football chat from the Florida-Miami of Ohio game
Swamp Things | Orlando Sentinel — Live college football chat from the Florida-Miami of Ohio game Join us Saturday at 11 a.m. for a live college football chat from The Swamp as the Florida Gators take on Miami of Ohio.
8 hours agoOpponents will have to ‘lay down and take it,’ says Carl Johnson
Swamp Things | Orlando Sentinel — In case you were bereft of confidence heading into the Florida Gators opener against Miami of Ohio, Carl Johnson may be able to help you. The charismatic offensive lineman, a guy who never holds back from saying what’s on his mind, talked about all the different ways the Gators can score on your this season [...]
10 hours agoFour young Florida Gators you’ll get to know this Saturday
Swamp Things | Orlando Sentinel — There are a lot of new names and faces on the Florida Gators this year. The other day I spoke with a UF student –a huge Gators football fan with season tickets, by her own claim — who asked, “So is anyone on the team this year?” Uh, yeah. There are indeed players on the [...]
10 hours agoUrban Meyer says Jon Bostic probably starting at MLB, other notes
Gator Bytes | Palm Beach Post — All that's left for Florida before Saturday's game against Miami (Ohio) is a walk-through. After Thursday's practice, Gators coach Urban Meyer made his final media appearance before the game. Several laughs from Meyer today. He was in a good mood for some reason. "We had an excellent week of practice," he said. Maybe ...
11 hours agoPhotos: Florida Field lined, nearly ready for Saturday’s opener
Gator Bytes | Palm Beach Post — Each day, the crew at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is pushing Florida Field another inch toward Saturday's game against Miami (Ohio). On Thursday, they finished lining it. The camera crews got their equipment in position (game is on ESPN at noon). Here are the latest photos:
11 hours agoHow long will WR Frankie Hammond sit?
Gator Bytes | Palm Beach Post — We know these facts: 1. Florida WR Frankie Hammond will not play against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday, 2. He is not injured. [caption id="attachment_5996" align="aligncenter" width="597" caption="When\'s the next time we\'ll see this again? (Getty Images)"][/caption] Meyer does not announce suspensions, but this one is obvious. He was even asked a question ...
11 hours agoWelcome to Ahmad Black’s Twitter world
Gator Bytes | Palm Beach Post — Florida safety Ahmad Black says he uses Twitter to amuse himself. The fact that the rest of the world enjoys it is merely a byproduct. [caption id="attachment_5943" align="alignleft" width="139" caption="Black"][/caption]Black is one of the Gators' most frequent tweeters and some of his stuff is pretty funny. Some isn't. “Entertainment, keep me entertained," ...
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- Offensive line wins over Vols with work ethic Knoxville News Sentinel The individual players on Tennessee's offensive line won't hesitate to talk about how much they have progressed since spring practice.
- The first engagement for Dooley Knoxville News Sentinel The recruiting class was salvaged and signed.The first spring practice is in the books, as well as training camp in August.
- AP source: Investigators subpoena UNC's Austin Sun Herald Investigators from the North Carolina Secretary of State's office have subpoenaed Tar Heels defensive tackle Marvin Austin, a person with knowledge of the situation said Friday.
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- NCAA ruling reversed, Masoli can play for Rebels Sun Herald The NCAA Division I Subcommittee for Legislative Relief reversed Tuesday’s NCAA ruling against Ole Miss quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, meaning the Rebels’ player will be able to play immediately rather than wait until the 2011 season.