New for 2010: GatorsNow.com will feature the “Gators Vault” where we take a look back in the past in the Florida Gators history book. For the first installment, I had to choose the player that made me a Gators fan when I was growing up.
Before he was a Gator, Emmit was a star at [...]
The Gator Nation was not surprised to hear Joe Haden put his name in the 2010 NFL Draft. With every NFL scout projecting him as an early first round pick, it was hard for Haden to turn down the chance and money awaiting him in the NFL.
“This was a tough decision, and I spent a [...]
Do you remember where you were December 13, 2005? I know I was glued to ESPN News on “Tebow Tuesday” waiting to see if he picked Florida or Alabama. That Tuesday started one of the greatest four year periods for any college football program, ushering in four years of euphoria for all Gator fans.
We all [...]
ALLSTATE SUGAR BOWL CLASSIC MEDIA CONFERENCE
COACH URBAN MEYER: First of all, it’s great to represent the Southeastern Conference at the Allstate Sugar Bowl, the first time I’ve had an opportunity to be at this Bowl game. I know the players are excited, and we play a great team in the University of Cincinnati, so we’re [...]
The Gator Nation just got a lump of coal the day after Christmas with the news that Urban Meyer will be stepping down as head coach following the Sugar Bowl. Athletic director Jeremy Foley released this statement by Coach Meyer:
“I have given my heart and soul to coaching college football and mentoring young men for [...]
Been a great day for Gator football, and the first year I remember with out any drama on signing day.
The Gators already had 11 commitments in house from early enrollees. These players included Matt Elam, Jaylen Watkins, Gerald Christian, Trey Burton, Robert Clark, Jordan Haden, Leon Orr, Solomon Patton, Joshua Shaw, Ian Silberman, and Neiron Ball.
Highlights of the 5th ranked Gators beating the 3rd ranked Cincinnati Bear Cats in the 2010 Allstate Sugar Bowl. Tim Tebow’s final college game in the Sugar Bowl earned Fox an 8.5 fast national rating and 15 share. Up 9% from last year Sugar Bowl.
After a drama filled weekend that saw Coach Meyer retire then have a change of heart the next day, Gator fans were glad to see Monday roll around and the back to business mentality re-established. Good thing Jeremy Foley is the best AD in college sports and has had practice handling this situation with Billy Donovan. Jeff Greer of US New & World Report says, “It wouldn’t be Florida without drama.”
While Coach Meyer is away from the program, Steve Addazio will take over as the interim coach. The current players are very satisfied with the promotion of Coach Addazio.
As Coach Addazio tried to get ready for his new role as interim coach, former Gators defensive coordinator Charlie Strong is trying to juggle both the Florida and Louisville jobs. When asked if he would have been given a shot to coach the Gators when Meyer left Strong replied, “You never know if I stayed here what would have happened,” he said. “So I just don’t look at it like that.”
Ted Lewis of The Times-Picayune has put looks for Tebow to pull off one more miracle to end Coach Meyer’s job related stress. Maybe that won’t happen, but he does look at how Tebow has moved mountains during his distinguished career. During his interview he does procure this great quote from Tebow: “Good for them,” Tebow said in a rare public moment of spite. “If they enjoy seeing me cry, then I have bigger things to worry about.”
Fox 8 out of New Orleans is reporting business is down for the Sugar Bowl this year. There are still a 1000 general admission tickets left for the game.
For a little humor, the fake Lane Kiffin Show discusses the Urban Meyer resignation with new Florida head football coach, Phillip Fulmer.
Meyer says he expects to be coaching Florida in 2010. When asked what changed his mind Coach Meyer said, “The love that I have for each of these players.” Here are some clips from the press conference at the Sugar Bowl.
