Report: Meyer Decides Not To Resign - ESPN Video

Meyer Stepping Down For Health Reasons - ESPN Video

taking a break for the Christmas holidays!

Gators didn't take care of business

With only one game standing in their way between the national championship game, the Gators just did not take care of business. You have to give credit to Alabama, but you still wonder what happened to the best defense in the country! Gatorsports interviewed several players and this article gives some perspective to the game and the past year. Click to read more....

Congrats to the Gators for winning two National Championships in four years, and for maintaining a 22-0 record going into the SEC championship game. The "Gator nation" of fans is just not used to losing! We can look forward to a win at the Sugar Bowl game as the Gators will face the Big East Champs - Cincinnati Bearcats in New Orleans - January 1, 2010 at 8:30 pm.

Tebow selected as Heisman candidate for the third time!

Tebow won the Heisman Trophy in 2007 and then came in 3rd place in 2008. He has been selected as one of the top 5 candidates for the 2009 award. He is also the first person to finish in the top 5 for the Heisman trophy three times, since Herschel Walker in the early 1980's.

Tebow and McCoy entered this season as heavy favorites
to contend for the Heisman Trophy again, but neither has played as well as last year and neither will go into Saturday's presentation as the clear favorite.

Click to read more at yahoo.com

Florida loses to Alabama in SEC Title game

Alabama kept the Gator offense off of the field for much of the 2nd half, so there was not much Tebow could do but watch.

Click to read more at ESPN.com - Recap of game

"It's tough. You know it's not how you want to go out," Tebow said. "They were just better than us today."

Alabama (13-0) moves on to Pasadena for the BCS championship game, an accomplishment they noted by passing out roses in the locker room. In fact, the school fight song, "Yea Alabama," refers to a long-ago Rose Bowl appearance.

Tebow and the Gators (12-1) will likely settle for the Sugar Bowl, denied a shot at their second straight national title and third in four years.

"Our standard was to be as good as Florida," Alabama linebacker Cory Reamer said. "Today, we were better than them."

Tebow Talks About Crushing SEC Title Loss - ESPN Video

Meyer, Saban Ready For SEC Championship - ESPN Video

Senior Day at the Swamp - Gators beat FSU

It was the last game in the Swamp for Tim Tebow, Brandon Spikes, David Nelson, and many other seniors on this years team. Yesterday's game was an emotional one for fans, players and coaches. Check the links below for a variety of posts by other bloggers and the media.





From USAToday.com:

"Fifteen broke down pretty good when he was coming through that tunnel," Meyer said of the Senior Day introductions, in which Tebow's eyes were filled with tears as he ran up and hugged his coach.

"It was special," Tebow said. "A memory I will always have."

From GATOR BYTES -Florida vs Florida State in photos:

It is not too early to say that Saturday’s football game between Florida and Florida State will go down as the most memorable game ever played in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

From TIMTEBLOG:

Tebow Swamp Finale

Again: The most powerful part of the game setting had nothing to do with anything that Tebow or Florida could control -- it was all about the fans.

From ESPN.com, Pat Forde writes "Generosity of spirit separates Tebow"

"I've never seen anything like it," Florida coach Urban Meyer said. "… He's made unselfish kind of a cool thing."

And a final thought...How often do you hear the scripture quoted during a football game? Sportscaster Vern Lundquist quoted Hebrews 12:12 incorrectly as Tebow's eye-black was Hebrews 12:1 & 2. But he did correct himself and went on to quote verse 1 during the second half of the game. Thanks to Tim Tebow for using his talent to spread the gospel!

1.Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
2. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Special game at the Swamp - FL vs FSU

Gators play Florida State in the Swamp, Saturday at 3:30 pm

This will be a special game as Tebow plays his final game at home in Gainesville. Fans are even planning to wear eye-black in tribute to Tebow tomorrow.

• This will be the last time the legendary Bobby Bowden coaches at Florida Field.


• This will be the last time Tim Tebow, Brandon Spikes and a special
  group of seniors play in The Swamp.


• This will be a Florida team trying to become only the second in school history to go 12-0.
  

Read more at this link to gatorsports.com

Gators dominates FIU, as expected, 62-3

Tebow scores on a 55 yard run in the 1st quarter!

Unless you went to the game or chose to pay to watch the game televised (pay-per-view) then you had the afternoon off today as a Gator fan. Oh, I checked the score via the internet once, but as expected, the Gators dominated Florida International University Panthers in the Swamp. Even though Tebow started the 2nd half, it seems John Brantley was able to take over as quarterback for most of the second half.

Click to read a recap of the game at Gatorsports

It is a picture-perfect fall day in Gainesville, Fla. It's
sunny, cool and crisp at 72 degrees. Florida wins the toss and defers to the second half, so FIU will receive the opening kickoff.

Wendy's Football Friday - ESPN Video

Coach Meyer postgame interview FL-SC

Gators prevail over the Gamecocks, 24-14

This turned out to be a tough game for the Gators, but then I guess when playing former Gator coach Steve Spurrier, anything can happen. Click this link to read the recap and watch highlight video of the game. Gators defense prevailed and won the game, final score 24-14.

Ahead 24-14 after Tebow's score, Florida's defense got after the Gamecocks. The Gators sacked Garcia four times in the fourth quarter. Joe Haden's interception with two minutes left sealed Florida's 20th straight victory -- and fourth in a row over its former head ball
coach.

Dr Pepper Drive For the Championship - ESPN Video

Florida-South Carolina Preview

Florida-South Carolina Preview

Click link above to read AP article preview of this weeks Gator game at 3:30 pm Saturday.

Florida tries to finish undefeated in conference play for the first time since winning all eight league games in 1996 under Spurrier.

Offense sputters, but No. 1 Florida tops Vandy

Gators defeated Vanderbilt 27-3 in a not-so-exciting game. The next few games could be more challenging as the Gators still have to play the ol' ball coach and SC Gamecocks as well as the Florida State Seminoles. Both are always tough games for the Gators. Gators are now 9-0 for the year and should be headed to Atlanta for the SEC Championship game in December.

Click link below to read AP article
Offense sputters, but No. 1 Florida tops Vandy

Vanderbilt-Florida Preview

Click link below to read preview of today's game.
Game time 7:15 pm on ESPN2

Vanderbilt-Florida Preview

SEC Fines Urban Meyer $30,000 - ESPN Video

Slideshow of pics from FL GA 09

Video - CBS postgame interviews

Victory over Georgia - stats from the game

Offense:
Maurkice Pouncey
Mike Pouncey
Jeff Demps – 5 Rushes for 31 Yds
Emmanuel Moody – 7 Rushes for 26 Yds
Aaron Hernandez – 3 Catches for 29 Yds
Rick Burgess
David Nelson – 3 Catches for 26 Yds, 21 Yds RAC
Deonte Thompson – 3 Catches for 17 Yds

Players of the Game:
Marcus Gilbert – 100% Grade Out
Tim Tebow – 15-21 for 164 Yds and 2 TD’s, 18 Rushes for 85 Yds and 2 TD’s
Riley Cooper – 4 Catches for 78 Yds, 2 TD’s

Defense:
Jermaine Cunningham – 5 Tackles, 1 TFL, 1 Sack for -9 Yds, 2 Pressures, 1 Forced Fumble
Major Wright – Caused ING
Carlos Dunlap – 3 Tackles, 1 Sack for -11 Yds, 2 Pressures
Ahmad Black – 8/11 Make a Play, 7 Tackles, 1 PBU
Brandon Spikes – 6 Tackles, 6 Assists, 1 Pressure, 1 INT, 1 TD
Will Hill – ¾ Make a Play, 3 Tackle, 1 Assist

Player of the Game:
A.J. Jones – 3 Tackles, 1 Assist, 1 TFL, 1 Sack, 1 Pressure, 2 INT, 1 PBU

Caleb Sturgis was named the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts against Georgia. He was 2/2 hitting FG's of 44 and 56 yards.

Video - Highlights from Florida-Georgia game

Click this link to ESPN to watch the video highlights from the Florida-Georgia game yesterday in Jacksonville, Florida.

Gators win big in Jax, 41-17

The Gators took advantage of Georgia mistakes to win big in Jacksonville today. And after Tebow broke the SEC record for rushing touchdowns, he asked the ref if he could keep that ball. Tebow went on to score two touchdowns today as the Gators rolled to a 41-17 win. For a recap of the game, click this link to ESPN.COM

UF's Tebow breaks SEC record for rushing TDs

UF's Tebow breaks SEC record for rushing TDs

Posted using ShareThis

Broadcast Information: Florida vs. Georgia - GatorZone.com

Broadcast Information: Florida vs. Georgia - GatorZone.com

Video - Tebow Monday Press Conference

click to view:
Tim Tebow Monday press conference

Dooley, Dye have never seen likes of Tebow | ajc.com

Dooley, Dye have never seen likes of Tebow ajc.com

Posted using ShareThis

Rare game vs. No. 1 team for Dogs | ajc.com

Rare game vs. No. 1 team for Dogs ajc.com

Posted using ShareThis

Gators face former offensive coach this week

It should be an interesting game this week as the former Gator offensive coordinator Dan Mullen, now the head coach of the Mississippi State Bulldogs, squares off against the Gators for the first time.

Game time: 7:30 pm Saturday on ESPN

Click to read the article at gatorsports.com - Mullen, Tebow square off as friendly enemies

With Mullen as his offensive coordinator, Tebow led the Gators to two national titles and won the Heisman Trophy.

.

Gators pull out a win over the Razorbacks, 23-20

I have to admit this was one of the most stressful wins of the season for me to watch, but Tim Tebow took over the offense in the 4th quarter and made things happen. Even with that, the score was still tied 20-20 with 9 seconds left in the game when Caleb Sturgis kicked the winning field goal. Arkansas obviously is a much better team than the one that lost to Alabama earlier in the season. They played well enough to win but the Gators pulled it out! Go Gators!
Click for recap , photos, videos, etc. at ESPN

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Tim Tebow stood on the sideline with his eyes closed. He couldn't bear to watch, not after seeing so much go wrong all afternoon.
Maybe he should have peeked.

After all, he missed what might go down as the most important field goal in
Florida history.

Gators play the Hogs in the Swamp, 3:30 pm today

Florida Gators play at home today in the Swamp as the Arkansas Razorbacks come to town. If you can't watch it on CBS TV, check this link to watch at CBSSports.com
Go Gators!

Tebow on the cover of SI

Tim Tebow is featured on this weeks cover of Sports Illustrated

Tim Tebow On Return - ESPN Video

Tebow, Florida Leave LSU Dazed, 13-3 | Firstcoastnews.com | Top Stories

Tebow, Florida Leave LSU Dazed, 13-3 Firstcoastnews.com Top Stories

Shared via AddThis

Tebow, top-ranked Gators tame Tigers in Baton Rouge

ESPN recap

College GameDay Saturday Preview - ESPN Video

Urban Meyer On Tebow's Return - ESPN Video

UF's Tebow back at practice, not cleared to play

UF's Tebow back at practice, not cleared to play

Posted using ShareThis

Wearing full pads and sweating from head to toe, Tim Tebow took snaps, threw passes and ran option plays Tuesday in his first practice since suffering a concussion 10 days ago.

Handicapping The Heisman - ESPN VIDEO

Florida says Tebow's concussion was his first

Florida says Tebow's concussion was his first

Posted using ShareThis

Coach Meyer hopes Tebow can play vs LSU

Tebow Concussion Serious Issue - ESPN VIDEO

Gators win over Wildcats, 41-7

Florida handled the Kentucky wildcats so well in the first half that the game was "over" by halftime. Kentucky's defense played well in the second half, but their offense could get nothing going. Click to read the recap at ESPN

Listen Live at WURF

If you can not watch the game on ESPN, I have updated the link in my sidebar for the Gainesville radio network at WURF AM850.com. Look for the LISTEN LIVE link under AUDIO on the left side of the website.

Florida at Kentucky, ESPN preview

For the record, TEBOW AGAINST KENTUCKY:

2008 (@UF, Florida wins 63-5):
Passing: 11/15 for 180 yds, with 2 TDs and 1 INT
Rushing: 9 carries (team-high) for 48 yds (5.3 ypc), with 2 TDs

2007 (@UK, Florida wins 45-37)
Passing: 18/26 for 256 yds, for 4 TDs and 0 INTs
Rushing: 20 carries (team-high) for 78 yds (team-high), with 1 TD

2006 (@UF, Florida wins 26-7)
Passing: 1/2 for 12 yds, 0 TDs
Rushing: 6 carries for season-high 73 yds (12.2 ypc), 0 TDs

Click this link to read ESPN preview of tomorrow's game.

Florida at Kentucky - 6 PM - ESPN2

Florida-Georgia game to remain in Jacksonville

Florida-Georgia game to remain in Jacksonville

Posted using ShareThis

Romans 8:28: The power of Tim Tebow

Romans 8:28: The power of Tim Tebow

Posted using ShareThis

Final Verdict: Moral Victory For Vols? - ESPN VIDEO

Check out these photos of the Florida-Tennessee game

Link to view photos at alligatorarmy.com

Gators Chomp Vols

Tim Tebow leads the Gators to a good win over their first SEC opponent of the year. Final score was 23-13.

(AP Photo - Emmanuel Moody goes upside down after catching a pass from Tebow)

Check out the highlights at ESPN.com

ESPN Preview Florida vs Tennessee

Watching College Gameday on ESPN, and they are broadcasting from Texas today. But the best game of the week is in the Swamp! Click to view ESPN PREVIEW

SEC Nuggets: Tennessee vs Florida Preview - ESPN VIDEO

Wojciechowski: Gators ready to take a bite out of U

Wojciechowski: Gators ready to take a bite out of U

Posted using ShareThis

Tebow has Meyer's back

Are you ready for some football? After reading the news this week, did the new coach of the Tennessee "open mouth, insert foot?" Click link to read: Lane Kiffin, be warned: You mess with the coach, you get the quarterback.

The top college football players are highlighted in this article from the New York Times. In this age of cell phones, Twitter and Facebook, they never know when they might appear on the web. It is a shame that Colt McCoy, Tim Tebow and others have to go through this to protect their integrity. But I am glad they have a head on their shoulders and know how to "run for cover." Click link to read: College Stars Run For Cover

Gators Look To Quiet Kiffin, Vols - ESPN VIDEO

Gators over Troy Trojans, 56-6

The biggest surprise of the day was not the score, but that I was able to watch this game in Georgia. It was the SEC game of the week on Peachtree TV! The first quarter was a mess, but the Gators came alive in the 2nd quarter to outscore the Trojans with 28 unanswered points. Halftime score was 35-3.
For recap and video highlights, check out ESPN.com

Gator Gameday - Florida Gators vs Troy Trojans

For the second week in a row the Gators a face a non-conference opponent. Most of us gator fans are itching for the SEC competition to begin, but we have to wait one more week as Florida plays Troy (AL) in the Swamp today at 12:21 pm. GO GATORS!

Click to read the ESPN PREVIEW

Keeping up with Tim Tebow

If you want to keep up with everything in the news about Tim Tebow, I suggest you click on this link to TIMTEBLOG. This sportswriter has a goal to post everything and anything about Tebow between now and NFL Draft day next spring. Also included on the blog are links to many other Gator fans sites and bloggers.

One recent post included highlights from the latest ESPN the Magazine interview of Tebow (See photo at sidebar) by Kenny Mayne of ESPN Sportscenter: Tim Tebow and Kenny Mayne talk about God, Faith, Religious Values, and Eye-black.

Rank and File: Florida - ESPN VIDEO

Highlights from the Florida-CSU game

Riley Cooper caught a career-high five passes for 105 yards. Coach Meyer reponds "We're struggling right now if we don't have Coop" and note that Cooper played while sick...click to read

Jeffrey Demps kick-started the Gators offense Saturday night. His personal goal is to rush for 1,000 yards this season...click to read more

Tim Tebow pre-game warmups include pushing a boy in a wheelchair. Coach Meyer's response, "Typical Tebow" ....click to read more

Gators win first game of the season

There was no need for us Gator fans to bite our fingernails last night as the Gators won big time as expected, beating Charleston Southern 62-3 at home in the Swamp. (Ap photo: Aaron Hernandez catching a Tebow pass for a touchdown)
Read more at these links to:
Gatorsports.com
ESPN.com

Gator Gameday

Charleston Southern at Florida in the Swamp

Saturday at 7:00 pm

Photo posted at Gator Beat from the last day of full practice on Weds, Sept 2nd. The team had a lighter practice (in half pads) on Thursday, Sept. 3rd. I enjoyed watching some of the game Thursday night on ESPN, the ol' ball coach at South Caroline, but I am really looking forward to the Gators season to begin. Hope it is on television in SC! If not, I will listen live online at 930thefox

Will Florida win back-to-back National Titles?

With Tebow and Spikes returning for the senior years, Florida could go all the way to another National title. Read the article at this link: Tebow and Spikes Back for History

Just 4 more days to the start of college football season - UF vs. Charleston Southern at 7 :00PM, Sept. 5th

Video - Coach Meyer on being no. 1, ESPN

Video - Gameday Season Preview, ESPN

Are you ready for some football??

Gators are preparing for another season of football!

Photo of the cover of SPORTING NEWS COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW magazine showcases the three best quarterbacks in the country - Sam Bradford, Oklahoma; Tim Tebow, Florida; and Colt McCoy, Texas.

Tebow poses with lots of babies, but this one is the best!

Gators # 1 in preseason USA TODAY poll

The 2009 preseason poll was released by USA Today and the SEC rules! Along with the no. 1 Florida Gators, the top 10 includes three other SEC teams - Alambama, LSU and Mississippi.

click to view the poll

1. Florida
2. Texas
3. Oklahoma
4. Southern California
5. Alabama
6. Ohio State
7. Virginia Tech
8. Penn State
9. LSU
10. Mississippi

Read the story at USA today: Tebow, McCoy and Bradford....

Tebow's mission at prisons

Gatorsports posted this photo gallery from Tim Tebow's "mission" to preach to prisoners at the Lake City Correctional Institute. Click to view

SI Cover: Tim Tebow: Man of Many Missions

The July 27th issue of Sports Illustrated features Tim Tebow on the cover, with the byline "Man of Many Missions" - and is not just about his work on the football field but also about his "most important and rewarding" work off the field. Austin Murphey, SI writer, traveled with Tim Tebow for one of his visits to preach at the Lawtey Correctional Institute. If you do not get SI in the mail, you can click this link to read the article on line.

2009 ALL-SEC Football Team announced

2009 SEC FOOTBALL MEDIA DAYS PRE-SEASON ALL-SEC FOOTBALL TEAM

Pos. Name, School Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown

FIRST-TEAM ALL-SEC -- OFFENSE

TE D.J. Williams, Arkansas (38) 6-2 251 Jr. Little Rock, Ark.
OL Ciron Black, LSU (60) 6-5 325 Sr. Tyler, Texas
OL Mike Johnson, Alabama (55) 6-6 305 Sr. Pensacola, Fla.
OL John Jerry, Ole Miss (49) 6-5 350 Sr. Batesville, Miss.
OL Mike Pouncey, Florida (35) 6-5 312 Jr. Lakeland, Fla.
C Maurkice Pouncey, Florida (39) 6-5 312 Jr. Lakeland, Fla.
WR Julio Jones, Alabama (58) 6-4 210 So. Foley, Ala.
WR A.J. Green, Georgia (53) 6-4 207 So. Summerville, S.C.
QB Tim Tebow, Florida (61) 6-3 240 Sr. Jacksonville, Fla.
RB Charles Scott, LSU (59) 5-11 233 Sr. Saline, La.
RB Michael Smith, Arkansas (48) 5-7 176 Sr. Tallahassee, Fla.

SECOND-TEAM ALL-SEC -- OFFENSE

TE Aaron Hernandez, Florida (18) 6-3 255 Jr. Bristol, Conn.
OL Clint Boling, Georgia (12) 6-5 297 Jr. Alpharetta, Ga.
OL Trinton Sturdivant, Georgia (8) 6-5 306 So. Wadesboro, N.C.
OL Lee Ziemba, Auburn (6) 6-8 285 Jr. Rogers, Ark.
OL Zipp Duncan, Kentucky (4) 6-5 291 Sr. Magnolia, Ky.
C Josh McNeil, Tennessee (12) 6-4 280 Sr. Collins, Miss.
WR Brandon LaFell, LSU (9) 6-3 209 Sr. Houston, Texas
WR Dexter McCluster, Ole Miss (6) 5-8 165 Sr. Largo, Fla.
QB Jevan Snead, Ole Miss (2) 6-3 215 Jr. Stephenville, Texas
RB Mark Ingram, Alabama (6) 5-10 215 So. Flint, Mich.
RB Anthony Dixon, Miss. State (5) 6-1 235 Sr. Jackson, Miss.

FIRST-TEAM ALL-SEC -- DEFENSE

DL Terrence Cody, Alabama (55) 6-5 365 Sr. Fort Myers, Fla.
DL Greg Hardy, Ole Miss (53) 6-4 265 Sr. Millington, Tenn.
DL Carlos Dunlap, Florida (46) 6-6 290 Jr. North Charleston, S.C.
DL Antonio Coleman, Auburn (32) 6-3 250 Sr. Mobile, Ala.
LB Brandon Spikes, Florida (61) 6-3 245 Sr. Shelby, N.C.
LB Rolando McClain, Alabama (50) 6-4 249 Jr. Decatur, Ala.
LB Eric Norwood, South Carolina (38) 6-1 252 Sr. Acworth, Ga.
DB Eric Berry, Tennessee (62) 5-11 203 Jr. Fairburn, Ga.
DB Trevard Lindley, Kentucky (50) 6-0 179 Sr. Hiram, Ga.
DB Joe Haden, Florida (45) 5-11 185 Jr. Ft. Washington, Md.
DB Javier Arenas, Alabama (23) 5-9 198 Sr. Tampa, Fla.

SECOND-TEAM ALL-SEC -- DEFENSE

DL Geno Atkins, Georgia (21) 6-1 290 Sr. Pembroke Pines, Fla.
DL Malcolm Sheppard, Arkansas (12) 6-2 280 Sr. Bainbridge, Ga.
DL Jermaine Cunningham, Florida (10) 6-3 257 Sr. Stone Mountain, Ga.
DL Charles Alexander, LSU (7) 6-3 310 Sr. Breaux Bridge, La.
LB Rennie Curran, Georgia (25) 5-11 222 Jr. Snellville, Ga.
LB Rico McCoy, Tennessee (4) 6-1 220 Sr. Washington, D.C.
#LB Micah Johnson, Kentucky (3) 6-2 258 Sr. Ft. Campbell, Ky.
#LB Jamar Chaney, Miss. State (3) 6-1 245 Sr. Fort Pierce, Fla.
DB Ahmad Black, Florida (20) 5-9 190 Jr. Lakeland, Fla.
DB Chad Jones, LSU (12) 6-3 214 Jr. New Orleans, La.
DB Myron Lewis, Vanderbilt (12) 6-2 205 Sr. Pompano Beach, Fla.
DB Major Wright, Florida (7) 6-0 200 Jr. Miramar, Fla.

FIRST-TEAM ALL-SEC -- SPECIALISTS

PK Leigh Tiffin, Alabama (31) 6-1 199 Sr. Muscle Shoals, Ala.
P Chas Henry, Florida (43) 6-4 215 Jr. Dallas, Ga.
RS Brandon James, Florida (35) 5-7 186 Sr. St. Augustine, Fla.

SECOND-TEAM ALL-SEC -- SPECIALISTS

PK Joshua Shene, Ole Miss (26) 5-8 170 Sr. Oklahoma City, Okla.
P Clinton Durst, Auburn (10) 6-1 192 Sr. Destin, Fla.
RS Javier Arenas, Alabama (21) 5-9 198 Sr. Tampa, Fla.

Top 25 players in the SEC

Check out the Gainesville Sun at Gatorsports to read their list of the Top 25 players in the SEC - and of course, no. 1 being Tim Tebow.

Florida senior quarterback

Why he's No. 1: Urban Meyer calls Tebow one of the all-time great players in college football history, and he certainly has a strong argument.

Click to read more...

Male College Athlete of the Year

And the winner is...two years in a row...Tim Tebow was awarded the ESPY for the BEST MALE COLLEGE ATHLETE of the year.

“It truly is an honor to even be invited to an event like the ESPYs and be able to be in the same room with many athletes that I have the utmost respect for,” said Tebow. “And then to be named the Best Male College Athlete, which was decided by the fans makes this night even more memorable. I want to thank my teammates and coaches, but a special thank you goes out to the entire Gator Nation, the best fans in the country.”

UF 2009 Football Schedule

I like the schedule this year - I noticed the Gators will not play Auburn or Alabama in the regular season. And the Florida/Georgia game is on Halloween!

Date Opponent / Time
9/5 vs. Charleston Southern TBA
9/12 vs. Troy TBA
9/19 vs. Tennessee TBA
9/26 at Kentucky TBA
10/10 at LSU 8:00 ET
10/17 vs. Arkansas TBA
10/24 at Mississippi State TBA
10/31 vs. 13 Georgia TBA
11/7 vs. Vanderbilt TBA
11/14 at South Carolina TBA
11/21 vs. Florida International TBA
11/28 vs. 21 Florida State TBA

Who do you think will win the 2010 BCS title?

Click to view this slideshow from ajc.com of the top 11 schools in the running for the 2010 BCS championship title.

Gators spring football practice - "a lot of stuff going on"

Tim Tebow and backup quarterback John Brantley are having a good spring practice. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution even sent a sports reporter to check out things in Gainesville.

"For a team that returns its entire defense plus the 2007
Heisman Trophy winner at quarterback, there is a lot of stuff going on."

click to read My College Football blog by Tony Barnhart

Orange and Blue Game

With basketball season over, we can concentrate on baseball and spring football. The Gators will end spring football practice with the Orange and Blue Game on Saturday, April 18th at 1:00 pm. Ticket sales open at 9:00 am ($5 for general public and free for UF students, of course) and the Gator Fan Fest opens at 10:00.



Tebow motivated his team to win the National Championship with these words. The university has recently posted them to a wall near the Swamp.

Tebow sculptured from an oak tree in Gainesville

Chainsaw artist Sam Knowles was hired to turn a dead oak tree into a scuplture of Tim Tebow. This sculpture is in front of the Ballyhoo Grill in Gainesville.

Click link to read more or watch the video at gatorsports.com

Now that football season is over...

I can turn my attention the Gators basketball team, now that football season in over. I could have watched the BCS game repeat telecast this week but I didn't. So basketball season is really here! I have two favorite teams in college basketball and the Gators are one of those. (You will have to check my other blog to find out the name of the other team.) The Gators played a good game today against Arkansas and Florida won the game 80 - 65 . Sorry, my dear wife is from Arkansas so I can't brag too much! Nick Calathes (pictured at right) led the Gators with 28 points. The team is starting to gel, so I think we may be seeing these Gators during March Madness. (Click to read recap at ESPN)

Gators Special Edition of Sports Illustrated

Only 200,000+ copies and only available in Florida.

Tebow is a hero at Philippine orphanage

In case you missed it, here is the link to an article posted online at gatorsports.com:

"Tebow a hero at Philippine orphanage"

Gators coach Urban Meyer agreed, saying everything about Tebow is authentic.

"He doesn't fear anything," Meyer said. "A lot of people take their
heart out, rip it out of their chest and lay it on the table. I'm not willing to do that, and certainly not my family. His whole family's like that. Bob's that way and Pam. They expose themselves. They have such a strong faith. In this world of hypocrisy and nonsense, there's none.

Video: Gators celebrate in the Swamp

Just in case you missed it, like we did in Georgia, here is a short video of the Gator celebration in Gainesville.

Tebow returns for another year

Tim Tebow to return for his senior year and fans could not be happier! (click to read more)

The Gator football team celebrates after the win over the Sooners.

ESPN VIDEO: #1 GATORS - FLORIDA 24, OKLAHOMA 14

GATORS WIN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP BEATING OKLAHOMA 24-14

READ MORE ABOUT THE GAME AT THIS LINK TO ESPN.COM

Gators face Sooners for National Championship tonight

The day we gator fans have been waiting for is finally here. Tebow leads the Gators in the championship game against the Sooners tonight in Miami, Florida.

Go Gators!

check out these links below:

>BCS coverage at ESPN

>>Oklahoma cornerback Dominique Franks stirred things up at the Bowl Championship Series title game Sunday by calling Florida's Tim Tebow the fourth-best quarterback in the Big 12.

>>>What makes the Gator offense go?

>>>>"He's a great preacher," she said. "People just listen to him."
Gators coach Urban Meyer agreed, saying everything about Tebow is authentic