Gators host Alabama in the Swamp

The next three weeks will define the season for the Florida Gators as the Gators face Alabama, LSU, and Auburn.  First challenge, this Saturday night at 8 PM the Gators host the Crimson Tide of Alabama in the Swamp.  Just another SEC game? No, not quite. Alabama comes in to town ranked  no. 3 in the AP poll and no. 2 in the Coaches Poll.  Can the Gators play with the big boys? We will find out tomorrow night - Go Gators!    

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Which will prevail? Florida's fast running backs with Chris Rainey and Jeff Demps or 'Bama's strong elite defense - Click to read more at USA Today.com

Gators moving on up after defeating Kentucky

I'm sure that Gator fans are excited and happy as they read the latest polls today - both the AP and Coaches Polls have the Florida Gators moving on up to the #12 spot. The convincing win at the University of Kentucky last night is the reason why.  The Gators are playing the best football that I have seen in two years.   At 4-0, they don't get to rest either.  The next three games are going to be the toughest teams to face the Gators this season!  We will finally get to see what this year's Gator team is made of - they  play Alabama, LSU, and then Auburn.  Go Gators!   

 

Click to read recap of the game - Florida 48, Kentucky 10 

Click to read ESPN recap - Jeff Demps had 157 rushing yards! It was amazing watching him kick it into high gear last night! 

Gators at Kentucky Sat 7 PM

This week the Florida Gators travel to Kentucky to take on the Wildcats at 7pm Saturday night.  The game should be on ESPN or online at ESPN3.  

You can check out the preview to this weeks Gator game at the following links:

ESPN.COM

ONLYGATORS

Gators survive 4th quarter Tennessee comeback!

The Gators had a great game plan yesterday - give the ball to Chris Rainey.  Rainey carried the ball 21 times for 108 yards and caught two receptions for 108 yards!   I must give Tennessee credit for making this a tight game during the last quarter (my nails are missing today!)  But the Gators held on for 10 point win, 33-23.  

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• Recap of the game at ESPN.com

Tennesee at Florida, today 3:30pm

First game of the SEC season today at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, aka "the Swamp", in Gainesville, FL.  The Tennessee Vols come into the Swamp to face the Gators at 3:30 pm and the game will be on CBS TV and on CBSSports.com online.  It should be a good game and we will get to see how this year's Gators will match up against their first SEC opponent of the year.  Go Gators!

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Gators win second game of the season

As expected, the Gators had an easy win over the University of Alabama at Birmingham Saturday night.  The final score was 39-0.  I actually recorded the Florida-UAB game while watching a very exciting Georgia vs South Carolina game.  It was too late for me to stay up and watch the 4th quarter, but I did not miss anything as the game was over by the 3rd quarter. John Brantley played well, but I thought the highlight reels belong to Chris Rainey (1) , running back.  He seemed to be in every other play during the first three quarters, very impressive!
Click to read "Gators' Chris Rainey is pouring on the positive" 

Read the recap of the game at this link

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Gators win first game of the season

Happy Gator fans everywhere!  The Florida Gator football season is off to a good start.  The team played well and had little trouble beating Florida Atlantic Saturday night 41-3.  I thought John Brantley had a great game at QB and with Jeff Demps and Chris Rainey running the ball, the Gators were able to score easily.  

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Click to view video highlights at ESPN.com

Let the season begin!

Watching College Gameday on ESPN this morning, and like all football fans, I am excited that the season is finally here.  To me this brings back memories of my high school years such as: playing in the Cowpens High School marching band at football games all over Spartanburg area, our championship football season when I was a senior, COOLER WEATHER!  Well, I could go on and on, but for us Gator fans we are looking forward to getting to know our new coach at Florida (Will Muschamp) and seeing if  QB John Brantley has improved from last year. 

Click this link to watch on line at ESPN.com tonight at 7 PM as Florida plays Florida Atlantic University. 

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