Gators win BIG TIME over SC Gamecocks, 44-11

Led by quarterback Jeff Driskel, the Gators had a big time win over the South Carolina Gamecocks.  The Gamecocks did not play like the same Carolina team that whipped the Georgia Buldogs a few weeks ago, and barely lost to the  LSU Tigers last week.  The Gators proved that their no. 2 ranking in the BCS was no fluke today.  This should make the Gator nation feel much better about the big game next week in Jacksonville - the Florida - Georgia game or is it the Georgia - Florida game this year? 
Go Gators!  
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Florida wins, as expected

In a game which the Gators were supposed to win, they again took a little longer than the Gator nation of fans would like,  to win this one.  As expected, they beat Vanderbilt Saturday night,  31-17.  Read the recap at ESPN.com

The big story is that the next game will be at home in the Swamp against South Carolina.  The Gamecocks lost to LSU one week after humiliating the Georgia Bulldogs.  Who knows what will happen this weekend?  Will the real Gamecocks show up to play in the Swamp?  Also, the Gators were just announced at the no. 2 spot in the first BCS poll.  No pressure now! 

And how about Jeff Driskel's running game? He ran for 177 yards against Vandy, the most of any Gator quarterback in history, taking the no. 1 spot from Tim Tebow.  It was even mentioned during the game that Jeff Driskel was recruited by Urban Meyer to replace Tim Tebow.   

   

Florida defeats LSU 14-6

It was a tale of two half times as Florida was scoreless in the first half of today's game in the Swamp.  But they were able to keep LSU from scoring two touchdowns and the Tigers had to settle for two field goals.  

The second half was all Florida, scoring all 14 of their points and handing a defeat to the LSU Tigers!  Go Gators! 

I really like the headline at OnlyGators.com (click to read highlights of the game): 
Florida Gators run over LSU 14-6

Gators defeat the Vols 37-20

Sophomore QB Jeff Driskel was named the SEC Offensive Player of the week, as he led the Gators to a big win over the Tennesee Vols.  The final score was 37-20, but is more impressive when you realize that the Gators scored the final 24 points of the game. 

Click to read more at GatorZone 

Jeff Driskel and company had some mighty fine stats for the game:

Total offense: 555 yards

Rushing yards: 336

Three touchdown drives of at least 70 yards in three or less plays.

 

Read about another emerging player, Trey Burton, who was a little quiet last year. 

 

As a junior he is starting to shine this year, Go Gators! 

 

Gators 20 Aggies 17

It was a good start to the SEC season for the Gators as they came out of half-time playing like a different team and went on to spoil the SEC "welcome" for the Aggies winning the game 20-17.  Coach Will Muschamp knew it would be either a grand entrance for Texas A&M, or a rude welcome by the Gators.  Way to go Gators.  

I am sure all of us in the "Gator Nation" were a little concerned about how the Texas heat was impacting the Gators during the game yesterday.  Must be a different kind of heat that the Florida heat.

The turning point of the game was at the end of the first half when the Aggies had the ball and almost scored. I really expected that they would at least score a field goal, but the Gator's swarming defense took over and provided a little momentum going into half-time.  The second half was all Gators as they scored 10 more points and the Aggies scored none.  

Jeff Driskel proved he should be the starting QB. 

Read more at Gatorzone.com  

Gators travel to Aggieland 3:30 PM today!

I found this news video about many restaurants are preparing for today's game by serving Gator Bites, Gator tacos, etc. There is shortage of alligator meat in Texas today! :) 

 Game Time 3:30pm on ESPN - FLORIDA GATORS at TEXAS A&M AGGIES 
  
With the first SEC game of the season, the Gators are making history by playing the Texas A&M Aggies in their first game as SEC members and in Aggieland! The Gators are the first team to say "Welcome to the SEC!" The Aggies are looking forward to playing tougher competition, and we hope the Gators are ready to give it to them. After last week, I have a wait and see attitude because I know the Aggies can be tough to beat.

Florida over Bowling Green 27-14

Pictured at left is the Gator's Jeff Gillislee and I think we might be hearing his name a lot this year.  Especially, if he plays like he did tonight with 23-24 carries in the game.  The Florida Gators played well enough to win, but the game was way too close for comfort.  It was definitely the first game of the season and the team has a lot to work on, but who am I to complain-they won!   The final score was 27-14 over the Bowling Green Falcons.   Next week the SEC season kicks in with a game at Texas A&M (new to the SEC) followed by the Tennessee Volunteers. We will see in a few short weeks just how good this year's team will be.

 Recap at this link to ESPN - "Florida Holds off Bowling Green"

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