On Thursday, Florida Gators' offensive tackle Chaz Green and safety De'Ante Saunders were named Freshman All-SEC performers. Two of the bright spots of Florida's hard-to-stomach 2011 season, Green and Saunders are definitely worthy of the honor.Green was limited during the season, but managed to start eight games for the Gators. During his time on the field, Green proved he was ready for the rigors of the typical opponents Florida faces. One of the lone consistent performers on the offensive line, Green appeared to live up to his massive potential and gives the Gators at least one member of the line they can pencil in as a starter in 2012.Saunders surprised many when he was named a starter early in the season. An underrated recruit, "Pop" played in 11 games, starting nine times. Early in the season, the safety went through growing pains as many members of the secondary struggled to find their footing. Saunders was a pleasant surprise as the season progressed an...
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Florida Freshmen Rake in Honors
Three Florida freshmen were honored for their first seasons of college football on Thursday as Chaz Green, Marcus Roberson and Pop Saunders each received honors for their play. The Gators had plenty of young players on the field this season, but the trio of freshmen played well all season. Though Green and Roberson battled injuries, the three of freshmen improved as the season came to a close.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Kenny Boynton scored 18 of his 26 points in the second half and No. 12 Florida placed four players in double figures in a 90-69 victory over Rider on Friday night at the Veterans Memorial Arena.
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Coaching Carousel: Charlie Weis to Kansas....yes it is true
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Charlie WeisWould you believe Charlie Weis is going to be the new head coach at Kansas? Would you believe that he said he was content being a coordinator at Florida last year? (us either) Would you believe that if it walks like a duck...and talks like a duck...its probably now a Jayhawk?Enough of the Get Smart jokes.Kansas University announced Thursday afternoon that former Notre...
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Dandy Dozen Official Visit Weekend
The Florida Gators are set to host 12 of the nation’s top prospects this weekend, another “Gator love” weekend with a bunch of the prospects already committed and ready to help recruit the others. Florida currently stands at 16 commits and would like to sign anywhere from 27-30 in the class. This weekend could go a long way into making that happen for a squad that needs the...
Florida 78, Arizona 72 (OT): Young Shines as No. 12 Florida Beats Arizona
Patric Young scored a career-high 25 points, Erving Walker made huge free throws down the stretch and No. 12 Florida rallied to beat Arizona Wednesday night.
Patric Young scores 25 points to lead Florida over Arizona
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Florida center Patric Young had a career night, but the sophomore could have had more.
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Young, No. 12 Florida outlast Arizona in overtime
No. 12 Florida got back on track at home, but it wasn't easy. Patric Young's 25 points and some key free throws from Erving Walker helped the Gators edge Arizona 78-72 in overtime.
Boyton's 26 Point Performance Powers Gators Past Rider
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Four Gators scored in double-digits, including a season-high 26 points from junior Kenny Boynton (Pompano Beach, Fla.) to roll past Rider, 90-69, Friday night at the Metro Atlantic Conference Center in Jacksonville, Fla.
No. 12 Florida beats Rider 90-69
Kenny Boynton scored 18 of his 26 points in the second half and No. 12 Florida placed four players in double figures in a 90-69 victory over Rider on Friday night at the Veterans Memorial Arena.
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