Alvarez Inducted to CFB Hall of Fame
The Gators received their ninth College Football Hall of Fame member on Tuesday as former wide receiver Carlos Alvarez was inducted. Alvarez was one of 16 inductees selected from the ballot of 79. Florida has now received three inductees in the past five years, the most of any SEC school, as Alvarez joins Emmitt Smith in 2006 and Wilber Marshall in 2008.
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May 17, 2011
Carlos Alvarez, College Football Hall of Fame
Congratulations to former Florida wide receiver Carlos Alvarez for being elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. And for making this catch sans helmet!
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May 17, 2011
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May 17, 2011
College Hall adds former Gators receiver
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Carlos Alvarez played his final football game for the University of Florida 40 years ago.
He learned Tuesday morning that his three years spent as "The Cuban Comet" hardly are forgotten.
The 61-year-old Alvarez, whose name remains prominent in the Gators' all-time receiving records, is being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in December...
Via Fox Sports Florida
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May 17, 2011
Gator Great Carlos Alvarez Selected To College Football Hall Of Fame
Carlos Alvarez played his final game for the Gators 40 years ago. He learned Tuesday morning that his three years spent as "The Cuban Comet" are hardly forgotten.
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May 17, 2011
Alvarez Named to 2011 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot
Former Gator wide receiver Carlos Alvarez (1969-71) was named to the 2011 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot, as announced by the National Football Foundation on Monday.
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March 08, 2011
M. Tennis. Alvarez Finishes in Third Place at Bolivian National Open
Carlos Alvarez, current Clemson Men's Tennis player, finished in third place in the Bolivian National Open Dec. 15th. Alvarez lost in the semifinals to Mauricio Doria who is currently ranked 755 ATP in a close match. In the playoff for the third and fourth place Alvarez defeated Jose Roberto Velasco 6-3, 7-6. Velasco was ranked as high as #7 in the world in the ITF junior rankings.
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January 07, 2010
Cowboys Go After RBs Again in 1972
This post is part of the 50 Seasons in 50 Weeks Series.Just days before the 1972 NFL Draft, Dallas running back Duane Thomas was arrested with his brother Bertrand for marijuana possession. With quite a bit of talk focused on whether the Cowboys would trade Duane, Dallas decided to pick another Thomas with the last pick of the first round of the draft.Bill Thomas of Boston College...
Via Know Your Dallas Cowboys: The Blog
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May 02, 2009
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May 02, 2009
After 14 Years, Today’s County Vote Could Finally Land Marlins Stadium
The Marlins plans for a new stadium is one county vote away fromreality, but it will most likely come wit more concessions. (Click to see in larger view) The Florida Marlins are hoping that after 14 years, today will be the day they finally land a baseball-only stadium in the Miami area. County commissioners will vote whether to approve the $639 million stadium project this afternoon...
Via The Biz of Baseball
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March 23, 2009
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March 23, 2009
Esmailyn Gonzalez is Not Who the Nationals Thought He Was
In fact, that’s not even his name. His real name is Carlos Alvarez Daniel Lugo, a 23-year old hot hitting prospect that the Washington Nationals signed on the belief that he was a hot-hitting 16-year-old prospect with a different alias.
It’s sure to become the stuff of national headlines, and may launch a thousands ships in [...]
Via Stet Sports Blog
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February 19, 2009
The Cuban Comet still burns
Even after all these years, the competitive fires are still there. Carlos Alvarez was just sick and tired of the historical revisionists who kept trying to put such an evil spin on the famed “Florida Flop†of 1971.
Via Gator Country
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January 31, 2009
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