Video: Gators talk win
Several Gators had big contributions to Florida's 37-26 victory over the Seminoles. Running back Mike Gillislee broke 1,000-yards on the season with a 140-yard performance. Kicker Caleb Sturgis broke the Florida career field goal record (previously 67) and now holds the top spot with 69 field goals. Cornerback Marcus Roberson added a 50-yard punt return and an interception in the win.
Roberson notches standout game
The Gators knew it was coming, Marcus Roberson said. Though the orange and blue came out swinging in Tallahassee Saturday afternoon, clinching the lead first, the Gators knew the garnet and gold would strike back — it was just a matter of when. The Noles’ time to rise arrived in the second half of the rivalry game, but so did Roberson’s huge plays, eventually carrying Florida...
Video: Wilson & Roberson talk win
The Gators finish their season undefeated in the Swamp after a 23-0 shutout over Jacksonville State. James Wilson and Marcus Roberson share their thoughts on the victory, senior day, and next week's match-up against Florida State, right here.
Video: Roberson & Hammond React
The Gators came away victorious from the season-opener against Bowling Green Saturday in a game that was interesting, to say the least. Cornerback Marcus Roberson had the lone Gator interception and returned it 30 yards before the offense took over and eventually scored. Frankie Hammond Jr. lead the Gators in receiving with 62 yards and one touchdown.
2013 Football Recruiting: Vernon Hargreaves III Commits To Florida; Gators Add 5-Star Cornerback
Wharton (Tampa, FL) cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III made it official on Thursday when he committed to play college football for the Florida Gators. Hargreaves instantly becomes the Gators’ highest rated commit and boosts the overall ranking of the 2013 recruiting class. According to Rivals, Florida now comes in at fifth overall after making Hargreaves their first five-star commitment...
Confidence Could Be Loucheiz Purifoy’s Biggest Asset
The position battle at cornerback may be one of the most open on the Florida Gators roster. There’s experience, youth and youth with experience, but anyone could steal playing time at any moment.
Here’s the rundown of the returning cornerbacks that were on the roster in 2011:
Jeremy Brown, RJR, 0 games, 0 starts*
Loucheiz Purifoy, FR, 13 games, 0 starts
Cody Riggs, SO, 13 games...
Muschamp Happy to Have Roberson Practicing
When Will Muschamp got the news about Marcus Roberson’s neck injury last fall, the Florida head coach wasn’t sure if Roberson would be able to play football again. The uncertainty around the neck injury was erased, as the sophomore cornerback is now a non-contact participant in spring practice. He needs to improve before the season starts, but Muschamp is just happy he is back on the field.
Spring Preview: Cornerbacks
The inexperience of the Florida cornerbacks in 2011 will only benefit the team going forward. That starts this spring. The Gators threw Marcus Roberson into the fire last year and got positive results from him. With his status uncertain for spring practice, it will produce more open reps for younger players that are fighting for time on the field.
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.
Freshman class has impressed for Gators
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The realization that his first recruiting class as head coach at Florida would play a significant role became apparent to Will Muschamp fairly quick into fall camp.
It became apparent to everyone else by the first game.
For the first time in school history, two true freshmen started in the secondary in a season opener when cornerback Marcus Roberson and safety...
“It’s the little things”
Bostic says it’s all in the details. Florida needs to stop making those mental mistakes that may seem small, but make a big impact on the outcome. The junior linebacker says he is getting better every day, but he’s got a long way to go. He talks about his approach to preparation and how the defense plans to fill the hole left by injured freshman cornerback Marcus Roberson.
Florida CB latest to be sidelined with season-ending injury
Cornerback Marcus Roberson has been an impact freshman for Florida this season with 22 tackles and an interception. Unfortunately for the Gators, Roberson will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a neck injury against South Carolina this past Saturday. “We’re still evaluating him, but our medical staff has informed me that he will…
Florida's Roberson out for year with neck injury
Florida cornerback Marcus Roberson will miss the remainder of the season after injuring his neck at South Carolina.
Florida's Roberson done for season
Florida cornerback Marcus Roberson will miss the remainder of the season after injuring his neck at South Carolina.
Coach Will Muschamp announced Roberson's injury Monday, saying the freshman from Fort Lauderdale is still being evaluated.
But Muschamp adds that the injury is not career threatening and that Roberson should be fine in four to six weeks. Muschamp says Roberson...
Florida CB Roberson out for season (AP)
Florida cornerback Marcus Roberson will miss the remainder of the season after injuring his neck at South Carolina. Coach Will Muschamp announced Roberson's injury Monday, saying the freshman from Fort Lauderdale is still being evaluated. But Muschamp adds that the injury is not career threatening and that Roberson should be fine in four to six weeks.
UF's Marcus Roberson gets deferred prosecution for underage drinking charge
GAINESVILLE – Florida CB Marcus Roberson accepted deferred prosecution on Thursday for an underage drinking charge he faced earlier this season.
Report: Florida DB Roberson charged
Florida cornerback Marcus Roberson was charged with underage drinking after a September incident on campus, the Orlando Sentinel reported Wednesday.
The 19-year-old freshman was arrested outside a residence hall Sept. 14 after he was spotted with a can of Four Loko, the Sentinel reported. He was charged with misdemeanor possession of alcohol by a person under age 21.
Roberson reportedly...
Gators CB Marcus Roberson charged with underage drinking last month
The University Police Department arrested CB Marcus Roberson for allegedly drinking on campus last month, making him the seventh Florida player arrested under coach Will Muschamp.
The UPD arrested Roberson, 19, on Sept. 14, three days before Florida hosted Tennessee. He is charged with a misdemeanor count of underage possession of alcohol and pleaded not guilty Sept. 28, according...
Starting Gator DB popped for underage drinking
Yaaawwwnnn… another day, news of another member of the Florida Gators football program being arrested has surfaced. According to Rachel George of the Orlando Sentinel, UF cornerback Marcus Roberson was arrested Sept. 14 and charged with (gasp!!!) underage drinking. The charge is, obviously, a misdemeanor. Roberson was arrested in the parking lot of an on-campus…
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