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Christian Green likes what Florida offers
June 21, 2009 by
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Tampa Catholic quarterback Christian Green made a visit to Gainesville last week to attend a camp with Florida’s coaches. While Green was able to showcase his talent in front of coaches and his peers, the camp made an impression on him for how much he was able to learn from the coaches.
Prospects show skills at Heath Evans
June 21, 2009 by
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WEST PALM BEACH – A lot of teams and high school prospects were showcased Saturday at the King’s Academy in the Heath Evans 7-on-7 Tournament, and it was a heck of a show.
Two promises kept
June 20, 2009 by
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The promises were made 21 years and half a world apart. The first promise was made in The Philippines in late 1986 by a dad praying for a son when he wasn’t even sure his wife was pregnant. The impact of that prayer and promise is still being felt today but never more than it was...
The Gator Country TV Show Ep. 4
June 19, 2009 by
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Super-Sophs of ’69 featured on GCTV Show
The new version of the Gator Country TV Show on Cox Ch. 15 posted here features a visit with, Mac Steen, a captain of the 1969 Super-Sophs team which jolted the college football world by crushing pre-season No. 1 ranked Houston Cougars and...
Briefing Room II: July 19, 2009
June 19, 2009 by
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Although three commitments from players on the offensive side of the ball was the big news as Camp Urban Meyer concluded this week, there is still plenty of activity on the defensive board. In Part II of The Briefing Room, Gator Country takes a look at who's moving up and who&...
Austin Maddox ready to fulfill dream
June 19, 2009 by
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Sometimes the loss of one opportunity can lead to one that is bigger and better. Austin Maddox found that out over the past few weeks.
True riches
June 18, 2009 by
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The Roman senator and philosopher observed that “money has never made anyone rich.” Seneca believed that money can be measured but the things that make someone truly rich are so valuable no amount of money could buy them. When Bill Donovan measures the life of his only son, he...
The Briefing Room: June 18, 2009
June 18, 2009 by
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It's only mid-week but the Florida Gators have their recruiting machine going full tilt this week. A week that has already produced commitments from wide receivers Solomon Patton (5-10, 170, Mobile, AL Murphy) and Stephen Alli (6-5, 203, Andover, NH Proctor Academy) got even better...
Van is loaded for ride to Florida
June 18, 2009 by
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It has shaped up to be an incredibly productive week on the recruiting trail for Florida, as the Gators landed their third commitment of the week, giving them 15 total when Travon Van (5-11, 200, San Diego, CA/Helix H.S. and Milford Academy, N.Y.) made it official by giving a verbal...
The Briefing Room: June 18, 2009
June 18, 2009 by
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It's only mid-week but the Florida Gators have their recruiting machine going full tilt this week. A week that has already produced commitments from wide receivers Solomon Patton (5-10, 170, Mobile, AL Murphy) and Stephen Alli (6-5, 203, Andover, NH Proctor Academy) got even better...
Alexanders spend Father’s Day at Open
June 18, 2009 by
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Thursday afternoon, if everything goes to plan, Buddy Alexander will have a chance to walk in the U.S. Open gallery at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, N.Y., and beam with pride while cheering for one of his Florida Gators.
Koehne keen on getting to Gainesville
June 17, 2009 by
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When Kyle Koehne and his family leave Indianapolis Sunday to begin their trip to Gainesville and the University of Florida, the Cathedral High School lineman, a member of Florida’s Class of 2009, will see his life forever changed.
Powell flying high after Florida visit
June 17, 2009 by
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Ronald Powell knew he would love his visit to Florida as soon as he stepped into head coach Urban Meyer’s office. The highlight reel was playing and the Florida players were celebrating a national championship on the television screen.
Camp Meyer: Watch out for Ronald Powell
June 17, 2009 by
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The last full day of Camp Meyer finished up Tuesday as defensive linemen and a number of standouts from Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer made the kind of statements that catch the eye of college football coaches. It has been a very productive week at the University of Florida, the kind of...
A special Father’s Day for Noah
June 17, 2009 by
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An admitted sucker for sad stories and just about anyone down on his luck, Joakim Noah never feels like he’s got a magnet for folks facing adversity. He’d much rather be known for his give-you-the-shirt-off-his-back reputation than someone who lacks compassion for the downtrodden...
Road To The Championship: LSU Game
June 16, 2009 by
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When LSU came to The Swamp on October 11, it was billed as an elimination game for the Gators --- win or else they could kiss away whatever title hopes they were holding onto. Starting with a Tim Tebow to Percy Harvin bomb that covered 70 yards, the Gators poured it on in the first...
The Sunset Coast is strong as always
June 16, 2009 by
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From Bradenton in the north to Naples in the south, the Sunset Coast has always been deep in high school football talent. A number of big-name prospects have called this area home over the years – Earnest Graham, Jevon Kearse, Phillip Buchanon and Deion Sanders to name just a few...
A busy Monday for the Gators
June 16, 2009 by
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It has been an incredible start to the week for the Florida Gators, as commitments have been secured from two very talented wide receiver prospects, and the week is only just a couple of days old.
ACK: a 5-step plan to replace Percy
June 15, 2009 by
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Each season new stars emerge and players step up to help their team win a championship. During Florida’s 2008 national championship run, guys like Jeff Demps, Aaron Hernandez, Ahmad Black and Janoris Jenkins came off the radar to produce terrific seasons. The Gators will need those...
Alli just oozes with untapped potential
June 15, 2009 by
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Stephen Alli is still getting used to the way they play football south of the border. Originally from Canada, Florida’s newest football commitment is accustomed to goal posts in the middle of the end one and other nuances of the Canadian game, but he’s learned how it’s done in...
Jan Dowling named women’s golf coach
June 15, 2009 by
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Over the years, Florida Athletics Director Jeremy Foley has been able to find young coaching talent and giving it a chance to flourish. Jan Dowling has a chance to become the latest.
Happy Father’s Day, Bud Meyer
June 15, 2009 by
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A lot of people feel Earl Woods molded his son Tiger into a world-class golfer through a demanding regimen and an insistence on excellence. Earl later told everyone Tiger was more demanding of himself. For certain, though, the stern hand of a father has shaped the careers of many highly...
Patton makes it lucky number 13
June 14, 2009 by
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Florida has invaded neighbor Alabama for its 13th verbal commitment of the Class of 2010.
Northwest Florida prospects looking up
June 13, 2009 by
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Compared with the Class of 2009, it must seem like a down year in the Panhandle and Big Bend regions. A talented region that has always thrived on producing big-time prospects at small school programs, Florida, Florida State and even Miami have been able at times to dip into Northwest...
Basketball Confidential
June 13, 2009 by
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Billy Donovan only thought he was swimming with the sharks when he was coaching basketball in the Southeastern Conference. A couple of weeks ago he found out what it’s really like to swim with the sharks when he and his son Brian got a look at Great White sharks up close and personal...
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