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Bama Puts Prothro on Med. Scholarship
August 03, 2007 by
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Alabama wide receiver Tyrone Prothro has been placed on medical scholarship, almost certainly ending his college career nearly two years after breaking his leg, coach Nick Saban said Thursday.
Such a bright football career tore up on one play. Just a sad situation. I just hope he...
Gators Top Buckeyes Once Again
August 03, 2007 by
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The Sporting News released its highly subjective list of the 99 best sports cities in America this week and Gainesville came in at No. 12. Columbus, Ohio, which has the added advantage of having a major sports team (the NHL is too a major sport) finished in 39th despite having football...
50 Reasons Why College Football Rules
August 02, 2007 by
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August is great because it drips with anticipation and optimism. August is where dreams hatch. August is the last time you are allowed to live in the past.
August is when you call up the early TV schedules and start planning out your Saturdays and then you notice a little drool...
Coach Meyer's Website Makes Debut
August 02, 2007 by
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A glitzy new Web site - coachurbanmeyer.com.
The site was designed and built by Blue Chip Athletic Solutions out of Atlanta and went up on the Internet at about 10 a.m. Tuesday, less than 24 hours before the NCAA's ban on text messaging went into effect Wednesday.
"We...
Basketball Recruiters Eyeing Younger Prospects
August 01, 2007 by
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Nick Calathes felt the swirl of emotions when Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan offered him a scholarship in his sophomore year of high school.
Shortly after the offer, Calathes' father, John, gave his son some advice on the ride home from Gainesville. "I told him...
Gator Basketball Schedule Unveiled
July 31, 2007 by
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It's clear that Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan wants room for his young basketball team to grow during the 2007-08 season.
I think it's a great schedule with a good mix of different styles, offenses and defenses for this young team to learn on. Also, they are playing...
Bowden Likes Fisher Calling Plays
July 30, 2007 by
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I'm sure he does since he can't remember them. Plus he would rather be getting interviewed on the sidelines by Erin Andrews while eating a hot dog. Or talking to his wife on his headsets.
Coach Meyer: D Must Be Strong Up The Middle
July 29, 2007 by
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Being a former baseball player, Urban Meyer knows the importance of being strong up the middle. The same applies to football, he said Thursday at SEC Media Days. "I think that's the question that's going to determine next year when I stand right here, kind of feeling good...
Miles Toning Down His Act
July 29, 2007 by
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Les Milles went back to vanilla on Friday.
After a fiery off-season, Miles morphed into coach-speak during his appearance at SEC Media Days, much to the dismay of reporters who hoped he would continue the Summer of Les.
Darn it.
UGA Flying Below SEC Radar
July 29, 2007 by
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Georgia isn't registering a blip.
Mark Richt's Bulldogs were picked to finish third in the SEC East. Of the eight teams picked by the media to win the league, Georgia received the fewest votes.
And on the All-SEC team? Georgia had the same number of players on the first...
Grossman Bears Heavy Load
July 29, 2007 by
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Rex Grossman has plenty of reasons to be a better quarterback this season. He'll need to improve to get the Chicago Bears back to the playoffs, he can perhaps shut up his critics and he's in the final year of a contract. "I know it could be a really good season for me...
Jarvis Moss Signs With Broncos
July 29, 2007 by
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The Denver Broncos signed first-round draft pick Jarvis Moss and second-rounder Tim Crowder on Saturday, meaning there will be no holdouts when camp begins Sunday.
According to the Denver Post, the former Gator defensive end signed a five-year contract late Saturday morning. That...
Coach Meyer Believes Fayson Is The Threat
July 29, 2007 by
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Florida coach Urban Meyer raved about the improvement of sophomore Jarred Fayson, enough to hint that the 6-foot receiver/running back may enter this season as Florida's leading rushing threat. "I'm as excited coaching him as I've been about coaching someone in a long...
Shannon Firmly In Charge At Miami
July 29, 2007 by
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Randy Shannon hasn't won or lost a football game yet. But it hasn't stopped the new Miami coach from letting his players know who is in charge.
Can he get them back under control enough to win again? Can he make them a power? Can he recruit kids to a program that's falling...
UF Receivers: Nothing But Playmakers
July 29, 2007 by
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Fast and athletic. They are probably faster than last year and are definitely more athletic. Everyone is talking about Percy Harvin. I think they better be watching Ingram. Good luck to everyone else.
True Freshmen Apply Within
July 17, 2007 by
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Florida coach Urban Meyer has said he's not going to redshirt true freshmen anymore, starting with the No. 1-ranked 2007 recruiting class.
That, of course, won't happen because some freshmen (especially on the offensive line) are going to need time to develop and simply...
Depth A Concern For Gator Hoops
July 17, 2007 by
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I think this is just Coach Donovan trying to set expectations low. Gator Nation has a tendency to expect too much and then almost commit suicide when their Gator boys fall don't go undefeated and blow everyone out by a billion. I think this Gator team isn't going to win the...
Brewer Is A Quick Learner
July 14, 2007 by
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Only a few minutes into Corey Brewer's second practice with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the action stopped. Brewer is a quick, determined defender, with long arms to clog up passing lanes and instincts that often point him to where the ball is going to be.
But like any rookie...
Hopeful Coach Spurrier Happy With The Summer
July 10, 2007 by
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I love Coach Spurrier and the job that he has did at USCe is amazing. He's always in games and has his players ready for the upset.
Steve Spurrier has seen enough his first two years at South Carolina - and in this year's offseason workouts - to give him hope the Gamecocks...
Booster Prices Going Up in 08
July 09, 2007 by
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Yes, I know we just won the championship and we have to pay for Coach Meyer's salary increase but this still sucks. Plus if we raise ours after winning it then every other team will too when they win one.
Winning has been nice. Now, Florida football season ticket holders are...
In The Cards?
July 04, 2007 by
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So, you're 21 years old. With more than six figures in earnings in the first seven months of your live tournament career, you've established yourself as one of the world's hot young players in poker and you are less than two weeks away from competing in the prestigious...
UF's Wilson Suspended Season and James for 1st Game
July 03, 2007 by
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Florida offensive lineman Ronnie Wilson has been suspended for the 2007 season and running back Brandon James is suspended for Florida's opener because of separate off-the-field incidents, The Sun has learned.
James is also facing the possible loss of his scholarship for the...
Brandon Powell Transfers to Marshall University
July 03, 2007 by
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Brandon Powell's career at Florida is over after it barely started.
The 6-foot-5 swingman has decided to transfer after playing sparingly for one year under Billy Donovan.
Powell and Donovan talked about the possibility of a transfer following the spring semester and the...
UF's Humphrey Signs with Wiz
July 02, 2007 by
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After going through two rounds undrafted, former Florida guard Lee Humphrey will attempt to latch on as a free agent with the Washington Wizards.
"He leaves for Washington on Sunday," Humphrey's father, Tony, said. "He'll be there all next week and then he...
Chris Richard Joining Corey Brewer as T-Wolves
June 29, 2007 by
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Richard gets drafted by the T-Wolves and joins Corey Brewer there. Both were extremely excited last night and were texting each other. They will be in Minnesota for the announcement together. Richard will probably make the roster and be able to hopefully learn from McHale.
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