Missed extra point costly in loss
Sep. 28, 2008Coach Urban Meyer had a succinct explanation for senior kicker Jonathan Phillips' blocked extra point in the fourth quarter on Saturday.
Coach Urban Meyer had a succinct explanation for senior kicker Jonathan Phillips' blocked extra point in the fourth quarter on Saturday.
UF coach Urban Meyer thought about kicking a field goal. But in the end, he felt more comfortable putting the ball in the hands of his Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback.
The Gators (3-1, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) loss to Mississippi Saturday caused them to fall eight spots in the new Associated Press poll. UF checks in at No.12 this week , while Georgia falls to No. 11. Alabama jumps up to No. 2 after their win in Athens, Ga. and former No. 1 Southern California slides to No.9 following its loss to Oregon State.
It was an up-and-down day for Florida wide receiver Percy Harvin.
It only takes a few hours for a plate of armor to become an Achilles' heel.
UF coach Urban Meyer thought about kicking a field goal. But in the end, he felt more comfortable putting the ball in the hands of his Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback.
Coach Urban Meyer had a succinct explanation for senior kicker Jonathan Phillips' blocked extra point in the fourth quarter.
Entering the season, the idea that UF's offense could possibly cost the defense a game would be ludicrous.
On a humid day at the Sanders Practice Field, Major Wright is searching, probing for his next opportunity.
Before the future of UF's offense was centered on Tim Tebow and Percy Harvin, it was focused on a strong-armed Texan named Jevan Snead.
UF defensive end Jermaine Cunningham practiced Wednesday after missing all of Tuesday's practice with a hyperextended knee.
Before the game at Tennessee, freshman cornerback Janoris Jenkins was asking roommate and fellow corner Joe Haden more questions than usual.
I was just perusing on ESPN.com through their list of most important stadiums in history by Jim Caple. Note that this list is not "best" stadiums or "prettiest" or the writer's favorite stadiums. Most important means how it was influential to the sports world.
It took Urban Meyer just 14 seconds into a nearly 24-minute press conference to say one of the biggest factors in UF's success so far this season.
At this rate, UF quarterback Tim Tebow will not be winning a second Heisman Trophy this year.
UF defensive end Jermaine Cunningham was seen on crutches following Tuesday's practice, though according to coach Urban Meyer, the injury isn't as bad as it appears.
UF coach Urban Meyer thinks the NCAA's new clock rules are awful.
Coach Urban Meyer said Monday the one thing he's hoping to improve on offensively is scoring in the red zone.