Hidden in the Trenches: Senior left tackle disproves doubters, becomes leader
Oct. 30, 2008The story of an underappreciated offensive lineman has been told before, but you've never heard one like this.
The story of an underappreciated offensive lineman has been told before, but you've never heard one like this.
Kenny Boynton, one of the nation's top prospects in the class of 2009, announced his commitment to UF on ESPNU today.
Apparently, this whole "no comment" thing this week extends to more than just UF football players.
Night after night, the Gators trot out a slew of physically captivating freshman point scorers.
Despite the Gators' self-imposed silence this week, even they will admit this weekend's matchup against Georgia is likely the biggest game of the season.
This weekend's Match Play in Orlando not only ends the fall season, but for the UF women's golf team it will be the last tournament the team plays until Feb. 9. So this weekend will be something to dwell on for the next couple of months.
It took just three games for Liz Ruberry to lose her starting job.
Through the wins and losses, the Gators have remained collected going into the depths of the Southeastern Conference season. When asked whether he would be upset if the Gators lost every meet of the season but still swam their best and improved, senior Rex Tullius answered quickly and without hesitation.
Make no mistake about it, the "Gator Stomp" is not what gave Georgia its 42-30 win against UF last season. The real momentum-shifting moments came from running back Knowshon Moreno.
All right folks, this week Phil on the Hill returns to its old lineup format. And in honor of the rain-shortened World Series Game 5, we will discuss exactly 3 1/2 topics in order to help you finish your bus ride or class or wherever you decide to give me a few moments of your time.
Junior offensive lineman Ron Wilson is not practicing and "has got to take care of some business," according to coach Urban Meyer, before he gets back on the field.
As I left the UF-Georgia game last season, two thoughts ran through my head.
Last season, at least according to UF coach Urban Meyer, the Gators' running backs were "non-functional."
It wasn't long ago that UF's rushing defense was a sieve and depth on the defensive line was unheard of.
Having already secured the Southeastern Conference regular-season title and top seed in the SEC Tournament, the Gators only have a perfect conference record and a high national seeding to play for.
UF coach Mary Wise is calling upon a power greater than herself to fix her team's recent middle-blocking struggles.
Roland Thornqvist will get to see the nation's elite vie for the ITA National Indoor Championship up close on Nov. 6-9.
While the status of senior left guard Jim Tartt, who is struggling to regain strength in his surgically repaired shoulder, is decided weekly, the rest of the offensive line's depth has finally come into place.
Maybe UF had gotten tired of listening to all the critics. Maybe it was something in the Fayetteville, Ark., air.
The week every college football fan has waited for has finally arrived.