SEC victory brings pain for Gators football
By JOSH JURNOVOY | Sep. 8, 2012COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Although the Gators opened Southeastern Conference play with a win on Saturday, the physical toll it took on the team was immense.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Although the Gators opened Southeastern Conference play with a win on Saturday, the physical toll it took on the team was immense.
We here at the alligatorSports Brand Picks Column are on our way to mess with Texas.
In all of his years playing and watching football, Jaylen Watkins has never seen an offense this fast.
Gusts from Hurricane Isaac brought a whirlwind of emotions for Texas A&M.
Will Muschamp didn’t want to name a starting quarterback following Saturday’s win against Bowling Green, but he decided to end the speculation on Monday by naming Jeff Driskel his starter.
After weeks of debate and indecision, both Jacoby Brissett and Jeff Driskel were on the field for the first snap of Saturday's season opener against Bowling Green.
Like the throngs of people waiting for the release of Lil Wayne’s Dedication 4 mixtape, we here at the alligatorSports Brand Picks Column started bugging out when the calendar turned to Aug. 30 yesterday! College football season has arrived! Wait, Weezy didn’t drop the tape on time? I see “Sorry 4 the Wait 2” on the horizon!
Bowling Green is not familiar with the Southeastern Conference.
Last Monday was supposed to be “Decision Day” for the Gators, as Will Muschamp would release the season-opening depth chart. He decided to delay the decision for a week so he could further evaluate his players.
Will Muschamp continues to hold off on naming Florida's starting quarterback for the season-opener, but he has provided insight as to who will be under center on Sept. 1 against Bowling Green.
When Brent Pease kicks his offense into high gear, confusing opposing defenses with various formations, motions and shifts, Trey Burton and Omarius Hines are expected to present some of the biggest problems.
Two days after coach Will Muschamp announced Colin Thompson would miss about eight weeks due to surgery on his right foot, the Gators have good news at tight end: Jordan Reed is healthy.
For the first time in five months, questions will turn into answers for the Gators.
Jacoby Brissett smiled when asked about the potential of starting at quarterback for Florida.
Behind the cluttered facemask that adorned bits of turf and paint from the field, he peered into the roaring depths of orange and blue that drowned the stands of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Florida coach Will Muschamp called last year’s team soft. With new offensive coordinator Brent Pease, the tone is changing.
With the Gators’ turnovers at a minimum last season, the interceptions naturally followed suit.
Ronald Powell begins the 2012 season a changed man.
After a 7-6 campaign and their worst season since 1987, the Florida Gators realized their attitude needed to change.
HOOVER, Ala. — While the Gators’ quarterback situation may be in flux, senior Mike Gillislee gives them some certainty at the running back position. In fact, Gillislee has the 2012 season planned down to the box scores.