The UF football coaches headed into National Signing Day expecting a relatively calm morning of collecting faxes, but it didn't take long for a few kinks to slow the celebration.
In-state powers might not dominate on the field anymore, but apparently that doesn't matter much to blue-chip prospects.
After meeting with UF officials, the NCAA did not find any rules violations through Tuesday night in the recruiting of junior college signee wide receiver Carl Moore and his girlfriend, UF gymnast Maranda Smith.
UF fans went to bed Tuesday night with hopes of the Gators adding to their 2008 recruiting class.
UF freshman defensive tackle Torrey Davis was cited Jan. 19 for underage drinking and is set to appear in court Feb. 7.
Less than a month after UF ended its season, football started in Gainesville again.
The All American Football League will hold its inaugural draft on Saturday, and Team Florida already knows who it wants with its first-round pick.
The Gators added one of the biggest names in recruiting to their 2008 class Tuesday as Buford (Ga.) High's Omar Hunter verbally committed.
The UF compliance office is currently gathering information about a possible secondary recruiting violation involving Gators football coach Urban Meyer and his communication with a junior college transfer and his girlfriend, a Gators gymnast.
Melbourne Palm Bay High linebacker Ramon Buchanan joined the Gators' 2008 recruiting class Monday after visiting UF's campus with several other top prospects.
DeSoto (Texas) High School cornerback Adrian Bushell joined the Gators' 2008 recruiting class Thursday, giving UF its second verbal commitment in as many days.
UF added another name to its 2008 recruiting class with the commitment of Dunnellon High linebacker Lerentee McCray.
Gators safeties coach John "Doc" Holliday has accepted a position with West Virginia, his wife confirmed Thursday afternoon.
Gators safeties coach John "Doc" Holliday has accepted a position with West Virginia, his wife confirmed Thursday afternoon.
When Stan Drayton left UF to become the running backs coach at rival Tennessee, it ended a rocky working relationship with Urban Meyer.
UF added another name to its 2008 recruiting list with the verbal commitment of Groveland South Lake High running back Jeff Demps.
Gators safeties coach John "Doc" Holliday has accepted a position with West Virginia, his wife confirmed Thursday afternoon.
Gators safeties coach John "Doc" Holliday has accepted a position with West Virginia, his wife confirmed Thursday afternoon.
Former UF running backs coach Stan Drayton, a heavy recruiter for the Gators, made a lateral move to Tennessee on Sunday.
It looks like Gators tight end Cornelius Ingram will be holding onto his orange and blue jersey for one more season.
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