Jarrad Davis shows why he’s 'heart and soul' of Florida
By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 30, 2016JACKSONVILLE — Jarrad Davis cried out in pain as the stadium went quiet.
JACKSONVILLE — Jarrad Davis cried out in pain as the stadium went quiet.
It must be strange to field these types of questions, especially after winning by two touchdowns in a rivalry game, after your defense suffocated yet another conference opponent, and after — just over halfway through the season — your team sits alone atop the SEC East.
Jacob Eason danced out of the pocket and dashed toward the sideline, keeping his eyes locked downfield.
JACKSONVILLE— Davis Dominates: If there’s one thing you should’ve taken away from Florida’s 24-10 win over Georgia, it’s that Jarrad Davis may not be human.
JACKSONVILLE — Antonio Callaway took the handoff from Luke Del Rio and swept behind the offensive line, walking into the end zone and head-bobbing at the crowd.
Derby, Kansas, operates like a football factory.
Jabari Zuniga traipsed beside the O’Connell Center after practice Tuesday.
1. Gators shunned from award list: Despite boasting one of the nation’s most productive secondaries — the Gators are tied for 14th in the nation with 10 interceptions — no individual Florida player was named a Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist. The award is presented annually to college football’s best defensive back by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame, which announced the 16 semifinalists on Monday. Defensive backs Quincy Wilson, Jalen Tabor and Marcus Maye were left off the list. When asked about the snub, Maye seemed surprised and unconcerned. “It’s whatever,” he said. “I’m just going out and making plays for my team and myself.”
Luke Del Rio was 8 years old when the Jacksonville Jaguars’ kicker gave him a black eye.
Jalen Tabor. Alex Anzalone. Marcus Maye. Jordan Scarlett. Halfway through the season, each has proven they can contribute to the No. 14-ranked Florida football team.
For about seven minutes, Florida football players listened as Steve Spurrier rehashed stories from his time at UF.
If you asked any player or coach on Florida’s football team before the season started, they likely would have said this is where they expected to be by the bye week: leading the Southeastern Conference East Division with a good chance at making the SEC title game.
The Florida football team heads into its bye week with a 5-1 record and a comfortable resting spot atop the Southeastern Conference East Division.
Quincy Wilson knows where Florida stands in its quest to return to the Southeastern Conference Championship Game.
Jalen Tabor eyed Drew Lock and made his move.
Caleb Brantley / redshirt junior / 6-foot-2 / 297 pounds
Jalen Tabor remembers the homecoming embarrassment two years ago.
Everyone in the stadium hears the thump.
Two young defensive backs had impressive performances, a rookie lineman earned his first NFL sack and a former Florida running back scored a touchdown in the Week 5 edition of Gators in the NFL.
A few seconds earlier, there was a roof.