Roper focused on solidifying backup quarterback situation
By RICHARD JOHNSON | Aug. 12, 2014On the sideline he stands, screaming, yelling and frantically signaling.
On the sideline he stands, screaming, yelling and frantically signaling.
Did you hear that Thursday night? That’s the collective relieved exhale of an entire fanbase.
There are nine basic forms of energy — from kinetic to sound, nuclear to light — but running back Kelvin Taylor would like to submit a tenth for your approval.
The injury that sidelined Dominique Easley for the final year of his college football career is currently costing him in the NFL.
Since 2008, Kurt Roper helped churn out four 1,000-yard pass catchers, two All-ACC wide receivers and three players topping Duke’s all-time career receptions list.
At the beginning of Florida’s 2013 season, the expectations were high. The Gators were coming off of an 11-2, Sugar Bowl berth year. They entered the year as one of the favorites to win the Southeastern Conference Eastern Division and were even considered by many as a dark horse national championship pick.
Injuries, players lined up in unfamiliar positions, a mountain-sized tackle and a performance so poor it was replayed over and over again on Michael Sam’s draft highlight tape. All are unfortunate parts of Florida’s 2013 season, specifically its offensive line.
Barring injury, Jeff Driskel will be Florida’s starting quarterback when the Gators make their season debut against Idaho on Aug. 30 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
AlligatorSports continues its 2014 Florida football position breakdown by turning its attention to the quarterback position.
AlligatorSports continues its 2014 Florida football position breakdown by turning its attention to the running backs.
With NFL training camps in session for the upcoming 2014 season, former Gator greats are on the rise while others are not.
AlligatorSports continues its Gators football position preview by looking at the defensive line and linebackers.
AlligatorSports continues its position breakdown by looking at Florida’s offensive line.
HOOVER, Ala.—Alabama’s Nick Saban stands on the podium at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. He looks exhausted. The bright white lights shining on him for television don’t do a good job of hiding the fatigue in his eyes.
HOOVER, Ala. — Welcome to Alabama day.
HOOVER, Ala. — During the 2013 Southeastern Conference Media Days, details about the SEC Network were vague.
HOOVER, Ala. — AlligatorSports continues its Gators football position breakdown by looking at the safety position.
HOOVER, Ala. — LSU coach Les Miles has a bone to pick with Austin, Texas.
HOOVER, Ala. — If you’re a Texas A&M fan, you might not like what I’m about to say.
HOOVER, Ala. — The mantra of the Tennessee football program under Butch Jones has been “brick by brick,” and this offseason Jones signed enough new ones to build the Great Wall of China if he wanted to.