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Football flashback: Did Gators’ Jabar Gaffney catch the ball?

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The Tennessee Vols and Florida Gators have a lot to talk about this week before their game on Saturday. They can discuss the proposed “funeral” for Gators’ quarterback Austin Appleby. They can decide what Florida defensive back Quincy Wilson mean when he said that “no one has ever seen a duck pull a truck.” They can talk about Florida’s 11-game winning streak, including two straight wins of one point each. Or, they can go to the old standby. They can argue whether Jabar Gaffney caught the ball. This week’s…

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Florida reopens football schedule against the Minutemen

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They’re called the Minutemen. Roughly speaking, that’s about how long UMass should be in Saturday’s game against the University of Florida. Oh, it’s still opening day for the Gators, what with a new quarterback (Luke Del Rio) and an old friend (Steve Spurrier, playing the role of Mr. Two Bits). And, like most football fans, Florida’s faithful don’t mind winning 52-7. What does it say about the season to come? Probably nothing. The SEC Country website predicts an 8-4 record with losses to…

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Gators hope Antonio Callaway can be the game breaker they need

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Finally, we will see if University of Florida wide receiver Antonio Callaway was worth the trouble. Callaway has just gone through one of the most controversial off-seasons in Florida history, having been banned from the team and the school since being accused of sexual assault. The school decided he did not violate rules. Head coach Jim McElwain has determined that Callaway will be able to parcipate Saturday when the Gators play against the University of Massachussetts. With Callaway on the…

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Dominic Calabro: College football is a touchdown for Florida’s local and state economies

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It is Hurricane season in Florida. And Seminole season. And it’s also the season for the Gators and Rattlers and Bulls and many others. After a long hot summer, Floridians are eagerly awaiting the return of college football. Not only is college football great for the fans, but it is also a boon for communities and the state’s economy. College football fans visit cities across Florida from all over the state and even the country to see their favorite team…

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Finally, Florida names Luke Del Rio its starting quarterback

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It was either the worst-kept secret in the world or the world’s slowest announcement. Either way, Luke Del Rio is the man in charge of the Florida Gators’ offense. Del Rio, a redshirt sophomore, had spent more time than anyone running with the ones, and he did the most damage in the spring game. Even new consultant Steve Spurrier said the job belonged to Del Rio, the son of the Oakland Raiders’ coach. Finally, Jim McElwain has joined the chorus and announced Del Rio will start…

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Gators suspend star cornerback Jalen Tabor for opening game

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The University of Florida will enter the 2016 season without the player who may be the Gators’ best. The Gators have suspended cornerback Jalen Tabor, along with tight end C’yontai Lewis, after the two had an altercation at a Florida practice. “Both C’yontai and Jalen will not be involved with the team or practice due to behavior that is not acceptable,” coach Jim McElwain told the Gainesville Sun. “By no means are these bad guys, and yet consequences have been handed…

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The defenders: Florida’s Jack Youngblood was the best the Gators had to offer

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Steve Spurrier seemed to be bored by defense. In his day, it was Fun ‘N Gun, first downs and touchdowns. But over the years, the Gators have played a little defense, too, as the legends of Jack Youngblood and Wilber Marshall should show. Someday, maybe those guys will have statues outside of the stadium, too. Until then, here at the SaintPetersBlog, we will debate the team’s top 10 defenders ever. 10. Vernon Hargreaves, DB (2012-2015): Hargreaves led a Gators’ defense…

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