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Look, I don't know who Florida is playing in the first round of the NCAA tourney. I googled, ''North South East West University School'' and got no results. So as far as I know, this opponent is completely made up and Florida is already in the 2nd

Bush League Sports Podcast Episode 32- Bracket Talk and Gator Hoops

Published on 2013-03-20 01:48:14

Krutch and JB return with the highly anticipated March Madness edition of the Bush League Sports Podcast! Download it right here (http://gatorsfirst.com/mp3/BushLeagueSports_Episode032.mp3). In this episode, the guys are joined by special guest Canad

Enter the 2013 Gatorsfirst.com Bracket Contest

Published on 2013-03-18 03:21:39

It's that time again. Time to prove your basketball knowledge is vastly inferior to mine. Actually, it's time for one of our wives or girlfriends to win it all by picking the cutest mascot, or the team colors that clash the least. Either way, you sh

College Basketball Tourney Bubble Watch: 3-11-13

Published on 2013-03-11 12:15:33

The regular season is over in one week, and conference tourneys are up around the bend. We are now two weeks away from selection Sunday. Some conference tournaments start this week, while most start next week. Remember, there are 68 spots availabl

College Basketball Tourney Bubble Watch: 3-4-13

Published on 2013-03-04 06:53:32

2013 Florida Basketball Drinking Game

Published on 2013-02-05 02:46:47

Which Teams Will Be In Super Bowl XLVII?

Published on 2013-01-20 02:19:30

Today's NFL games represent my favorite weekend of games each year. The Super Bowl always seems to be more about guacamole, your friends' annoying girlfriends, and commercials. This weekend seems more about football. Plus, with two games, there is

Bush League Sports Podcast Episode 31: NFL Playoffs and Grumors

Published on 2013-01-11 01:22:25

Krutch and JB are here with another installment of your favorite podcast. Listen to the latest episode here (http://gatorsfirst.com/mp3/BushLeagueSports_Episode031.mp3). This week, the guys talk about Alabama winning the National Championship before

Bush League Sports Podcast Episode 30: Postseason Football Edition

Published on 2013-01-04 00:53:57

Krutch and JB are here to quench your postseason football thirst. You can download the latest episode right here (http://gatorsfirst.com/mp3/BushLeagueSports_Episode030.mp3). This week, the guys recap the Sugar Bowl as Sad Gators, and look ahead

Bush League Sports Podcast Episode 29: Gators Beat FSU, BCS Picture

Published on 2012-11-28 04:34:39

After a holiday hiatus, Krutch and JB are back with another installment of their world famous podcast! Listen to the latest episode here (http://gatorsfirst.com/mp3/BushLeagueSports_Episode029.mp3). This week, the guys discuss the huge Gator victory

FSU and USC Outmatched, Gators Go to [Sugar] Bowl

Published on 2012-11-26 05:58:26

UF won solidly against FSU. And narrowly missed their 25% championship opportunity because Notre Dame, Bama, and Georgia also won. Gators outclassed the Noles on both sides of the ball, and came away with one of the easiest wins of the season. 244 ru

FSU, then GA Again for the National Championship?

Published on 2012-11-20 13:50:13

The Gators odds of a National Championship just went from less than 1% to... pretty good, I'll calculate the odds (poorly) in a second. What happened? Undefeated teams are dropping like flies, and computers don't lie: K. State got murdered by

Bush League Sports Podcast Epsiode 28: Gators Barely Escape, Bama Loses

Published on 2012-11-14 00:40:12

Krutch and JB are back this week with another episode of their popular podcast. Download the latest episode right here (http://gatorsfirst.com/mp3/BushLeagueSports_Episode028.mp3). This week, the guys cover last week's action, with Texas A M pulling

Florida Blocks Punt to Avoid Worst Loss in School History

Published on 2012-11-12 00:03:23

Wow that was an awful game vs the Rajin' Cajuns. Weak Gators offense, and then Brissett (12) had to fill in at QB after a Driskel (6) ankle injury. Gators defense allowed a surprising number of points. ULL was happy to run the clock out and go into o

Florida National Championship Scenario

Published on 2012-11-11 23:01:15

SEC-BCS doomsday scenario (completely plausible btw): Kansas St loses - at Baylor 11/17 or vs Texas 12/1 Notre Dame loses - vs Wake Forest 11/17 or at USC 11/24 Oregon loses twice - vs Stanford 11/17 - and at Oregon St 11/24 or vs USC 12

College Fantasy Football 2012: Week 11 Preview

Published on 2012-11-09 05:03:15

It's do or die time if you're in the running for your fantasy playoffs. Next week begins the fantasy postseason, so this week's suggestions have an eye toward the playoff schedules, as well. Even if you've clinched, you should set up your bench wit

Bush League Sports Podcast Episode 27: Florida Gators Homecoming Week

Published on 2012-11-08 01:30:42

Krutch and JB bring you the second installment of the Bush League Sports Podcast this week. Download it right here (http://gatorsfirst.com/mp3/BushLeagueSports_Episode027.mp3). This week, the guys discuss the Gators victory over Missouri, the four te

Bush League Sports Podcast Episode 26: Florida Gators Basketball Preview

Published on 2012-11-07 01:18:31

It's the first week of college basketball, and the Bush League Sports podcast is here to preview the upcoming Florida Gators basketball season! Download it right here (http://gatorsfirst.com/mp3/BushLeagueSports_Episode026.mp3). JB records with a spe

College Fantasy Football 2012: Week 10

Published on 2012-11-01 12:32:42

It's the second-to-last week before the college fantasy football playoffs start in most leagues, and matchups are more critical than ever. I'm here again with my suggestions to help fill in any holes you may have due to byes, injury, or playing a to

Bush League Sports Podcast Episode 25: NFL Week 9

Published on 2012-10-31 12:00:09

In the second episode of the Bush League Sports podcast this week, JB and Krutch discuss the current happenings in the NFL. Download it right here (http://gatorsfirst.com/mp3/BushLeagueSports_Episode025.mp3). The guys talk about Andy Reid's job secur

Bush League Sports Podcast Episode 24: Gators lose to Georgia, Look Ahead to Missouri

Published on 2012-10-30 02:53:07

Krutch and JB are here with another edition of the Bush League Sports podcast. Download it right here (http://gatorsfirst.com/mp3/BushLeagueSports_Episode024.mp3). This week, the guys recap the slopfest that was the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party and the rest of the college football action from week nine. Then, they make some predictions for the upcoming week, including Florida's game with new SEC member Missouri.

College Fantasy Football 2012: Week 9 Preview

Published on 2012-10-26 08:30:32

It's time to begin your playoff push. I'm back to give you some options to replace your regular starters who may be on bye or have a tough in-conference matchup this week. As always, I'm sticking to guys in BCS conferences, and trying to stay away from he 25% FCS weak opponent penalty. Ownership percentages are as reported by CBS.

Bush League Sports Podcast Episode 23: NFL Week 8

Published on 2012-10-26 05:21:13

The second episode of the Bush League Sports podcast this week is a quick look at week 8 of the National Football League. Download it right here (http://gatorsfirst.com/mp3/BushLeagueSports_Episode023.mp3). Earlier today, the college football episode posted right here (http://gatorsfirst.com/index.php/florida-gators-sports-news/gatorsfirst/bush-league-sports-podcast-episode-22-georgia-hate-week.html).

Bush League Sports Podcast Episode 22: Georgia Hate Week

Published on 2012-10-26 01:33:42

This week the Bush League Sports podcast changes it up a little and features a guest host! The guys discuss Florida's big win over South Carolina before diving into this week's action, with a special emphasis on the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party! Download it right here (http://gatorsfirst.com/mp3/BushLeagueSports_Episode022.mp3).

Gators Steamroll the Cocks, Sort of

Published on 2012-10-21 14:42:52

What an exciting game in the swamp, sloppy though, lots of turnovers and penalties. The first half was dominated by D and special teams. Gamecocks front four were strong. Particularly Clowney (7) was unstoppable on the South Carolina front line. They pressured Driskel (6) all half, and shut down the pass and the run. On the bright side, having no offense set up UF's punter Christy (4) to probably be player of the game. Gator's D was strong too, quick with great pass defense. Gators didn't get [..]

BREAKING: Spurrier Has Always Enjoyed Ground Game, Defense

Published on 2012-10-18 07:15:00

Everyone from the local radio host/blogger (http://www.1010xl.com/common/more.php?m=49 post_id=1301) to big, bad ESPN (http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/page/football-121006Wojciechowski/college-football-steve-spurrier-transforms-south-carolina-gamecocks) is yammering on about how Steve Spurrier has reinvented himself. He finally learned that you have to run the ball and play defense in order to win consistently. That’s true, but they’re wrong. The idea that somehow Spu [..]

Bush League Sports Podcast Episode 21: NFL Week 7

Published on 2012-10-18 06:27:40

In the second episode this week, Krutch and JB break down the action in the NFL. They are joined by G1's Canada to weigh in on the Packers' resurgence, the AFC East, and to look ahead to the Week 7 action. You can listen right here (http://gatorsfirst.com/mp3/BushLeagueSports_Episode021.mp3). Earlier today, the college football episode for this week posted here (http://gatorsfirst.com/index.php/florida-gators-sports-news/gatorsfirst/bush-league-sports-podcast-episode-20-hot-seat-coaches-south-c [..]

Pease Looking For More Creative Ways To Get Debose Involved On Bench

Published on 2012-10-18 05:05:00

Offensive coordinator Brent Pease met with the media this morning and stressed how he needed to do a better job of giving Andre Debose more to do on the sideline. ''He's just been standing over there collecting dust and that's my fault. I probably need to give him a towel to wave around or let him throw a football with some of our backup quarterbacks.''

Welcome Home, Old Friend

Published on 2012-10-18 03:10:40

I love it when you get that look in your eye. I probably wasn’t the only angry guy wearing orange and blue on the day Steve Spurrier resigned to pursue interest in the NFL. I know I wasn’t the only one mad as hell at Jeremy Foley for letting Spurrier go coach South Carolina while we hired some dude with a funny name from Utah. I’m sure not mad any more, though, and you probably aren’t either. At least, you shouldn’t be. Steve Spurrier was the best thing that ev [..]

Bush League Sports Podcast Episode 20: Hot Seat Coaches, South Carolina Preview

Published on 2012-10-18 01:52:49

Krutch and JB return to recap the Week 7 action, which featured hot seat coaches in the SEC, and offensive explosion from Johnny Football, and a Gator victory over Vandy. They are joined by Gatorsfirst.com's own Canada to break it all down. Then, they look ahead to week 8 and the big showdown in the Swamp with South Carolina. You can listen right here (http://gatorsfirst.com/mp3/BushLeagueSports_Episode020.mp3).

College Fantasy Football 2012: Week 8 Preview

Published on 2012-10-17 15:01:58

Once again I'm here to give you recommendations for your college fantasy football team. In the thick of conference schedules for most players, it is important to watch for quick and easy points that are available on your waiver wire. As always, I'm pointing out players that play in BCS leagues or are on independents. No matter the makeup of your league, there are sure to be some of these players available. Ownership percentages are as reported by CBS. This week, I'll point out a couple playe [..]

Broken Down Volvo Keys to Victory: Don't Get Trapped

Published on 2012-10-12 23:14:13

Football’s not hard, so (almost) each week we will bring you a grossly over-simplified piece called the Broken Down Volvo Keys to Victory. It feels like it should be Auburn week, but thanks to conference expansion and a rejiggered schedule, it’s Vanderbilt that gets sandwiched slap-dab in between LSU and Georgia South Carolina. This one is what some folks might call a trap game (http://www.google.com/search?q=vanderbilt+trap+game rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS448US448 oq=vanderbilt+trap+game s [..]

Learnin' Time: Vanderbilt is just... Different

Published on 2012-10-12 23:11:05

At most SEC stadiums, when you head for the concession stands for a cold, carbonated beverage, the nice Girl Scout will fill your cup about three-quarters of the way – leaving room for your whisky. At Vanderbilt, they serve cappuccino. I’ve only been to Nashville for a football game once, but I think I’ve seen all I need to see. I don’t remember much because I was very young, but drinking hot coffee at a football game seemed so out of place that it stuck with me. Fo [..]

Scouting Report: Vanderbilt University Commodores

Published on 2012-10-12 23:07:09

Founded: Walter Harper awoke one morning, rolled over and whispered to his wife of 32 years, Marla, My penis is made of spiders. Terrified, she fled and never came back. After she left, she traveled the world to connect with herself. In 1985, she read a book that changed her life, Starting A College For Dummies. By the end of the year, the state of Tennessee had their first major university where people took the academics seriously. Location: Nashville, Tennessee. Also known as No Titlet [..]

Bush League Sports Podcast Episode 19: National Football League

Published on 2012-10-11 04:18:33

Krutch and JB bring you the second installment of the Bush League Sports podcast this week, and this time they are talking NFL. You can listen to the episode right here (http://gatorsfirst.com/mp3/BushLeagueSports_Episode019.mp3). They guys get some season prediction stuff out of the way, and then turn their attention to the week 6 action. It's a fair guarantee this is the ONLY week 6 NFL podcast on the internet that will contain the phrase ''HadenCat''. You can listen to this week's college fo [..]

College Fantasy Football 2012: Week 7 Preview

Published on 2012-10-11 02:06:56

It's becoming crunch time, where each matchup is critically important for your playoff hopes in your college fantasy football league. We're back for another week of advice, where I give some recommendations for players in BCS leagues (and independents). Ownership percentages are as reported by CBS. Good luck!

Bush League Sports Podcast Episode 18: Gators Beat LSU, Vandy Preview

Published on 2012-10-10 21:14:58

Krutch and JB give you yet another podcast for the record books. You can listen to Episode 18 right here (http://gatorsfirst.com/mp3/BushLeagueSports_Episode018.mp3). The guys are back this week to discuss last week's great victory over LSU and recap all of the week 6 action. Then, they look ahead to Vandy and discuss the other big matchups of week 7. Last week's episode, which contained some better-late-than-never preseason predictions and an LSU preview was right here (http://gatorsfirst.com [..]

Gators take down a monster - LSU

Published on 2012-10-06 15:09:39

Gators ranked 10 took on LSU ranked 3 today, depending on the poll. Mike Gillislee (23) had a massive day today. Gillislee scored two touchdowns for the Gators against LSU! This game would have been pretty horrible to watch it you weren't a Gator. It was a game of strong defense, and almost no passing. It was a slow, low scoring, running grind. The biggest pass of the day was a 50 yard bomb for LSU, and it ended up being overturned as a fumble by official review. So the actual best pass of the [..]

College Fantasy Football 2012: Week 6 Preview

Published on 2012-10-04 05:26:13

This week in college football, week 6, has some incredible matchups from a fan's point of view. I am really looking forward to watching all of the games. However, this also means that some of your usual starters may have a low probability of scoring lots of points this week. Once again, I'm here to help. I am sticking to recommending players from teams in BCS leagues, and attempting to stay away from the standard 25% FCS penalty when possible. Also, ownership percentages are those reported by [..]

The Bush League Sports Podcast: Episode 17 LSU at Florida

Published on 2012-10-03 22:31:59

After a hiatus, Krutch and JB are back with another episode of the immensely popular Bush League Sports podcast! Download this week's podcast right here (http://gatorsfirst.com/mp3/BushLeagueSports_Episode017.mp3). This week, the guys make some belated season predictions and talk about the Gators season so far. They also pick the big week 6 games, including Florida's showdown with LSU. You can find the podcast archives here (http://gatorsfirst.com/index.php/florida-gators-sports-news/gatorsfirs [..]

LSU QB Makes Fortune-Reversing Move

Published on 2012-10-01 15:29:29

LSU has not looked impressive in the last two weeks, in which they barely escaped against an awful Auburn team and against FCS Towson. A big part of the struggles have been on the offensive side of the ball, which is unsurprising for those that owned a television set during the BCS Championship Game against Alabama. But this season was supposed to be different, with Jordan Jefferson out and UGA transfer (by way of JuCo) Zach Mettenberger in the starting line. Clearly, the team needed something t [..]

College Fantasy Football 2012: Week 5 Preview

Published on 2012-09-27 23:16:09

It's week five of college fantasy football. It's time to bail on those draft day disappointments. It's time that a lot of players are on bye. And it's time to take seriously some of this season's surprises. Don't worry, I've got more recommendations for you this week. As always, these are players who play in BCS leagues (or independents), and are under-owned in CBS leagues. Accordingly, ownership percentages are as reported by CBS.

UK Student Accomplishes Greatest Non-Basketball Achievement By Tossing Football Whole Ten Feet

Published on 2012-09-22 08:53:52

Sophomore Braden Meyers had no idea he was about to become a campus legend this afternoon when he picked up a football and tossed it a whole ten feet from where he stood. It was on his way to his macroeconomics class that Meyers noticed an unfamiliar oblong object blocking his path. Not sure what to do, he bent over, picked it up, and tossed it underhand out of his way, then continued on. A handful of students saw the seemingly innocuous act, but one student, Adam Harvey, knew something h [..]

Learnin' Time: The Kentucky Wildcats

Published on 2012-09-22 08:49:48

Wouldn’t know. Never stopped over. It’s time we took a moment to learn about our conference rival, the Kentucky Wildcats. I’ve never even been to Kentucky, except that time I stopped at a Chick-fil-a in Bowling Green on the way back to Gainesville following a national championship in basketball that our team won (and Kentucky did not) in Indianapolis. It was the first of two national championships that Kentucky didn’t win in 2006 and 2007. University of Kentucky Col [..]

2012 Florida Football: Kentucky Preview

Published on 2012-09-20 23:33:44

After the offensive explosion in the second half against Tennessee last week, the Gators look to be putting it together on both sides of the ball. This week they draw a Kentucky squad that just lost to Western Kentucky, which, combined with the Louisville loss, assures the Wildcats are the third best football team in a basketball state. Let's hope the Gators aren't overlooking Kentucky too much. Offensive coordinator Brent Pease made comments over the summer (in jest?) that he wanted to score [..]

College Fantasy Football 2012: Week 4 Preview

Published on 2012-09-20 23:05:07

More teams are beginning conference play, and thus will have tougher fantasy matchups, making the waiver wire all the more critical. This week, I'll look to make some recommendations that are great for this week, but also mix in some that could provide 2-3 week value. As always, I am recommending players from BCS leagues, and quoting ownership percentages as stated by CBS.

2012 Florida Football: Tennessee Preview

Published on 2012-09-14 12:09:48

After the big road win over Texas A M last week, the odds-makers have installed the Gators as a 3-point underdog to the Vols this week, as they travel to Knoxville for a second consecutive road test. Most pundits seem to be picking the Vols in this game, thanks to the way their offense has really broken out to date, and the way that new defensive coordinator Sal Sunseri has improved the defense. It also doesn't hurt that emotions will be running high, with College Gameday in town and Vol fans h [..]

College Fantasy Football 2012: Week 3 Preview

Published on 2012-09-13 20:57:00

We're in the third week of the college fantasy football season, and you'll quickly run out of chances to pick up some of this year's emerging studs, and eliminate some of the disappointing players from your roster. Once again I'm giving you fantasy recommendations based on under-utilized players in CBS leagues. Ownership percentages are based on those stated by CBS.

College Fantasy Football 2012: Week 2 Preview

Published on 2012-09-08 00:15:22

With the first week of the season behind us, the college fantasy season is starting to come into shape. The emphasis for your leaguemates this week is to scramble for last week's top performers- but if you listened to me, you'd already have Cordarelle Patterson (among others) on your roster. As far as those calls which didn't work out so well? Look to add the stars from last week, but also look for even greater value among the seven FBS teams which didn't play last week. Five of those seven ar [..]

2012 Florida Football: Texas A&M Preview

Published on 2012-09-06 19:10:45

Each week, I'll give a brief update on how the season is going in terms of offensive and defensive performance, to attempt to grasp how the season is going outside of the usual rhetoric of wins, losses, and final score. I'll also look at the performance of our opponents and how we have been faring against them. Of course, this is the second consecutive week we are facing a team playing in their first game of 2012, so there is limited data so far.

A Completely Reasonable And Measured Response To Saturday's Awful Opener

Published on 2012-09-04 23:10:03

First, a bit of inspiration from a hero of mine. It’s a quest for fun, I’m gonna have fun and you’re gonna have fun, we’re all gonna have so much fucking fun we’ll need plastic surgery to remove our goddamn smiles! You’ll be whistling Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah out of your assholes! – Twitter (http://twitter.com/JortsTorture/status/242021408115392512), on a group text message with some friends and in real life with folks at a very nice engagement party (http://t [..]

College Fantasy Football 2012: Week 1 Preview

Published on 2012-08-31 06:38:33

AND WE'RE BACK! Another season of college football is upon us. Which also means another season of college fantasy football. I'm back to give you weekly advice on some under-used players to start this week. Whether it's byes, injuries, suspensions, a matchup with an SEC defense, or Hurricane Isaac, there are any number of reasons you could need to change your starting lineup! Even if you're in a crazy league, there is always value to be found, so I'll give you a hardcore pick each [..]

2012 Florida Football: Bowling Green Preview

Published on 2012-08-31 05:31:37

Since this is the week 1 preview, there isn't much to talk about that hasn't been discussed all spring and summer. However, we should discuss expectations. What are your expectations for the second year under Muschamp?

The Gators In 2012: Make It Hurt So Good

Published on 2012-08-30 22:38:35

There’s nothing quite like a 7-6 season to bring the Gator Nation, the world’s largest collection of spoiled children, back to reality (http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae185/BLOG4LYFE/tebowfans.jpg). And there’s nothing like eight months without football to get us all stirred up into a frenzy (http://youtu.be/fpKy73Rojr8) again. There is no reason the Gators can’t win every single game on the schedule (http://www.gatorzone.com/schedule.php?sport=footb) this season. We [..]

Briskett To Be Left In The Smoker Through The Season Opener

Published on 2012-08-30 22:13:47

Will Muschamp doesn’t care for things that are tender an juicy – makes him feel all funny on the insides – so he’s just gonna go on and leave that Briskett in the smoker for another 60 minutes on Saturday against Bowling Green. Brissett… Driskel… Briske… What’s that? You didn’t come here for bad puns? Mah bad, dog.

Gators Rock London Olympics

Published on 2012-08-13 09:56:04

G1 would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our Gator Olympians for kicking ass in London this year! There are a lot of countries striving with a full national effort to compete with Gainesville, so cheers to them for trying.

Gator Nation - Top 10 in Olympic Medals

Published on 2012-08-01 09:31:32

University of Florida is tied for 10th in 2012 Olympic medals. UF is tied with Romania and ranks above the host Great Britain. Gator Nation Medal Count, Day 3: Gold: 1 (Lochte, men's 400 meters IM) Silver: 2 (Lochte, men's 4 x 100 meters relay; Beisel, women's 400 meters IM) Bronze: 0 Total: 3 (Ryan Lochte: 1 gold, 1 silver; Elizabeth Beisel 1 silver) 1 of 5 U.S. Gold Medals - 20 % (Including Transfers: 2 of 5 - 40%) 3 of 18 U.S. Medals - 16.7% (Including Transfers: 4 of 18 - 22.2%)

Spain trounces Italy - Euro Cup Soccer, Final

Published on 2012-07-02 07:58:32

Spain is approaching dynasty status with this win over Italy. Ball possession time was nearly 50%-50% this game. Which was surprising because Spain looked to be in control most of the game. Spains touches were clean and precise, and Italy seemed a bit rushed with the ball. Both squads had strong defense. Iniesta for Spain and Pirlo for Italy both ran very strong mid field play. Spain did not dominate the offensive zone, but they were able to score early on a through ball. [..]

Euro Cup Final: Italy v Spain

Published on 2012-06-29 02:43:04

Italy is in the Euro Cup final. I am going to wear my Manne Guitars (awesome italian guitars) (http://www.manne.com/) shirt out to watch the game! No score shootout win vs England. Italy held Germany's crazy offense to one goal, 2-1. Spain is in trouble. I still think it's strange Italy is blue; should be Orange and Blue.

Gator Baseball Triple All-Americans

Published on 2012-06-13 12:51:26

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association named three Gator baseball players All-Americans: Brian Johnson (junior left-hander/designated hitter), Austin Maddox (junior right-hander), and Mike Zunino (junior catcher). This is the first time NCBWA has recognized three UF players in a season. Though people into sports betting (http://www.mytopsportsbooks.com/sports-betting) would not have been against their odds betting this would happen. All three players have been standout. Johnson [..]

No. 1 Gators Open Run to Omaha With a No-Hitter

Published on 2012-06-01 14:35:22

Check out this box score (http://www.gatorzone.com/baseball/boxscore.php?gameid=10804). Your Florida Gators were the preseason #1 team throughout the many polls around the nation. They they earned the #1 seed in the postseason tournament. And now, Sophomore Jonathon Crawford (the Gators #3 starter, for what it's worth) opened the Gators run through the tournament with a no-hitter, throwing 98 pitches while striking out 5 and walking 1 against Bethune Cookman. Here are some more notes on the Gat [..]

Virginia Tech to the SEC Will Make 15

Published on 2012-05-31 13:13:08

FSU is going to join the Big 12, and will probably take Clemson and, and VT is going to come to the SEC as the ACC and Big East merge into a conference full of suck. And I'm not the only one who thinks so (http://outkickthecoverage.com/virginia-tech-fans-have-sec-fever.php). Everyone thinks the natural next step is a 16 team SEC (http://gatorsfirst.com/index.php/florida-gators-sports-news/college-football/a-16-team-sec-dream.html). However, what if the SEC stuck to 15? It may take a year [..]

Florida State To Change Conferences

Published on 2012-05-31 00:23:31

Believe Chuck Neinas if you must, as the interim Big 12 commissioner has stated that the conference is content with 10 members (http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-05-30/sports/os-chuck-neinas-big-12-florida-state-20120530_1_expansion-and-realignment-fsu-officials-acc) and is not looking to add Florida State. As for me, I think this move (among others) is imminent.

On Muschamp's College Station Comments

Published on 2012-05-30 16:23:20

By now you're aware of Will Muschamp's comments (http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20120515/ARTICLES/120519727?tc=cr tc=ar) on the booster circuit regarding new (old, for him) rival Texas A M, or more specifically, College Station. ''You ever been to College Station? It'll be the only time you go,'' said Muschamp, to the Polk County Gator Club, referencing the Gators week 2 matchup with the Aggies. Once new Aggie coach Kevin Sumlin was forced to comment, the ''Lamest War of Words Ever'' (http: [..]

Game 1 - Bowling Green's Returning Starters

Published on 2012-05-29 11:28:19

Bowling Green is returning 17 starters, including starting QB Matt Schilz. Schilz did a decent job last season in his second year, completing almost 60% of his passes for over 3,000 yards, with 28 touchdowns. That said, the falcons finished with a 5-7 record, haven't won a bowl since 2004, and need a borderline miracle to beat the Gators.

Scouting Report: University of Virginia Cavaliers

Published on 2012-03-15 03:53:33

Founded: 1819 by Thomas Jefferson to prove to his deceased parents he wasn't a failure. He is most famous for being a slave owner and a huge fan of the French. He was also the first person to eat a hamburger between a donut. He never did much else with his life. Location: Unknown Enrollment: 20,554. Mostly crab people.

Enter the Official GatorsFirst.com Bracket Challenge!

Published on 2012-03-12 03:46:33

It's that time of year again! Fill out your bracket with us! I just flipped a coin to see whether I was going to pick Florida to go out in the first round or to cruise to the Final Four. To join, make a bracket at ESPN and search for the creatively-named GatorsFirst.com group. Or, click here (http://games.espn.go.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/en/group?groupID=97538). If you're already in another group on ESPN, you can still join ours. If you don't have an ESPN account, just drop our name [..]

College Basketball Tourney Bubble Watch: 3-7-12

Published on 2012-03-07 06:14:36

The regular season is now in the books for the 2011-12 college basketball season, and we now are one week away from selection Sunday. Some conference tournaments have already ended with four teams clinching their bid, while most are just about to start. Remember, there are 68 spots available, comprised of 31 automatic bids to conference champions and 37 at-large bids. Here is a comprehensive look at the major leagues in Division-I (rankings are current AP poll (http://espn.go.com/mens-college-ba [..]

College Basketball Tourney Bubble Watch: 2-28-12

Published on 2012-02-28 01:49:25

Now that we are hitting the home stretch of the 2011-12 college basketball season, we look at where we are right now, as teams are wrapping up their conference schedules. Selection Sunday is only two weeks away, and most teams obviously still have a ton to play for. Remember, there are 68 spots available, comprised of 31 automatic bids to conference champions and 37 at-large bids. Here is a comprehensive look at the major leagues in Division-I (rankings are current AP poll (http://espn.go.com/me [..]

Gators Tanking To Avoid Having Dick Vitale Call Game

Published on 2012-02-27 03:41:04

In their past six games, the Gators have gone 3-3 during a crucial stretch to end the season. Billy Donovan admitted today that the team was tanking during this stretch to avoid having Dick Vitale call their ESPN televised game against Vanderbilt on Tuesday night...

Muschamp Honors Ulysses S. Grant By Getting Drunk, Seizing Vicksburg

Published on 2012-02-21 05:24:01

The town of Vicksburg, Mississippi was seized earlier today be a drunken Will Muschamp. In honor of Presidents Day and his favorite president, Ulysses S. Grant, Muschamp drank three bottles of whiskey and then marched northwest, burning and pillaging almost everything in his path until reaching the famous Civil War town that sits on the Mississippi River. Muschamp was heard yelling, ''IF WE CONTROL THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI, WE CONTROL RECRUITING IN THE SOUTH!''

College Basketball Tourney Bubble Watch: 2-20-12

Published on 2012-02-20 09:09:10

Now that we are hitting the home stretch of the 2011-12 college basketball season, we look at where we are right now, as teams are wrapping up their conference schedules. Selection Sunday is only three weeks away, and most teams obviously still have a ton to play for. Remember, there are 68 spots available, comprised of 31 automatic bids to conference champions and 37 at-large bids. Here is a comprehensive look at the major leagues in Division-I (rankings are current AP poll (http://espn.go.com/ [..]

College Basketball Tourney Bubble Watch: 2-7-12

Published on 2012-02-07 04:36:23

Now that we are two-thirds of the way through the 2011-12 college basketball season, we look at where we are right now, as teams are knee deep in their conference schedules. Selection Sunday is six weeks away, and teams obviously still have a ton to play for. Remember, there are 68 spots available, comprised of 31 automatic bids to conference champions and 37 at-large bids. Here is a comprehensive look at the major leagues in Division-I (rankings are current AP poll)... From the results that f [..]

College Basketball Tourney Bubble Watch: 2-7-12

Published on 2012-02-07 04:36:23

2012 Florida Gators Basketball Drinking Game

Published on 2012-02-02 03:19:16

An annual tradition around here is to provide you with a Florida Gators Basketball Drinking Game - something to help your enjoyment of the games each week. You can always check out the 2011 version (http://gatorsfirst.com/index.php/florida-gators-sports-news/gatorsfirst/2011-florida-gators-basketball-drinking-game.html)... but each year is different. The basic premise of a drinking game (if you never went to college, and/or never watched the State of the Union Address (http://www.drinkinggame.us [..]

The 2012 Class of Gators: Mid-Day Update

Published on 2012-02-01 01:17:45

Last updated: 2:15 pm ET. Last name remaining is WR Stefon Diggs on Feb. 10. If you're not able to follow along by the minute with the rest of us, I'll provide up-to-date information here. Of course, we already have some early enrollees (http://gatorsfirst.com/index.php/florida-gators-sports-news/gatorsfirst/florida-gators-football-2012-early-enrollees.html). And Chris is updating our look at the entire depth chart with the new recruits (http://gatorsfirst.com/index.php/florida-gators-sports-ne [..]

College Basketball Tourney Bubble Watch: 1-31-12

Published on 2012-01-31 01:43:52

Prop Bet Lines on Gators 2012 Recruitment Class

Published on 2012-01-31 00:31:19

With National Signing Day (2/1/12) just a few days away, college football fans all over world are patiently awaiting to see which future prospects will soon join their team. On Wednesday, there will be tears of joy and tears of sadness; screams of excitement and screams of displeasure; jumping for joy and jumping off of cliffs (figuratively, of course). With National Signing Day looming, the Gators are poised for a top class, however, there still remains much uncertainty about which prospects m [..]

TUG's Half-Assed Recruiting Roundup

Published on 2012-01-22 23:04:44

National Signing Day is less than two weeks away and this weekend the Gators are hosting their biggest recruiting weekend to date. A number of top prospects are drinking in all that Gainesville has to offer. If you don’t know by now, recruiting is serious business. If you don’t believe me, look at the number of recruiting websites there are. Not to mention the number of people who are paid to talk about the futures of 17 18 year old boys. Recruiting is the life blood of any program [..]

The Bush League Sports Podcast Episode 16 - Tebow, Packers, Saints fall, Championship Week!

Published on 2012-01-19 00:09:56

As the NFL is the hottest thing in sports at this moment, Krutch and JB return to give you another in their series of wildly popular podcasts! The archives of older episodes can be found here (http://gatorsfirst.com/index.php/florida-gators-sports-news/gatorsfirst/bush-league-sports-podcast-episode-archives.html). Listen to the latest episode right here (http://gatorsfirst.com/mp3/BushLeagueSports_Episode016.mp3). This week, the guys talk about last week's games which saw fan favorite Tim Tebow [..]

Could the Florida Gators Add a QB In the Class of 2012?

Published on 2012-01-18 23:07:49

This morning, I saw an interesting tweet from our friend @DK_Thompson (http://twitter.com/dk_thompson), which pointed me to this article (http://www.news-journalonline.com/sports/highschool/football/2012/01/18/trinity-qb-lynch-back-in-recruiting-spotlight-after-all-star-game-performance.html). According to the article, Paxton Lynch, a 6'6'', 225 lb. QB at Trinity Christian in Jacksonville earned the start in a recent Central Florida All-Star game, where he impressed the coaches during the practi [..]

Bush League Sports Podcast: Episode 15 - NFL Wild Card Round

Published on 2012-01-13 05:07:43

The Bush League Sports Podcast couldn't leave you without a week in which Krutch and JB discuss the NFL! The guys previously discussed the end of the college football season here (http://gatorsfirst.com/index.php/florida-gators-sports-news/gatorsfirst/bush-league-sports-podcast-14-bowl-wrap-gators-new-oc-and-florida-basketball.html). Download the latest episode by clicking here (http://gatorsfirst.com/mp3/BushLeagueSports_Episode015.mp3). This week's NFL-centric edition of the Bush League Sport [..]

Bush League Sports Podcast 14 - Bowl Wrap, Gators new OC, and Florida Basketball

Published on 2012-01-12 04:04:36

After a short hiatus, the critically-acclaimed Bush League Sports podcast returns to wrap up the bowl season! Previous episodes can be found here. Click here (http://gatorsfirst.com/mp3/BushLeagueSports_Episode014.mp3) to download the latest edition of the Bush League Sports podcast! Technical difficulties prevented the guys from giving you their bowl knowledge in advance, so you'll have to settle for Krutch and JB imparting their particular brand of wisdom as they recap the bowl action. Also, [..]

Words for My Gators

Published on 2011-06-27 23:17:52

This article was originally posted by The Franchise at Stomach Punch (http://espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/020528)'' game. I can only imagine what Sully can say to them. All credit due to South Carolina for making huge plays when they had

Gators Clinch Men's Capital One Cup

Published on 2011-06-26 23:42:36

This article was originally posted by Rainman at www.bourbonmeyer.com. With their victory over Vanderbilt to advance to the College World Series final, the University of Florida has clinched at least second place in the inaugural Men’s Capital

Why Five Losses is Rock Bottom, Six is a Disaster, and Seven Means We Should Drop Football

Published on 2011-06-24 04:27:05

This article was originally posted by Tripp Miller at temper expectations for 2011 (http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go key=cdee124b11d6baacda6c3e29b12e23dc loc=http%3A%2F%2Fjeanshortstorture.wordpress.com%2F v=1 libid=1308936105939 out=http%3

One Step Closer to the CWS Finals, Florida Meets Vandy for Sixth Time

Published on 2011-06-22 16:51:36

The Florida Gators (52-17) took on the Vanderbilt Commodores (53-11) Monday at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha and were leading 3-1 in the bottom of the sixth inning when the game was postponed due to a high wind advisory. When play resumed Tuesday morni

Gator Flavor: 2011 NBA Draft Preview

Published on 2011-06-21 23:19:45

This article was originally posted by Shawn Kopelakis at www.bourbonmeyer.com. This year’s NBA Draft has been mocked, both in terms of those who have made fun of the lack of talent and in the traditional sense of a million different mock drafts

Weekly Email Links 6-20-2011

Published on 2011-06-20 02:38:14

When Gatorsfirst.com started, we were just a group of friends sending emails back and forth. While most of them were about sports (leading to the construction of G1), we tried to sprinkle in a few humorous pictures, videos, or websites that would hel

Florida, Texas Square Off in CWS Opening Round

Published on 2011-06-16 15:46:21

The Florida Gators were up 8-6 in the top of the ninth inning last Sunday in game three of the Gainesville Super Regionals against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, when up to the plate stepped Nick Vickerson, the man responsible for forcing the winner

Major League Baseball Realignment On the Horizon?

Published on 2011-06-14 06:00:50

We at G1 love reshuffling and realigning the current structure of all sports leagues, college and pro. Previously, we've taken stabs at realigning college football conferences, and we eagerly covered last year's expansion of the Big Ten and Pac-10 (n

Weekly Email Links 6-13-2011

Published on 2011-06-12 23:00:00

When Gatorsfirst.com (http://Gatorsfirst.com) started, we were just a group of friends sending emails back and forth. While most of them were about sports (leading to the construction of G1), we tried to sprinkle in a few humorous pictures, videos, o

Miss State Forces Game 3 With Walk-Off

Published on 2011-06-11 14:38:15

The Mississippi State Bulldogs (38-24) kept their College World Series hopes alive defeating the Florida Gators (49-17) 4-3 with a two run walk-off shot by Nick Vickerson to force a game three on Sunday. The Gator’s starter RHP Karsten Whitson

Florida takes Game 1 from Miss State in Super Regionals

Published on 2011-06-10 11:25:07

The Florida Gators (49-16) kicked off the 2011 Super Regionals with an 11-1 romp of the Mississippi State Bulldogs (37-24) Friday in front of 2,446 at McKethan Stadium. Florida starter RHP Hudson Randall (10-3) pitched an outstanding eight complete i

Gator Baseball to Face Miss State in Super Regional- Broadcast Information

Published on 2011-06-07 04:56:15

The Florida Gators baseball team hammered Miami on Sunday to win the Gainesville regional. Now, they will face a familiar opponent in conference foe Mississippi State as they host a Super-Regional. A Super-Regional is a best-of-three format, hosted

Weekly Email Links 6-6-2011

Published on 2011-06-06 00:00:00

Ultimate Tricks & Treats

Published on 2011-06-02 03:26:13

This article was originally posted by Sonny Beam at www.bourbonmeyer.com. The Gators continue to represent well as the spring sports season starts to wind down. Tennis, golf, track, baseball, softball, lacrosse, and, ahem… ultimate have al

Lizard Links 6-2-2011

Published on 2011-06-02 01:27:47

It can be pretty time consuming catching up on recent Florida Gator news, bouncing from site to site. Luckily, you don't have to go through the trouble any more, as Gatorsfirst.com (http://Gatorsfirst.com) has already done it for you. Lizard Links is

I, For One, Welcome Our New Buckeye Overlords

Published on 2011-06-01 01:00:00

This article was originally posted by Rainman at www.bourbonmeyer.com. Here at bourbonmeyer.com, we are at a crossroads of our sites existence. When the venerable Urban Meyer left the University of Florida twice in the last few years, we were sho

Still Mad, Georgia Fans?

Published on 2011-05-31 01:19:23

There was an awful lot of howling early last season when, while he was under NCAA investigation, A.J. Green rode the pine. Innocent until proven guilty, they barked, confusing the NCAA with the criminal justice system. The howling got louder when que

Weekly Email Links 5-30-2011

Published on 2011-05-29 23:00:00

Florida Blanks Vandy, Wins SEC Tournament

Published on 2011-05-29 07:57:58

No. 3 seed Florida Gators (45-16) defeated No. 4 seed Vanderbilt Commodores (47-10) 5-0 at Regions Park in Hoover, AL for the SEC Tournament Championship. LHP Alex Panteliodis (5-2) pitched 5.1 shutout innings allowing five hits, one walk, and five s

Randall Throws 8 Shutout Innings as Gators Roll Over Tide

Published on 2011-05-26 11:22:34

In the second round of the SEC Tournament Thursday, the No. 2 seed Arkansas Razorbacks (37-19) defeated No. 6 seed Mississippi State Bulldogs (34-23) 7-2. Followed by No. 8 seed Auburn Tigers (29-29) falling to No. 5 seed Georgia Bulldogs (29-29) 3-2

Johnson Grand Slam Propels Florida over Miss State in SEC Tourney Opening Round

Published on 2011-05-25 09:06:10

The SEC Baseball Tournament began Wednesday at Regions Park in Hoover, AL with the No. 7 seed Alabama Crimson Tide (33-24) upsetting the No. 2 see Arkansas Razorbacks (36-19) 7-4. In the second game of the day, the No. 3 seed Florida Gators (42-15)

What to expect in the SEC: Mississippi State

Published on 2011-05-23 23:06:08

The other Bulldogs are a popular pick to make some noise in the SEC West this season. Florida J-School alum, former Gainesville Sun beat writer and new ESPN blogger Ed(ward) Aschoff says Mississippi State is a sexy dark horse (http://espn.go.com/blog

G1 Road Trip in Review: Fayetteville

Published on 2011-05-23 06:30:00

Two weeks ago, Gators First was the only blog to bring you live-coverage of the Gators' road trip to Fayetteville. For future SEC road-trip possibilities, I felt it imperative to post this longer, more in-depth guide to the entire experience. Enjoy.

Weekly Email Links 5-23-2011

Published on 2011-05-22 23:00:00

Kentucky Evens Series With Ace on Mound

Published on 2011-05-20 14:08:57

The Kentucky Wildcats (25-29, 8-21 SEC) recorded their first SEC road win of the 2011 campaign with a 14-1 victory over the No. 4 Florida Gators (40-15, 21-8 SEC) in game two of the three-game series at McKethan Stadium Friday night. Josh Adams, Brys

Gators down 'Cats 9-6, Take SEC Lead

Published on 2011-05-19 15:10:10

The No. 4 Florida Gators (40-13, 21-7 SEC) host the Kentucky Wildcats (24-29, 7-21 SEC) for a three-game regular season ending series at McKethan Stadium. The Gators took game one 9-6, and due to losses by both South Carolina (42-12, 20-8 SEC) and Va

Gator Flavor: An NFL Scout's Take On the Draft

Published on 2011-05-18 10:41:27

College football is a wildly popular sport. Thousands of young men (and a few women) play in three divisions in the United States as well as four conferences in Canada. Millions of people not only watch it every week during the season, but live it al

Two Gators on Women's World Cup Team

Published on 2011-05-16 01:07:30

This article was originally posted by Sam McCorkle at www.bourbonmeyer.com. Way back in 1998, I was a working as an assistant in Florida’s sports information department while studying for my master’s degree. My primary duties were wit

Nostalgia Reptilia Softball's Francesca Enea

Published on 2011-05-16 01:03:32

The University of Florida has built a reputation as one of the greatest athletic programs in the country, with countless national championships and rich traditions across all sports. With this in mind, GatorsFirst presents the ''Nostalgia Reptili

Meet Walter Pitchford

Published on 2011-05-16 00:48:32

This article was originally posted by Paul Sjoberg at www.bourbonmeyer.com. Billy Donovan has done a fantastic job at Florida, you know for a basketball coach at a “football school”. Two National Titles and a few other trips to the Sweet

Weekly Email Links 5-16-2011

Published on 2011-05-15 23:00:00

Florida Wins Series Against Vandy, Zunino Brightens Spotlight for SEC POY

Published on 2011-05-15 09:50:52

No. 5 Florida Gators (39-13/20-7 SEC) and No. 2 Vanderbilt Commordores (42-8/20-7 SEC) met in the series finale Sunday at Hawkins Field in Nashville. After the Gators won the Friday-Saturday series opener 6-5, they were tied with the Commodores for

Gators and 'Dores Split Series as the Battle for First Place Continues

Published on 2011-05-14 10:12:59

No. 5 Florida (38-13/19-7 SEC) traveled to Nashville to take on No 2 Vanderbilt (42-7/20-6 SEC) for a three game series beginning on Friday night at Hawkins Field. Play was suspended due to weather in the middle of the sixth inning with the Commodore

Weekly Email Links 5-9-2011

Published on 2011-05-08 23:00:00

Gators Avoid Sweep, Defeat Hogs 5-3

Published on 2011-05-07 16:57:42

The No. 4 Florida Gators (36-12/18-6 SEC) avoided the sweep by No. 18 Arkansas Razorbacks (32-15/12-12 SEC) 5-3 Saturday night at Baum Stadium in front of an announced crowd of 9,852 in Fayatteville. As was the series opener, the game was televised

Razorbacks Take Series, Beat Gators 5-3

Published on 2011-05-06 15:52:11

The No. 18 Arkansas Razorbacks (32-14/12-11 SEC) defeated the No. 4 Florida Gators (35-12/17-6 SEC) 5-3 in game two, to win the three-game series Friday night in front of 9,032 at Baum Stadium in Fayatteville. Arkansas had beaten Florida Thursday 4-3

Arkansas Baseball: A Fantastic Fan Experience

Published on 2011-05-06 14:02:34

Despite the 5-3 Gators loss this evening, I had a great time at the game. The Hog Pen allows outside food and drink, chairs, coolers, BEER, etc. for the lawn seating behind left and left-center fields. Cooler in hand, I parked my camping chair next t

G1 Road Trip: Fayetteville

Published on 2011-05-06 02:55:02

Is your favorite Gators website going to be in Fayetteville for the baseball game tonight? No? Then your favorite Gators website should be GatorsFirst.com (http://gatorsfirst.com). We're commited to bringing you content no one else can, whenever pos

Gators Baseball Falls 4-3 to Arkansas in Series Opener

Published on 2011-05-06 01:11:57

The No. 4 Florida Gators headed into Fayatteville to open a three game series against the No. 18 Arkansas Razorbacks in front of 7,120 at Baum Stadium, as well as a national audience playing on ESPNU for the network's Thursday Night SEC Baseball Game

Bush League Sports Podcast: Episode 5

Published on 2011-05-05 10:59:39

You've been on the edge of your seat, waiting to hear Krutch and JB breakdown the 2011 NFL Draft. In Episode 5 of the Bush League Sports podcast, you'll get your wish. The guys cover where your Florida Gators were drafted, the in-state teams (Bucs,

You Throw Like a Girl

Published on 2011-05-03 01:27:11

This article was originally posted by The Franchise at www.bourbonmeyer.com. I am sticking my neck out on this one. I have spent countless hours debating the merits of Womens sports with friends. Many of them, writers for this very website. Not the d

Weekly Email Links 5-2-2011

Published on 2011-05-01 23:00:00

Defending Joakim Noah

Published on 2011-04-29 06:16:36

Joakim Noah has had an interesting journey with the city of Chicago and its fans. He wasn’t always considered a favorite, but as time went on that changed rapidly. Noah’s passion, emotion, and desire to belittle his opponents on the cour

Swing for a Cure

Published on 2011-04-28 05:43:55

This article was originally posted by The Franchise at www.bourbonmeyer.com. Saturday was an amazing day in Gainesville. The sun was shining, and there was a packed house at “the Hole” (Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium) for #3/4 Alabama vs.

Weekly Email Links 4-25-2011

Published on 2011-04-25 01:00:00

2011 Three Round NFL Mock Draft

Published on 2011-04-20 08:19:26

I've been following the draft since 1997, when Reidel Anthony was selected 16th overall to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (my favorite team at the time). Over the years, the draft has become more than just a weekend. Most players start getting looked at d

Weekly Email Links 4-18-2011

Published on 2011-04-17 23:00:00

Bush League Sports Podcast: Episode 4

Published on 2011-04-17 13:10:29

After a brief hiatus, many of you have been clamoring for another installment of the Bush League Sports Podcast... well, wait no more! Krutch and JB return to discuss Florida Gators basketball (including the recent arrest of Erik Murphy and Cody Lars

FSU Downs UF, Wins Season Series 3-1

Published on 2011-04-13 00:39:44

The final chapter of the four-part Florida versus Florida State season series came to an end Tuesday night in Tallahassee in front of 6,357 at Dick Howser Stadium. The No. 8 Florida State Seminoles (24-9, ACC) defeated the No. 4 Florida Gators (26-8,

Gators Clinch Series Against Miss State

Published on 2011-04-11 07:41:38

The No. 4 Florida Gators (26-7, 9-3 SEC) clinched the weekend series against Mississippi State (21-11, 5-7 SEC) Sunday , winning the rubber game 3-1. The Gators lost the opener Friday night 7-5, then came back Saturday with an 18-0 victory to even t

Weekly Email Links 4-11-2011

Published on 2011-04-11 07:18:39

2011 NFL Mock Draft

Published on 2011-04-09 18:43:04

Now that the NFL has locked out its players, we won’t be getting many news stories or blog articles outside of player arrests, deaths, something dumb someone said, and NFL Mock Drafts. That’s right fans, there is one and only one thing th

LAST SECOND Orange and Blue Game Preview

Published on 2011-04-09 00:09:50

I'm not going. The Orange and Blue game is a fantastic tradition. It gives us all a little taste of football before the doldrums of baseball truly begin to set in. But when was the last time you really saw something AWESOME or revealing in the spring

2011 MLB Payrolls by Team

Published on 2011-04-07 02:24:11

The last couple of seasons, I've been naming my fantasy baseball team (in the Official Gatorsfirst.com League) after whatever awful contract the Red Sox (my favorite team) are getting rid of at the end of the season. [Insert snarky comment about the

2011 Gator Greats Football Clinic

Published on 2011-04-06 14:34:49

G1 was recently contacted by the good people putting on a fund raiser for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Alachua County. The Gator Greats Football Clinic will take place April 23rd, but the early registration deadline is this Friday, April 8. Early re

Zunino's Hitting Streak Ends as UF Falls to UCF 4-3

Published on 2011-04-06 05:10:06

This post can also be found at bourbonmeyer.com The Florida Gators (24-6) were coming off a three game sweep of Tennessee and heading into an eight game road trip when they hosted UCF (20-9) Tuesday night in front of 3,049 in attendance at McKethan S

Fontana's Six RBIs Help Gators Clinch UT Series

Published on 2011-04-02 10:02:56

This post can also be found at Bourbonmeyer.com (http://bourbonmeyer.com/fontanas-six-rbis-help-gators-clinch-ut-series/) Continuing the outstanding pitching set forth by Hudson Randall's complete game shutout Friday night, the Florida Gators pitcher

UF's Randall Blanks Vols 3-0

Published on 2011-04-01 16:25:23

This post can also be found at bourbonmeyer.com (http://bourbonmeyer.com/ufs-randall-blanks-vols-3-0/) The No. 3 Florida Gators baseball team (22-5), who had lost their last two games, opened a three game series Friday evening against SEC East rival

No. 7 Florida State Defeats No. 3 Florida in Jacksonville

Published on 2011-03-29 17:25:33

This post can also be found at bourbonmeyer.com (http://bourbonmeyer.com/no-7-florida-state-defeats-no-3-florida-in-jacksonville-2/) The Florida Gators baseball team (21-5) lost games one and three in the weekend series last week against South Caroli

Gators Even Up Weekend Series Heading Into Finale

Published on 2011-03-26 21:05:59

This post can also be found at bourbonmeyer.com (http://bourbonmeyer.com/gators-even-up-weekend-series-heading-into-finale/) Attendance at McKethan Stadium was expected to be low due to the Florida Gator basketball team taking on Butler in the Swee

Florida's Run Ends in NOLA, Butler Advances to Final Four

Published on 2011-03-26 14:54:32

Vernon Macklin’s last game in a Florida Gator uniform didn’t end the way he envisioned it despite having one of the best and most dominating performances of his career. Alex Tyus gave another valiant effort just as he did in the previous

Gators Fall in Series Opener to Reigning National Champs

Published on 2011-03-25 20:08:11

The No. 1 Florida Gators (20-3) fell to the No. 4 University of South Carolina (17-4) Gamecocks 9-2 in the series opener Friday at McKethan Stadium in front of a crowd of 5,586. The loss marked sophomore LHP Brian Johnson’s first of the year in

Gator-Mania Reaches Elite 8

Published on 2011-03-25 03:59:44

The stage was set for one of the biggest stars in college basketball to shine: this was supposed to be Jimmer’s night. When the overtime buzzer sounded, the scoreboard read 83-74, Florida over BYU. The night belonged to the Gators and the spotl

Gators - BYU Sweet 16 Betting Preview

Published on 2011-03-24 05:04:18

This article was originally posted by Rainman at www.bourbonmeyer.com. March 18, 2010. Ford Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. A legend was born that day. The legend of the Jimmer. This was the last meeting between BYU and our Florida Gators. A few a

We Talkin' Bout Practice...

Published on 2011-03-24 04:58:53

This article was originally posted by The Franchise at www.bourbonmeyer.com. On Wednesday March 23, I was afforded the opportunity to attend a Florida Gator football Spring practice and a dinner where the new UF coaching staff would be in attendance.

A Look at College Baseball's Lack of Support

Published on 2011-03-23 13:51:07

This post can also be found at bourbonmeyer.com Gator fans are the best fans in the country. Not in the ''West Virginia University Mountaineer fire-setting'' kind of way, but in the ''Alex Brown (‘98-‘01) still chomps after every sack'' k

Backcourt Depth Should Push Gators over BYU

Published on 2011-03-21 02:48:39

I wrote earlier this month on the real reason for the Gator team's success (http://gatorsfirst.com/index.php/florida-gators-sports-news/gatorsfirst/florida-basketball-success-tied-to-experience.html). That piece focused on the big picture, and the he

Broom Time in the Bayou

Published on 2011-03-20 13:56:50

Records were set for both sides after the No. 1 Florida Gator baseball team (18-2) defeated the No. 5 LSU Tigers (16-4) Sunday 7-3 in front of a crowd of 7,793. The three game series sweep in Baton Rouge marks the first for the Gators in school histo

No. 1 Gators Baseball Looks to Sweep No. 5 Tigers

Published on 2011-03-19 19:23:55

While most of Gatornation was celebrating the No. 2 seed Florida Gator basketball team's exciting victory over the No. 7 seeded UCLA Bruins 73-65 in the third round of the NCAA Tournament in Tampa, 700 miles away in Baton Rouge, the No.1 ranked Flori

Florida - UCLA Preview With a West Coast Perspective

Published on 2011-03-18 11:45:27

This article was originally posted by Sam Mccorkle at www.bourbonmeyer.com. With amazing prescience, I told you to the Gators needed to be careful with UC Santa Barbara, lest they find themselves in for a dogfight. Well a 28-point beatdown later,

Truth, Lies, and Sources

Published on 2011-03-16 05:39:14

This article originally appeared ESPN.com (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2011/news/story?id=6216135):

Will Hill's Pro Day Quotes Did Not Disappoint

Published on 2011-03-16 03:36:28

Yesterday's Pro Day at the University of Florida was closed to fans, but open to media. And thankfully the media was there. Will Hill's pro day quotes did not disappoint.

NCAA Tournament Player Pool - The Basics and Cheat Sheet

Published on 2011-03-16 02:33:26

This article was originally posted by Sam Mccorkle at www.bourbonmeyer.com. For the last 5 or 6 years, I’ve been involved in an NCAA Tournament player pool. Basically a fantasy draft for the tournament. From the moment I first heard of it, I wa

Meet Mr. Black

Published on 2011-03-15 13:27:21

Editor's Note: As today was Pro Day for the Gator Seniors (and Will Hill, the lone Junior), I thought it would be pertinent to mention how this form of measurement does Ahmad Black a disservice. I solicited the help of Dory LeBlanc, as she originall

On Yesterday's Presser, and Consuming Media Under the Muschamp Regime

Published on 2011-03-15 01:04:42

This article was originally posted by Tripp Miller on Jean Shorts Torture (http://jeanshortstorture.wordpress.com/). Yesterday’s TWO HOUR pre-spring-practice press conference was something more than typical coach-speak (though not much) and som

2011 GatorsFirst.com Bracket Challenge

Published on 2011-03-14 04:07:14

Think you know basketball better than we do? You're probably right, but you'll have to prove it. Sign up for the GatorsFirst.com Bracket Group at ESPN.com here (http://games.espn.go.com/tcmen/en/group?groupID=45997). If you already have a bracket on

Gators Awarded #2 Seed, To Face UCSB Thursday

Published on 2011-03-14 01:19:27

The Florida Gator basketball team brushed off the SEC tournament finals loss against Kentucky to accept a #2 seed in this year's NCAA tournament. The Gators, who finished 26-7 on the season, won the SEC regular season title, finishing with a 13-3 rec

Someone Shut Jay Bilas Up

Published on 2011-03-14 00:00:43

This article was originally posted by Rainman at www.bourbonmeyer.com. ESPN has turned into the biggest bunch of blowhards in the history of television. They are constantly trying to toe the line between being an informative news agency and somewhere

SEC Tournament: Gators Defeat Vols, Look Toward Vandy

Published on 2011-03-11 23:31:42

Editor's Note: @RowdyTownMayor (http://twitter.com/RowdyTownMayor)) to get first-hand accounts of his experience at the SEC Tournament (http://gatorsfirst.com/index.php/florida-gators-sports-news/college-basketball/2011-sec-tournament-preview.html).

I Wanna Get Ya in the Georgia Dome

Published on 2011-03-11 05:22:59

This article was originally posted by Sonny Beam at www.bourbonmeyer.com. Those of you who did not give up on Gator basketball a couple years ago have witnessed something special these past two seasons. In 2010, the team returned to the Big Dance aft

College Basketball Tourney Bubble Watch: 3-11-11

Published on 2011-03-11 00:35:26

Now that we are approaching the end of the 2010-11 college basketball season, we look at where we are right now, as teams are knee deep in their conference schedules. Selection Sunday is two days away, and teams have a ton to play for. Remember, ther

SEC Tournament: Tennessee Preview 3-11-11

Published on 2011-03-11 00:22:09

2011 SEC Tournament Preview

Published on 2011-03-10 00:19:01

Editor's Note: @RowdyTownMayor (http://twitter.com/RowdyTownMayor)) to get first-hand accounts of his experience at the SEC Tournament. First up, we've got the overall picture, complete with analysis of the strength of Florida's side of the bracket,

Great Moments in 26-year-old Gator Fandom - Vol. II

Published on 2011-03-09 22:22:57

We're hitting the peak of basketball season, so let's talk about a football game from more than 15 years ago. Sound good? Good! I awoke this morning to the sound of rain and the whimpering of a young hunting dog. My struggle to decide which great mom

Florida Basketball Success Tied to Experience

Published on 2011-03-09 11:53:09

As I covered before here (http://gatorsfirst.com/index.php/florida-gators-sports-news/gatorsfirst/early-departures-of-the-donovan-era-part-iv.html) and here (http://gatorsfirst.com/index.php/florida-gators-sports-news/gatorsfirst/florida-gators-baske

Bourbon Meyer Takes On Gator Cheerleading

Published on 2011-03-08 06:37:21

This article was originally posted by Paul Sjoberg at www.bourbonmeyer.com. Here at BourbonMeyer.com we are a boys club to the extreme. Everything we know about Cheerleading comes from the movie Bring it On. Kirsten Dunst in her prime and the intro

College Basketball Tourney Bubble Watch: 3-7-11

Published on 2011-03-07 11:31:40

Now that we are approaching the end of the 2010-11 college basketball season, we look at where we are right now, as teams are knee deep in their conference schedules. Selection Sunday is six days away, and teams have a ton to play for. Re

Hello, Basketball Season

Published on 2011-03-06 22:03:06

This article was originally posted by Tripp Miller at Jean Shorts Torture. Now that the Gators are the SEC regular season champions, it's time to start paying attention to basketball. Now, not all Gators share my apathy for regular-season basketball

Vandy Recap 3-5-11

Published on 2011-03-06 03:39:18

I don't think anyone could be happier with the way the Gators have finished up SEC play and feel better about the team heading into March Madness. In one of the better games Florida has played this year we accomplished an outright SEC title and ti

College Basketball Tourney Bubble Watch: 3-5-11

Published on 2011-03-05 02:32:48

Now that we are approaching the end of the 2010-11 college basketball season, we look at where we are right now, as teams are knee deep in their conference schedules. Selection Sunday is eight days away, and teams have a ton to play for. Remember

Vandy Preview 3-5-11

Published on 2011-03-04 11:08:31

So here they are, SEC Champions and with a game to go left in the season. You would think the Gators would lay this one down and prepare for the SEC and NCAA Tournaments, but not so fast. For one, I don't think any of the players want to share a t

College Basketball Tourney Bubble Watch: 3-1-11

Published on 2011-03-01 08:45:16

Now that we are approaching the end of the 2010-11 college basketball season, we look at where we are right now, as teams are knee deep in their conference schedules. Selection Sunday is two weeks away, and teams have a ton to play for. Remember, the

2011 Pre-Spring Practice Depth Chart: Receivers

Published on 2011-02-28 04:11:43

The first spring practice under new coach Will Muschamp begins in less than a month. G1 is here to help you combine the recruiting class with the returning talent and identify the position battles to watch this spring. We'll also take into account th

2011 Gators Pre-Spring Practice Depth Chart: Backfield

Published on 2011-02-28 02:59:20

Bush League Sports Podcast: Episode 3

Published on 2011-02-24 14:06:47

Don't miss the third edition of the heralded Bush League Sports podcast! Episode one is here (http://gatorsfirst.com/mp3/BushLeagueSports_Episode001.mp3) and episode two is here (http://gatorsfirst.com/mp3/BushLeagueSports_Episode002.mp3). Krutch an

Jeremy Foley Speaks to Bourbon Meyer

Published on 2011-02-22 12:01:10

This article was originally posted by The Franchise at www.bourbonmeyer.com. An Afternoon with Gator Nation’s “Man Behind the Curtain” Over the years and the amount of Gator Sports events I’ve had the opportunity to attend, I

2011 Gators Pre-Spring Practice Depth Chart

Published on 2011-02-22 04:05:08

With the coaching change, the incoming recruits, and the redshirts from last year's heralded recruiting class, all eyes will be on spring practice in Gainesville to give some clarity to what the depth chart will look like when the calendar hits Septe

College Basketball Tourney Bubble Watch: 2-21-11

Published on 2011-02-21 07:24:39

Now that we are three quarters of the way through the 2010-11 college basketball season, we look at where we are right now, as teams are knee deep in their conference schedules. Selection Sunday is three weeks away, and teams have a ton to play for.

2011 Gators Pre-Spring Practice Depth Chart: Front Seven

Published on 2011-02-18 05:24:29

The first spring practice under new coach Will Muschamp begins in around a month. G1 is here to help you combine the recruiting class with the returning talent and identify the position battles to watch this spring. We'll also take into account the p

Looking FORWARD: 2011-12 Florida Gator Basketball

Published on 2011-02-17 14:07:34

Driving home from a recent trip with fellow G1 founder JB, we started to discuss the future of Florida Gator basketball. We talked about a few topics, but finally got around to next year's class. I asked ''Wait, do we have any forwards who signed?

2011 Gators Pre-Spring Practice Depth Chart: Offensive Line

Published on 2011-02-17 06:00:00

2011 Gators Pre-Spring Practice Depth Chart: Special Teams

Published on 2011-02-16 23:00:00

It's Not About the Trees

Published on 2011-02-16 20:56:40

This article was originally posted by Tripp Miller on Jean Shorts Torture (http://jeanshortstorture.wordpress.com).The outrage in Alabama (http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2011/02/crowd_gathers_at_toomers_corne.html) has little to do with the death of a f

2011 Gators Pre-Spring Practice Depth Chart: Secondary

Published on 2011-02-16 07:04:05

The first spring practice under new coach Will Muschamp begins in a month. G1 is here to help you combine the recruiting class with the returning talent and identify the position battles to watch this spring. We'll also take into account the projec

Is Patric Young the Next Donnell Harvey?

Published on 2011-02-15 11:54:36

This article was originally posted by Sam McCorkle at www.bourbonmeyer.com. Like most Florida fans, I’ve been thoroughly impressed with what little I’ve seen of Patric Young. The freshman has been very effective off the bench for Billy Do

Introducing Dan Quinn to Florida Gators Fans

Published on 2011-02-13 15:00:00

Editor's Note: As our new Defensive Coordinator is coming in from a position as a defensive line coach of a distant NFL team (the Seattle Seahawks), I have solicited the help of an expert on the Seahawks to introduce Dan Quinn to Florida Gators fans.

Gators v Vols and My Most Hated Center

Published on 2011-02-11 14:37:28

This article originally posted by Rainman at www.bourbonmeyer.com. A high school player verbally commits to Florida after his sophomore season in high school. He becomes an all american during his senior season and solidifies the #1 recruiting class

2011 BCS Championship Odds: Another Way to Lose Money

Published on 2011-02-11 08:24:46

This article originally posted by Soft 19 at www.bourbonmeyer.com. As you may have guessed by now, Bourbonmeyer.com has several degenerate gamblers on our team. Considering that every other article has some mention of a point spread or an over/under

Bush League Sports Podcast: Episode 2

Published on 2011-02-11 07:25:52

After the critically-acclaimed debut of the Bush League Sports Podcast (Episode one is here (http://gatorsfirst.com/index.php/florida-gators-sports-news/gatorsfirst/the-bush-league-sports-podcast-episode-1.html)), your favorite G1-writers-turned-podc

Top Moments in 26-year-old Gator Fandom - Vol. I

Published on 2011-02-09 23:09:38

This article was originally posted by Tripp Miller at Jean Shorts Torture (http://jeanshortstorture.wordpress.com). It's the offseason and I need some stuff to write about. So Jean Shorts Torture will be detailing the top moments in my own Gator fand

Florida Gators Win 79-60, Split Season Series with Gamecocks

Published on 2011-02-09 13:39:50

This road win was big. After losing a game at home to the SEC East's worst team (which actually wasn't a bad loss, despite the 'worst' in the title) earlier in the season, the Gators needed to get this one back. The 79-60 win, where the Gators led w

All Hated Team PF and Cocks Pick

Published on 2011-02-09 08:22:52

This article originally posted by Rainman at www.bourbonmeyer.com. So it is time to add another player to the most controversial team in the history of Bourbonmeyer.com. Once again we are honoring another 4 year player who didn’t accomplish squ

Wednesday Mullet Wrapper

Published on 2011-02-09 02:57:24

This article was originally posted by Tripp Miller at Jean Shorts Torture (http://jeanshortstorture.wordpress.com/). If you were wondering what's wrong with Tennessee: Wonder no more. The don't have, like, any players (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/fo

Georgia Sucks Tuesday: The UGA Problem

Published on 2011-02-08 13:24:19

This article was originally posted by Tripp Miller at Jean Shorts Torture. What on Earth is killing these dogs? I’ll stop you right there – it’s not bad football. Georgia’s been playing bad football for decades but they’

G1 Accepts a Verbie Award

Published on 2011-02-06 15:00:00

Last week, G1 gave you our official endorsements (http://gatorsfirst.com/index.php/florida-gators-sports-news/college-football/gators-first-official-endorsements-for-the-2011-verbies.html) for the 2011 Verbie Awards, given by the Solid Verbal (http:/

Florida Gators Defeat Kentucky Wildcats, 70-68

Published on 2011-02-06 06:12:24

The Florida Gators defeated the Kentucky Wildcats last night, 70-68. The game capped a big week (http://gatorsfirst.com/index.php/florida-gators-sports-news/gatorsfirst/big-week-for-florida-basketball.html) for the Gators, and a big day for the prog

Add Chandler Parsons To The List

Published on 2011-02-06 06:00:26

This article was originally posted by Sam McCorkle at www.bourbonmeyer.com. I wouldn’t be surprised to see a certain Bourbon Meyer writer’s next entry attacking Chandler Parsons. After all, he came to Gainesville as part of a heralded cla

College Gameday v Kentucky and More Haterade

Published on 2011-02-05 04:30:46

This article was originally posted by Rainman at www.bourbonmeyer.com. So the Gators are hosting UK while College Gameday comes to town. Be sure to get to the ODome as soon as you see this posted to get on tv. Before I make my pick, I get to introduc

After Signing Day: Now Let's See What We Got

Published on 2011-02-02 22:02:20

This article was originally posted by Tripp Miller at Jean Shorts Torture. As someone who used to actually write for a recruiting service (Sooo... what did you like about your visit to Gainesville? ''It was aight'' Wellll... did you like their TRADIT

Grading the Gator & Gator Bait 2011 Recruiting Classes

Published on 2011-02-02 11:59:44

This article originally posted by Paul Sjoberg at www.bourbonmeyer.com. THE University of Florida: B+ There are a ton of college football fans that will look at the Gator 2011 Recruiting Class and the overall rankings and assume that Urban Meyer&

2011 Signing Day Mid-Day Update: Florida Gators

Published on 2011-02-02 01:21:31

Last night, I posted this guide (http://gatorsfirst.com/index.php/florida-gators-sports-news/gatorsfirst/a-florida-gator-fan-s-guide-to-2011-signing-day.html) so that Florida Gators fans could know what to expect during today's National Signing Day f

Matt Walsh Was a Baller

Published on 2011-02-01 23:15:57

This article originally posted by Sam McCorkle at www.bourbonmeyer.com. We’re all on the same team here, right? I mean we all write for the same website. We all root for the same team. We’re all good people. But I’m sorry, I could n

So What's All This Ruckus About Oversigning?

Published on 2011-02-01 22:06:53

This article originally appeared on Jean Shorts Torture. With recruiting season coming to an with National Signing Day today, you're going to hear a lot of people whining about Oversigning. ''It creates a competitive advantage!'' They'll cry. ''No w

Florida Basketball Beats Vanderbilt in OT, 65-61

Published on 2011-02-01 14:05:42

According to Dickie V on the broadcast, Pat Dooley called this game a must-win. While I don't agree, I do think it was a necessary W if this team considers itself an SEC title contender. However, there's still too much basketball left to call any g

The Bush League Sports Podcast: Episode 1

Published on 2011-02-01 13:47:49

After a long wait, G1 is launching it's own podcast: The Bush League Sports Podcast. In the first episode, G1 contributor Krutch and I talk Muschamp and the coaching change, NFL coaching changes (especially those at Tennessee, Dallas, and Denver), Ja

A Florida Gator Fan's Guide to 2011 Signing Day

Published on 2011-02-01 11:40:52

While I follow recruiting, I'm no recruitnik geek. However, most Gator fans don't follow recruiting, so consider this a guide to get you caught up. Overall, Signing Day this year should be fairly tame for Gator fans. We will want to hold out hope f

All Hated Gators and Vandy Pick

Published on 2011-01-31 23:53:44

This article originally posted by Rainman at www.bourbonmeyer.com. SG – Matt Walsh. Oh Matt. We wanted to love you so bad, but alas it was not to be. Gator fans hated you almost as much as opposing fans did. It’s pretty hard to screw up b

How Urban Meyer Got the Job with ESPN

Published on 2011-01-31 13:22:48

This article originally appeared here. After Urban Meyer’s hiring by ESPN, you may be saying to yourself “Golly, how come ESPN only hires ex-jocks and ex-coaches for talent positions?” But Meyer is not just an ex-coach. He has ext

Relax Everybody- A Word on Recruiting

Published on 2011-01-31 02:28:19

This article originally appeared Mark Bradley (http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/2011/01/30/paul-johnson-on-techs-recruiting-ask-again-in-three-years/?cxntfid=blogs_mark_bradley_blog) of the AJC) Florida hasn’t had a commitment in what see

Big Week for Florida Basketball

Published on 2011-01-31 01:47:41

This week is huge for the Florida Gators men's basketball team- both in terms of national exposure and for their NCAA resume. The schedule gets much tougher this week, as the weeks begins on ESPN at 9pm ET as they host Vanderbilt. It ends as they ho

My most hated Gators team and a betting pick

Published on 2011-01-29 01:30:50

This article originally posted by Rainman at www.bourbonmeyer.com. So before I give you the pick for today’s Miss State vs Florida matchup, I am debuting the starting lineup for the Gators I really don’t like. We are sticking with all Bil

Who is Ian Lockwood?

Published on 2011-01-27 15:00:00

This article originally posted by Paul Sjoberg at www.bourbonmeyer.com. Plain and simple Ian Lockwood was an 18 year old kid who was taken to early. He had a mom, a dad, a sister, and brain cancer. He was your all-american southern boy who loved foo

Gators First Official Endorsements for the 2011 Verbies

Published on 2011-01-27 09:01:48

College football's greatest independent podcast, the Solid Verbal, is in the midst of handing out its postseason awards (Vote here (http://www.solidverbal.com/2011/01/21/vote-for-the-verbies-2/)!) As an influential website, I've decided that we need

Tim Tebow: The Rookie

Published on 2011-01-27 07:23:37

Tim Tebow just capped off his first season in the NFL. Let's take a look at what he showed he's capable of and also where he needs to improve for his sophomore season. Most Gator fans know the story by now: Tim Tebow just completed his rookie season

Florida Gators Outlast Georgia Bulldogs in Double Overtime

Published on 2011-01-25 13:17:51

Stop me if you've heard this one before (http://gatorsfirst.com/index.php/florida-gators-sports-news/college-football/eyes-on-the-sec-east-and-rainey-is-back.html): The Florida Gators beat the Georgia Bulldogs in OT. In this case, it was double OT,

NFL Gators: Super Bowl Bound?

Published on 2011-01-20 15:00:00

Super Bowl 45 (http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/45) is coming. You love the commercials, you love to eat ridiculous amounts of party food, and you love to put away some beer. But we know what you love the most: cheering on your Gators. And I'll tell you

Gator Basketball Survives Against Lowly Auburn

Published on 2011-01-20 11:53:58

The good news about the Florida Gators 45-40 win over Auburn: they escaped with a win. Erik Murphy saw his first action (6 minutes) since the Xavier game. And they out-shot their awful season average in field goal percentage (65.1%). The bad news: t

The Longhorn Network is the First Domino of The Next Round of Realignment

Published on 2011-01-20 10:40:03

After the wave of conference realignment we saw in 2010, the first domino of conference realignment fell this week for the next wave. The catalyst for the coming movement? The ESPN deal with the University of Texas (http://www.espnmediazone3.com/us/2

Twitter Suggestions by Patton Oswalt on the BS Report

Published on 2011-01-20 10:16:10

Patton Oswalt was recently a guest on Bill Simmons' podcast, the BS Report (http://sports.espn.go.com/espnradio/show?showId=bsreport), and gave some twitter suggestions of people to follow during part one. In case you missed them, I've compiled the l

Florida Gators Visit Auburn, SEC's Worst Team

Published on 2011-01-20 00:51:59

According to Real Time RPI, Auburn is the 318th-ranked team in the country (http://realtimerpi.com/rpi_Men.html). Out of 345. Ouch. At least we have another year where the University of Florida can remain the only school to win the Football and Men's

Jeff Driskel Focus of 2011 Florida Gators Hype

Published on 2011-01-19 08:46:20

That title could just as easily read ''hope''. While I am betting on Johnny Brantley to retain the starting job at quarterback for the 2011 Florida Gators, you can bet many fans are going to want The Next Great Thing to start from Day One. Check out

A Look at the 2011 Florida Gators Early Enrollees

Published on 2011-01-09 03:49:31

Eight players in Will Muschamp's first recruiting class are getting a jump on their peers by enrolling early this month in Gainesville. Of course, as Early Enrollees, they were actually brought in by Urban Meyer, but Muschamp kept them around and the

2011 Florida Gators Basketball Drinking Game

Published on 2011-01-08 08:53:43

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