We’re all Alabama fans for the next few weeks
I am an unabashed fan of the Gators of the University of Florida. I am a proud attendee of 6 entire weeks during the summer of 1985. I firmly
believe every young man should spend a year in Gainesville.
Good times, good times…
Now, I live in Huntsville, AL. When people ask how I like it in Huntsville, my pat reply is that the only thing wrong with Huntsville is it is surrounded by Alabama.
As this post is written, ESPN’s College Gameday program is being broadcast from Baton Rouge, where the Alabama Crimson Tide (WTF is a Crimson Tide supposed to be anyway?… [shudder]…) is rolling into town to take on the Tigers of the Louisiana State University. Normally, not must-see TV for the average Gator fan especially with Florida heading into a potential trap-game against a better-than-usual Vanderbilt on the same day. Howver, Florida has a stranglehold on the SEC East title and Alabama has a stranglehold on the SEC West title, meaning these two teams will most likely match up in early December in the SEC Championship Game.
And right now, Alabama is the #1 team in the country. So, Florida fans, if you want to see our beloved Gators in the BCS title game, playing for the national championship, the ideal situation you can hope for is for Alabama to roll into Atlanta undefeated and still #1. If Florida beats the #1 team in the country in their final game of the season, a CHAMPIONSHIP game, guess who goes to the title game?
It ain’t USC beating up on a weak PAC-10, buddy.
Gator fans, say it loud, say it proud:
Roll Tide.
Coach Urban Meyer: Dumb mistake, or something more?
Most people know I’m a Gator fan. I don’t pretend anything else.
Now, we’re hearing reports that Urban Meyer contacted the girlfriend of a recruit, who is also a gymnast and probably a legitimate scholarship athlete herself, supposedly to recruit her with the idea that she and the football recruit would probably accept scholarships together.
Maybe not such a big deal?
Think again.
Here’s why it IS a big deal: The NCAA has rules in place to prevent coaches from recruiting for other sports to prevent undeserving athletes from receiving scholarships as part of a “package” to get the more-desired athlete signed. Suppose this gymnast was not a legitimate Division 1 athlete? Suppose she’s Division II at best? Now, Florida would be providing extra inducements to get the football recruit, a big no-no.
Personally, I think this is an innocent case; it appears the gymnast is a legitimate Division I athlete, and would have received a scholarship offer from a number of schools. In fact, she was apparently competing for UCLA in 2006, prior to transferring to a junior college. So, I think it’s probably a case of no-harm, no-foul.
BUT, if it’s true, it’s a violation, and it gives the perception of a program tip-toeing the ethical line. Given that there are so many more ways to accomplish the same goal – getting both athletes to UF – this is a pretty dumb mistake.
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The obligatory Tebow girlfriend (not) post
It is obligatory these days when writing about Tim Tebow that one include a photo of him with his Heisman Trophy wife.
I admit it. I am one jealous, fat, middle-aged man.
So, anyway, congratulations to Tim Tebow of THE University of Florida. For a sophmore on a 3-loss team to win the Heisman, it’s a testament to him that the Heisman voters perceive him to be the best player in college football. Well done, Gator Nation is proud of you, don’t show up against Michigan fat and slow like Troy Smith did in the National Championship game last year.
And, stay away from the girls that have received more than their share of God’s blessings. They’re bad for the legs. Makes ‘em weak.
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Florida Memorabilia
Florida memorabilia and collectibles are hot right now.
Tebow for Heisman
Hey, the guy has made it tough for the Heisman voters, that’s for sure. They may not want to give it to a sophomore, but THAT’s the only reason they have at this point. Tonight’s game against FSU was pure artistry, 50+ TDs by any player is unheard of in a college season.
I’m a Florida fan, but haven’t necessarily been a Tebow fan, but there isn’t any way to deny this guy his due.
7 Reasons Florida is Better Than Georgia
So, I had my Georgia post nearly done, so I’m posting it before I post my NC post – sue me!
Anyhoo, the Florida-Georgia rivalry extends well beyond the football field, and despite the classless display by those dastardly Bulldogs in Jacksonville, whupping up on our beloved Gators then rubbing it in their faces like that, it’s pretty well-established that Florida is better than Georgia.
For instance:
- Oranges taste better than peaches.
- Georgia – Six Flags; Florida – Disney, Epcot, Universal, etc.
- Georgia was settled as a penal colony. Therefore, all Georgians are criminals.
- Georgia sucks. How do you think Florida stays attached to the mainland.
- Parts of Florida have been ruled under 7 flags. Parts of Georgia have been ruled under 6 flags. Therefore, Florida is more desirable.
- When you go to flickr.com and type in the search “sexy florida woman” you get this:
- When you go to flickr.com and type in the search “sexy Georgia woman” you get this:
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