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It's 'critical' week of practice for Gators, Meyer says

It s  critical  week of  practice for Gators  Meyer says

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  • Prediction time again http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10519/prediction-time-again-2/ Since we all pretty much know what's going to happen in the opener (a big, one-sided Florida win over Miami of Ohio), I'm not even going to bother picking a score in this one. But I do have some predictions for Saturday. Here they are:¢ On UF's first play, the Gators will line up in [...] Prediction time again
  • The freak of all freaks http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10517/the-freak-of-all-freaks/ Over the, let's say several, years that I've covered Florida football for The Sun, I've come across some really incredible physical freaks. I think I came across the most impressive freak of all Wednesday. Omarius Hines. He almost makes Jevon Kearse look like a stick man. The hybrid receiver/tight end showed up for interviews Wednesday [...] The freak of all freaks
  • Is Rainey the next Harvin? http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10516/is-rainey-the-next-harvin/ Based on what we've been hearing from the Florida coaches and players, redshirt junior slot receiver/tailback Chris Rainey has had a monster camp and has emerged as perhaps THE playmaker on offense.Offensive coordinator Steve Addazio calls him electric.Urban Meyer says he has freakish ability.Senior tailback Emmanuel Moody on Tuesday compared him to Percy Harvin " [...] Is Rainey the next Harvin?
  • Freshmen dot depth chart http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10512/freshmen-dot-depth-chart/ Florida released its depth chart for Saturday's opener, and there are true freshmen all over it.Urban Meyer said last week that a bunch of the freshmen would be playing at some point against Miami (Ohio).Here's what our opinion of a bunch is: 16.That's the number of true freshmen who could see playing time, an impressive [...] Freshmen dot depth chart
  • The new-look offense http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10508/the-new-look-offense/ After speaking with Florida coaches and players over the past three weeks, we've come to know the varied components of the Gators' 2010 offense.A drop-back passing quarterback who will not be toting the rock on called quarterback runs. Tailbacks who will be lining up in the I-formation behind a fullback sometimes. Tight ends who will [...] The new-look offense

Blog: Pat Dooley

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  • The High Five http://dooley.blogs.gatorsports.com/10718/the-high-five/ We're starting a new feature every Sunday here at Gatorsports.com that will continue throughout college football season. Hopefully, the initial offering is better than Mike Pouncey's snaps on Saturday. (Read my Back Nine this week for my take on Steve Addazio). This feature will include the five things that caught my eye from a Saturday [...] The High Five
  • Dr. Football http://dooley.blogs.gatorsports.com/10716/dr-football/ The second season of “The Pat Dooley Show” will tape on Wednesday which means I need a question for Dr. Football's e-mail bag. Just think, your question could be read to the tens of thousands of people who click on the web site to watch the show.OK, forget that incentive and just deliver some questions. Dr. Football
  • Urban light http://dooley.blogs.gatorsports.com/10714/urban-light/ Although I am on vacation, I'm working this week. And I felt a need to blog.Each year I make this swing through the Panhandle speaking to Gator Clubs. I'm a lot more in demand now that Urban Meyer has toned down his schedule. So it was Tallahassee on Wednesday, Pensacola on Thursday and the Emerald [...] Urban light
  • Hey, I can watch practice http://dooley.blogs.gatorsports.com/10712/hey-i-can-watch-practice/ Out here in Dove Valley, there is a football team practicing and I'm watching it.Say what?Yep, this is the NFL were camps are often open to the public and the media. I'm watching Tim Tebow run through drills right now. It's also Jarvis Moss' first practice back since suffering a broken hand.And the Broncos don't [...] Hey, I can watch practice
  • Rocky Mountain high http://dooley.blogs.gatorsports.com/10708/rocky-mountian-high/ It has been 15 years since I was in Colorado and being here brings back a lot of memories. While the climate is brutal on my sinuses, it is unbelievable to feel something that I haven't felt for awhile in Gainesville.A cool breeze.Denver is one of my favorite cities for a lot of reasons. There [...] Rocky Mountain high

Blog: Tailgating

Jeff Barlis reports on the tailgating scene outside The Swamp.

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  • More game day hotspots http://tailgating.blogs.gatorsports.com/10024/more-game-day-hotspots/ SEC showCBS College Sports Network's SEC Tailgate show debuts on Saturday and will air live from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., from just outside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium between Gates 1 and 2.Who: Veteran SEC announcer Dave Baker hosts and is joined by CBSSports.com's Lauren Shehadi and CBSSports.com senior college football writer Dennis Dodd. Sam Ryan [...] More game day hotspots
  • Urban Meyer wants you to wear blue http://tailgating.blogs.gatorsports.com/10017/urban-meyer-wants-you-to-wear-blue/ Gator fans are being asked by UF to arrive early and wear blue for the highly-anticipated clash with the Vols on Saturday. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m., at The Swamp and CBS Sports will televise the sold-out contest to a national audience.Neither request should be a problem, as fans will begin tailgating in the morning [...] Urban Meyer wants you to wear blue
  • We want to hear from you http://tailgating.blogs.gatorsports.com/10015/we-want-to-hear-from-you/ We're in search of veteran Gators who have been tailgating in the same spot for several decades before and after Gator games.E-mail us details about your special tailgate spot, how long you've been tailgating there and what makes your spot so special to campus@gvillesun.com.Please also give us a contact number. We want to hear from you
  • BCS bonanza in south Florida http://tailgating.blogs.gatorsports.com/10003/bcs-bonanza-in-south-florida/ To my surprise there just aren't a whole lot of events planned for the big game, but if you can make your way to south Florida, these would make for a fun BCS-related itinerary …Wednesday, Jan. 7, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Gator Day at Jungle IslandStart your day with birds, tigers and monkeys at this [...] BCS bonanza in south Florida
  • Gator fans hit the road http://tailgating.blogs.gatorsports.com/10004/gator-fans-hit-the-road/ Here in Tallahassee, I can't help but be reminded of the Florida-Georgia game in Jacksonville a few weeks ago.That was a neutral site, a stadium in which the fans are split right down the middle. I know not to expect the same in Doak Campbell Stadium today, but the tailgating scene suggests otherwise.It's amazing how [...] Gator fans hit the road

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