On the 1st possession of the game in the steamy Swamp, the Tennessee Volunteers went three and out. The SEC unveiled the schedule for this years football media days, which will be held July 18 to 21 in Atlanta. The Gators didn't lose again. Cooper was nominated SEC Freshman of the Week following his performance. According to the New York Times, "a roster on the university's website lists 121 players, 41 of whom were arrested either in college or after, and sometimes both. The Gator offense compiled 541 total yards to the Seminoles' 287, and were often able to finish drives with touchdowns while Florida State was forced to settle for field goals. Cooper caught his first NFL touchdown in a game against the Tennessee Titans. Trask finished second nationally in passing yards per game (356.9). Appearing to kick another long field goal, LSU instead ran a brilliant fake with the holderquarterback Matt Flynnwho scooted eight yards for the first down. One of FSU kicker Gary Cismesia's four FGs was a school record 60-yard effort on the last play of the 1st half to cut his team's deficit to 2412 at intermission. Cooper caught eight passes, gaining 182 yards and scoring two total touchdowns in 2007. Florida answered on consecutive drives with a 10-yard Tim Tebow pass to Cornelius Ingram and a Tebow to Louis Murphy 66-yard pass to put the Gators up by a touchdown. He also became the first quarterback in Division I-FBS history to pass for at least 20 touchdowns and rush for at least 20 touchdowns in the same season. The Gators rolled the dice after getting a first down, as Tebow threw a 40-yard pass to Harvin to get the Gators in the red zone. All rights reserved. Two drives later, the Gators mounted a 12-play drive that culminated in a Tim Tebow two-yard pass and an unbelievable catch made by Kestahn Moore to put the Gators up by ten. [19] The police later confirmed their investigation and provided their report to Deadspin. Leak made his first CFL start at quarterback on September 3, 2010, against the BC Lions. Florida traveled to Columbia and renewed their budding rivalry with a win over the Gamecocks. This stretched the Gator lead to 18, their largest of the day. Tebow finished last week's game with 19 total rushing touchdowns leaving him tied with Shaun Alexander, LaBrandon Toefield, and Garrison Hearst. Florida would end the game with 31 straight points, turning a close contest into a runaway. The Gators countered by mounting a drive before the half that culminated in a Tebow 1-yard "jump pass" to Aaron Hernandez. The roster Napier inherited suffered through a 6-6 regular season, so some attrition is necessary to refresh a locker room that lacked elite talent. For the season opener, the WKU Hilltoppers filled the void left by the UCF Knights, who had decided to back out of the game in December 2006. Additionally, he averaged 4.3 yards per carry on the ground.[23]. Florida Gators announce new defensive coordinator, Bucs plan to release running back Leonard Fournette. [1] In four years as the Patriots' starting quarterback, Leak led his team to three consecutive North Carolina 4-A state championships. Brandon James was the SEC special teams player of the week for his 193 yards and a touchdown on kick returns. After halftime, though, things changed in The Swamp. Kelvin Taylor, the son of Gators legend Fred Taylor, played at Florida from 2013 to 2015. Urban Meyer and the Gators were looking to carry their momentum from the second half of the season with Heisman-winning sophomore Tim Tebow into the bowl game. The 2008 Florida Gators, a team that featured Aaron Hernandez and Tim Tebow, won the BCS championship, but 41 of the 121 players on that roster have been arrested. He was waived after two years with the team and then signed with the Baltimore Ravens. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. The Sporting News Ike Hilliard was among the best wide receivers to ever play at Florida and was a cornerstone of Steve Spurrier's fun-and-gun offense of the 1990s. Chad Henne finished his career at the University of Michigan with a victory in a bowl game, the first in five seasons, and finished with a career-high in passing yards. In a tweet first posted by NFL Memes, it was reported that 41 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Mississippi's lead in the all-time series was reduced to 11-10-1. All Rights Reserved. We dug ourselves a huge hole, of course, in the first half. ESPN national recruiting director Tom Luginbill said last month that Floridas new staff had to figure out which holdovers belonged in the rebuilding process and which ones didnt. Until then, its too soon to know whether the Gators 2023 roster will be significantly better or worse than the one Napier inherited from Mullen. Florida Gators Main Navigation Menu. [9] And receiver Percy Harvin excelled as well, leading all players in rushing (9 attempts for 75 yards and 1 TD) and receiving (4 catches for 120 yards). [10], Overall, the Gators put together a historically dominating performance. Floridas football staff continues to expand. [5] He spent the summer of 2007 working with the team, and training under former Gator quarterback Rex Grossman. Only 3 schools lost more players to the portal this cycle than the Gators. Every team loses transfers. The Tigers drove down the field, and Flynn hit Demetrius Byrd for a 3-yard touchdown to cut the Gator lead to 3. Floridas potential rides on Anthony Richardsons potential.. ). As such, the official record for Alabama is 02 (02). Find out more. All rights reserved. [21][22] Tebow finished the regular season with the second highest passing efficiency in the nation with 177.8. With the win and Tennessee's loss to Alabama, the Gators once again control their destiny in the SEC Eastern Division. The season was the team's first of six under head coach Urban Meyer, who led the Gators to an Outback Bowl berth and an overall winloss record of 93 (.750). [9] He was claimed by the Montreal Alouettes on June 9 after being released a day earlier. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Once you identify that, youve got to move in another direction.. Completed 552-of-813 passes for 7,386 yards and 69 touchdowns in 28 game appearances with the Gators. Senior Leak will remain starter; freshman Tebow turning heads, Leak sees Bears as 'best situation for me', Jacksonville Sharks suspend quarterback Chris Leak, Orlando Predators sign former UF quarterback Chris Leak, "Former Gator Chris Leak becomes offensive graduate assistant - OrlandoSentinel.com", "Gators assistant Joker Phillips resigns; Chris Leak to coach receivers - GatorZone.com", Former Gators QB is Edgewater's new coach, "Chris Leak out as head coach at Edgewater", "Alleged victim declines to press charges against Chris Leak - Orlando Sentinel", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chris_Leak&oldid=1136153481, This page was last edited on 29 January 2023, at 00:27. Castleton averaged 17.9 points per game in conference play this season with three 20-point outings. Tennessee's momentum was washed away by the roar of 90,000 Gator fans, and the home team never looked back. He established a then-career-high with three receptions (all touchdowns) in the romp over Western Carolina. The first of these five rushing touchdowns broke the school record for most rushing touchdowns. Florida Gators redshirt freshman quarterback Jalen Kitna was booked into the Alachua County Jail at 3:20 pm ET on Wednesday, November 30. Leak would lead the Alouettes to a 3917 win over the Bombers. Really proud of the character of these guys. He garnered 462 first-place votes and 1,957 points, 254 points ahead of the runner-up, Arkansas running back Darren McFadden. Well hold off on answering for now; check back after the traditional February signing day and the spring transfer period. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Fourteen starters, seven from offense and seven from defense, would return for the 2005 season. Napier and the Gators are scheduled for the third day. The Gators fell 71-63 to Kentucky in their regular-season finale, but we dont want the loss to overshadow this special and emotional moment to begin the game. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. He led the Gators from 2002 to 2004 to a 23-15 record and recruited many of the players that led Florida to a national championship in 2007. Preseason analysis projected that Florida would have the hardest schedule in the country, including back-to-back games against Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, LSU, Auburn and Georgia. With 3:28 left in the game, Kentucky opted to kick off instead of onside kick. Do you have a sports website? Join our linker program. Follow us@GatorsWireon Twitter and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions. He appeared in 49 games for Florida over four seasons (2016-19) and made 31 starts. Cooper hauled in a career-high and team-best four catches for 122 yards and two touchdowns, including a career-long 59-yard grab in his 2007 debut against Western Kentucky. [4] Lindsey is married to former University of Florida linebacker and current Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone. Florida leads with a lopsided 3092 record and has won the last 17 games in a row. Tebow closed the drive with a touchdown score on the ground to put the game away. Coming off the bench, he posted 16 receptions for 315 yards and a touchdown. Before the beginning of his 2006 senior season, there was speculation that Leak might not be the Gators' starting quarterback due to the emergence of talented freshman Tim Tebow. What will Floridas new name, image and likeness law actually do? And thats only one wave of departures. [12] It also marked the fourth win of the season in which the Gators defeated a team led by a former national championship winning coach (Bobby Bowden, Howard Schnellenberger, Phillip Fulmer, and Steve Spurrier being those coaches). According to The New York Times, 41 members of the 2008 Gators have been arrested. Leak became a graduate assistant, helping coach the team's offense. On August 19, 2010, in a game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Montreal starting quarterback, Anthony Calvillo, got taken out with an injury which gave way to Leak to finish off the game. The Montreal Alouettes went on to win the Grey Cup in 2010. And when you move in another direction, you get more roster spots to fill. Lito Sheppard was among the OG defensive backs coming out of Florida that earned the institution the moniker "Defensive Back University" as the team transitioned from the fun-and-gun approach under Steve Spurrier to a more defensive-minded philosophy under the infamous Ron Zook. Nine of 11 starters were replaced from their championship defense. Tebow also rushed 27 times for 168 yards and 2 more touchdowns, setting new Florida single-game records for rushing attempts and rushing yards by a quarterback and almost single-handedly running out the clock late in the game. All rights reserved), Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) smiles after being introduced as a starter before the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey), (Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. In one of the most anticipated games of the season, the Florida Gators traveled to Tiger Stadium to take on the LSU Tigers in a game that had conference and national title implications. The newly named Michigan head coach, Rich Rodriguez, could be seen during the game along the Michigan sidelines. After it was announced that Garcia's former backup, Omar Jacobs, would start the next game, Leak was suspended after skipping the following team practice. He was a full-time starter in his sophomore year (2011) and finished with 176 tackles, including 23.5 tackles for a loss through 26 starts and 39 appearances. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Leak finished his freshman year with a Southeastern Conference (SEC) record for a freshman, posting a 63 record as a starter, including wins over the eventual national champion LSU Tigers and the rival Georgia Bulldogs. [4] Instead, Meyer publicly endorsed Leak as the starting quarterback and confirmed Tim Tebow would be the back-up. He went undrafted in 2011 but later signed with the New York Giants. Well bring college football analysis and insights with a statewide focus to your inbox weekly during the season. [7] He was eventually cut from the Bears' roster on September 16, 2007. The attrition is most pronounced at the top of the roster. The FAU Owls traveled to Gainesville for the first meeting between the two teams. The Gators won the Southeastern Conference championship in all three years he spent in Gainesville, and the speedy pass-catcher from Patterson, Louisiana, capped off his collegiate career with a national championship after the 1996-97 season. Attrition is an unavoidable part of college football because rosters turn over every four or five years as players run through their eligibility. He scored again in the second meeting of the season against the Cowboys, again on a one-handed catch. [12], at WilliamsBrice Stadium Columbia, South Carolina. (); : NIL Value: -. This inexperience was evident in their contest with the Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford, Mississippi. [13] Lloyd Carr coached his Wolverines for the final time with the announcement of his retirement shortly after his final regular season game against rival Ohio State. Christopher Patrick Leak (born May 3, 1985) is an American football coach and former gridiron football quarterback. With his 262 passing yards and 89 rushing, Tebow set a new school record for most yards of total offense in a season with 3,970, surpassing Rex Grossman's 2001 total. Agree or disagree with something weve said? 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[1] He was recognized as a Parade magazine All-American as well as Parade's Player of the Year in 2003. While they happened to have America's Golden Boy, they also had a roster full of trouble-makers. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. Leak began his career at Florida as a freshman, seeing playing time in the first few games, and taking over as the starter in the game against the Kentucky Wildcats. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. And in this episode of Gators Breakdown, David is joined by Will Miles and Nick Knudsen with Read and Reaction to break down the roster on the offensive side of the ball, going position by position of what they like and what questions need to be answered. This loss was coach Urban Meyer's first in Gainesville, as well as his first loss since last year's loss to Auburn. His average also broke Rex Grossmans school record (354.2 in 2001) and ranked third on the SEC single-season record list, behind Kentuckys Tim Couch (388.6 in 1998) and LSUs Joe Burrow (378.1 in 2019). [12], The Vanderbilt Commodores traveled to Gainesville for the first time since 2005 where they nearly came away with a win in overtime. Do you have a blog? Leak was replaced by sophomore Tim Tebow, who shared quarterback duties with him last season. SR. 99.32. The 2008 Florida Gators were a team that went down in the History of College Football. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara), (Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. Brandon Taylor was named gamechanger - graduate assistant. . The Gators took an early lead by kicking a field goal on their first drive. He also set a career best in passing yards with 338. Elam has spent time playing in the XFL, Indoor Football League and Canadian Football League since leaving the NFL. Senior day in the Swamp saw the Gators start strong, scoring four touchdowns and a field goal on their first five possessions en route to a 4512 victory over the in-state rival Florida State Seminoles. Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. Thursdays loss follows another loss last week to end the regular season, in which the Gators finished 19-12. Notable additions: Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz, Ohio State linebacker Teradja Mitchell, Notable losses: Offensive lineman Ethan White (not yet committed), defensive back TreVez Johnson (Missouri), Notable additions: South Carolina tight end Jaheim Bell, Virginia defensive back Fentrell Cypress, Notable losses: Defensive back Sam McCall (Texas A&M), running back Treshaun Ward (Kansas State), Notable additions: Tennessee offensive lineman RJ Perry, Florida running back NayQuan Wright, Notable losses: Running back Brian Battie (Auburn), receiver Jimmy Horn (Colorado), Notable additions: Alabama offensive lineman Javion Cohen, Washington State linebacker Francisco Mauigoa, Notable losses: Blue-chip quarterback Jake Garcia (uncommitted), defensive lineman Darrell Jackson (FSU), Notable additions: Alabama offensive lineman Amari Kight, USF quarterback Timmy McClain, Notable losses: Quarterback Mikey Keene (Fresno State), defensive back Davonte Brown (Miami). The Gators' roster listed 109 players for their 2021 SEC finale at Missouri UF's last game under Dan Mullen. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [3], 2005 Southeastern Conference football standings, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2005_Florida_Gators_football_team&oldid=1119734172, $ BCS representative as conference champion. The Florida Gators closed out the 2007 season against the Michigan Wolverines on New Years Day in the Capital One Bowl. 1 Alabama in the SEC title game, and Tebow was dominant: He tossed three TD passes, rushed for another 57 yards, and the Gators advanced to the. He ended the season tied for third in the NFL with 17.8 yards per catch. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. With backup quarterback Adrian McPherson injured, Leak was on the active roster for the August 21, 2009, match against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, in which he threw his first CFL touchdown pass on his first play. Herald spent the 2020 and 2021 seasons at Florida. But once again, it was Tim Tebow who led Florida's charge to victory. And thats still not the full picture of UFs attrition. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. . All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Alabama had 5 victories vacated by the NCAA in 2010. [1] Leak received national attention as an 8th grader in 1998 when Wake Forest coach Jim Caldwell, who had just signed his older brother, C. J., offered him a college football scholarship. The Gators were seeking revenge for last seasons's only loss (a 2717 setback at Auburn) when the Tigers visited The Swamp. Let us know here, and well share our responses to your questions. The XFL returned over the weekend to kick off its 2023 season, and there are half a dozen former Gators split across four rosters. In the first 5 weeks, he posted 8 catches for 93 yards and 1 touchdown with Michael Vick at quarterback. Over the course of his career, Hilliard amassed 2,214 yards on 126 receptions with 29 touchdowns in the air and also ran the ball seven times for 46 yards while at UF. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. He made collegiate debut with one reception for 10 yards against Central Florida. In 2016, Hill was suspended 10 games for failing a drug test. Never miss out on the latest with the Bucs, Rays, Lightning, Florida college sports and more. The 2005 season would open with high expectations of new head coach Urban Meyer. The Gators won the BCS Championship Game in Glendale, Arizona to cap off the 2006 season, the second national championship in school history. The Gators competed in Division I-A of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and played their home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on the university's Gainesville, Florida campus. Florida received the second half kickoff and fumbled a few plays later, leading to a Troy touchdown. Leak received second-team All-SEC honors. GAME RECAP: Diarras 3 spoils Gator comeback, A&M wins 83-80 in OT. February 19, 2023 7:06 pm ET. The official 2008 Football Roster for the Florida Gators Gators. ); : There was, however, a brief period when it seemed that the contest would be much closer. The Bulldogs hold a 46372 series lead. We only know that it will be different. Leak suffered an apparent injury early in the fourth quarter and did not return. Florida School History; Schedule & Results; Roster; Game Logs; Splits; . Florida quarterback Tim Tebow set a career-high in passing yards in the game with 304 yards. With the victory, Florida leads the series 40-17-0 and has beaten Kentucky twenty one consecutive years in football, the third longest active streak in Division I-FBS. The schedule for the Gators played in their favor this season, as they faced their toughest opponentssuch as Tennessee, Auburn, and Florida Stateat home in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Do you have a sports website? Spurrier's new team upset his old team in 2005, and only a blocked last-second field goal kept him from repeating that feat in Gainesville in 2006. He was released by the Eagles on February 8, 2016. After halftime, though, things changed in The Swamp. [18] The next day, it was reported that Leak was under investigation by the Orlando Police Department for possible sexual assault of a minor. A late touchdown by Moreno sealed the victory for the Bulldogs. Outcome: Charges were dropped. The score stood at 497 after two quarters, the Gators having racked up over 350 yards of total offense, Tebow throwing 3 touchdown passes and running for another score in an impressive display of all-around dominating football. Eleanor Roosevelt Raiders (Greenbelt) EDGE6-526836yrs. Sources: 2012 Florida Football Media Guide,[6] and GatorZone.com.[7]. Despite the challenges of youth, the Gators were ranked in the top 5 in some preseason polls.[2]. He was drafted in the fifth round by the Oakland Raiders and was a regular as a rookie before being waived in 2019. [1] Leak was known for his quiet leadership as a quarterback, and was elected a team captain by his teammates two of his four years as a Gator.[3]. That number . The Rebels put up a valiant effort. This was the fifth game of the season where the Gators played a team led by a former national championship winning head coach. 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