Championship Mode: It's when we thrive. 2012-05-16T19:01:00Z http://www.alligatorarmy.com/rss/fanshots 2012-05-16T19:01:00Z 2012-05-16T19:01:00Z <img alt="Contributionsgraph_medium" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/fan_shot_images/253868/ContributionsGraph_medium.png" /> <div class="source source-img"><p>If you have any questions at all about how Florida makes its money, and why it's expensive to buy Gators season tickets not because of the ticket cost but because of the seat license fees, look no further than this graph from <a href="http://www.teamspeedkills.com/2012/5/16/3023970/college-sports-revenue-breakdown-texas-ohio-state-florida" target="new">Year2's brilliant look at how athletic programs make their money</a> at <a href="http://www.teamspeedkills.com/" target="new">Team Speed Kills</a>. It's as must-read as anything about college football will be this month.</p></div> http://www.alligatorarmy.com/2012/5/16/3024709/if-you-have-any-questions-at-all-about-how-florida-makes-its-money Andy Hutchins 2012-05-15T18:38:23Z 2012-05-15T18:38:23Z <h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/15/espn-doubles-up-on-30-for-30-documentary-series/">ESPN Doubles Up on '30 for 30' Documentary Series -&nbsp;NYTimes.com</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>ESPN's rolling out more 30 for 30 documentaries, including ones about the 1983 N.C. State team that won the NCAA Tournament; Bo Jackson; Ben Johnson, tainted Olympic gold medalist; and athletes who go broke. What Gators story of the last 30 years would you want to see made into a 30 for 30?</p> <p>I think the obvious answer is the Oh-Fours, because they did the most singular thing in that period, but the one I <i>really</i> want to see is the documentary about the 2009 football team.</p></div> http://www.alligatorarmy.com/2012/5/15/3022358/espn-doubles-up-on-30-for-30-documentary-series-nytimes-com Andy Hutchins 2012-05-15T16:16:01Z 2012-05-15T16:16:01Z <img alt="Ahmad_fulwood_demarcus_walker" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/fan_shot_images/253709/Ahmad_Fulwood_Demarcus_Walker.png" /> <div class="source source-img"><p>Demarcus Walker is a big-time defensive line recruit from Jacksonville Sandalwood, and a Florida target <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-football-recruiting/2012/5/15/3021688/demarcus-walker-top-8-official-visit" target="new">who named the Gators in his top eight</a>. Ahmad Fulwood <a href="http://www.alligatorarmy.com/2012/4/7/2932900/florida-football-recruiting-five-star-receiver-ahmad-fulwood-commits">is a Florida commit</a>. This is one of my favorite tweets. (HT to <a href="http://twitter.com/LukeStampini" target="new">@LukeStampini</a> via <a href="http://twitter.com/htowngator/statuses/202401513728000000" target="new">@htowngator</a>.)</p></div> http://www.alligatorarmy.com/2012/5/15/3022022/demarcus-walker-is-a-big-time-defensive-line-recruit-from Andy Hutchins 2012-05-14T16:21:22Z 2012-05-14T16:21:22Z <h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2012/5/12/3016501/turf-show-radio-post-draft-excitatorium-6pm-et-open-thread-beef-tacos">Turf Show Radio: Post-Draft&nbsp;Excitatorium</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>Turf Show Times, SB Nation's St. Louis Rams blog, had me on its podcast to talk Janoris Jenkins, who the Rams took in the second round of the NFL Draft.</p> <p>We discussed a number of topics, from Jenkins' career at Florida, what to expect from the Gators in 2012 and which Gators could make some noise in next year's draft.</p> <p>You can listen/download the podcast from iTunes <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/turf-show-radio/id505313270">here</a>. It's the most recent episode (Season 3, Episode 10).</p></div> http://www.alligatorarmy.com/2012/5/14/3019681/turf-show-radio-post-draft-excitatorium LanceDavis 2012-05-11T15:29:05Z 2012-05-11T15:29:05Z <h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-football-recruiting/2012/5/11/3014039/joey-ivie-recruit-pasco-recruit-defensive-florida-state-miami">Joey Ivie Excited To Have Offers From Florida, Florida State And&nbsp;Miami</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>Ivie is an intriguing defensive line prospect. Florida's definitely keeping an eye on him. And though he reports an offer from UF, I don't think he could commit right now if he wanted to.</p> <p>If he camps at Florida like he mentioned, he could definitely earn a spot in UF's 2013 class if he wants in.</p></div> http://www.alligatorarmy.com/2012/5/11/3014206/joey-ivie-excited-to-have-offers-from-florida-florida-state-and-miami LanceDavis 2012-05-08T22:10:36Z 2012-05-08T22:10:36Z <blockquote> <p><strong>10. Will Muschamp, Florida
</strong></p> <p>Age: 40 <br />2011 record: 7-6, 3-5 <br />At Florida (1 year): 7-6 <br />FBS career (1 year): 7-6</p> <p>Here’s what Will Muschamp walked into at Florida: a fan base that was uneasy about the hire, and one that ended up watching his first team struggle without its injured starting quarterback. What many didn’t see (or understand) is the utter mess left behind by former coach Urban Meyer. That will give Muschamp house money for a while, but—by his own admission—he must start winning games. If the Gators make a strong turn back this season toward the SEC elite, 2013 could be a big season on the back of three straight elite recruiting classes. </p> <p>A BCS coach says: "At the end of the day, no one cares what he was left with by the former guy. We all say that—and it doesn’t do any good. Fans have a short memory, and believe me, so do university presidents."</p> <p>Trending: Holding.</p> <p></p> </blockquote> <div class="source"><p>Matt Hayes of <em>Sporting News</em> ranks <a href="http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2012-05-08/college-football-coach-rankings-sec-nick-saban-les-miles-steve-spurrier-mark-ric?eadid=EL/SICOM&sct=hp_t2_a11">every single coach in the SEC</a> from No. 1 (Nick Saban) to No. 14 (Derek Dooley). </p> <p>Just some of my thoughts:</p> <p>I think he's a little high on James Franklin (Vandy), Gary Pinkel (Mizzou), Gene Chizik (Auburn) and Kevin Sumlin (A&amp;M). Mostly because those guys haven't been in the SEC before and/or they had one lucky year. </p> <p>I also think he's a little low on Muschamp and Mullen (Miss State). The top 3-4 and bottom 3-4 are probably right, I'd just reorganize the middle. </p></div> http://www.alligatorarmy.com/2012/5/8/3008175/10-will-muschamp-florida-age-40-2011-record-7-6-3-5-at-florida-1-year FlaGators 2012-05-08T17:00:06Z 2012-05-08T17:00:06Z <blockquote> <p><strong>Just Missed the Cut: </strong> William Gholston, Michigan State, DE; John Simon, Ohio State, DL; DeAnthony Thomas, Oregon, RB/KR; Shamarko Thomas, Syracuse, DB; Eric Reid, LSU, DB; Hunter Furr, ECU, RB; Samuel Harvill, K-State, DL; Rashad Ross, ASU, WR; Jamie Collins, So Miss, LB; Kelvin Benjamin, FSU, WR; Denard Robinson, Michigan, QB; Jordan Phillips, OU, DT; Dri Archer, Kent State, RB; Jesse Williams, Alabama, DT; <strong>Lerentee McCray, Florida, LB</strong>; George Atkinson III, Notre Dame, RB; and Pat O'Donnell, Cincy, punter.</p> </blockquote> <div class="source"><p>Bruce Feldman's annual <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/18992316/the-freak-list-the-10-craziest-athletes-in-college-football">The Freak List</a> is always a great read, even if it makes me feel really guilty for writing this while eating a chocolate brownie cookie. I don't exactly know why Feldman is calling McCray freakish, but I'll ask.</p> <p>Additionally, Florida faces No. 2 Devin Taylor of South Carolina and No. 3 Justin Hunter of Tennessee this year, and could see No. 6 Knile Davis of Arkansas or No. 8 Jay Prosch of Auburn in an SEC Championship Game.</p></div> http://www.alligatorarmy.com/2012/5/8/3007430/just-missed-the-cut-william-gholston-michigan-state-de-john-simon Andy Hutchins 2012-05-07T17:45:13Z 2012-05-07T17:45:13Z <img alt="34th_wall" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/fan_shot_images/252764/34th_Wall.jpg" /> <div class="source source-img"><p>The picture's from Saturday, but I drove by the 34th Street Wall yesterday, and it was still there. (If you're in Gainesville and want to see it, it's at the extreme south end of the Wall.) I think it captures current sentiment about the Gators pretty well via Internet meme. (Via <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/TenneyUF/status/198577824246939648/photo/1" target="new">@TenneyUF</a>)</p> <p>Additionally, I'm going to be in a car and at an awards ceremony (it's for my sister; I sure as hell haven't done anything award-worthy of late) for most of the rest of the day, so FlaGators and Lance are your acting captains of the size. Do not allow them to capsize it.</p></div> http://www.alligatorarmy.com/2012/5/7/3005124/the-pictures-from-saturday-but-i-drove-by-the-34th-street-wall Andy Hutchins