Urban Meyer's sudden announcement preceding the Sugar Bowl was supposed to wreck the Gator's recruiting class.  Someone apparently forgot to tell Pennsylvania native Sharrif Floyd. 

Floyd, playing in today's US Army All American Bowl, announced his collegiate choice at half time of today's game.  The 6'3", 310-pound defensive tackle has played this game as a man among boys.  Almost unblockable, Floyd has dominated the line of scrimmage and I for one will be shocked if he does not receive the Defensive Player of the Game.

If a player of Floyd's stature is not afraid to bail on the Gators, why are the in-state players bolting on the Gators?  While negative recruiting will take a toll on Meyer's staff, apparently the damage will not be as bad as many UF fans originially feared.

Urban Meyer's tenure as head football coach of the Florida Gators has ended.  Meyer, citing health and family reasons, announced earlier today that he would be stepping aside following the Gators Sugar Bowl game against the Cincinnati Bearcats. 

With the departures of:
Urban Meyer
Defensive Coordinator Charlie Strong (to Louisville)
Wide Receivers Coach Billy Gonzales (to LSU)
and a rumored number of UF players (some are saying as many as 19) declaring early for the NFL draft ... where do the Gators go now?

Florida coach Urban Meyer has suspended DE Carlos Dunlap for the SEC Championship game.  In a program that has been riddled with arrests during his tenure, Urban Meyer has done the right thing.  While the coach could have put the player above the team and 'allow the justice system to run its course', Meyer did not hesitate to send a message to his players.

Unlike in past incidences, Meyer did not suspend one of his best players for a menial game nor did he only suspend Dunlap for the first half.  Meyer has suspended Carlos Dunlap indefinitely while the athletic department and University gathers more information.

Reviewing the judge's statements, will this violation go deeper than a simple case of underage drinking?  While that is doubtful, according to ESPN's Chris Low:

The Florida Gators opened up as 5.5 point favorites over the Crimson Tide of Alabama for the SEC Championship game.  This game will be played December 5th. 

What Does the Point Spread History Show about the SEC Title Game?

Nike has produced new Pro Combat Uniforms for the Florida Gators.  These new uniforms are state-of-the-art in design ... other than aesthetically.

According to Nike, the uniforms are approximately 37% lighter and offer superior protection over previous uniforms.  Nike did not include the ugliness ratio on the new uniforms.

Apparently Nike wants the Gators to beat the FSU Seminoles in a uniform that would be best suited inside of a P.T. Barnun & Bailey Circus act.

Personally, I do not care for the helmets nor the jerseys (especially the stripes on the shoulders).  The pants (from the front) look o.k., but what is the deal with the white mesh on the back?

What do you think about the Gators' new uni's?

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