Mike Gillislee, the 6 foot 1 from Deland (FL) has recommitted to the University Of Florida after decomitting just the other day. The 4 star recruit is a power back that Florida could use in the future.
Some other news for the Gators, Greg Reid has from Valdosta (GA) has a visit with Florida this weekend after he was already thinking about decomitting to UF.
By: Brandon
admin@gatorsportsnation.com
Quarterback Tim Tebow has had his arthroscopic surgery done on his right shoulder the day after he told Gator Nation that he is returning for his senior year at Florida. Tebow needed a bone spur removed and all of the chronic inflammation that was built up and which he had hurt back in the 2007 season.
Doctors have told media and Urban Meyer that the surgery went real well and Tebow should most likely be throwing again in the next few weeks and should return to full health. He hurt his shoulder a little more than half way through the season last year and it has been giving him a little trouble late this year, but good thing he is getting it taking care of now and also letting it give time to recover. Tebow fought through the pain in the National championship game against Oklahoma and never gave a sign of it hurting. Tebow still threw for 231 yards and rushing for over 100 yards. Despite throwing the interceptions, he made it up with the 2 touchdowns he threw which led Florida past the Sooners 24-14.
The Gators have recently had a few players that were verbally committed to Florida but have now decided on a different school. 6’7 245 pound DE Nick Kasa from Broomfield, (Colo) has decommitted from Florida to commit to Colorado. Kasa is a 4 star defensive end as rated on rivals and runs a 4.6 forty. Nick has had other offers from schools such as Kansas State, Miami, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Oregon and California.
Mike Gillislee is a 6’1 205 pound back from Deland, (FL.) Mike was recruited by Charlie Strong, and has already verbally committed to UF but their are rumors stating he has decommitted. He is most likely to play for Clemson if this decommitt follows through. Gillislee runs a 4.4 forty and is a 4 star recruit.
The last decommitt for Florida is Greg Reid from Valdosta, (GA). Greg is a 4 star recruit and has decommitted from Florida and will now most likely be joining the Georgia Bulldogs. Reid carried the ball in 2008 118 times for 1,242 yards, caught eight balls for 234 yards, returned 14 punts for 267 yards and scored 16 touchdowns. He earned state player of the year, class 5A first- team all-state selection, and earned MVP honors in the under armour all-star game. Reid is one of the top recruits in the country. He stands at only 5’9 175 pounds, the speedster runs a 4.5 forty.
The Florida Gators celebrated their second National championship in three years today in front of a large crowd of Gator fans today at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Coach Urban Meyer and the rest of the Gators gave a few words to the fans prior to unveiling the 2008 National championship banner to go along with the other 2 National championships from 1996 and 2006. But the best news that the fans came to hear followed.
After recognizing the seniors and coaching staff, Tim Tebow came up on stage and spoke a few words. As Tebow wrapped up his speech, he was walking to leave the stage until he turned around with the microphone and said: “Oh, by the way let’s do it again. I’m coming back.” The breaking news had delighted the fans in such a big way. This was the news we all have been waiting to hear and we are glad he chose to stay for his senior season. Wide Receiver Percy Harvin was leaning towards into returning for his final season as a Gator as well. Brandon Spikes has yet to decide his decision. Some people are comparing this decision with the four basketball players that chose to come back to win another National championship, rather than jump to the NBA. Joakim Noah, Corey Brewer, Taurean Green, and Al Horford all were in this same position when they decided to come back instead. This is good news for Gator Nation with a young defense and a Tebow-led offense returning. So what do you think Gator fans, a Three-peat?
Tebow and Urban Meyer at tonights game.
By: Brandon
admin@gatorsportsnation.com
The Florida Gators found a way to win against the Ole Miss Rebels after terrible shooting and rebounding in the second half. From the first minute of the game and until halftime the Gators played aggressive, shot the ball well and hit the boards. By the look of the score and the runs Florida had made, it looked like there was no game. The Gators were up by 21 points at one time but the Rebels fought back to trail 75-68 with about 2 minutes remaining in the second half but still came up short handed. After the game I was next to Chandler Parsons and I heard him tell a fan that they should of rebounded much better than they did. Ole Miss were getting put backs after put backs, offensive rebounds right after another. I am sure coach Donovan has a tough drill they will be going at in the next practice for their lack of rebounding preformed tonight.
Ole Miss guard David Huertas returned to Gainesville tonight for the first time since he has transferred after the Gators won the Championship in 2006. Huertas visited the Gators in the locker room after the game as well as Billy Donovan to say a few words.
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The Florida Gators will be holding a celebration for the BCS Championship and will be held at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium starting at 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Their will be a large amount of fans at the event supporting the Gators while they show off the Championship trophy and speech a little bit.
You will be only allowed to sit in the North and South, East and West sections and the top sunshine chairback sections will be locked off. Shops will be open so you can Gator gear and much more. Keep in mind, you should not bring the following with you tomorrow. Bottles, cans, ice bags, noise makers, umbrellas, weapons, bags, video cameras. No Alcohol as well.
Come out and support the Gators tomorrow.
By: Brandon
The new 2008 National champions are now the No. 1 team in the AP Poll and unbeaten Utah will finish off at the No. 2 spot. Florida received 48 place votes and 1,606 points. Utah themselves received 16 first place votes and 1,519 points.
Following behind Utah at the No. 3 spot are the USC Trojans who received one first place vote spot and Texas fell behind and No. 4. Florida has won another AP National Championship and it now makes it the second in the last three seasons.
Gator Sports Nation has learned that offensive lineman Xavier Nixon will declare to the University of Florida.
Nixon is a 6-foot, 6-inch, 263 pound offensive tackle from Fayetteville, N.C.
He played in the Army All-American game Saturday
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