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I have been a Gator fan my whole life. I started GSN when I was a sophomore in high school because I loved writing and especially when it was about the Gators. You can describe me as one of the biggest fans alive! There is nothing better then going to the Swamp on a Saturday to watch a football game. Go Gators! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to send me an email. admin@gatorsportsnation.com

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Gators beat OSU 24-17

Posted by admin on January 2nd, 2012   No Comment

On Monday the Florida Gators closed out their season with a 24 – 17 victory over the Ohio state Buckeyes in the Taxslayer.com Gator Bowl, narrowly avoiding a losing record for the year. Special teams were the cornerstone of the Gator’s scoring effort and key to their win. Etching his name into Gator Bowl History, Andre Debose returned a kick-off 99 yards for a UF touchdown and breaking the Bowl Record. In later play Chris Rainey blocked an Ohio State Punt, (6th blocked kick of his college career), that was carried to the endzone for another Gator score. Even QB John Brantley came out on top in his final game as a Florida Gator completing 12 of 16 passes for 132 yards, a touchdown, and one interception. However, it is unquestionable that the Florida defense made the difference in the game, Ohio State’s QB Braxton was sacked a total of 6 times.
For Ohio State, this loss dropped them to 6-7, their first losing season since 1988. Perhaps bittersweet for some Gator fans, Urban Meyer’s new team did not only lose their bowl game to his old team, but due to the circumstances of Jim Tressel’s departure, Ohio State is prohibited from Bowl and Conference Championship play next season. Granted, it hasn’t been the greatest football season in UF history, at least this senior class came out on top in the end. Head Coach Will Muschamp, who admits that his team has a long way to go, even got to enjoy an icy-cold Gatorade shower at the end of the game. Now, only a few more months until another season of Gator football begins!

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Tebow & Broncos make NFL Playoffs despite loss to Orton & the Chiefs

Posted by admin on January 2nd, 2012   No Comment

Tim Tebow, after a magical turn-around season for the Denver Broncos, is in the NFL playoffs for the first time. This marks the Broncos first AFC West title since 2005.

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Gators lose in Double OT to Unranked Rutgers

Posted by admin on December 30th, 2011   No Comment

Gators reserve and Former Rutgers star, Mike Rosario was returning home for a matchup that really wasn’t on anyones radar. It was supposed to be an easy win for the Gators. Not so fast. The No.10 Florida Gators were upset Thursday night by the Scarlet Knights in double OT. Rutgers was led by freshman Eli Carter, who had a career night scoring 31 points. Carter hit the tying three pointer with 18 seconds left in the first overtime to force a second overtime. The Gators freshman sensation, Bradley Beal finally had an off night. He scored 15 points and had 7 turnovers which is uncharacteristic of him. Kenny Boynton led the Gators with 26 points.

 

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No. 11 Florida defeats Florida State 82 – 64

Posted by admin on December 22nd, 2011   No Comment

The Gators opened up the game by exploding with a 14 – 0 run. Unfortunately for the Gator Nation, Florida State answered with an 11-0 run of their own. And so it began. Back and forth, back and forth. All night the Gators would go on a run and then let the Seminoles  back in the game. Go on a run, and let them back in. It was kind of frustrating for the first 25 minutes of the game. Then Patric Young electrified the crowd. His block at the 14:55 mark was just ridiculous and demoralizing. Don’t worry, you will be able to see it again, just watch Sportscenter’s Top Ten tomorrow. From that very moment the game was over. The Seminoles had turnover after turnover and the Gators capitalized on almost every one. Florida pulled away and never looked back. Freshman Bradley Beal led the Gators with 21 points and 6 rebounds. Beal was 7 – 15 from the field and 4 – 8 behind the arc. The Gators are on a five game winning streak. Florida faces Rutgers next on December 29.

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Gators beat Texas AM by 20

Posted by admin on December 17th, 2011   No Comment

Sunrise: In the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic , the second game featured the No. 13 Florida Gators vs the No. 22 Texas A&M Aggies. The Gators got off to a strong start and led 18-4 in the first quarter, then 50-25 at halftime. They did manage to have a slower second half only managing 34 points while allowing the Aggies to score 39. Nonetheless, the Gators still won by 20, 84-64. Bradley Beal looked very poised and athletic. Beal had 16 points and four rebounds for UF. Kenny Boynton led the Gators in scoring with 22 points including six 3-pointers. Boynton was named the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic Most Valuable Player for the second straight year in a row. “It’s always great to come back home and have a great performance,” said Boynton

More coming soon…

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Florida dominates Rider 90-69

Posted by admin on December 10th, 2011   No Comment

Gainesville- Patric Young, coming off a career games against Arizona, was dominate & authoritative in the post. Kenny Boynton contributed 26 points and 5 rebounds, while Bradley Beal added 18 points.

Florida is 2nd in division 1 with 11 3′s per game. On Friday night, they had 14 3-pointers.

#12 Florida finished the game 90-69, with a 7-2 overall record.

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Charlie Weiss leaves UF for Kansas head coaching job

Posted by admin on December 9th, 2011   No Comment

In a surprising and disappointing twist to gator football news, Charlie Weis has opted out of his contract to take the head coaching job at Kansas University. The gators will continue to transition to Muschamp’s pro style offense- coaching up young players and now filling Weis’s OC & QB coach position. Hopefully Driskel & Brissett absorbed as much of Weis’s coaching as possible.

What do you think?

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Gator Men Beat Arizona in OT

Posted by admin on December 8th, 2011   No Comment

Patric Young led the Gators with 25 points & 10 rebounds. Walker & Boynton also came up big down the stretch scoring 11 of the Gators final 13 points in regulation. In an unbelieveable side note, the Gators started the game 2 for 14 from the free throw line. About 1/3 what Shaq shot at his worst. Ultimately, the Gators walk away with a tough win against a very athletic Arizona team.

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