Tim Tebow’s hunt for a new roommate is no longer needed. Senior wide receiver and also Tebow’s roommate Riley Cooper has decided to return to Florida for his final season as a Gator. Cooper had settled an agreement with the Texas Rangers that would allow him to return and play for the Gators this fall.

Cooper was drafted in the 25th round by the Rangers back in June. I thought he was gone to be honest with you. I thought to myself sometimes…. Man what are we going to do this year without coop? He seemed like he was leaving for good because we had a small chat on facebook before and the way he talked he was anxious to head out and play for the Rangers. Maybe he was pulling a Tebow and waiting to surprise everyone? Who knows but I’m just glad that he chose to return, it was the smartest thing to do.

“It was a tough decision, one of the hardest I’ve ever had to make, but I’m excited about being part of the Texas Ranger organization and coming back and playing football for my final season,” Cooper said. “More importantly, I’m looking forward to being around my Florida teammates and our Gator coaching staff. We have something special going on in Gainesville and I want to be part of that.”

I’m so pumped for the season already. And with the news of Cooper returning, it’s just giving me more ready for the season to start up. Cooper is the only starting wide receiver who will be returning for the 2009 season.

(Quotes gathered from Robbie Andreu, Gainesville Sun)