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Nike To Unveil Newly-Designed Florida Football Uniform

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:04:00 EST

On Saturday, Nov. 28, the UF football team will take the field wearing the Nike Pro Combat uniform. The unveiling event will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, as part of Verizon Wireless Gator FanFest near Gate 2 of the O'Connell Center.

Spikes Named Finalist For 2009 Butkus Award

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:52:00 EST

Senior linebacker Brandon Spikes (Shelby, N.C.) was named as one of the five finalists for the 25th Annual Butkus Award� honoring the nation's top football linebacker on Friday. The finalists include three candidates from the Southeastern Conference and two from the Big 12 Conference.

UPDATED: Broadcast Information: Florida vs. FIU

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:21:00 EST

There are several options for fans wanting to watch or listen to the Gator football team's game against FIU. The game can be seen live on pay-per-view. Distributors and channel numbers have been updated.

Tebow Named Finalist For 2009 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:20:00 EST

Senior quarterback Tim Tebow (Jacksonville, Fla.) was named as one of the five finalists for the 2009 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award on Wednesday. The annual competition to select the top senior college quarterback in the nation was narrowed from an original field of 22 down to five.

Tebow Named As "Player to Watch" For 2009 Walter Camp Award

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:55:00 EST

Senior quarterback Tim Tebow (Jacksonville, Fla.) was named as one of 15 "Players to Watch" on Tuesday by the Walter Camp Football Foundation for its 2009 Player of the Year award, the fourth-oldest college football award in the nation.

Gators in the NFL - Week 10

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:38:00 EST

There were 27 former University of Florida football players on NFL rosters in Week 9. Fifteen players started, while 22 earned playing time. LB Channing Crowder had nine tackles and a sack in the Dolphins 25-23 win over Tampa Bay.

Gator Tight End Aaron Hernandez Named a Semifinalist for John Mackey Award

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:41:00 EST

The Nassau County Sports Commission has announced Florida junior tight end Aaron Hernandez (Bristol, Conn.) as one of eight semi-finalists for the 2009 John Mackey Award. The John Mackey Award finalists will be announced on Monday, November 23, 2009.

UF Football Game vs. Florida State To Be Aired By CBS

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:47:00 EST

The Gator football team's regular-season finale against Florida State on Nov. 28 will be televised on CBS, the Southeastern Conference announced on Monday.

Florida's Joe Haden Named SEC Defensive Player of the Week

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:33:00 EST

Gator junior cornerback Joe Haden (Ft. Washington, Md.) was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Week, announced by the league Monday, for his performance in helping Florida to a 24-14 win over South Carolina Nov. 14. Haden recorded one interception and a sack in the win.

No. 1 Florida Concludes SEC Schedule With 24-14 Win At South Carolina

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:35:00 EST

Sparked by an interception by junior defensive end Justin Trattou (Ramsey, N.J.), the No. 1 Florida Gators (9-0, 6-0) defeated South Carolina (6-4, 3-4), 24-14, in front of a crowd of 79,297 at Williams-Brice Stadium.