Emmitt Smith Part 4 Wrap Leaving the game of football was one of the hardest decisions Emmitt Smith ever had to make. After having one of the most successful careers in NFL history, Smith finally decided to hang up his cleats for good on February 4th, 2005. With multiple Super Bowl …
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Emmitt Smith Series Part 3: NFL Career
Smith chose to forgo his senior year of college at the University of Florida and entered the 1990 NFL draft. After having a very successful college career with Florida, in which he broke 58 school records, Smith was projected to be a 1st round draft pick. Similar to what he …
Read More »Emmitt Smith Series Part 2: College Days
Emmit Smith: College Career Gatorzone Emmitt Smith during his UF career In part two of our four-part series profiling Gator and NFL great Emmitt Smith, he heads down to Gainesville to begin his college football career at the University of Florida. After putting up astronomical stats in high school and being one …
Read More »Emmitt Smith Series Part 1: Friday Night Lights
The story of Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith is one full of ups and downs which make for an incredible ride. In Part 1 of our 4-part series on the football career of Emmitt Smith, the focus will be on his high school playing days and before. Growing …
Read More »Gator Great Smith Has New Role Today At The Swamp
Former Florida and Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith is back in Gainesville for Saturday’s big game against Texas A&M as the honorary “Mr. Two Bits.” Smith, the all-time NFL rushing leader and Super Bowl champion with the Dallas Cowboys, is also here this weekend to spread …
Read More »Three Gators Land On College Football Hall Of Fame Ballot
On Monday, the National Football Foundation revealed the names of players and coaches on the class of 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot. Three Florida football legends are on the ballot for next year’s class. The Legends in Question Brad Culpepper, DT (1988-91): Two-time All-SEC. He ranks sixth in …
Read More »Look Back At Gators NFL Draft History
With the 2025 NFL Draft set to begin on Thursday at 8 p.m., now is the perfect time to look back at the history of Florida Gators who have heard their names called. The Gators have seen a player drafted in every NFL draft since 1952, and expect that streak …
Read More »Gator Great Taylor Again Misses Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection
Florida Gators and Jacksonville Jaguars legend Fred Taylor was not selected to this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame class of ’25. It’s the second year in a row now Taylor has been snubbed from Canton, Ohio. But he will look to next year as the year he finally gets …
Read More »Gator Great Taylor’s Chance At Pro Football Hall Of Fame
The former Gators standout running back Fred Taylor was named one of the 15 finalists for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Taylor ranks 17th all-time among NFL running backs and hopes to solidify himself as one of the best in the NFL. Fred Taylor, a member of …
Read More »‘Pick Your Poison’ — James On Florida’s Approach Against Texas A&M
Florida linebacker Shemar James shared his thoughts on the team’s performance so far this season and what to expect in the Texas A&M game Saturday, during Monday’s news conference. James, a junior, earned All-SEC honors during the 2022 season. The Past After starting the season with a loss to in-state …
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