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 »‘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 …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s High Five (April 28th)
Now that the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft is complete and we know that Anthony Richardson is a Colt, we also know that where you are drafted matters … but not always. The higher you are picked, the more money you get in your first contract. Of course, the …
Read More »Former Gators Rising in Today’s NFL
The Florida Gators have had their fair share of NFL players throughout the years. Standout players include Emmitt Smith, Jack Youngblood and Percy Harvin. In today’s NFL, there are several recently drafted former Gators who have the potential to be future stars. Dameon Pierce Pierce is a rookie running back …
Read More »Dameon Pierce apparent starter in Houston
After the Houston Texans cut veteran running back Marlon Mack on Tuesday, former Gator Dameon Pierce becomes the apparent starter in Houston. Pierce, who was drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, finished his first preseason with 11 carries for 86 yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile, the …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s High Five (April 7th)
Earlier this week, I wrote a story for GatorsWire on Brenton Cox and Alex Brown. Cox wants to break Brown’s single-season sack record of 13 set in 1999. Brown wants him to get it because that will mean good things for the Gators. All Florida fans should hope for the …
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