GZ Morning Links: Storylines abound for Florida-South Carolina Week
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Football, Men's Golf, Scott Carter
Hey folks, lots going on in UF sports this week on and off the field.
We'll start with the big story from Tuesday involving former Gators quarterback and current Auburn Heisman hopeful Cam Newton.
Two major reports in the past week have cast Newton into the national spotlight and a report on Newton's academic performance at UF Tuesday prompted Gators head coach to issue a statement denying he leaked the information.
On the field, the Gators continue preparation for Saturday's showdown with South Carolina for the SEC East title.
So, let's get to some links covering these stories and more:
--The Florida Times-Union's Michael DiRocco reports on Meyer's response to the latest Newton story. Click here to read.
--SI.com college football writer Andy Staples weighs in on the Newton situation. Click here for his perspective.
--With Saturday's game the biggest of the season, the Gainesville Sun's Ed Aschoff compares the Novembers of Meyer and South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier since both took over their programs in 2005.
--The three-headed quarterback the Gators are using can make it challenging in practice for offensive coordinator Steve Addazio. Click here for more from the Gainesville Sun.
--UF men's basketball coach Billy Donovan is ready to open a new season with five starters returning writes Gainesville Sun columnist Pat Dooley.
--Stopping South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia is a concern for the Gators' defense. Click here for more from Florida Today.
--In case you haven't heard, Meyer is urging Gator Nation to show up at Saturday's game ready to make noise. Click here for more from the St. Petersburg Times.
--The Palm Beach Post's Jason Lieser takes a look at Florida and South Carolina's records against common opponents. Click here for the details.
--Spurrier tried to deflect a lot of the questions about his personal connections to UF Tuesday, but said “they do have my name up there, though.'' Click here for a report from the Charleston (S.C.) Post and Courier.
--True freshman center Patric Young is a player Gator fans will want to see this season. For more on Young, click here for a Florida Today story via TBO.com.
--I had blogged over the weekend about Donovan traveling to Notre Dame on Saturday to watch his son's college debut. Click here for a short report from WNDU.com.
--The Gators women's basketball team opens the season on Saturday. Click here to check in on Coach Amanda Butler's point guard battle from the Independent Florida Alligator.
