GZ Morning Links: Gators' QB rotation and Al Horford's big deal
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 | Men's Basketball, Football, Cross Country, Scott Carter
Hey folks, getting ready to head out for some soccer interviews with the SEC regular-season champion Gators, who are heading to the SEC Tournament later this afternoon.
They face Vanderbilt on Wednesday in the first round of the tournament in Orange Beach, Ala.
Check GatorZone.com later today for a story, and I'll have a look at the UF men's basketball team's second exhibition game Wednesday night against Georgetown (Ky.) College also on GatorZone.com later today.
For now, here are some current links on Gator sports:
--Junior quarterback John Brantley, after waiting behind Tim Tebow for three seasons, says he is fine sharing playing time with true freshman Trey Burton. Click here for a story from the Orlando Sentinel.
--Jordan Reed could also start to see more snaps at quarterback according to Meyer. Click here for more details from the Miami Herald.
--The Gators' win over Georgia provided a much-needed confidence boost – and a heck of a victory dinner writes Florida Today's David Jones.
--Facing elimination from the SEC East race, Florida's pride rose to the top writes ESPN.com blogger Chris Lowe.
--Meyer's presentation of a game ball to a UF beat writer showed his human side writes Orlando Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi.
--As for the writer Meyer gave the ball to, Gainesville Sun UF football beat writer Robbie Andreu, here is what he wrote about Meyer's gesture.
--Meyer announced Monday that freshman safety Jonathan Dowling is no longer with the team after committing a violation of team rules. Click here for details from the Gainesville Sun.
--Former UF basketball star Al Horford signed a $60 million contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. Click here for details from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
