GatorLinks: Florida-Georgia, Brantley's status, big soccer match and more tidbits
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 | Men's Basketball, Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Scott Carter
In four days the RVs and tailgates will be jamming outside EverBank Field in Jacksonville for the annual Florida-Georgia rivalry.
Here is a look at some stories leading up to the game and other current links cover Gators sports:
--The big news Monday was that Gators coach Will Muschamp said senior quarterback John Brantley is probable for Saturday's game vs. Georgia. Click here to read more from Florida Today.
--The Gators want to tackle better vs. Georgia and worked on their technique some during the bye week writes the Florida Times-Union.
--Gainesville Sun columnist Pat Dooley writes that Tim Tebow's season is just beginning as UF's is on the line.
--Looks like former Gators running back Earnest Graham's season is over, which is a big blow to the Bucs' writes Tampa Tribune columnist Joe Henderson.
--Speaking of former Gators, Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman has more concerns than winning back the starting job – he is expected to spend all of Tuesday in the hospital battling pneumonia writes the Washington Post.
--You can click here to read Athlon Sports' 2011 Gators men's basketball preview.
--The Gainesville Sun takes a look at Florida freshman guard Bradley Beal, rated as one of the nation's top incoming recruits.
--The UF soccer team hosts South Carolina on Friday in final SEC regular-season game. The Gators hope freshman Tessa Andujar's recent move to outside back makes a difference. Click here for more details from the Independent Florida Alligator.
--Florida's volleyball has been dominant during its 24-set win streak writes Bryan Holt of the Alligator.
--If you are going to the Florida-Georgia game this weekend, here is a public service story from the Florida Times-Union on drinking laws in the city.
