GatorLinks: UF's outright SEC title, Carnes' passing, Hudson's gem and Emmitt's poker
Sunday, March 6, 2011 | Baseball, Men's Basketball, Football, Men's Golf, Track and Field, Scott Carter
It was a big news day on Saturday for UF sports, including Florida's win at Vanderbilt to clinch the outright SEC regular-season title – only the third time in school history the Gators have accomplished that feat.
There was also some sad news in the passing of former UF track and field coach Jimmy Carnes, an icon not only in the UF and Gainesville running community, but the national and international track scene as well.
Here are some links worth checking out covering the Gators on this Sunday morning:
--The Gators watched Alabama beat Georgia on Saturday afternoon, and then took the court at Vanderbilt knowing they had to win to clinch the SEC title outright. Mission Accomplished. Click here to read a column from the Gainesville Sun's Pat Dooley.
--Florida's growth over the past four seasons culminated with an impressive win at Vanderbilt writes Rachel George of the Orlando Sentinel. Click here to read her story.
--The Orlando Sentinel caught up with former Gators football coach Urban Meyer and asked him about critiquing his work at ESPN. Click here to watch a video and read an update on Meyer.
--Starter Hudson Randall limited Miami to one hit in seven innings as the Gators won a pitcher's duel 1-0 over the Hurricanes. Click here to read a story from the Palm Beach Post.
--For another look at the Gators' 1-0 win, check out this story from the Gainesville Sun about pinch-hitter Bryson Smith's game-winning hit.
--Here is a story on the USTFA's official website about the passing of former Gators track coach Jimmy Carnes, an icon in the sport.
--Tom Jones of The St. Petersburg Times hung out with Dick Vitale all day on Tuesday as Vitale called the Florida-Alabama game from the O-Dome. Click here to read Jones' story on college basketball's PTPer.
--Former Gators running back Emmitt Smith can dance, we know that. He can play poker, too. Who knew? Click here to read about his exploits at the card table.
