GatorLinks: Parsons' big day, baseball's big loss and big Carl Johnson
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 | Baseball, Men's Basketball, Football, Men's Golf, Gymnastics, Women's Tennis, Track and Field, Scott Carter
Tuesday was a big day for the UF men's basketball program as head coach Billy Donovan and senior forward Chandler Parsons swept the SEC's top postseason awards.
Donovan was named SEC Coach of the Year for the first time in his 15 years at UF, and Parsons became the first UF player in the school's 79 years in the league to be named SEC Player of the Year.
For a look at Donovan and Parsons and other UF sports topics, check out the following links:
--Parsons called his dad Gary when he first found out. Gary Parsons immediately stepped out of a meeting to receive the good news. Click here to read a story by the Orlando Sentinel.
--The Gainesville Sun takes a look at five interesting storylines entering this week's SEC Tournament. Click here for the story.
--Despite this season's success, Donovan continues to take a cautious approach with his team, reminding everyone not to “fall in love'' with what the Gators have done up to this point. Click here to read a story by Florida Today.
--Former Gators assistant Anthony Grant, who is now at Alabama and who many thought might win SEC Coach of the Year, is pleased his ex-boss finally won the award. Click here for a story from the Birmingham News.
--It was a tough night at the ballpark for the No. 1-ranked Gators baseball team on Tuesday night. The Gators saw their school-record 24-game win streak at McKethan Stadium come to an end against Georgia Southern. Click here for a story from the Gainesville Sun.
--Gators coach Mike Holloway and triple jumper Christian Taylor also had a big day Tuesday, earning SEC Coach and Athlete of the Year honors from league coaches. Click here for a story in the Sun on UF's awards.
--If the Gators win the SEC Tournament, there's some thought they could move up to a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Click here for a story from the Florida Times-Union.
--Former Gators offensive lineman Carl Johnson is preparing for the NFL Draft. He is also trying to contain his Crohn' Disease, something he has battled for a few years. Click here for a story from the Palm Beach Post.
--The UF women's tennis team is No. 1 in the national polls for the second consecutive week. The Gators open SEC play on Friday at home against Alabama. Click here for more from GatorZone.com.
--Gators gymnast Alaina Johnson earns SEC Gymnast of the Week honors again. Click here for a story on Johnson's success.
