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Orange and Blue links: Check out coverage of Saturday's Orange and Blue game
Saturday, April 9, 2011 | Football, Men's Swimming & Diving, Scott Carter
The Orange and Blue spring game kicks off at noon on Saturday, providing fans their first glimpse of the Gators since Will Muschamp replaced Urban Meyer as head coach.
Based on chatter since Muschamp took over and hired his staff, including offensive coordinator Charlie Weis, much of the anticipation revolves around the offense and quarterback John Brantley.
Nothing new there as Brantley took his share of criticism a season ago in his first year as Florida's starter. Muschamp and Weis have both given Brantley good reviews this spring and Brantley has talked about feeling much more comfortable in the new pro-style offense compared to Meyer's spread-option attack.
With this year's spring game drawing more attention than most due to the new coaching staff and the unveiling of bronze statues of Heisman winners Steve Spurrier, Danny Wuerffel and Tim Tebow, let's check in on some media coverage of Saturday's game:
--The Orlando Sentinel breaks down the spring game by taking a look at some of the most interesting storylines of the spring. Click here to read the Sentinel's story.
--Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi explores Muschamp's Gainesville roots, even stopping by the house Muschamp lived in growing up just a few blocks from The Swamp. Click here to read Bianchi's story.
--The Palm Beach Post previews the game. Click here to read the Post's story.
--The Miami Herald has a what-to-watch-for list, with Brantley and the offense taking top billing. Click here to read the Herald's blog.
--Brantley talks about being more comfortable in the new offense in this story by Florida Today's David Jones via the Tampa Tribune's website. Click here to read the story.
--For more on Brantley and his outlook this spring, click here for a story from the St. Petersburg Times.
--“Ready for Muschamp's debut” is headline in the Gainesville Sun. Click here to read the Sun's preview.
--The Florida-Times Union takes a look at the Gators' young defensive line prospects who arrived last year with so much promise. Click here to read the Times-Union's story.
