GatorLinks: Jelani Jenkins, Florida's defensive line outlook, a Cole Figueroa update and other tidbits
Tuesday, August 2, 2011 | Baseball, Women's Basketball, Football, Scott Carter
The Gators report to training camp on Friday. That means the start of football season and the UF fall sports season is nearly here. Here are some current links from around the Internet talking about the Gators:
--The Independent Florida Alligator released its All-Alligator Men's Sport Team. Click here to see who made the team.
--The Sporting News ranks the Gators No. 30 in its preseason poll.
--A look at Gators linebacker Jelani Jenkins from a hometown view in The Washington Informer. Click here to read more about the fourth-degree brown belt.
--Orlando Sentinel Gators beat writer Rachel George takes a look at the defensive line as part of her position group breakdowns. Click here to read the story.
--In case you missed this story on GatorZone.com, here is a look at the Gators' commitment to safety by adding six new steel towers on the football practice fields.
--St. Pete Times beat writer Antonya English writes on her blog that the Gators' new coaching staff has a very business-like approach. Click here to read more.
--Gainesville Sun columnist Pat Dooley offers up some preseason football thoughts in his column “The Back Nine.'' Click here to read.
--Former Gator Cole Figueroa had a good night on Monday in Jacksonville, helping his Double-A Montgomery (Ala.) Biscuits – a personal favorite in terms of team names – defeat the Jacksonville Suns. Click here to read more from the Florida Times-Union.
--Ex-Gator and Jaguar defensive end Derrick Harvey agrees to deal with Broncos. Click here for AP story on Jacksonville.com.
--Here is a SEC coaches' questionnaire from SEC Football Media Days in case you missed it. What is one of Will Muschamp's favorite places to eat in Gainesville? What about Steve Spurrier's favorite restaurant to stop by when he's in town. Click here to read more from ESPN.com.
