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On this date in Gators history: Nov. 6, 1976

Tuesday, November 6, 2012 | Track and Field, Chris Harry

By: Chris Harry

Ray Goff (QB) Leading Georgia by a touchdown midway through the third period, Florida coach Doug Dickey curiously opted to go for it on fourth-and-1 from his own 30-yard line.

Bulldogs safety Johnny Henderson lassoed tailback Earl Carr for a loss and Georgia, behind a quarterback named Ray Goff (left, courtesy of Sports Illustrated), seized on the momentum to score two touchdowns and win 41-27, dashing Florida's SEC title hopes for a third straight year.

The famous headline in the Jacksonville newspaper the next day -- FOURTH AND DUMB! -- defined the moment and gave the game a nickname that has stuck ever since.

during NCAA Regional Practice on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Kentucky Outdoor Track & Field Facility in Lexington, KY / UAA Communications photo by Mallory Peak

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during NCAA Regional Practice on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Kentucky Outdoor Track & Field Facility in Lexington, KY / UAA Communications photo by Mallory Peak

Track & Field Sends 46 Entries to Kentucky for NCAA East Preliminary

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A female in black leads a race against a female in white at night under lights.

Florida Track & Field Totals 46 Entries for NCAA East Preliminary

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Four athletes for the Florida Gators show off their gold medals at Auburn's track.

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A group of men and women celebrate with a trophy in the dark under the lights

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