Florida Players Network to Honor Wuerffel as Part of Spring Spectacular in Gainesville
Thursday, April 9, 2015 | Football, Scott Carter
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Players Network is honoring former Gators quarterback Danny Wuerffel and his work with Desire Street Ministries during Orange & Blue Weekend at UF.
Wuerffel will be honored during FPN's fourth annual Spring Spectacular, a series of events to “strengthen and support former Gator football alumni through networking and service” according to FPN President Chris Doering, one of Wuerffel's favorite targets during their playing days.
First, the FPN is hosting its Gator Greats Golf Tournament on Friday morning at UF's Mark Bostick Golf Course.
The event, which has an 8 a.m. shotgun start, is open to the public and includes a post-tournament lunch and awards ceremony at noon. Registration is $100 per person and $50 for FPN members.
In addition to the golf tournament, the FPN's Blue Carpet Extravaganza at the Champions Club is Friday (7 p.m.) at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to help raise money for Desire Street Ministries.
Wuerffel launched Desire Street in New Orleans after his NFL career ended and is now based in the Atlanta metro area.
“Danny is a true legacy of our Gator football program," Doering said. “We are approaching a very special 20th anniversary of his Heisman Trophy and National Football Championship, and want to celebrate that and honor his 10 years of service with Desire Street Ministries."
Former Gators running back Errict Rhett is serving as master of ceremonies and Wuerffel will attend the event with other former UF players. Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door and $25 for FPN members.
On Saturday prior to the Orange & Blue Debut, the FPN is hosting a tailgate party for members and a flag football game prior to the spring game.
According to a press release, the FPN has more than 2,500 members including some of the biggest names in UF football history such as Emmitt Smith, Fred Taylor, Percy Harvin, Lito Sheppard and Jesse Palmer.
For more information or to purchase tickets, you can visit www.floridaplayersnetwork.org or the FPN Facebook page.
