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Gator Reads: UF decision on Spencer, Franks improves, more Gators tidbits
Wednesday, August 16, 2017 | General, Scott Carter
A look at some fresh links and notes from around the internet for fans of the Gators.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Gators are more than halfway through fall camp and have only 12 practices left until they face Michigan in their much-anticipated season opener.
The UF sports calendar is about to heat up and there's a lot going on with former Florida athletes, most notably Tim Tebow, who celebrated an important milestone on Monday.
But first, UF made a big announcement this morning many of you will be interested in for various reasons:
Now, let's take a look at the latest Gator-related news and notes from around the Internet for your perusal:
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-- Florida teammates see "a whole different" Feleipe Franks this preseason writers Ryan Young of SECCountry.com.
-- With Antonio Callaway out, Florida's talented receiving corps to be tested writes Ethan Bauer of The Miami Herald.
-- Tebow had an eventful few days as he played before larger-than-normal crowds in the Tampa Bay area, including getting hit in the head by a pitch and walking it off. Can you believe this:
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-- Tampa Bay Times columnist Martin Fennelly writes a Tim Tebow birthday gift of perspective.
-- Steve Spurrier addresses Callaway's suspension via Edgar Thompson of The Orlando Sentinel.
-- UF shoots 'Gator Good' commercial to air Sept. 2, day of season opener writes Daniel Smithson of the Gainesville Sun.
-- Former Gators standout Dante Fowler Jr. striving to be a teddy bear, monster writes Mark Long for The Associated Press.
-- ICYMI: Gators announce details of contract extensions for assistant football coaches via Nick de la Torre of GatorCountry.com.
-- Hey, a Walter Hodge sighting … former Gator had good game in exhibition win for his Virgin Islands team against Vanderbilt:
The UF sports calendar is about to heat up and there's a lot going on with former Florida athletes, most notably Tim Tebow, who celebrated an important milestone on Monday.
But first, UF made a big announcement this morning many of you will be interested in for various reasons:
Press release from @UF regarding potential speech on campus by Richard Spencer ... pic.twitter.com/ajkwfcQhPd
— Scott Carter (@GatorsScott) August 16, 2017
Now, let's take a look at the latest Gator-related news and notes from around the Internet for your perusal:
*****
-- Florida teammates see "a whole different" Feleipe Franks this preseason writers Ryan Young of SECCountry.com.
-- With Antonio Callaway out, Florida's talented receiving corps to be tested writes Ethan Bauer of The Miami Herald.
-- Tebow had an eventful few days as he played before larger-than-normal crowds in the Tampa Bay area, including getting hit in the head by a pitch and walking it off. Can you believe this:
Happy 30th birthday to Gators legend, @TimTebow! #GoGators pic.twitter.com/DxziIvQ0fP
— Florida Gators (@FloridaGators) August 14, 2017
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-- Tampa Bay Times columnist Martin Fennelly writes a Tim Tebow birthday gift of perspective.
-- Steve Spurrier addresses Callaway's suspension via Edgar Thompson of The Orlando Sentinel.
-- UF shoots 'Gator Good' commercial to air Sept. 2, day of season opener writes Daniel Smithson of the Gainesville Sun.
-- Former Gators standout Dante Fowler Jr. striving to be a teddy bear, monster writes Mark Long for The Associated Press.
-- ICYMI: Gators announce details of contract extensions for assistant football coaches via Nick de la Torre of GatorCountry.com.
-- Hey, a Walter Hodge sighting … former Gator had good game in exhibition win for his Virgin Islands team against Vanderbilt:
Vandy loses to VI National Team. https://t.co/QXhA4glXQt
— Kevin Brockway (@gatorhoops) August 13, 2017
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