Carter's Corner: Shorter Gets Waiver, English's Memorable Photo, Gators in CFB Playoff Race, More Tidbits

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – It's like an old friend you haven't seen in forever and realize how much you missed. College football is back.

Well, at least in some parts of the country.

Fortunately for Gators fans, the Southeastern Conference is one of the Power 5 leagues that scheduled a fall season and Florida opens at Ole Miss two weeks from Saturday. If you channel surfed Thursday night, wasn't it a nice change of pace to see both college football and the NFL on your big screen?

Miami beat UAB in its season opener and the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs beat up Houston at Arrowhead Stadium. In that one, former Gators receiver Demarcus Robinson (three receptions, 20 yards) and rookie punter Tommy Townsend (three punts, 45.3-yard average) played for Kansas City, and ex-UF cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III had four tackles for the Texans.

With the reality of a college football season upon us, check out FloridaGators.com for regular updates and exclusive content. I'll also restart posting link blogs that feature some of the latest stories from around the internet of interest to Gators fans.

Let's do it:

Reading the Gators

Gators receiver Justin Shorter, a transfer from Penn State, finally received word from the NCAA that he is cleared to play immediately in 2020 writes Nick de la Torre of GatorCountry.com. --Former Gators receiver Louis Murphy Jr. is undaunted by latest challenge writes Scott Purks of the Tampa Bay Times.
Gators playmaker Kadarius Toney becoming a complete receiver writes Edgar Thompson of the Orlando Sentinel.
Projecting Florida's defense and special teams depth chart from G. Allan Taylor of TheAthletic.com ($-subscription site).
With experience, Gators offensive lineman Stone Forsythe expects UF's offensive line to take step forward in 2020 writes Graham Hall of the Gainesville Sun.
ESPN.com writer Bill Connelly breaks down the race for the fourth spot in the College Football Playoff with Florida-Georgia looming large.
Gators assistant coach Ron English shares story behind that memorable recruiting photo he took recently writes Demetrius Harvey of SI.com.

👀 pic.twitter.com/2xDkjc2Jxv
— Ron English (@CoachRonEnglish) August 10, 2020

A so-so scrimmage for Gators quarterback Kyle Trask earlier this week, but he's improved his game writes Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun.
Gators pressed for time as season inches closer writes Christian Ortega of the Independent Florida Alligator.
Veteran Palm Beach Post columnist Tom D'Angelo ranks the seven Florida college football teams heading into the season.
Freshman safeties are making some noise for Gators writes Bob Redman of 247Sports.com.
College towns like Oxford, Miss., are preparing for football during coronavirus pandemic writes Ross Dellenger of SI.com.

Topical Twitter

Former Gators pitcher Brady Singer, a rookie with the Royals, tossed 7 2/3 no-hit innings on Thursday. I like his chances of being a good one in big leagues ...

Yesterday was an unforgettable day! I cannot thank the @royals enough for this opportunity. So blessed to have the best support system. Could not do it without you. Here's to many more wins 👊🏼 pic.twitter.com/ASphzC7WUR
— Brady Singer (@Bsinger51) July 27, 2020

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