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Former Florida Gators in the NFL: Super Bowl XLVI

Adam Silverstein — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:16:28 +0000

Five former Florida Gators were on the rosters of the two teams that participated in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday but only one – New York Giants defensive end Justin Trattou – left Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN with a ring.

Only three former Gators participated in the Super Bowl; Trattou was inactive and another was forced to sit out due to injury. OGGOA has checked and re-checked the box scores to bring you a summary of what these Gators accomplished Sunday.

Super Bowl XLVI was the 10th consecutive NFL championship game to feature a former Florida player. It is the third time in the last four seasons that one has won a ring.

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
LB BRANDON SPIKES, New England Patriots: 11 tackles [game-high] (eight solo), forced fumble
TE AARON HERNANDEZ, New England Patriots: Eight receptions [team-high] for 67 yards (targets: 14, long: 12), touchdown

THE REST
DT GERARD WARREN, New England Patriots: Two tackles (one solo)

INJURED / INACTIVE
LB JERMAINE CUNNINGHAM, New England Patriots: Hamstring (season)
DE JUSTIN TRATTOU*, New York Giants^: Inactive

^ Team won Super Bowl XLVI.
* Rookie

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FOUR Super Bowl XLVI BITS: Spikes, Hernandez, Warren, Cunningham and Trattou

Adam Silverstein — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:43:59 +0000

1 » On a lighter note than the story from Thursday about Super Bowl XLVI being a dream come true for New England Patriots linebacker Brandon Spikes and his mother comes this story about Spikes’s preplanned attire for the occasion. As he did before the 2009 BCS National Championship, Spikes donned his all-pink suit as the team left New England and may very well rock it again on Sunday before the game. “Brought the lucky suit out again!” Spikes tweeted, adding that it is his lucky championship game suit. Below are a handful of pictures Spikes has taken over the weekend while in Indianapolis, IN including two with teammates and fellow former Gators tight end Aaron Hernandez and defensive tackle Gerard Warren.

2 » Spikes is not the only one taking in the special occasion. Hernandez told Katherine Smith, in a special for Florida’s website, that being able to play in the Super Bowl is something he will never forget. “I was with Spikes the other day and we were just sitting there in the car and we were like, ‘Wow, we are really playing in the Super Bowl.’ I know it will really hit me when we walk into the game and all those cameras will be flashing and we’ll notice this is the Super Bowl,” he said. “This is a dream come true. I never thought I would be in this position or have this experience, but I’ll definitely take it all in and hold this for the rest of my life.” With Rob Gronkowski seeing most of the touches at tight end this year for the Patriots, Hernandez’s role has been altered. Not only does he play a true tight end role, he also splits out as a wide receiver and takes handoffs in the backfield, too. With Gronkowski nursing a high-ankle sprain and undoubtedly limited heading into the contest, Hernandez may be counted on more than ever on Sunday. “You dream of stuff like this since you’re a little kid,” he continued. “You never really actually see yourself in this position because obviously it’s always a dream, but to be here seems surreal. I remember doing the media day in college. I was looking around then just thinking how crazy that was, and now I’m in the Super Bowl and thinking how crazy this is. It’s crazy.”

3 » Lost with Spikes and Hernandez in the spotlight is the path of Warren, an 11-year NFL veteran still searching for his first Super Bowl ring. After being selected with the third overall pick in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns, Warren was labeled a bit of a bust, something that saw him see time in two more stops at Denver and Oakland before finally arriving in New England in 2012. Since joining the Patriots, Warren has been the consummate team player. He’s done the dirty work in the trenches and even began this season off of the team’s roster when the coaching staff promised they would bring him back after veteran contracts were no longer guaranteed. They did. “Gerard has been very professional,” head coach Bill Belichick said of him on Tuesday. “He’s been with us for two years, and his career has had its own path. But I really feel like he’s settled into our team and our program. He’s one of the most respected guys on the team. He works hard. He’s tough. He wants to be on the field. Gerard’s not a big-ego guy. He just wants to do his job and help us, and I have a lot of respect for that. I really do.”

4 » Spikes, Hernandez and Warren may be the big names Florida fans recognize on Sunday but there are two other Gators also involved with the teams competing. Jermaine Cunningham, a linebacker with New England, is out for the season with a hamstring injury and listed on the team’s injured reserve. He did see the field this year but just sparingly. For the New York Giants, rookie defensive end Justin Trattou in on their roster though he has been inactive recently, last seeing action in Week 16. No matter which team wins, a former Florida player will be going home with a ring.

Former Florida Gators in the NFL: Conference Rd.

Adam Silverstein — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:38:04 +0000

With the 2011 regular season in the books, four former Florida Gators participated in conference championship action during the third round of the 2011-12 NFL Playoffs on Sunday.

A total of six former Florida players were on the rosters of three of four teams that participated in this round, but one was inactive and another was forced to sit out due to injury. OGGOA has checked and re-checked the box scores to bring you a summary of what these Gators accomplished Sunday.

Super Bowl XLVI will be the 10th consecutive NFL championship game to feature a former Florida player. No matter which team wins on Sunday, Feb. 5, the Gators will have a former player earn a Super Bowl ring for the third time in the last four seasons.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK
LB BRANDON SPIKES, New England Patriots^: Nine tackles [team-high] (two solo), interception (19-yard return), pass defense

(Thanks to ThrowTheFlagBlog for capping the above video for us.)

THE REST
TE AARON HERNANDEZ, New England Patriots^: Seven receptions [team-high] for 66 yards (targets: 11, long: 17); three carries for nine yards
DT GERARD WARREN, New England Patriots^: Three tackles
DE RAY MCDONALD, San Francisco 49ers: Five tackles (four solo, one for loss), 2.5 sacks [team-high], two QB hits, forced fumble

INJURED / INACTIVE
LB JERMAINE CUNNINGHAM, New England Patriots^: Hamstring (season)
DE JUSTIN TRATTOU*, New York Giants^: Inactive

NOTES
- Spikes also did this during the game:

^ Team advanced to Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5 in Indianapolis, IN.
* Rookie

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Former Florida Gators in the NFL: Divisional Rd.

Adam Silverstein — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:58:10 +0000

With the 2011 regular season complete, six former Florida Gators participated in Divisional action during the second round of the 2011-12 NFL Playoffs on Saturday and Sunday.

A total of nine former Florida players were on the main rosters of four of the eight teams that participated in this round, but two were inactive and one was forced to sit out due to injury. OGGOA has checked and re-checked the box scores to bring you a summary of what these Gators accomplished over the weekend.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK
TE AARON HERNANDEZ, New England Patriots^: Four receptions for 55 yards, touchdown (targets: 6, long: 20); five carries for 61 yards (long: 43); solo tackle

THE REST
QB TIM TEBOW, Denver Broncos: 9/26 for 136 yards (QB rating: 52.7); five carries for 13 yards (long: 14), fumble lost
DT MARCUS THOMAS, Denver Broncos: Four tackles (two solo)
LB BRANDON SPIKES, New England Patriots^: Six tackles (three solo, two for loss), sack, two QB hits, pass defense, fumble recovery, Gator Chomp
DT GERARD WARREN, New England Patriots^: Two solo tackles (one for loss), Gator Chomp
DE RAY MCDONALD, San Francisco 49ers^: Active

INJURED / INACTIVE
DE DERRICK HARVEY, Denver Broncos: Inactive
LB JERMAINE CUNNINGHAM, New England Patriots^: Hamstring (season)
DE JUSTIN TRATTOU*, New York Giants^: Inactive

NOTES
- Hernandez left the game with a head injury and did not return but said after the game that he will be available for the conference championship.
- McDonald injured his hamstring during the game but said afterwards that he will be available for the conference championship.

PRACTICE SQUAD PLAYERS
TE Cornelius Ingram (Denver)

^ Team advanced in playoffs
* Rookie

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Former Florida Gators in the NFL: Week 13

Adam Silverstein — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:31:41 +0000

With the 2011 NFL season in full swing, a number of Florida Gators participated in Week 13 action, many of whom had an impact on their team’s performance. OGGOA has checked and re-checked the box scores to bring you a summary of what these Gators accomplished during the 13th week of the 2011 campaign.

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
QB TIM TEBOW, Denver Broncos: 10/15 for 202 yards, two touchdowns (QB rating: 149.3); four carries for 13 yards, two-point conversion [game-tying]

WR PERCY HARVIN, Minnesota Vikings Eight receptions for 156 yards [team-highs] (targets: 9, long: 52), two touchdown; five carries for 19 yards

HONORABLE MENTIONS
Mike Peterson, Riley Cooper

Check out how the rest of the Gators in the NFL played…after the break!

THE REST
LB MIKE PETERSON, Atlanta Falcons: 10 tackles (seven solo, two for loss), pass defense
LB ANDRA DAVIS, Buffalo Bills: Active
WR DAVID NELSON, Buffalo Bills: Three receptions for 34 yards (targets: 8, long: 17), tackle
S MAJOR WRIGHT, Chicago Bears: Five tackles (four solo), QB hit
WR ANDRE CALDWELL, Cincinnati Bengals: Active
S REGGIE NELSON, Cincinnati Bengals: Six tackles (three solo, one for loss), QB hit
CB JOE HADEN, Cleveland Browns: Three solo tackles, pass defense
DT MARCUS THOMAS, Denver Broncos: Three tackles (two solo)
DE JEREMY MINCEY, Jacksonville Jaguars: Two solo tackles (one for loss), QB hit
C MIKE POUNCEY*, Miami Dolphins: Played as a starter
LB JERMAINE CUNNINGHAM, New England Patriots: Active
TE AARON HERNANDEZ, New England Patriots: Seven receptions for 43 yards (targets: 9, long: 43)
DT GERARD WARREN, New England Patriots: Two tackles
DE JUSTIN TRATTOU*, New York Giants: Active
G COOPER CARLISLE, Oakland Raiders: Played as a starter
WR LOUIS MURPHY, Oakland Raiders: Two receptions for 15 yards (targets: 5), two carries for 16 yards
CB LITO SHEPPARD, Oakland Raiders: Three tackles (two solo)
WR RILEY COOPER, Philadelphia Eagles: Five receptions for 94 yards [team-highs] (targets: 10, long: 47)
P CHAS HENRY*, Philadelphia Eagles: Four punts for 185 yards (long: 54, avg.: 46.3, inside 20: 1)
C MAURKICE POUNCEY, Pittsburgh Steelers: Played as a starter
OT MARCUS GILBERT*, Pittsburgh Steelers: Played as a starter
OT MAX STARKS, Pittsburgh Steelers: Played as a starter
DE RAY MCDONALD, San Francisco 49ers: Three solo tackles (one for loss), sack
WR JABAR GAFFNEY, Washington Redskins: Three targets
QB REX GROSSMAN, Washington Redskins: 19/46 for 221 yards, interception (QB rating: 47.5)
OG MAURICE HURT*, Washington Redskins: Played as a starter

INJURED / INACTIVE
DE CARLOS DUNLAP, Cincinnati Bengals: Hamstring
DE DERRICK HARVEY, Denver Broncos: Inactive
LB BRANDON SILER, Kansas City Chiefs: Torn Achilles (season)
LB BRANDON SPIKES, New England Patriots: Knee
DE JARVIS MOSS, Oakland Raiders: Hamstring
RB EARNEST GRAHAM, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Torn Achilles (season)

NOTES
- Peterson had a pick-six called back due to a defensive holding penalty.
- Cooper started for the third consecutive week.

PRACTICE SQUAD PLAYERS
OT Phil Trautwein (New Orleans), SS Ahmad Black* (Tampa Bay)

NOTABLE FREE AGENTS
DE Alex Brown, DE Bobby McCray

* Rookie

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Former Florida Gators in the NFL: Week 12

Adam Silverstein — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:00:13 +0000

With the 2011 NFL season in full swing, a number of Florida Gators participated in Week 12 action, many of whom had an impact on their team’s performance. OGGOA has checked and re-checked the box scores to bring you a summary of what these Gators accomplished during the 12th week of the 2011 campaign.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK
WR PERCY HARVIN, Minnesota Vikings Eight receptions for 95 yards [team-highs] (targets: 8, long: 39), touchdown; five carries for 11 yards; kick return for 104 yards

HONORABLE MENTIONS
David Nelson, Major Wright, Reggie Nelson, Tim Tebow, Rex Grossman (see below)

Check out how the rest of the Gators in the NFL played…after the break!

THE REST
LB MIKE PETERSON, Atlanta Falcons: Solo tackle
LB ANDRA DAVIS, Buffalo Bills: Active
WR DAVID NELSON, Buffalo Bills: Five receptions for 47 yards (targets: 8, long: 18), touchdown
S MAJOR WRIGHT, Chicago Bears: Seven tackles (six solo, one for loss) [team-highs], pass defense
WR ANDRE CALDWELL, Cincinnati Bengals: Three receptions for 24 yards (long: 16)
S REGGIE NELSON, Cincinnati Bengals: Four tackles (one solo), interception, two pass defenses, QB hit
CB JOE HADEN, Cleveland Browns: Five tackles (four solo)
QB TIM TEBOW, Denver Broncos: 9/18 for 143 yards, touchdown (QB rating: 95.4); 22 carries for 67 yards (long: 12)
DT MARCUS THOMAS, Denver Broncos: Tackle, pass defense
DE JEREMY MINCEY, Jacksonville Jaguars:Two QB hits
C MIKE POUNCEY*, Miami Dolphins: Played as a starter
LB JERMAINE CUNNINGHAM, New England Patriots: Active
TE AARON HERNANDEZ, New England Patriots: Six receptions for 62 yards (targets: 7, long: 18)
DT GERARD WARREN, New England Patriots: Active
DE JUSTIN TRATTOU*, New York Giants: Active
G COOPER CARLISLE, Oakland Raiders: Played as a starter
WR LOUIS MURPHY, Oakland Raiders: Two receptions for 53 yards (targets: 4, long: 47)
CB LITO SHEPPARD, Oakland Raiders: Five solo tackles, pass defense
WR RILEY COOPER, Philadelphia Eagles: Three receptions for 71 yards (targets: 5, long: 71)
P CHAS HENRY*, Philadelphia Eagles: Five punts for 199 yards (long: 51, avg.: 39.8, inside 20: 1)
C MAURKICE POUNCEY, Pittsburgh Steelers: Played as a starter
OT MARCUS GILBERT*, Pittsburgh Steelers: Played as a starter
OT MAX STARKS, Pittsburgh Steelers: Played as a starter
DE RAY MCDONALD, San Francisco 49ers: Seven tackles (five solo)
WR JABAR GAFFNEY, Washington Redskins: Five receptions for 72 yards [team-high] (targets: 7, long: 18)
QB REX GROSSMAN, Washington Redskins: 26/35 for 314 yards, two touchdowns, two interceptions (QB rating: 96.6); five carries for -1 yard
OG MAURICE HURT*, Washington Redskins: Played as a starter

NOTES
- Trattou was signed off the practice squad by the Giants and made active for just the second time this season.
- Cooper started for the second consecutive week.
- Maurkice Pouncey left the game early due to an illness.

PRACTICE SQUAD PLAYERS
OT Phil Trautwein (New Orleans), SS Ahmad Black* (Tampa Bay)

NOTABLE FREE AGENTS
DE Alex Brown, DE Bobby McCray

* Rookie

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Former Florida Gators in the NFL: Week 11

Adam Silverstein — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:46:21 +0000

With the 2011 NFL season underway, a number of Florida Gators participated in Week 11 action, many of whom had an impact on their team’s performance. OGGOA has checked and re-checked the box scores to bring you a summary of what these Gators accomplished during the 11th week of the 2011 campaign.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK
QB TIM TEBOW, Denver Broncos: 9/20 for 104 yards (QB rating: 61.2); eight rushes for 68 yards [team-high], 20-yard, game-winning rushing touchdown

HONORABLE MENTIONS
Andre Caldwell, Riley Cooper, Percy Harvin, Jabar Gaffney, Rex Grossman (see below)

Check out how the rest of the Gators in the NFL played…after the break!

THE REST
LB MIKE PETERSON, Atlanta Falcons: Active
LB ANDRA DAVIS, Buffalo Bills: Active
WR DAVID NELSON, Buffalo Bills: Reception (four targets)
S MAJOR WRIGHT, Chicago Bears: Three tackles (two solo), interception, pass defense
WR ANDRE CALDWELL, Cincinnati Bengals: Three receptions for 63 yards (targets: 9, long: 49), touchdown
DE CARLOS DUNLAP, Cincinnati Bengals: QB hit
S REGGIE NELSON, Cincinnati Bengals: Tackle
CB JOE HADEN, Cleveland Browns: Four solo tackles, three pass defenses
DT MARCUS THOMAS, Denver Broncos: Two tackles
DE JEREMY MINCEY, Jacksonville Jaguars: Five tackles (four solo)
C MIKE POUNCEY*, Miami Dolphins: Played as a starter
WR PERCY HARVIN, Minnesota Vikings Six receptions for 73 yards [team-highs] (targets: 8, long: 26), touchdown; five rushes for 21 yards; kick return for 14 yards

LB JERMAINE CUNNINGHAM, New England Patriots: Active
TE AARON HERNANDEZ, New England Patriots: Four receptions for 44 yards (targets: 7, long: 13)
DT GERARD WARREN, New England Patriots: Two tackles (one solo), QB hit
G COOPER CARLISLE, Oakland Raiders: Played as a starter
DE JARVIS MOSS, Oakland Raiders: Active
WR LOUIS MURPHY, Oakland Raiders: Active
CB LITO SHEPPARD, Oakland Raiders: Six solo tackles (one for loss), sack, pass defense, QB hit
WR RILEY COOPER, Philadelphia Eagles: Five receptions for 75 yards [career-highs], (targets: 12, long: 23), touchdown [game-winner]

P CHAS HENRY*, Philadelphia Eagles: Six punts for 261 yards (long: 60, avg.: 43.5, inside 20: 2)
C MAURKICE POUNCEY, Pittsburgh Steelers: Bye week
OT MARCUS GILBERT*, Pittsburgh Steelers: Bye week
OT MAX STARKS, Pittsburgh Steelers: Bye week
DE RAY MCDONALD, San Francisco 49ers: Solo tackle
WR JABAR GAFFNEY, Washington Redskins: Seven receptions for 115 yards [team-highs] (targets: 10, long: 28), touchdown
QB REX GROSSMAN, Washington Redskins: 25/38 for 289 yards, two touchdowns, interception (QB rating: 95.2); three rushes for 10 yards, touchdown

INJURED / INACTIVE
DE DERRICK HARVEY, Denver Broncos: Inactive
LB BRANDON SILER, Kansas City Chiefs: Torn Achilles (season)
LB BRANDON SPIKES, New England Patriots: Knee
RB EARNEST GRAHAM, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Torn Achilles (season)
OG MAURICE HURT*, Washington Redskins: Knee

NOTES
- Nelson was sick and questionable to return with an illness during the game.
- Wright has interceptions in three-straight weeks.
- Caldwell started Sunday for an injured A.J. Green.
- Moss left the game with a hamstring injury and did not return.
- Cooper started Sunday for an injured Jeremy Maclin.

PRACTICE SQUAD PLAYERS
DE Justin Trattou* (New York Giants), SS Ahmad Black* (Tampa Bay)

NOTABLE FREE AGENTS
DE Alex Brown, DE Bobby McCray

* Rookie

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Former Florida Gators in the NFL: Week 10

Adam Silverstein — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:06:35 +0000

With the 2011 NFL season underway, a number of Florida Gators participated in Week 10 action, many of whom had an impact on their team’s performance. OGGOA has checked and re-checked the box scores to bring you a summary of what these Gators accomplished during the 10th week of the 2011 campaign.

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
DE JEREMY MINCEY, Jacksonville Jaguars: Five tackles (two solo, one for loss), 2.5 sacks, three QB hits
S MAJOR WRIGHT, Chicago Bears: Three tackles (two solo), interception returned 24 yards for touchdown, two pass defenses

WR ANDRE CALDWELL, Cincinnati Bengals: Three receptions for 25 yards (targets: 8, long: 11)
S REGGIE NELSON, Cincinnati Bengals: Five tackles (two solo), pass defense, QB hit
CB JOE HADEN, Cleveland Browns: Four solo tackles, three pass defenses
QB TIM TEBOW, Denver Broncos: 2/8 for 69 yards, touchdown (QB rating: 102.6); nine rushes for 43 yards, touchdown (long: 19)

DT MARCUS THOMAS, Denver Broncos: Two tackles (one solo for loss)
C MIKE POUNCEY*, Miami Dolphins: Played as a starter
WR PERCY HARVIN, Minnesota Vikings Six receptions for 52 yards [team-highs] (targets: 8, long: 12); three rushes for 18 yards (long: 11)
LB JERMAINE CUNNINGHAM, New England Patriots: Active
TE AARON HERNANDEZ, New England Patriots: Four receptions for 41 yards (targets: 5, long: 15)
DT GERARD WARREN, New England Patriots: Active
G COOPER CARLISLE, Oakland Raiders: Played as a starter
DE JARVIS MOSS, Oakland Raiders: Tackle
WR LOUIS MURPHY, Oakland Raiders: Target
CB LITO SHEPPARD, Oakland Raiders: Five tackles (three solo), two pass defenses
WR RILEY COOPER, Philadelphia Eagles: Two targets, solo tackle
P CHAS HENRY*, Philadelphia Eagles: Eight punts for 342 yards (long: 52, avg.: 42.8 inside 20: 4)
C MAURKICE POUNCEY, Pittsburgh Steelers: Played as a starter
OT MARCUS GILBERT*, Pittsburgh Steelers: Played as a starter
OT MAX STARKS, Pittsburgh Steelers: Played as a starter
DE RAY MCDONALD, San Francisco 49ers: Three solo tackles
WR JABAR GAFFNEY, Washington Redskins: Three receptions for 37 yards (targets: 6, long: 20)
QB REX GROSSMAN, Washington Redskins: 21/32 for 215 yards, two interceptions (QB rating: 58.7)
OG MAURICE HURT*, Washington Redskins: Played as a starter

INJURED / INACTIVE
DE CARLOS DUNLAP, Cincinnati Bengals: Hamstring
DE DERRICK HARVEY, Denver Broncos: Inactive
LB BRANDON SILER, Kansas City Chiefs: Torn Achilles (season)
LB BRANDON SPIKES, New England Patriots: Knee
RB EARNEST GRAHAM, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Torn Achilles (season)

NOTES
- Wright has interceptions in consecutive weeks and scored the first touchdown of his career on Sunday.
- McDonald returned after missing a week with a hamstring injury

PRACTICE SQUAD PLAYERS
DE Justin Trattou* (New York Giants), SS Ahmad Black* (Tampa Bay)

NOTABLE FREE AGENTS
DE Alex Brown, DE Bobby McCray

* Rookie

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Former Florida Gators in the NFL: Week 6

Adam Silverstein — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:00:47 +0000

With the 2011 NFL season underway, a number of Florida Gators participated in Week 6 action, many of whom had an impact on their team’s performance. OGGOA has checked and re-checked the box scores to bring you a summary of what these Gators accomplished during the sixth week of the 2011 campaign.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK
TE AARON HERNANDEZ, New England Patriots: Eight receptions [team-high] for 68 yards (targets: 14, long: 16), touchdown [game-winner], fumble

THE REST

LB MIKE PETERSON, Atlanta Falcons: Tackle
LB ANDRA DAVIS, Buffalo Bills: Played as a starter
WR DAVID NELSON, Buffalo Bills: Four receptions for 62 yards [team-high] (targets: 6, long: 32)
FS MAJOR WRIGHT, Chicago Bears: Four tackles (three solo)
WR ANDRE CALDWELL, Cincinnati Bengals: Four receptions for 32 yards (long: 14)
DE CARLOS DUNLAP, Cincinnati Bengals: Tackle, QB hit, fumble recovery, touchdown
S REGGIE NELSON, Cincinnati Bengals: Seven tackles (four solo, one for loss) [team-high]
DE DERRICK HARVEY, Denver Broncos: Bye week
QB TIM TEBOW, Denver Broncos: Bye week
DT MARCUS THOMAS, Denver Broncos: Bye week
DE JEREMY MINCEY, Jacksonville Jaguars: Eight tackles (three solo, one for loss)
C MIKE POUNCEY*, Miami Dolphins: Will play as a starter [Monday night]
WR PERCY HARVIN, Minnesota Vikings Seven receptions for 78 yards [team-highs] (targets: 9, long: 20), rush for five yards, three kick returns for 71 yards (long: 25)
LB JERMAINE CUNNINGHAM, New England Patriots: Played as a reserve
LB BRANDON SPIKES, New England Patriots: Eight tackles (six solo, one for loss), QB hit
DT GERARD WARREN, New England Patriots: Two solo tackles (one for loss)
G COOPER CARLISLE, Oakland Raiders: Played as a starter
DE JARVIS MOSS, Oakland Raiders: Tackle
WR LOUIS MURPHY, Oakland Raiders: Target
WR RILEY COOPER, Philadelphia Eagles: Solo tackle
P CHAS HENRY*, Philadelphia Eagles: Three punts for 131 yards (long: 50)
C MAURKICE POUNCEY, Pittsburgh Steelers: Played as a starter
OT MARCUS GILBERT*, Pittsburgh Steelers: Played as a starter
OT MAX STARKS, Pittsburgh Steelers: Played as a starter
DE RAY MCDONALD, San Francisco 49ers: Two tackles (one solo), 0.5 sack, two pass defenses, QB hit
FB EARNEST GRAHAM, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 17 carries for 109 yards [team-highs] (long: 34), two receptions for 22 yards (long: 19)
WR JABAR GAFFNEY, Washington Redskins: Two receptions for 55 yards (targets: 10, long: 55)
QB REX GROSSMAN, Washington Redskins: 9/22 for 143 yards, four interceptions (QB Rating: 23.7)

INJURED / INACTIVE
CB JOE HADEN, Cleveland Browns: Knee
LB BRANDON SILER, Kansas City Chiefs: Torn achilles (season)

NOTES
- Wright started for Chicago.
- Murphy played for the first time this season (sports hernia, groin).

PRACTICE SQUAD PLAYERS
DE Justin Trattou* (New York Giants), SS Ahmad Black* (Tampa Bay), OG Maurice Hurt* (Washington)

NOTABLE FREE AGENTS
DE Alex Brown, DE Bobby McCray, CB Lito Sheppard

* Rookie

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Former Florida Gators in the NFL: Week 5

Adam Silverstein — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:03:11 +0000

With the 2011 NFL season officially underway, a number of Florida Gators participated in Week 5 action, many of whom had an impact on their team’s performance. OGGOA has checked and re-checked the box scores to bring you a summary of what these Gators accomplished during the fifth week of the 2011 campaign.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK
QB TIM TEBOW, Denver Broncos: 4/10 for 79 yards, touchdown (QB rating: 101.7), six rushes for 38 yards, touchdown (long: 12)

THE REST

LB MIKE PETERSON, Atlanta Falcons: Solo tackle
LB ANDRA DAVIS, Buffalo Bills: Tackle
WR DAVID NELSON, Buffalo Bills: Reception for six yards, touchdown (targets: 2)
FS MAJOR WRIGHT, Chicago Bears: Played as a reserve
WR ANDRE CALDWELL, Cincinnati Bengals: Two receptions for 13 yards (targets: 4, long: 8), solo tackle
DE CARLOS DUNLAP, Cincinnati Bengals: QB hit
S REGGIE NELSON, Cincinnati Bengals: Three tackles
CB JOE HADEN, Cleveland Browns: Bye week
DE DERRICK HARVEY, Denver Broncos: Tackle
DT MARCUS THOMAS, Denver Broncos: Eight tackles (six solo)
DE JEREMY MINCEY, Jacksonville Jaguars: Five tackles, sack, four QB hits
C MIKE POUNCEY*, Miami Dolphins: Bye week
WR PERCY HARVIN, Minnesota Vikings Reception for 11 yards, rush for 12 yards
LB JERMAINE CUNNINGHAM, New England Patriots: Tackle
TE AARON HERNANDEZ, New England Patriots: Five receptions for 56 yards (targets: 9, long: 21)
LB BRANDON SPIKES, New England Patriots: Six tackles (five solo)
DT GERARD WARREN, New England Patriots: Solo tackle
G COOPER CARLISLE, Oakland Raiders: Played as a starter
DE JARVIS MOSS, Oakland Raiders: Four tackles (three solo)
WR RILEY COOPER, Philadelphia Eagles: Tackle
P CHAS HENRY*, Philadelphia Eagles: Two punts for 72 yards (long: 37)
C MAURKICE POUNCEY, Pittsburgh Steelers: Played as a starter
OT MARCUS GILBERT*, Pittsburgh Steelers: Played as a starter
OT MAX STARKS, Pittsburgh Steelers: Played as a starter
DE RAY MCDONALD, San Francisco 49ers: Tackle
FB EARNEST GRAHAM, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Five rushes for 30 yards (long: 8 )
WR JABAR GAFFNEY, Washington Redskins: Bye week
QB REX GROSSMAN, Washington Redskins: Bye week

INJURED / INACTIVE
LB BRANDON SILER, Kansas City Chiefs: Torn achilles (season)
WR LOUIS MURPHY, Oakland Raiders: Sports hernia

NOTES
- Starks was signed by Pittsburgh this week after being cut in the offseason.
- Thomas and Hernandez returned to action from injury this week.
- Harvin (ribs) and Gilbert (shoulder) were injured during their games and did not return.
- Three Gators started on the Steelers’ offensive line.

PRACTICE SQUAD PLAYERS
DE Justin Trattou* (New York Giants), SS Ahmad Black* (Tampa Bay), OG Maurice Hurt* (Washington)

NOTABLE FREE AGENTS
DE Alex Brown, DE Bobby McCray, CB Lito Sheppard

* Rookie

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