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FOUR BITS: Noah, McDonald, Haden, Andrews

Adam Silverstein — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:11:35 +0000

1 » Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah has had a star-studded last few days. In addition to being introduced along with the rest of his team by comedian Will Ferrell before Wednesday night’s game (“He’s a Scorpio and a horrible dancer,” Ferrell said of Noah), he was also name-dropped during the latest episode of the sitcom Whitney on NBC. Following a Chicago-Philadelphia game last week, Noah met up with champion eater Takeru Kobayashi, a greeting that was captured by his YouTube channel.

2 » Speaking of Noah, the Bulls’ star center told the Chicago Tribune last month that his rough start to the 2011-12 season was in part due to the pressure he felt after signing a five-year, $60 million contract extension in 2010. “Sometimes you feel like because you’re given so much money you’re expected to do things. That’s not the right mentality to have as a player,” he explained. “I have to play my game. I have to have fun out there. If I don’t, I’m not the same player.” Without an offseason to work on some of the kinks in his game, Noah started exceptionally slow, shooting poorly and turning the ball over more often than he should be. Now back into the swing of things, he has posted double-digit points in eight of his last 10 games (including five-straight double-doubles from Jan 23-30). “I’ve always been a player who reacts well to criticism and doubters,” Noah said. “I feel my teammates were always behind me. But I knew as well as anyone how poorly I was playing. And not only wasn’t I playing well, but I was putting a lot of pressure on myself. I wasn’t playing loose out there. I was playing tight. In the beginning of the year, I was overthinking a lot. I was going through a lot of things personally. I feel a lot more comfortable now. I have to stop overthinking and just play.”

3 » San Francisco 49ers defensive end Ray McDonald, who was a full-time starter in 2011 for the first time in his career and played exceptionally well throughout the season, was arrested early Wednesday for an outstanding warrant after being pulled over by police for a traffic violation. McDonald had been arrested in 2010 for suspicion of driving under the influence to which he pleaded no contest and was sentenced to probation that included a fine and a requirement to complete a first offender’s DUI class. With no proof of that class having been completed, a warrant was issued on Aug. 9, according to the Sacramento Bee. Police said McDonald was cooperative with authorities upon being pulled over and arrested and was released early the next morning. He is not expected to face any additional discipline from the NFL or his team.

4 » Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden is a unique guy both on and off the field. In addition to being one of the best secondary players in the NFL, he has also found a soft spot for the city of Cleveland and has embraced his fans nationwide through his Twitter account. Below are a few pictures he has tweeted recently (clockwise) of him shooting pool on a table filled with his sneakers, hanging out with Erin Andrews (“We should have done the @TimTebow pose!), “Tebowing” in front of his Rolls-Royce Phantom and showing off his newest draft day tattoo. He did not tweet the final picture, which has been spread online via a variety of sports blogs.

Former Florida Gators in the NFL: Week 17

Adam Silverstein — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:51:16 +0000

With the 2011 NFL regular season complete, a number of Florida Gators participated in Week 17 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 17th week of the 2011 campaign.

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
DE JEREMY MINCEY, Jacksonville Jaguars: Five tackles (four solo), 2.5 sacks, QB hit
TE AARON HERNANDEZ, New England Patriots^: Seven receptions for 138 yards [team-high] (targets: 11, long: 44), touchdown; two carries for 26 yards (long: 19)

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

THE REST
LB ANDRA DAVIS, Buffalo Bills: Solo tackle for loss
WR DAVID NELSON, Buffalo Bills: Two receptions for 23 yards (targets: 4, long: 14); solo tackle
S MAJOR WRIGHT, Chicago Bears: Nine tackles (four solo), pass defense
DE CARLOS DUNLAP, Cincinnati Bengals^: Six tackles (one solo), 0.5 sack, QB hit
S REGGIE NELSON, Cincinnati Bengals^: Two solo tackles
CB JOE HADEN, Cleveland Browns: Four tackles (three solo), fumble recovery
QB TIM TEBOW, Denver Broncos^: 6/22 for 60 yards, interception (QB rating: 20.6); six carries for 16 yards (long: 7), fumble
DT MARCUS THOMAS, Denver Broncos^: Three tackles (two solo, one for loss)
C MIKE POUNCEY*, Miami Dolphins: Played as a starter
WR PERCY HARVIN, Minnesota Vikings 10 receptions for 115 yards [team-highs] (targets: 16, long: 23); five carries for 13 yards, touchdown
LB BRANDON SPIKES, New England Patriots^: Three tackles
DT GERARD WARREN, New England Patriots^: Active
G COOPER CARLISLE, Oakland Raiders: Played as a starter
DE JARVIS MOSS, Oakland Raiders: Two solo tackles
WR LOUIS MURPHY, Oakland Raiders: Five receptions for 72 yards (targets: 6, long: 28); carry for 27 yards
CB LITO SHEPPARD, Oakland Raiders: Five solo tackles
WR RILEY COOPER, Philadelphia Eagles: Solo tackle
P CHAS HENRY*, Philadelphia Eagles: Four punts for 201 yards (long: 56, -20: 1)
OT MARCUS GILBERT*, Pittsburgh Steelers^: Played as a starter; solo tackle
C MAURKICE POUNCEY, Pittsburgh Steelers^: Played as a starter
OT MAX STARKS, Pittsburgh Steelers^: Played as a starter
DE RAY MCDONALD, San Francisco 49ers^: Solo tackle
SS AHMAD BLACK*, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Three tackles (one solo), fumble recovery
WR JABAR GAFFNEY, Washington Redskins: Four receptions for 28 yards (targets: 11, long: 13)
QB REX GROSSMAN, Washington Redskins: 22/45 for 256 yards, touchdown, interception (QB rating: 64.7)
OG MAURICE HURT*, Washington Redskins: Played as a starter

INJURED / INACTIVE
LB MIKE PETERSON, Atlanta Falcons^: Torn triceps (season)
WR ANDRE CALDWELL, Cincinnati Bengals^: Groin (season)
DE DERRICK HARVEY, Denver Broncos^: Inactive
LB BRANDON SILER, Kansas City Chiefs: Torn Achilles (season)
LB JERMAINE CUNNINGHAM, New England Patriots^: Hamstring (season)
DE JUSTIN TRATTOU*, New York Giants^: Inactive
RB EARNEST GRAHAM, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Torn Achilles (season)

NOTES
- Siler, out all season with an injury, was re-signed by Kansas City to a one-year deal.
- Spikes returned to action after missing eight weeks with a knee injury.
- Hurt had a great block that led directly to a touchdown.

PRACTICE SQUAD PLAYERS
TE Cornelius Ingram (Denver), OT Phil Trautwein (New Orleans)

NOTABLE FREE AGENTS
DE Alex Brown, DE Bobby McCray

^ In playoffs
* Rookie

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Former Florida Gators in the NFL: Week 16

Adam Silverstein — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:24:16 +0000

With the 2011 NFL regular season nearly complete, a number of Florida Gators participated in Week 16 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 16th week of the 2011 campaign.

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
S REGGIE NELSON, Cincinnati Bengals: Seven tackles (five solo, one for loss) [team-highs], sack, QB hit, pass defense, interception (17-yard return)
WR PERCY HARVIN, Minnesota Vikings Five receptions for 65 yards [team-highs] (targets: 6, long: 36), touchdown; four carries for 39 yards (long: 31); three kickoff returns for 47 yards (long: 23)

HONORABLE MENTIONS
Major Wright, Carlos Dunlap, Jeremy Mincey, Ray McDonald, Jabar Gaffney

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

THE REST
LB MIKE PETERSON, Atlanta Falcons: Four solo tackles
LB ANDRA DAVIS, Buffalo Bills: Solo tackle
WR DAVID NELSON, Buffalo Bills: Three receptions for 41 yards (targets: 5, long: 30)
S MAJOR WRIGHT, Chicago Bears: Seven tackles (five solo) [team-highs]
DE CARLOS DUNLAP, Cincinnati Bengals: Solo tackle for loss, sack, three QB hits
CB JOE HADEN, Cleveland Browns: Two tackles (one solo), two pass defenses
QB TIM TEBOW, Denver Broncos: 13/30 for 185 yards, touchdown, four interceptions (QB rating: 35.4); 10 carries for 34 yards, touchdown
DT MARCUS THOMAS, Denver Broncos: Three tackles (two solo)
DE JEREMY MINCEY, Jacksonville Jaguars: Two tackles, two QB hits, pass defense, interception (five-yard return)
C MIKE POUNCEY*, Miami Dolphins: Played as a starter
TE AARON HERNANDEZ, New England Patriots: Four receptions for 36 yards (targets: 6, long: 15), carry for one yard
DT GERARD WARREN, New England Patriots: Solo tackle
DE JUSTIN TRATTOU*, New York Giants: Active
G COOPER CARLISLE, Oakland Raiders: Played as a starter
DE JARVIS MOSS, Oakland Raiders: QB hit
WR LOUIS MURPHY, Oakland Raiders: Active
CB LITO SHEPPARD, Oakland Raiders: Seven solo tackles
WR RILEY COOPER, Philadelphia Eagles: Reception for 28 yards, solo tackle
P CHAS HENRY*, Philadelphia Eagles: Six punts for 256 yards (long: 56, avg.: 42.7)
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 (three solo, one for loss), sack, QB hit
SS AHMAD BLACK*, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Two solo tackles
WR JABAR GAFFNEY, Washington Redskins: Six receptions for 77 yards [team-highs] (targets: 8, long: 29), touchdown
QB REX GROSSMAN, Washington Redskins: 26/41 for 284 yards, two touchdowns, interception, fumble (QB rating: 89.9)
OG MAURICE HURT*, Washington Redskins: Played as a starter

INJURED / INACTIVE
WR ANDRE CALDWELL, Cincinnati Bengals: Inactive
DE DERRICK HARVEY, Denver Broncos: Inactive
LB BRANDON SILER, Kansas City Chiefs: Torn Achilles (season)
LB JERMAINE CUNNINGHAM, New England Patriots: Hamstring (season)
LB BRANDON SPIKES, New England Patriots: Knee
C MAURKICE POUNCEY, Pittsburgh Steelers: High-ankle sprain
RB EARNEST GRAHAM, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Torn Achilles (season)

NOTES
- Ma. Pouncey missed his second-straight week of action.
- Black recorded his first career NFL stats.

PRACTICE SQUAD PLAYERS
OT Phil Trautwein (New Orleans)

NOTABLE FREE AGENTS
DE Alex Brown, DE Bobby McCray

* Rookie

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Former Florida Gators in the NFL: Week 15

Adam Silverstein — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:26:41 +0000

With the 2011 NFL regular season nearly complete, a number of Florida Gators participated in Week 15 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 15th week of the 2011 campaign.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK
TE AARON HERNANDEZ, New England Patriots: Nine receptions for 129 yards [team-highs] (targets: 11, long: 46), touchdown; carry for 16 yards

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: Tackle
WR DAVID NELSON, Buffalo Bills: Six receptions for 60 yards (targets: 7, long: 21)
DE CARLOS DUNLAP, Cincinnati Bengals: Solo tackle
S REGGIE NELSON, Cincinnati Bengals: Solo tackle
CB JOE HADEN, Cleveland Browns: Four tackles (two solo)
QB TIM TEBOW, Denver Broncos: 11/22 for 194 yards (QB rating: 80.5); 12 carries for 93 yards [team-highs], two touchdowns, fumble
DT MARCUS THOMAS, Denver Broncos: Nine tackles (six solo)
DE JEREMY MINCEY, Jacksonville Jaguars: Seven solo tackles (two for loss), sack
C MIKE POUNCEY*, Miami Dolphins: Played as a starter
WR PERCY HARVIN, Minnesota Vikings Three receptions for eight yards (targets: 7, long: 5); carry for -1 yard; kick return for 28 yards
DT GERARD WARREN, New England Patriots: Two tackles, half sack, QB hit
DE JUSTIN TRATTOU*, New York Giants: Solo tackle
G COOPER CARLISLE, Oakland Raiders: Played as a starter
DE JARVIS MOSS, Oakland Raiders: Active
WR LOUIS MURPHY, Oakland Raiders: Reception for eight yards (targets: 2), two carries for 16 yards, touchdown
CB LITO SHEPPARD, Oakland Raiders: Eight solo tackles (one for loss)
WR RILEY COOPER, Philadelphia Eagles: Reception or 18 yards
P CHAS HENRY*, Philadelphia Eagles: Four punts for 136 yards (long: 45, avg.: 34.0, inside 20: 2)
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), half sack
SS AHMAD BLACK*, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Active
WR JABAR GAFFNEY, Washington Redskins: Six receptions for 85 yards [team-highs] (targets: 9, long: 17)
QB REX GROSSMAN, Washington Redskins: 15/24 for 185 yards, touchdown, two interceptions (QB rating: 65.5); carry for -1 yard
OG MAURICE HURT*, Washington Redskins: Played as a starter

INJURED / INACTIVE
S MAJOR WRIGHT, Chicago Bears: Shoulder
WR ANDRE CALDWELL, Cincinnati Bengals: Inactive
DE DERRICK HARVEY, Denver Broncos: Inactive
LB BRANDON SILER, Kansas City Chiefs: Torn Achilles (season)
LB JERMAINE CUNNINGHAM, New England Patriots: Hamstring (season)
LB BRANDON SPIKES, New England Patriots: Knee
C MAURKICE POUNCEY, Pittsburgh Steelers: High-ankle sprain
RB EARNEST GRAHAM, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Torn Achilles (season)

NOTES
- Trattou recorded his first statistic of the season.

PRACTICE SQUAD PLAYERS
OT Phil Trautwein (New Orleans)

NOTABLE FREE AGENTS
DE Alex Brown, DE Bobby McCray

* Rookie

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Former Florida Gators in the NFL: Week 14

Adam Silverstein — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:42:38 +0000

With the 2011 NFL season in full swing, a number of Florida Gators participated in Week 14 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 14th week of the 2011 campaign.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK
QB TIM TEBOW, Denver Broncos: 21/40 for 236 yards, touchdown, interception (QB rating: 68.3); 12 carries for 49 yards (long: 16), fumble [4th quarter & overtime: 18/24 for 191 yards, TD, set-up game-tying and game-winning field goals]

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

THE REST
LB MIKE PETERSON, Atlanta Falcons: Solo tackle, interception, pass defense
LB ANDRA DAVIS, Buffalo Bills: Active
WR DAVID NELSON, Buffalo Bills: Two receptions for 20 yards (targets: 6, long: 8)
WR ANDRE CALDWELL, Cincinnati Bengals: Two receptions for 10 yards (targets: 3, long: 8)
S REGGIE NELSON, Cincinnati Bengals: Nine tackles (seven solo), interception (23-yard return), two pass defenses
CB JOE HADEN, Cleveland Browns: Eight tackles (five solo)
DT MARCUS THOMAS, Denver Broncos: Six tackles (five solo, two for loss)
DE JEREMY MINCEY, Jacksonville Jaguars: Four tackles (one solo, one for loss), fumble recovery
C MIKE POUNCEY*, Miami Dolphins: Played as a starter
WR PERCY HARVIN, Minnesota Vikings 10 receptions for 69 yards [team-highs] (targets: 15, long: 16), touchdown; four carries for 40 yards (long: 32), kick return for 47 yards
TE AARON HERNANDEZ, New England Patriots: Five receptions for 84 yards (targets: 7, long: 29)
DE JUSTIN TRATTOU*, New York Giants: Active
G COOPER CARLISLE, Oakland Raiders: Played as a starter
DE JARVIS MOSS, Oakland Raiders: Solo tackle
WR LOUIS MURPHY, Oakland Raiders: Four receptions for 70 yards (targets: 9, long: 24); carry for 10 yards
CB LITO SHEPPARD, Oakland Raiders: Three solo tackles
WR RILEY COOPER, Philadelphia Eagles: Reception or 29 yards (targets: 3)
P CHAS HENRY*, Philadelphia Eagles: Nine punts for 419 yards (long: 58, avg.: 46.6, inside 20: 4), punt blocked
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 solo tackles, fumble recovery
SS AHMAD BLACK*, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Active
WR JABAR GAFFNEY, Washington Redskins: Six receptions [team-high] for 92 yards, touchdown (targets: 8, long: 24), Gator Chomp
QB REX GROSSMAN, Washington Redskins: 19/32 for 252 yards (QB rating: 92.2), two touchdowns, interception; carry, fumble
OG MAURICE HURT*, Washington Redskins: Played as a starter

INJURED / INACTIVE
S MAJOR WRIGHT, Chicago Bears: Shoulder
DE CARLOS DUNLAP, Cincinnati Bengals: Hamstring
DE DERRICK HARVEY, Denver Broncos: Inactive
LB BRANDON SILER, Kansas City Chiefs: Torn Achilles (season)
LB JERMAINE CUNNINGHAM, New England Patriots: Hamstring (season)
LB BRANDON SPIKES, New England Patriots: Knee
DT GERARD WARREN, New England Patriots: Inactive
RB EARNEST GRAHAM, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Torn Achilles (season)

NOTES
- Maurkice Pouncey suffered a high-ankle sprain on his left leg.
- Black, Tampa Bay’s fifth-round pick, was signed off the practice squad this week and active or the first time this season. He suffered a high-ankle sprain during the preseason.

PRACTICE SQUAD PLAYERS
OT Phil Trautwein (New Orleans)

NOTABLE FREE AGENTS
DE Alex Brown, DE Bobby McCray

* 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

2011 WEEK: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11

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

2011 WEEK: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10

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

2011 WEEK: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9

Former Florida Gators in the NFL: Week 9

Adam Silverstein — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:26:56 +0000

With the 2011 NFL season underway, a number of Florida Gators participated in Week 9 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 ninth week of the 2011 campaign.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK
QB TIM TEBOW, Denver Broncos: 10/21 for 124 yards, two touchdowns (QB rating: 98.1), 12 rushes for 118 yards, target

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: Four receptions for 36 yards, touchdown (targets: 7, long: 15)
S MAJOR WRIGHT, Chicago Bears: Four tackles (three solo), interception (returned 36 yards), pass defense
WR ANDRE CALDWELL, Cincinnati Bengals: Five receptions for 22 yards, touchdown (targets: 9, long: 7)
DE CARLOS DUNLAP, Cincinnati Bengals: Three tackles (two solo), two sacks, pass defense
S REGGIE NELSON, Cincinnati Bengals: Four tackles (three solo)
CB JOE HADEN, Cleveland Browns: Seven solo tackles
DT MARCUS THOMAS, Denver Broncos: Two tackles (one solo)

DE JEREMY MINCEY, Jacksonville Jaguars: Bye week
C MIKE POUNCEY*, Miami Dolphins: Played as a starter
WR PERCY HARVIN, Minnesota Vikings Bye week
TE AARON HERNANDEZ, New England Patriots: Four receptions for 35 yards, touchdown (targets: 5, long: 15)

LB BRANDON SPIKES, New England Patriots: Five tackles (four solo)
DT GERARD WARREN, New England Patriots: Active
G COOPER CARLISLE, Oakland Raiders: Played as a starter
DE JARVIS MOSS, Oakland Raiders: Active
WR LOUIS MURPHY, Oakland Raiders: Reception for 23 yards
CB LITO SHEPPARD, Oakland Raiders: Solo tackle
WR RILEY COOPER, Philadelphia Eagles: Target
P CHAS HENRY*, Philadelphia Eagles: Two punts for 71 yards (long: 44), 0/1 on a fake punt pass
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
WR JABAR GAFFNEY, Washington Redskins: Four receptions for 40 yards, touchdown (targets: 5, long: 13)
QB REX GROSSMAN, Washington Redskins: Active
OG MAURICE HURT*, Washington Redskins: Played as a starter

INJURED / INACTIVE
DE DERRICK HARVEY, Denver Broncos: Inactive
LB BRANDON SILER, Kansas City Chiefs: Torn Achilles (season)
LB JERMAINE CUNNINGHAM, New England Patriots: Inactive
DE RAY MCDONALD, San Francisco 49ers: Hamstring
RB EARNEST GRAHAM, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Torn Achilles (season)

NOTES
- Wright grabbed his first career NFL interception.
- Sheppard was signed last week and played his first game of the season.
- Hurt started his first career NFL game.

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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