Failed marijuana tests led to Hernandez’s draft fall

For weeks leading up to the 2010 NFL Draft, two primary criticisms surrounded former Florida Gators tight end Aaron Hernandez: his lack of prototypical size for the position and “character concerns.” While...

FOUR BITS: Tebow & McDaniels, Stamper, Patriots

1 » Apparently the already close relationship between former Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow and his new head coach, Josh McDaniels of the Denver Broncos, was like an old-fashioned story – love...

Tim Tebow’s second NCAA Football 11 cover

Last week, EA Sports officially released the cover art for their NCAA Football 11 video game featuring former Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow. The cover they released was only for the PlayStation...

FOUR BITS: tennis, baseball, softball, gymnastics

1a » No. 3 Women’s Tennis won 2010 SEC Championship Tournament Over the weekend, the Florida Gators women’s tennis team (24-2) captured its 16th conference title in the last 23 years and...

KR James, WR Nelson, LB Stamper find homes

Though they were not fortunate enough to be selected in the 2010 NFL Draft, three former Florida Gators players have already signed professional contracts as undrafted free agents. Kick returner Brandon James...

Gators WR Riley Cooper falls to fifth round of 2010 NFL Draft, picked up by Eagles with pick No. 159

Round 5 – No. 159 Riley Cooper, WR Philadelphia Eagles Height: 6’3″ – Weight: 222 lbs. Age: 22 – Class: Senior His solid showings at the 2010 Senior Bowl, 2010 NFL Scouting...

Patriots make it a trifecta of Gators, add TE Aaron Hernandez in fourth round of 2010 NFL Draft

Round 4 – No. 113 Aaron Hernandez, TE New England Patriots Height: 6’2″ – Weight: 245 lbs. Age: 20 – Class: Junior Almost a full day and dozens of picks after he...

Major upgrade for Bears as Wright is only Gators’ player taken in third round of 2010 NFL Draft

Round 3 – No. 75 Major Wright, S Chicago Bears Height: 5’11” – Weight: 206 lbs. Age: 21 – Class: Junior The Chicago Bears waited patiently for almost two full days before...

Patriots add Gators LB Brandon Spikes with No. 62 overall pick in second round of 2010 NFL Draft

Round 2 – No. 62 Brandon Spikes, LB New England Patriots Height: 6’3″ – Weight: 249 lbs. Age: 22 – Class: Senior Steadily drowning under intense scrutiny due to slow 40-yard dash...

Florida DE Carlos Dunlap falls in with Bengals at No. 54 overall in second round of 2010 NFL Draft

Round 2 – No. 54 Carlos Dunlap, DE Cincinnati Bengals Height: 6’6″ – Weight: 277 lbs. Age: 20 – Class: Junior Experiencing a slide in the 2010 NFL Draft that he certainly...