Find out more. He spent the last two seasons as special teams graduate assistant at LSU. I thought our guys showed incredible resiliency, as they have all season, to put ourselves in a position a couple of different times to steal it after being down big, Florida coach Mike White said. Florida forward Keyontae Johnson, who collapsed during a game in December 2020 and hasnt practiced or played since, got a ceremonial start on senior day in front of a sold-out home crowd. He is scheduled to graduate next month. As the University of Florida dominated college football for the better half of a decade under Coach Urban Meyer, the Gators accumulated numbers of victories and accolades and championships. Gov. ). Florida Gators Main Navigation Menu. Lito Sheppard was among the OG defensive backs coming out of Florida that earned the institution the moniker "Defensive Back University" as the team transitioned from the fun-and-gun approach under Steve Spurrier to a more defensive-minded philosophy under the infamous Ron Zook. Tennessee's momentum was washed away by the roar of 90,000 Gator fans, and the home team never looked back. The only player in school history responsible for more in a season is Tim Tebow (55 in 2007). This excessive celebration was known as the "Gator Stomp", and that play was only the first of three TDs in the game that ended in penalties for excessive celebration, with Georgia's Mohamed Massaquoi and Florida's Wondy Pierre-Louis drawing the other flags. Florida answered on consecutive drives with a 10-yard Tim Tebow pass to Cornelius Ingram and a Tebow to Louis Murphy 66-yard pass to put the Gators up by a touchdown. He then dropped to the court in a push-up pose and kissed the giant Gators logo -- all while being overwhelmed by a standing ovation. : [13] Thirty-five players on Florida's 60-man traveling roster had never played in a collegiate road game before,[14] and it showed. Subscribe to our free Florida Football Fix newsletter (coming soon). The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The 2005 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida in the sport of American football during the 2005 college football season.The Gators competed in Division I-A of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and played their home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on the university's Gainesville . The biggest addition for this Gators football roster, an immediate starter for an offensive line that has struggled the last few seasons, would still be an immediate start on a very good offensive line anywhere in the country, David said. In 2016, Hill was suspended 10 games for failing a drug test. Preseason analysis projected that Florida would have the hardest schedule in the country, including back-to-back games against Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, LSU, Auburn and Georgia. They beat No. The schedule for the Gators played in their favor this season, as they faced their toughest opponentssuch as Tennessee, Auburn, and Florida Stateat home in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Part of the recruiting process for them was to identify within their own roster whos on board and whos not, Luginbill said. There was, however, a brief period when it seemed that the contest would be much closer. The official 2008 Football Roster for the Florida Gators Gators. He ended the season tied for third in the NFL with 17.8 yards per catch. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Cooper hauled in a career-high and team-best four catches for 122 yards and two touchdowns, including a career-long 59-yard grab in his 2007 debut against Western Kentucky. This year would also be the first time former Gator coach Steve Spurrier would coach against his alma mater. One of FSU kicker Gary Cismesia's four FGs was a school record 60-yard effort on the last play of the 1st half to cut his team's deficit to 2412 at intermission. The 49ers cut him from the practice squad after two months, and then he spent time as a reserve for Seattle until May 2017. He finished his Gators career with 87 catches, 1,138 receiving yards and six touchdowns. He was scheduled to get a physical and receive half of his $250,000 signing bonus on January 17, but declined and told the Rangers that his focus was football, thus voiding his baseball contract. In November 2007, Leak announced his intentions to play for Team Florida in the All American Football League. While the Gators were able to mount a comeback in the second half, eventually bringing the game to a 1717 tie, Auburn had the ball at the end of the game, and Auburn kicked a field goal as time expired to make the score 2017, upsetting the number 4 ranked Gators. The Gators competed in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and played their home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on the university's Gainesville, Florida campus. Most notably, Aaron Hernandez was on the 2008 squad, ended up being convicted of murder during his time in the NFL and committed suicide while in prison. Tim Tebow rushed for his 20th touchdown of the season in the 2nd quarter setting a new SEC record for rushing touchdowns in a season. He was hired as the head coach of the football team at Edgewater High School in Orlando, Florida, in February 2016. Make no mistake, however, despite the rumblings on the sidelines, this defensive back kept things locked down on the field and kept the opponents off balance on special teams. Kentucky cut the lead to four on a field goal. In July 2013, a video surfaced of Cooper being denied backstage access at a Kenny Chesney concert in the previous month. This was the second of three such games in the 2007 season. [1] He grew up in Clearwater, Florida, where he attended Clearwater Central Catholic High School and played high school football and baseball for the Central Catholic Marauders. Leak became a graduate assistant, helping coach the team's offense. This was only the second meeting between the two storied programs with the first having taken place a short five seasons ago in the Outback Bowl. The record-setting day continued when Gators' wide receiver Andre Caldwell set a new school record for career receptions with 177 breaking the prior record held by Carlos Alvarez with 172. 1998 - 2023 University Athletic Assoc., Inc., FOX Sports Sun & IMG College. Charges were not immediately made available for. However, the momentum was short-lived, as Florida went on a 6-play, 81-yard scoring drive without throwing a pass to open the 2nd half and cruised from then on. Hill played for Florida from 2008 to 2010 and was a member of the 2009 national championship team. We present them here for purely educational purposes. He played college football for the University of Florida, where he was a member of two BCS National Championship teams. Record: 9-4 (20th of 119) . The Gators countered by mounting a drive before the half that culminated in a Tebow 1-yard "jump pass" to Aaron Hernandez. Senior Leak will remain starter; freshman Tebow turning heads, Leak sees Bears as 'best situation for me', Jacksonville Sharks suspend quarterback Chris Leak, Orlando Predators sign former UF quarterback Chris Leak, "Former Gator Chris Leak becomes offensive graduate assistant - OrlandoSentinel.com", "Gators assistant Joker Phillips resigns; Chris Leak to coach receivers - GatorZone.com", Former Gators QB is Edgewater's new coach, "Chris Leak out as head coach at Edgewater", "Alleged victim declines to press charges against Chris Leak - Orlando Sentinel", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chris_Leak&oldid=1136153481, This page was last edited on 29 January 2023, at 00:27. Thats the biggest question surrounding Gator football as we head into spring practice, David said. Of the 59 players who participated at Missouri, 22 went to the portal; 15 remain. 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Brandon Taylor was named gamechanger - graduate assistant. The sophomore quarterback completed 20 of 34 passes for 262 yards and 2 touchdowns and no interceptions. [16], Leak worked in football development and youth outreach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2015. Suddenly, the entire Bulldog bench rushed onto the field resulting in two separate 15-yard penalties, both assessed on the ensuing kickoff. The first of these five rushing touchdowns broke the school record for most rushing touchdowns. He was released by the Eagles on February 8, 2016. Eight transferred, while a ninth, safety Rashad Torrence, made the somewhat surprising decision to declare for the NFL draft after three collegiate seasons. Leak also broke many Gators' passing records set by Heisman Trophy-winner Danny Wuerffel, including Wuerffel's record for career passing yards set during the 2006 SEC championship game. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Leak was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1985. [9] He was claimed by the Montreal Alouettes on June 9 after being released a day earlier. Join our linker program. That sequence would set the tone for the rest of the game. Deonte Thompson. He went undrafted in 2011 but later signed with the New York Giants. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara), (Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. 2007 Florida Gators Roster Previous Year Next Year Record: 9-4 (20th of 119) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 13th in the Final AP poll Conference: SEC (East Division) Conference Record: 5-3 Coach: Urban Meyer (9-4) Points For: 552 Points/G: 42.5 (3rd of 119) Points Against: 331 More Team Info Florida School History 2007 Florida Statistics But he should have some chances this season to beat some one-on-one coverage if the run game is working., Its time for Demarkcus Bowman to get carries, David said. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. While they happened to have America's Golden Boy, they also had a roster full of trouble-makers. In all, Tebow accounted for all 4 Gator touchdowns and 427 of his team's 507 total yards. Since, Marshall has split snaps within the Gators' secondary and has given up an impressive completion percentage (in his favor) of 43.3% on 30 targets, per Pro Football Focus. Cooper hauled in a career-high and team-best four catches for 122 yards and two touchdowns, including a career-long 59-yard grab in his 2007 debut against Western Kentucky. It was also the first game in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium after the Gators won their 2006 SEC and national championships. This was the first contest between these two schools. David and I want to hear from you. Follow us@GatorsWireon Twitter and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions. Gators Breakdown host David Waters is taking a look at the offensive players on the Florida football roster. The Gator defense proved unreliable in the first half, allowing the Tigers to get two touchdowns, while Auburn exhibited its own top notch defense. Meanwhile, the Gator defense also did its part, holding Tennessee to just 38 yards rushing with no first downs on the ground and 293 yards total offense. [19] The police later confirmed their investigation and provided their report to Deadspin. In the first 5 weeks, he posted 8 catches for 93 yards and 1 touchdown with Michael Vick at quarterback. He was waived after two years with the team and then signed with the Baltimore Ravens. [1] Leak received national attention as an 8th grader in 1998 when Wake Forest coach Jim Caldwell, who had just signed his older brother, C. J., offered him a college football scholarship. Sign up for the Gators Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Florida Gators head coach Will Muschamp added Leak as a quality control coach in May 2013. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. When Florida's next drive ended in a punt, UT had the ball down only eight, 2820. It was the same at Miami, which had an ACC-most 19 players enter the portal this cycle. We only know that it will be different. Cooper amassed 261 total yards on 18 receptions, three of which were touchdowns. The Gators seemed to lose their offensive rhythm and the point production dried up while Troy QB Omar Haugabook (30-53, 291 yards, 2 TDs) found his own rhythm, helping the Trojans outscore the Gators 2410 over the final two quarters. NIL Value: -. As such, the official record for Alabama is 02 (02). Cooper passed on the contract and played college baseball for the Florida Gators baseball team as an outfielder. SR. 99.32. He was a first-round pick for the Baltimore Ravens in the 2013 draft but the team moved on from him by 2017 due to declining play. He spent time with New York (Giants), Baltimore (twice), Kansas City (twice), Tennessee and Houston before being released in December of 2022. With the victory, Florida leads the series 40-17-0 and has beaten Kentucky twenty one consecutive years in football, the third longest active streak in Division I-FBS. After another practice squad stint, Hammond was elevated to the active roster for his NFL debut before going through one more round of signing and being cut. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The 2006 season proved to be a redemption year for Leak: leading the Gators to their first SEC Championship since 2000, and a spot in the 2007 BCS National Championship Game against Ohio State Buckeyes (the Gators' first championship game appearance since 1996). Roster; Game Logs; Splits; More 2007 Florida Pages. [12], at WilliamsBrice Stadium Columbia, South Carolina. When the final whistle blew, Florida came away with a 5931 victory. The only SEC players with more in a season were LSUs Joe Burrow (60 in 15 games in 2019) and Missouris Drew Lock (44 in 13 games in 2017). We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Gators Breakdown: Latest roster and staff moves | Last look at 2021 Watch on David Waters and Will Miles have the latest on players and coaches coming and leaving for Billy Napier's first season. This page was last edited on 26 December 2022, at 18:11. The Tigers scored on a Keiland Williams run shortly thereafter. Never miss out on the latest with the Bucs, Rays, Lightning, Florida college sports and more. Florida traveled to Columbia and renewed their budding rivalry with a win over the Gamecocks. After a slow start, Cooper put together a solid season with 47 receptions for 835 yards and 8 touchdowns, all career highs. [2] Cooper was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 15th round (457 overall pick) of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft. "Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign former Florida Gators quarterback Chris Leak," Canoe.com (June 3, 2008). Tebow also rushed 27 times for 168 yards and 2 more touchdowns, setting new Florida single-game records for rushing attempts and rushing yards by a quarterback and almost single-handedly running out the clock late in the game. Or write about sports? [4] Lindsey is married to former University of Florida linebacker and current Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone. Christopher Patrick Leak (born May 3, 1985) is an American football coach and former gridiron football quarterback. The Chicago Bears signed him immediately after the draft. Thursdays loss follows another loss last week to end the regular season, in which the Gators finished 19-12. Leak is remembered for volunteering with children in the Goodwill Gators Program, encouraging them to put school first and avoid drug use. Spurrier's new team upset his old team in 2005, and only a blocked last-second field goal kept him from repeating that feat in Gainesville in 2006. 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But then Tennessee QB Erik Ainge got his team's offense moving, throwing a touchdown pass just before halftime to cut the lead to 2813 at intermission. Well hold off on answering for now; check back after the traditional February signing day and the spring transfer period. It was the third season for head coach Urban Meyer, who led the Gators to a Capital One Bowl berth and an overall winloss record of 94 (.692). Kentucky refused to give up, driving to the Florida 5-yard-line with seconds left and closed the game with a touchdown from Woodson to Keenan Burton. And in this episode of Gators Breakdown, David is joined by Will Miles and Nick Knudsen with Read and Reaction to break down the roster on the offensive side of the ball, going position by position of what they like and what questions need to be answered. After it was announced that Garcia's former backup, Omar Jacobs, would start the next game, Leak was suspended after skipping the following team practice. [8] He was later drafted in the 6th round by Team Florida. After missing another relatively short field goal, LSU took advantage of an errant pass by Tim Tebow which hit Ingram in the helmet. When the weather failed to clear, the game was declared final with 8:23 remaining in the 4th quarter. The Gators would open the season in Gainesville against Wyoming from the Mountain West Conference. The 2008 Florida Gators were a team that went down in the History of College Football. With spring practice right around the corner for coach Billy Napier and the Florida football program, David is highlighting the four most important offensive players:: VIDEO: David looks at top 4 most important players for Floridas offense, This new offense likes to use play action for shots down the field. In the 41st meeting between the two, Florida came out early with a 357 lead by the half. Leak was listed on the SEC Academic Honor Roll each year he attended Florida, and was a finalist for the Draddy Trophy, also known as the "Academic Heisman" for college football players. Tebow was tied with Emmitt Smith and Buford Long with 14 rushing touchdowns in the season entering this game. On September 26, 2011, it was announced that Leak would sign with the ArenaBowl XXIV champion Jacksonville Sharks to replace star quarterback Aaron Garcia, who joined the San Antonio Talons for the 2012 Arena Football League season. Several Gators had excellent afternoons. All Rights Reserved. In the second half, LSU took the ensuing drive but were stopped by the Gator defense. Florida Gators announce new defensive coordinator, Bucs plan to release running back Leonard Fournette. Cooper caught eight passes, gaining 182 yards and scoring two total touchdowns in 2007. Sources: 2012 Florida Football Media Guide,[2] and GatorZone.com. The Gators marched down the field again and scored on a Tebow run to put their lead back at 10 with 2:23 to play in the first half. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft where he played his whole career. 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The Gators ran out to a 286 lead by late in the 2nd quarter on two Tim Tebow touchdown passes and a Tebow touchdown run, along with the opening punt return. Copyright 2022 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved./Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. [15][16] Cooper finished the season with 21 receptions off 41 targets for 327 yards and 2 touchdowns. Gators Breakdown: Top 4 Offensive Players for Spring, Texas A&M guard Hassan Diarra (5) celebrates his game-winning shot against Florida with teammates Tyrece Radford (23), Aaron Cash (0) and Andre Gordon (20) after an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, March 10, 2022. (); : Coming off the bench, he posted 16 receptions for 315 yards and a touchdown. Who the Gators choose will ultimately determine whether this much attrition was healthy. The Gators fell 71-63 to Kentucky in their regular-season finale, but we dont want the loss to overshadow this special and emotional moment to begin the game. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. Tebow finished his first career start 13-of-17 for 300 yards and three touchdowns passes, and added a rushing touchdown as well. All Rights Reserved. Cooper's younger sister, Lindsey, also attended the University of Florida, where she played for the Florida Gators women's soccer team. After Zook was fired, Leak was rumored to be considering a transfer. Leak led the Florida Gators to their second consensus national championship with a 4114 victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes on January 8, 2007, taking home the offensive Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the game. [10], Overall, the Gators put together a historically dominating performance. The second half began with another Gator score, as Tebow found Andre Caldwell in the end zone on an 8-yard pass. Craig Steltz missed an assignment on the play which left Ingram wide open on the post pattern. However, the second half lapses and miscues (Florida was hit with 11 penalties for 104 yards) made it obvious that the Gators gridders had plenty to work on as they prepared for their SEC opener against the Tennessee Volunteers the following Saturday. The Florida offense rolled up 556 yards of total offense, 255 on the ground. [16] For his efforts, Tebow was named the SEC's offensive player of the week for the 2nd time in the 2007 season.[17]. The FAU Owls traveled to Gainesville for the first meeting between the two teams. Ticket Office Student Tickets Baseball Tickets Men's Basketball Tickets Women's Basketball Tickets Football Tickets Gymnastics Tickets Softball Tickets Volleyball Tickets Gator Boosters Manage My Account . 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