vs. LSU UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA SATURDAY, OCT. 11, 2008 BEN HILL GRIFFIN STADIUM (88,548) GAINESVILLE, FLA. 2008 GATOR FOOTBALL 8 p.m. ET WEEKLY GAME NOTES RELEASED: OCT. 5, 2008 THE GAME GATOR STORYLINES Florida and LSU meet for the 55th time in the history of the series on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 8 p.m. ET Florida won its last game against a defending in Gainesville. UF holds a 28-23-3 lead in the all-time series and is 13-10-3 at home against the Tigers. national champion on Sept. 18, 1999, with a 23- The Gators enter the game with a 4-1 overall record and a 2-1 SEC mark. LSU is 4-0 overall and 2- 21 win over Tennessee. UF is 3-11-2 against de- 0 in league play. fending national title winners. The other two wins came against Alabama in 1927 (13-6, Nov. 12) and against the Crimson Tide in 1993 (28-13, THE PLAN TO WIN Dec. 4). The following four items outline Coach Meyer’s Plan to Win: PLAY GREAT DEFENSE The game will be the 45th time Florida has faced Scoring defense (T4th, 11.4) a defending SEC Champion. In the previous 44 Passing defense (18th, 165.4) meetings, the Gators have gone 14-28-2. How- Total defense (19th, 265.0) ever, UF has won six of the last eight against teams that won the SEC the previous year, and Rushing defense (20th, 99.6) eight of the last 12. Interceptions (T26th, 7) UF has not trailed in four of five games this year and has not allowed an opponent to score in 13 Coach Meyer enters the game as the third- of 20 quarters. winningest active coach in college football, with a UF has allowed just one first half touchdown all season and is outscoring opponents 88-10 before 74-17 (.813) record, among individuals who have the half been a head coach for at least five full seasons.
TURNOVERS GAME SETUP UF was the last team in the nation to turn the ball over in 2008 THE POLLS UF LSU UF has not turned the ball over in three of the five games it has played in and five of the last seven Associated Press 12th 3rd Four turnovers this season are tied for the second-lowest total in the nation with three others USA Today Coaches’ 13th 2nd (Oklahoma, Central Michigan, Georgia) Harris 11th 2nd Florida’s +8 turnover margin this season is third nationally (Sept. 28 Polls) One of eight schools in the nation to throw one interception this year (Georgia Tech, Georgia, Louisiana-Monroe, Missouri, Penn State, Vanderbilt, Washington) THE RECORDS UF LSU Overall 4-1 4-0 SCORE IN THE REDZONE SEC 2-1 2-0 Scored on 17-of-18 trips inside the redzone this season and has been perfect in four of five games. The one time UF did not score was at the end of the Tennessee game, when the Gators ran on fourth TELEVISION and nine from the UT 12-yard line. There was less than five minutes remaining in the game and UF led, The game will be broadcast on CBS. Verne 30-6. Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color) and Tracy Wolfson (sideline) call the action. WIN THE KICKING GAME One of Florida’s five opponents this year has started a drive in UF territory. Overall, UF has DELAYED TELEVISION started 11 drives in opponent territory this season and the Gators have scored on nine of those. Sun Sports, with David Steele (play-by-play), Nat UF averaging 19.8 yards per punt return (ninth nationally) Moore (color) and Steve Babik (sideline) will air 37.6 net punt avg. (T33 nationally) the game at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12, on Sun Punt return defense allowing 5.43 yards per return (T33 nationally) Sports’ “Breakfast with the Gators” and again Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 11 p.m. (replays available in LAST TWO NATIONAL CHAMPIONS TO MEET (BASED ON AP RANKINGS) SEC territory). The game will mark the first time in nearly two decades and the 10th time in history the last two national champions will meet the year after they both won it. The last time it happened was when Notre THE GATOR RADIO NETWORK Dame (1988 champions) defeated Miami (Fla.) (1989 champions), 29-20, in South Bend, Ind., on Oct. The Gator Radio Network team of Mick Hubert 20, 1990. The home team has never lost when this happened (7-0-1, one game played on neutral (play-by-play), Lee McGriff (color) and Steve Babik site). The defending national champion has lost three in a row and is 4-4-1 in these games: (sideline) will broadcast the contest. Scot Brantley Meetings National Champions Location Outcome and Travis McGriff join Babik as co-hosts of pre- Oct. 19, 1940 TCU (38)-Texas A&M (39) College Station, Texas Texas A&M, 21-17 game. WFXJ radio (930-AM in Jacksonville) serves Nov. 10, 1945 Notre Dame (43)-Army (44) New York, New York Army, 48-0 as UF’s flagship station. The pre-game show be- Nov. 8, 1947 Army (45)-Notre Dame (46) South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame, 27-7 Nov. 30, 1968 Notre Dame (66)-USC (67) Los Angeles, Calif. Tie, 21-21 gins two hours before kickoff. There is also a 90- Nov. 30, 1974 USC (72)-Notre Dame (73) Los Angeles, Calif. USC, 55-24 minute show following the conclusion of the game. Oct. 14, 1978 Pittsburgh (76)-Notre Dame (77) South Bend, Ind. ND, 26-17 Sept. 6, 1982 Georgia (80)-Clemson (81) Athens, Ga. Georgia, 13-7 SATELLITE RADIO Nov. 25, 1989 Miami (87)-Notre Dame (88) Miami, Fla. Miami, 27-10 Oct. 20, 1990 Notre Dame (88)-Miami (89) South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame 29-20 Florida football can be heard on XM Satellite Ra- dio. Fans can log on to www.xmradio.com each week for information regarding specific channels. 2008 FLORIDA FOOTBALL WWW.GATORZONE.COM WHAT’S NEW WITH THE GATORS... NEED FOR SPEED 2008 SEC STANDINGS (as of 10/4/08) Coach Meyer has stated he wants Florida to be the “fastest team in America.” UF has a dozen EASTERN DIVISION players who have clocked a 40-time of 4.4 or less (seven on offense, five on defense). Each of Team SEC Pct. Overall Florida’s five touchdowns scored in its last game against Arkansas was by a player with a time of 4.4 Vanderbilt 3-0 1.000 5-0 Florida 2-1 .667 4-1 or lower. Of UF’s 23 touchdowns this season, 16 have been scored by players that are among the Georgia 1-1 .500 4-1 fastest 12 on the team. South Carolina 1-2 .333 4-2 Kentucky 0-1 .000 4-1 FLORIDA IN THE FOURTH QUARTER Tennessee 0-2 .000 2-3 Against Arkansas, 246 of UF’s 514 yards of total offense came in the fourth quarter. In addition, UF WESTERN DIVISION has allowed three teams only one first down in the fourth quarter this year (Miami, UT, Ole Miss). UF Team SEC Pct. Overall also had 187 of its 443 total yards against Ole Miss in the fourth quarter. Alabama 3-0 1.000 6-0 LSU 2-0 1.000 4-0 Auburn 2-2 .500 4-2 SERIES NOTES Ole Miss 1-2 .333 3-3 LSU is the only SEC opponent which Florida has never faced at a site other than the schools’ Arkansas 0-2 .000 2-3 campus. Mississippi State 0-2 .000 1-4
The SEC foes have met on an annual basis since 1971, with Florida holding an 20-14-2 series edge THIS WEEK IN THE SEC over that 36-year time span. OCT. 11 Tennessee at Georgia LSU remains an annual opponent for Florida, as the SEC switched to one permanent interdivisional South Carolina at Kentucky game per season in 2002. Arkansas at Auburn Vanderbilt at Mississippi State THE TEAM Florida is the only school in the SEC that does not have a senior starting on defense. Overall, four TRACKING THE OPPONENTS upperclassmen start on defense for the Gators, which is the lowest total in the league. HAWAII (2-3) vs. Louisiana Tech Last week: W, 32-29 (OT), at Fresno State The team by class: Next week: at Boise State (Oct. 17) 11 Seniors 12.9 pct. 14 Juniors 16.5 pct. MIAMI (2-3) vs. UCF 31 Sophomores 36.5 pct. Last week: L, 41-39, vs. Florida State 9 Redshirt Freshmen 10.6 pct. Next week: at Duke 20 True Freshmen 23.5 pct. at Tennessee (2-3) at Georgia Sixty of the 85 scholarship players on the UF roster are either a freshman or sophomore. Last week: W, 13-9, vs. Northern Illinois Next week: vs. Mississippi State
The chart below shows how UF has jumped ahead in each of its wins this season: OLE MISS (3-3) Idle Opponent Note Last week: L, 31-24, vs. South Carolina Hawaii Led 56-0 before Hawaii scored Next week: at Alabama Miami Scored on its opening possession before UM FG in second qtr. Tennessee Led 27-0 before UT scored in the fourth quarter at Arkansas (2-3) at Auburn Arkansas Outscored Razorbacks 21-0 in the fourth quarter Last week: L, 38-7, vs. Florida Next week: at Kentucky This season, Florida defeated Tennessee for the fourth-straight year to improve Coach Meyer’s record vs. the Vols to 4-0. Meyer became the first coach in UF history to lead the Gators to wins on LSU (4-0) at Florida his first two trips to Knoxville. Tim Tebow became the third quarterback in Florida history to lead UF Last week: Idle to wins in his first two career starts against the Vols (Kerwin Bell, Danny Wuerffel). Next week: at South Carolina KENTUCKY(4-1) vs. South Carolina In Florida’s first road game of the year (30-6 win at Tennessee), 39 of the 70 players on the roster Last week: L, 17-14, at Alabama were underclassmen. Sixteen players on the Florida roster had never made a road trip and 21 had Next week: vs. Arkansas never played in a road game. vs. Georgia (4-1) vs. Tennessee THE OFFENSE Last week: Idle Next week: vs. Vanderbilt Florida has scored on its first drive in three of five games this year (Miami, Tennessee, Arkansas). at Vanderbilt (5-0) at Mississippi State In its last outing, Florida rushed for 278 yards against Arkansas. The total was the most for the Last week: W, 14-13, vs. Auburn Gators in an SEC game under Coach Meyer and the third-best overall effort. Florida averaged 7.3 Next week: at Georgia yards per rush, which was the best effort in an SEC game by UF in records dating back to 1996 (previous high, 6.8, vs. Kentucky, 1999). SOUTH CAROLINA (4-2) at Kentucky Last week: W, 31-24, at Ole Miss Florida had eight different players catch passes vs. Arkansas and six had multiple catches, which Next week: vs. LSU tied season highs. UF’s average run for a touchdown against the Razorbacks was 53 yards. In THE CITADEL (3-2) vs. Elon addition, UF went 3-of-3 on third downs in the fourth quarter against Arkansas after it was 3-of-10 in Last week: L, 47-21, at Appalachian State the first three quarters. Next week: at Furman
In all, 17 different players have touched the ball on offense this season. A dozen different players at Florida State (4-1) Idle have had at least one carry, after 11 had at least one in 2007. Eleven different players have had Last week: W, 41-39, at Miami (Fla.) at least one catch, which is one more than the total number that had at least one in 2007. Next week: at North Carolina St. (Oct. 16) 2008 FLORIDA FOOTBALL WWW.GATORZONE.COM TODAY’S MATCHUP...
2008 TEAM STATS 2008 SCHEDULES/RESULTS UF PLAYERSSERIES IN SEASON HISTORY OPENERS Florida Category Opponents FLORIDA (4-1, 2-1 SEC) Florida Leads: 28-23-3 211.6 Passing Offense 165.4 A30 ______HAWAII, W, 56-10 At Gainesville: Florida leads, 13-10-3 178.6 Rushing Offense 899.6 S6 ______MIAMI (FL), W 26-3 At Baton Rouge: Florida leads, 15-13 390.2 Total Offense 265.0 S20 ______at Tennessee, W, 30-6 At Neutral Sites: None 36.0 Scoring Offense 11.4 S27 ______OLE MISS, L, 30-31 165.4 Passing Defense 211.6 O4 ______at Arkansas, W, 38-7 UF LSU W/L UF LSU W/L 99.6 Rushing Defense 178.6 O11 ______No. 2 LSU †1937 0 19 L †1981 24 10 W 265.0 Total Defense 390.2 O25 ______KENTUCKY (HC) †1941 7 10 L *1982 13 24 L 11.4 Scoring Defense 36.0 N1 ______vs. Georgia^ ^1953 21 21 T †1983 31 17 W 102 1st Downs For 73 †1954 7 20 L *1984 21 21 T .444 3rd Down Conv. .323 N8 ______at Vanderbilt ^1955 18 14 W †1985 20 0 W .667 4th Down Conv. .250 N15 ______SOUTH CAROLINA †1956 21 6 W *1986 17 28 L 13-66 Sacks By-Yards 7-53 N22 ______THE CITADEL ^1957 22 14 W †1987 10 13 L 44-327 Penalties-Yards 39-332 N29 ______at Florida State D6 ______SEC Championship Game# †1958 7 10 L *1988 19 6 W 7-3 Fumbles-Lost 7-5 †1989 16 13 W HC - Homecoming ^1959 0 9 L 29:48 Avg. Time of Poss. 30:12 *1990 34 8 W ^ - Jacksonville, Fla. (Jacksonville Municipal Stadium) †1960 13 10 W †1991 16 0 W ^1961 0 23 L LSU Category Opponents # - Atlanta, Ga. (Georgia Dome) *1992 28 21 W †1962 0 23 L 220.8 Passing Offense 191.8 †1993 58 3 W ^1963 0 14 L 206.5 Rushing Offense 69.0 LSU (4-0, 2-0 SEC) *1994 42 18 W †1964 20 6 W 427.2 Total Offense 260.8 A30 ______APPALACHIAN STATE, W, 41-13 †1995 28 10 W 35.5 Scoring Offense 15.2 S13 ______NORTH TEXAS, W, 41-3 ^1965 14 7 W *1996 56 13 W 191.8 Passing Defense 220.8 S20 ______at No. 10 Auburn, W, 26-21 †1966 28 7 W †1997 21 28 L 69.0 Rushing Defense 206.5 S27 ______MISSISSIPPI STATE, W, 34-24 ^1967 6 37 L *1998 22 10 W 260.8 Total Defense 427.2 O11 ______at Florida †1971 7 48 L †1999 31 10 W 15.2 Scoring Defense 35.5 O18 ______at South Carolina ^1972 3 3 T *2000 41 9 W 86 1st Downs For 51 O25 ______GEORGIA †1973 3 24 L †2001 44 15 W .415 3rd Down Conv. .305 N1 ______TULANE ^1974 24 14 W *2002 7 36 L .667 4th Down Conv. .200 N8 ______ALABAMA †1975 34 6 W †2003 19 7 W 24-214 Penalties-Yards 25-211 N15 ______TROY ^1976 28 23 W * 2004 21 24 L 7-1 Fumbles-Lost 3-0 N22 ______OLE MISS †1977 14 36 L †2005 17 21 L 30:26 Avg. Time of Poss. 29:34 N28 ______at Arkansas ^1978 21 34 L *2006 23 10 W †1979 3 20 L †2007 24 28 L TOP INDIVIDUAL LEADERS LAST FIVE MEETINGS *1980 7 24 L † Baton Rouge Rushing 2007 LSU 28 UF 24 * Gainesville Florida G Att. Net Avg. TD YPG (Baton Rouge) LSU’s Jacob Hester scored on a Rainey 5 31 220 7.1 2 44.0 two-yard touchdown run with 1:09 remaining to lift THE COACHES Demps 5 13 178 13.7 3 35.6 the Tigers to the victory. The hosts trailed, 24-14, Urban Meyer entering the fourth quarter. Record at Florida: 35-9 (.795) LSU G Att. Net Avg. TD YPG Overall Record: 74-17 (.813) Scott 4 71 535 7.5 6 133.8 2006 UF 23 LSU 10 Seasons at Florida/Overall: 4/8 Hatch 3 20 101 5.1 1 33.7 (Gainesville) Tim Tebow threw the fi rst two touch- down passes of his career and the UF defense Les Miles Passing collected three interceptions, two by cornerback Record at LSU: 38-6 (.864) Florida C-A-I Pct. Yds. TD YPG Ryan Smith, recovered two fumbles and tallied Overall Record: 66-27 (.710) Tebow 79-128-1 61.7 1,025 8 205.0 a safety. It was the Gators’ 18th-straight Home- Seasons at LSU/Overall: 4/8 Brantley 2-4-0 50.0 19 0 9.5 coming victory. Newton 1-2-0 50.0 14 0 14.0 2005 LSU 21 UF 17 LSU C-A-I Pct. Yds. TD YPG (Baton Rouge) Tiger quarterback JaMarcus Lee 45-77-3 58.4 643 6 160.8 Russell was 14-for-22 for 236 yards and two Hatch 19-37-1 51.4 218 1 72.7 TDs and running back Joseph Addai gained 156 yards on 32 carries, highlighted by a three-yard Receiving touchdown run with 12:35 remaining in the game Florida G Rec. Yds. Avg. TD YPG to seal the win. Harvin 4 19 284 14.9 3 71.0 THE COACHES Murphy 5 17 257 15.1 2 51.4 2004 LSU 24 UF 21 (Gainesville) LSU quarterback Marcus Randall LSU G Rec. Yds. Avg. TD YPG completed a 10-yard touchdown pass to running LaFell 4 22 348 15.8 3 87.0 back Joseph Addai with 27 seconds remaining Byrd 4 10 153 15.3 3 38.2 to lift the Tigers to a 24-21 victory. The visitors overcame a 14-0 defi cit. Defense Florida UT-AT-TT TFL S INT FF FR 2003 UF 19 LSU 7 Spikes 20-21-41 4.5 1 0 0 0 (Baton Rouge) Florida’s defense held the LSU Haden 15-16-31 0.5 0.5 1 1 1 offense scoreless, while Chris Leak threw for LSU UT-AT-TT TFL S INT FF FR 229 yards and two touchdowns. Ciatrick Fason Coleman 12-10-22 0 0 0 0 0 rushed for 92 yards on seven carries and had a Riley 12-8-20 2.5 0.5 0 0 0 35-yard TD reception.
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WHAT’S NEW WITH THE GATORS... TEAM Since Coach Meyer’s first year as a head coach at Bowling Green in 2001, his teams have had CAPTAINS fewer offensive turnovers than any team in the nation (126 total). Prior to the season, head coach Urban Meyer Under head coach Urban Meyer, the Gators have outrushed 38 of 44 opponents (10-of-12 in 2005, nnounced a pool of 11 players who will serve as the Gators’ captains during the 2008 campaign. 13-of-14 in 2006, 11-of-13 in 2007, 4-of-5 in 2008). The captains for each week are named prior to each game. The pool consists of: Florida is one of nine teams in the nation (LSU, Tulsa, Texas, Boise State, USC, Oklahoma, Houston, Missouri) to pass for 85-or-more and rush for 85-or-more touchdowns since 2005. Javier Estopinan ______RSr. Cornelius Ingram ______RSr. Florida is one of seven teams in the nation to score 120-or-more total touchdowns at home since Kestahn Moore ______Sr. 2005 (120, seventh nationally and first in the SEC). Louis Murphy ______Sr. James Smith ______RSr. Florida’s passer rating at home since 2005 (165.2) ranks fourth in the nation and first in the SEC Brandon Spikes ______Jr. since 2005 (Louisville, 167.9). Ryan Stamper ______RJr. Jim Tartt ______RSr. Tim Tebow ______Jr. Florida is ninth nationally and is second in the SEC with 888 points at home since 2005. Phil Trautwein ______RSr. Jason Watkins ______RSr. Only Urban Meyer-coached teams, Boise State and Toledo have had offenses that have averaged more than 235 passing yards and 184 rushing yards per game over the last seven GAME CAPTAINS seasons. Hawaii ___ Trautwein, Stamper, Ingram, Watkins Miami ______Estopinan, Ingram, Moore, Spikes Since Coach Meyer’s first season in 2005, the Gators have led the SEC in several offensive Tennessee ____ Trautwein, Tartt, Spikes, Murphy categories over the span: Ole Miss ______Murphy, Smith, Tartt, Watkins Rushing Touchdowns Total Touchdowns Arkansas ______Trautwein, Watkins, Tartt Florida 93 Florida 198 LSU 89 LSU 190 Arkansas 83 UF PLAYERS VS. LSU Arkansas 164 Georgia 81 Georgia 160
Rushing Year Att-Yd-TD Third-Down Conversions Pass Efficiency Moore 2005 3-37-1 Florida .447 (247-of-552) 1. Florida 151.0 2006 10-36-0 LSU .444 (262-of-590) 2. LSU 144.8 2007 12-79-0 Georgia .411 (232-of-565) Total 25-152-1 Tennessee .408 (245-of-600) 3. Kentucky 134.6 4. South Carolina 133.3 Tebow 2006 9-35-1 2007 16-67-1 Total 25-102-2 Florida has scored on 29-of-57 drives this season (50.8). In 2007, UF scored on 54.0 percent of its drives (81-of-150). The percentage was the second-highest by a league team since the SEC Harvin 2006 1-9-0 started keeping the record in 2000 (UF 54.9 in 2001). Florida’s touchdown efficiency mark of 47.3 2007 3-11-0 (71-of-140) was the highest total by an SEC team since the league kept the record starting in Total 4-20-0 2001. James 2006 1-0-0 QUARTERBACKS (FOR TEBOW RECORDS SEE PAGE 15 OF THIS RELEASE) Tim Tebow has played on UF teams that are 1-1 against LSU. In two games against the Tigers, Passing Year Att-Comp-TD-I-YDS Tebow is 14-of-28 passing for 194 yards and four touchdowns. He has ran 25 times for 102 yards Tebow 2006 2-2-2-0-36 and two touchdowns. Since 2006, Tebow is one of two players in the nation to have accounted for six 2007 26-12-2-1-158 touchdowns against LSU (Darren McFadden, Arkansas). He is one of three to rush for multiple Total 28-14-4-1-194 touchdowns against LSU (McFadden, 5; Peyton Hillis, 2, both Arkansas) and one of two to pass for four-or-more (John Parker Wilson, Alabama, 5). Receiving Year C-Yd-TD Casey 2004 1-3-1 Against Arkansas, Tim Tebow threw his first interception of the season. Tebow has not thrown 2006 1-1-1 Total 2-4-2 an interception in six of the last seven games. The interception against the Razorbacks ended a streak of 203 attempts without an interception, which set the UF school record and finished third Murphy 2006 2-42-1 in SEC history.
Harvin 2006 2-18-0 Consecutive Passes Without an Interception (UF) 2007 4-58-0 1. 203, Tim Tebow, 2007-08 Total 6-76-0 2. 121, Danny Wuerffel, 1995-96 Ingram 2006 1-6-0 3. 118, Rex Grossman, 2002 2007 2-43-1 Total 3-49-1 Consecutive Passes Without an Interception (SEC) 1. 325, Andre Woodson, UK, 2006-07 Moore 2006 1-0-0 2. 214, David Greene, UGA, 2004 2007 2-21-1 3. 203, Tim Tebow, UF, 2007-08 Total 3-21-1
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Tim Tebow’s 33 career rushing touchdowns are tied for the third-highest total in school history INSTANT REPLAY with Earnest Graham, 1999-02. TOPFor the INDIVIUDAL 2008 season, the rulesPERFORMANCES committee is allowing UF Career Rushing Touchdown several varying systems to implement video replay, 1. 36, Emmitt Smith, 1987-89 as determined by each conference or institution. Each head coach is allowed one Instant Replay chal- 2. 34, Errict Rhett, 1990-93 lenge per game, which is exercised by requesting a 3. 33, Tim Tebow, 2006-Present team timeout. A head coach may issue a challenge 33, Earnest Graham, 1999-02 only if his team has one or more timeouts remaining in the half. If the challenged ruling is overturned, the Tim Tebow is Florida’s active career leader in rushing yards with 1,521, which is a school timeout is not charged, but the coach has no more record for rushing yards by a quarterback. The previous career record for rushing yards by a challenges during that game. quarterback at UF was 786 by Larry Libetore (1960-62). Plays that MAY be reviewed: 1. Governed by sideline, goal line and end line: Active QBs Career Rushing Touchdowns vs. Top 25 Teams a) Scoring plays, including a runner breaking the plane Quarterback Total of the goal line. This includes field goal attempts only 1. Tim Tebow (Florida) 9 if the ball is ruled below or above the crossbar or inside or outside the uprights. If the ball is higher than Pat White (West Virginia) 9 the top of the uprights the play may not be reviewed. 3. Jake Locker (Washington) 8 b) Pass complete/incomplete/intercepted at sideline, goal line and end line. Active QBs Rushing Touchdowns at Home c) Runner/receiver in or out of bounds. Quarterback Games Rush TD d) Recovery of loose ball in bounds. 1. Pat White (West Virginia) 21 20 e) A loose ball touching a side line, goal line or end line. 2. Tim Tebow (Florida) 17 19 3. Dan LeFevour (Central Michigan) 12 15 2. Passing Plays: a) Pass ruled complete/incomplete/intercepted in the Over the past three seasons, Tim Tebow has been a part of teams that have gone 39-8 overall. As field of play and end zones. the starting quarterback at Nease High School as a senior in 2005, he helped lead the school to its b) Touching of a forward pass by an ineligible re- ceiver. first-ever Class 4A state championship. As a freshman at UF in 2006, he played in all 14 games in c) Touching of a forward pass by a defensive player. his role as the backup QB on the national championship squad. He is 13-5 as the starting QB at d) Quarterback (passer) forward pass or fumble (if Florida. ruled incomplete, the play is finalized). e) Illegal forward pass or illegal handing beyond the line of scrimmage. Florida returned Tim Tebow at quarterback who became the only player in college football history f) Illegal forward pass or illegal handing after change to win the Heisman Trophy as a sophomore. Tebow was the fifth quarterback to return to school of possession. after winning the award joining Roger Staubach, Ty Detmer, Jason White and Matt Leinart. Detmer, g) Forward or backward pass thrown from behind the White and Leinart all finished third in the Heisman voting during the season that followed their line of scrimmage. Heisman winning campaign. 3. Other detectable infractions: a) Runner ruled not down. RUNNING BACKS b) Ball carrier ruled down when the recovery of a Florida’s running backs have accounted for 532 yards on 76 carries (7.0 yards per carry) and they fumble by opponent or teammate occurs in the imme- have six touchdowns. In 2007, the Florida running backs carried the ball 136 times for 761 yards and diate action following the fumble and is prior to any six rushing touchdowns. As a group, they averaged 5.6 yards per carry. official signaling the ball is dead c) Ball carrier out of bounds In Florida’s last game, Chris Rainey and Jeff Demps each rushed for 103 yards. Demps had two d) Forward progress errors with respect to first down. e) Touching of a kick. touchdowns (36, 48) on seven carries and Rainey had one (75) on 10 carries. Their effort set f) Number of players on field. several marks: g) Clock adjustments (in conjunction with overturned -First time in school history two fr. running backs carried for 100-or-more yards in same game plays). -First time since 1997 (C. Mich) UF had two players carry for 100-or-more-yards in same game h Fourth-down/try fumble plays. -UF became first SEC team this year with two 100-yard rushers in same game i) Fumble recovery on fourth down or try j) Muffed or fumbled kick -Rainey’s 75-yard touchdown run longest for UF since Ciatrick Fason (75, at Ark., 2003) and was k) Incorrect down number the second-longest by a UF freshman in school history (John L. Williams, vs. W. Texas St., 1982, 86- l) Bench interference yards) Plays that MAY NOT be reviewed: Against Arkansas, Jeff Demps and Chris Rainey each rushed for 103 yards. The effort marked the 1. Holding third time this year that UF running backs were the leading and second-leading rusher for the 2. Offside/encroachment 3. Pass interference Gators in a game. In 2007, UF never had two running backs finish in that order in a game. 4. Personal fouls (e.g., late hits) 5. Illegal blocks This season, Brandon James has a rushing and receiving touchdown and has returned two punts 6. Illegal formations for touchdowns. He is the only player in the nation to do so and one of four to score all three ways. 7. Face mask 8. Taunting/excessive celebration In 2007, Kestahn Moore was the only Gator running back to rush for a touchdown. UF has had 9. False starts three do so this season (Jeff Demps, Chris Rainey, Brandon James). 10. Roughing the passer/kicker 11. Fighting participants
UF running backs had three runs over 30 yards last year and they already have five in 2008, three of which came in the Arkansas game.
Emmanuel Moody led the Gators in rushing for the first time in his career with 55 yards at Tennessee. Moody finished the game with 6.1 yards per carry, which was the highest average for a Gator RB against the Vols since 1997 (Fred Taylor, 7.9, 17 carries for 134 yards). 2008 FLORIDA FOOTBALL WWW.GATORZONE.COM WHAT’S NEW WITH THE GATORS...
NEXT UP Against Hawaii, Jeff Demps had a 62-yard touchdown run. He rushed for more yards on that carry
Following a bye week, the Gators remain at than the entire Hawaii offense did during the game. Demps’ run was the third-longest by a UF home to host Kentucky on Saturday, Oct. 25. freshman in the last 21 years and the longest by any true freshman in the country this season (33rd The game will be the 59th meeting between longest among all players nationally): the two. UF owns a 41-17 series edge, includ- 1. Percy Harvin, 67 vs. Arkansas, 2006 (SEC Championship Game) ing a current 21-game winning streak over the 2. Emmitt Smith, 66 vs. Tulsa, 1987 3. Jeff Demps, 62 vs. Hawaii, 2008 Wildcats. The win streak against the Wildcats is the third-longest current streak on the NCAA WIDE RECEIVERS AND TIGHT ENDS Major Division I Most Consecutive Wins Over a Percy Harvin has scored a touchdown in each of the last seven games he has played in. In the last Major Opponent in an Uninterrupted Series list. seven games he has played in, Harvin has touched the ball 109 times for 1,150 yards (10.6 yards Including bye weeks, bowl games, mid-week per touch) and has had 10 touchdowns. games and season openers, Urban Meyer is 25-3 (.893) all-time when having more than Louis Murphy, who was the only Gator to make at least one catch in all 13 games last year, one week to prepare for a game. The two extended his streak to 18 with a team-leading five catches for 70 yards at Arkansas. Murphy is tied teams first met in 1917 in Lexington. Kentucky for second on the team with two touchdown receptions this year. Six of his eight career touchdowns has not won at Florida Field since 1979, a streak have come on passes of 30-or-more yards. of 14 straight Florida wins. Earlier this season against Ole Miss, Percy Harvin had a career-highs in receptions (13) and ON THIS DATE receiving yards (186). His 13 receptions tied for the best in school history in a conference game (Travis McGriff, vs. USC, 1998) and tied for the second best overall in school history (Andre Oct. 11 – (2008 vs. LSU) Record on date: 7-5-1 Caldwell, FAU, 2007). Harvin carried the ball 10 times for 82 yards and one touchdown and totaled a career-high 268 all-purpose yards. His 186 receiving yards were the most by a UF player since Games: 2002 and rank as the 10th-highest single-game total in school history. 1913: L, 55-0 at Auburn (Auburn) 1924: T, 7-7 at Georgia Tech (Atlanta) Aaron Hernandez has already matched his touchdown reception total from 2007. Hernandez had 1929: W, 19-0 at Auburn (Montgomery) nine catches all of last year and has 13 this season. 1930: W, 7-0 vs. Auburn (Jacksonville) 1940: L, 28-0 at Villanova (Philadelphia) Percy Harvin needs 21 receptions to enter UF’s all-time career chart. Currently, Taylor Jacobs 1941: L, 6-0 vs. Villanova (Gainesville) (1999-02) ranks 10th with 133 receptions. In 2007, Andre Caldwell established a new school record 1947: L, 20-14 at Auburn (Montgomery) by finishing his career with 185 receptions. 1952: W, 54-13 vs. Clemson (Gainesville) 1969: W, 18-17 vs. Tulane (Tampa) Percy Harvin has already set a UF mark for career rushing yards by a receiver (1,369) and owns 1975: W, 35-0 vs. Vanderbilt (Gainesville) the single-season record for rushing yards by a receiver (764, 2007). In 2007, he touched the ball 1986: W, 52-9 vs. Kent State (Gainesville) 1997: L, 28-21 at LSU (Baton Rouge) 142 times (59 receptions and 83 carries) and averaged 11.4 yards per touch. He averaged 9.2 2003: W, 19-7 at LSU (Baton Rouge) yards per carry, which was the highest by any player in the nation in 2007 and the second-highest by any player in the country since at least 1996 (Anthony Alridge, Houston, 2006, 10.1). Oct. 11, 1975 - Florida vs. Vanderbilt UF 35, Vanderbilt 0 Tate Casey has caught 26 passes in his career, seven of which have been for touchdowns. Florida reached the endzone at least once every quarter; mounting a 21-0 lead by half- OFFENSIVE LINE time. Jimmy DuBose led a rushing attack that Florida’s starting offensive line for its last game against Arkansas: amassed 438 yards. Dubose rushed for 180 Center - Maurkice Pouncey Started 11 games in 2007 at RG yards on 13 carries; while teammates Willie Right Guard - Mike Pouncey Moved back to OL after starting four games at DT in 2007 Wilder carried for 66 yards on eight carries and Left Guard - Carl Johnson Made first career start Larry Brinson added 43 yards on 10 carries. Left Tackle - Phil Trautwein Returned from inj. after starting all 14 games in 2006 at LT Right Tackle - Jason Watkins Started each game in 2007 at LT Oct. 11, 1986 - Florida vs. Kent State UF 52, Kent State 9 Jim Tartt did not start the Arkansas game due to injury and UF was without its first two reserves The third-largest Homecoming crowd ever at the position. was witness to a supercharged offense that had 576 yards of total offense and seven touch- Against Arkansas, Jason Watkins had his 18th-consecutive start, which is the highest total among downs. The Gators scored on eight of their 10 all Gators. possessions. Rodney Brewer made his first collegiate start, in place of an injured Kerwin Bell. Brewer fin- Sacks allowed under Coach Meyer: ished 13-of-16 for 230 yards and two touch- Year Total Rank (National/SEC) Note downs. 2005 35 T94/9 One-or-less allowed in three games Freshman Octavius Gould had three of UF’s 2006 23 42/6 One-or-less allowed in seven games five rushing touchdowns on the day as the 2007 13 T5/T2 No sacks allowed in seven games ground game totaled 396 yards. 2008 7 T39/T4 One-or-less allowed in four of five games The defense also had a solid performance. They held Kent State to 232 yards in total of- Maurkice Pouncey became the fourth different player in four years at starting center under head fense, forced an interception and a fumble, and coach Urban Meyer at Florida (2005, Mike Degory; 2006, Steve Rissler; 2007, Drew Miller). The allowed just one of 12 third-down conversions. other three were all seniors.
2008 FLORIDA FOOTBALL WWW.GATORZONE.COM WHAT’S NEW WITH THE GATORS... THE DEFENSE UNDER COACH MEYER, Fourteen of the 22 players on the UF defensive two-deep are freshmen or sophomores. In the FLORIDA IS...
last game against Arkansas, the Gators started nine underclassmen (eight sophomores, one true 26-2 when holding opponents to 21 points or less. freshman). (52-2 career)
23-3 when it rushes for 150 or more yards in a game In four of five games this season, UF has shut out each of its opponents in a half (Hawaii, and is 12-6 when held under 150 yards. (52-3 and 21- Tennessee first; Miami second, Arkansas first). 12 career)
29-8 when it rushes for at least 100 yards in a game Florida had a season-high six different players make a tackle for a loss in its last game at Arkansas. In addition, the Gators gave up just 123 total yards in the second half to the Razorbacks. and is 6-1 when held under 100 yards. (66-12 and 7-5) 10-1 when a back rushes for 100 or more yards in Florida has returned two interceptions for touchdowns already this season. The total is the most a game. (26-4) in one year by a Coach Meyer team and the most since UF had four interception returns for 33-5 when UF out-rushes its opponent and just 2-4 touchdowns in the 2003 season. when it is out-rushed.
25-1 when UF scores first and 10-8 when its oppo- Over the past four seasons, UF has ranked first in the SEC and fifth in the nation in rushing nent scores first. defense allowing just 90.8 yards per game. Only one other SEC team ranks in the top 10 in the category during the span (LSU, ninth, 95.8). 31-3 when leading at the half, 1-3 when tied at the half and 3-3 when trailing at the half. (64-5, 2-3, 8-9)
In the last 68 games, the Gators have scored points off turnovers in 47 games. 299 of UF’s points UF has been out-rushed in four of the nine games it under head coach Urban Meyer have come off turnovers. has lost. The Gators have posted a 28-1 record when they LINEBACKERS hold an opponent to less than 100 team rushing yards. Brandon Spikes, A.J. Jones and Brandon Hicks started Florida’s last game against Arkansas. Doe, who started the first two games, did not start at Tennessee either due to injury. The start was the first UF is10-0 in games in which it blocks a punt. (18-2) of Hicks’ career. The Gators are 25-4 in games played in the state of Florida (21-2 in Gainesville, 2-1 in Jacksonville, 0-1 in Orlando, 1-0 in Tallahassee, 1-0 in Tampa). Brandon Spikes leads the SEC in tackles per game this year and tied for 17th nationally with 10.25. He is also tied for sixth in the league in tackles for loss per game (1.13). 24-3 vs. unranked teams at game time. (59-3) Coach Meyer’s career total is listed after each in Brandon Spikes has led the Gators in tackles in eight of the last nine games he has played in. In parentheses. addition, he has recorded 10-or-more tackles in five of his last six outings.
SECONDARY RULE CHANGES Against Arkansas, Joe Haden became the fifth different member of the secondary to have an The following rule changes have been made for the interception this season (Ja. Jenkins, Black, Wright, Rickerson) after five had one in 2007. UF has 2008 season: had two players (Wright and Black) have a pair of interceptions this year. In 2007, the team was lead by Tony Joiner and Wondy Pierre-Louis, who had two each. 5-yard face mask penalty eliminated. Foul is only for twisting, turning or pulling the face mask and is for 15 yards. Florida opened the season with four interceptions against Hawaii and two were returned for touchdowns. The last time UF had run two interceptions back for touchdowns in a season opener Sideline infractions - first two are fouls for delay of was in 1956 against Mississippi State. The chart below shows where the effort ranked in the UF game (5-yards) each after is sideline interference (15 record books: yards). Most Interceptions by UF in a Game: 1. 6, vs. Clemson, 1952 When an official signals the ball is dead the play clock 2. 5, vs. Vanderbilt, 2000 begins a 40-second count. In the event the ball is not ready to be snapped after 20 seconds into the count, 3. 4, vs. Hawaii, 2008 (many times, last vs. South Carolina, 2004) the referee shall declare a timeout and signal that the play clock be set at 25 seconds. When play is to be The returning members of the secondary had four career interceptions combined entering the resumed, the referee will give the signal and the play 2008 season and matched that effort in the opener against Hawaii. clock shall begin the 25-second count. If the officials signal the game clock to be stopped Ahmad Black’s 80-yard interception returned for a touchdown against Hawaii was the third- for any of the following reasons, the referee shall longest by any player in the SEC in records dating back to 1996. As of games played through signal that the clock should be set at 25 seconds: Saturday night (Oct. 4), the return is the second-longest returned for a touchdown by any player 1. Penalty administration in the nation this year. 2. Charged team timeout 3. Media timeout UF started a true freshman on opening day at cornerback for the second consecutive year (Janoris 4. Injury timeout Jenkins). Joe Haden was the first true freshman in Gator history to make the start at cornerback on 5. Measurement 6. Change of possession opening day. 7. Following a downed kick 8. Score Florida’s defense has intercepted 92 passes since 2003, when Charlie Strong took over as defen- 9. Start of each period. sive coordinator. The six-year total is the seventh-highest in the nation over the time period and is the 10. Start of a team’s series in extra period best among SEC teams. 11. Instant replay review 12. Other administrative stoppage
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Since 2003, 35 of Florida’s 92 interceptions have come against teams ranked inside the top 25. The 2008 total is the second-highest among all teams nationally: LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE Interceptions vs. AP Top-25 teams Since 2003 1. Georgia 38 2. Florida 35 The 2008 Gator Football Leadership Committee was voted on by the team. The Committee is charged DEFENSIVE LINE with acting as spokesmen for the team and handling Jermaine Cunningham returned to the starting lineup at Arkansas. He joined Justin Trattou, situations related to team policy issues, academic Lawrence Marsh and Terron Sanders. The four have been the starters together in three of five affairs, off-campus circumstances and other topics. games for the Gators this season. The players for the 2008 season are:
Carlos Dunlap is tied for the lead in the SEC in sacks per game (.70) and is tied for 33rd nationally. Javier Estopinan ______Sr.* His 3.5 sacks lead all Gators this season. This year, the Gators have three players with three-or- Cornelius Ingram ______Sr.* Kestahn Moore ______Sr.^ more sacks already (Jermaine Cunningham and Lawrence Marsh). In 2007, UF had just three with Louis Murphy ______Sr. three-or-more on the year. James Smith ______Sr.# Jim Tartt ______Sr. In their last game against Arkansas, the Gators had four sacks all of which came from the defensive Phil Trautwein ______Sr.* line. It was the top effort by UF in an SEC game (four vs. Hawaii). Jason Watkins ______Sr. Markihe Anderson ______Jr. SPECIAL TEAMS Dorian Munroe ______Jr.* In UF’s last game at Arkansas, Brandon James accounted for 125 yards in field position on Brandon Spikes ______Jr.* special teams (50 yards on a fumble rec. and 75 yards in returns). He added another 30 in Ryan Stamper ______Jr. offense. James scored a touchdown (two-yard rec.), recovered a fumble on punt coverage, ran Tim Tebow ______Jr.# for a first down on a fake punt and made a tackle on an interception that could have gone for a Maurkice Pouncey ______So. touchdown. Mike Pouncey ______So. Major Wright ______So. Jonathan Phillips improved to 6-of-6 on field goals with his 37-yard connection on UF’s opening Matt Patchan ______Fr. drive of the second half at Arkansas. Phillips’ streak of six-consecutive field goals is the longest since Chris Hetland opened the 2005 season with eight straight. * -Named to the committee for the second straight year. Brandon James is the only player in the nation to return two punts for touchdowns this season. ^ -Named to the committee for the for second time, James had a 74-yard return against Hawaii and an 78-yard return at Tennessee to increase his but not in consecutive seasons. career total to four. The total is tied for the UF school record (Jacquez Green, 1995-96) and is #-Named to the committee for the third straight tied for third with several others in SEC history. James has also tied the school record for punt year. returns for touchdowns in a season (Two, Five others, last Lito Sheppard, 2000). Half of James’ career punt returns for touchdowns have come against Tennessee. TEAMS RANKED IN AP The chart below shows how Brandon James has ranked in his career in punt returns: PRESEASON POLL Year Punt Ret. Avg./Nat. Rank 2006 11.0/26th SEC ______6 2007 18.1/2nd Big 12 ______5 2008 20.5/7th Big 10 ______4 Big East ______3 Brandon James is tied for first nationally on the NCAA active leader chart for career punt returns for Pac 10 ______3 a touchdown (4). He is third nationally in punt return avg. (14.8) and fourth in punt return yards ACC ______3 (904). Against Ole Miss, James became UF’s all-time career punt return yard leader. Mountain West______1
Freshman Jeff Demps blocked a punt in the first half of the Miami (Fla.) game, which resulted in The SEC is the only conference in the nation with four teams ranked inside the AP preseason a safety. The last time the Gators scored a safety was on Oct. 7, 2006, in a 23-10 victory over top 10 (No. 1 Georgia, No. 5 Florida, No. 7 LSU. LSU, No. 10 Auburn). Only two conferences in the nation (SEC and Big 12) have more than Since 1996, there have been seven punts returned by a Florida player over 70 yards and one team ranked inside the AP top 10. Brandon James has been responsible for five of those.
In 12 of the past 13 seasons, the SEC has Chas Henry has averaged 45.5 yards per punt on his 19 kicks this season, which leads the SEC had five-or-more teams ranked in the AP pre- and ranks sixth nationally. Henry is the only underclassman in the nation whose punt average season top 25. In 2003, the SEC had four and ranks inside the top 10 nationally. In the season opener against Hawaii, he had a career-long 60- in 2001, 2007 and 2008 the SEC had six. Ev- yard punt. He has had nine punts of 50-or-more yards this year and has landed seveninside the ery other season, the year started off with five 20-yard line after doing so eight times in 2007. league teams ranked in the AP top 25 to begin with. This chart below shows how UF has done in punt return defense the last two years: Year Returns Yards Notes 2007 5 22 Lowest total in the nation, new school record 2008 7 38 Ranks T30th nationally
2008 FLORIDA FOOTBALL WWW.GATORZONE.COM WHAT’S NEW WITH THE GATORS... The chart below reflects how Urban Meyer-coached teams make a difference on special teams: CURRENT CONSECUTIVE Punt Returns for a TD Under Urban Meyer (8) Blocked Kicks Under Urban Meyer (39) GAMES WITHOUT BEING SHUTOUT 2008 2 2008 2 (1 punt, 1 FG) 2007 1 2007 4 (4 punts) NATIONAL LEADERS 1. Michigan ______282 2006 1 2006 8 (5 punts, 2 FG, 1XP) 2. Washington State ______279 2005 1 2005 5 (2 punts, 2 FG, 1 XP) 3. FLORIDA ______247 2004 1 2004 9 (7 punts, 2 FG) 4. Colorado ______238 2003 1 2003 2 (2 FG) SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE LEADERS 2002 0 2002 8 (7 punts, 1 FG) 1. FLORIDA ______247 2001 1 2001 1 (1 FG) 2. Tennessee______176 3. Georgia ______160 4. Arkansas ______156 Since his first year as a head coach in 2001, Urban Meyer’s teams have blocked the third-highest 5. Ole Miss ______111 total number of kicks among all teams nationally: 6. LSU ______73 1. Texas 49 7. Auburn ______66 2. Fresno State 47 8. Vanderbilt ______51 9. Alabama ______41 3. Urban Meyer-Coached Teams 39 10. South Carolina ______30 11. Kentucky ______22 Under head coach Urban Meyer, UF has been perfect on executing fake punts on fourth down (7- 12. Mississippi State ______17 of-7): as of Oct. 4, 2008 Date Opponent Converted 10/1/05 at Alabama Everett, 32-yard reverse 10/29/05 vs. Georgia Wilbur, 20-yard run RETURNING LEADERS 1/2/06 vs. Iowa Latsko, five-yard run 12/2/06 vs. Arkansas Cornelius, 17-yard run Passing ______Tim Tebow 1/1/07 vs. Michigan Henry 15-yard pass to Hernandez Rushing ______Tim Tebow 8/30/08 vs. Hawaii Henry 17-yard run Receiving ______Percy Harvin 10/4/08 at Arkansas James 10-yard run Scoring______Tim Tebow Tackles ______Brandon Spikes Lowest Total Punt Return Yards Allowed 2005-08 1. Florida 191 Tackles For Loss ______Brandon Spikes 2. Iowa 299 Sacks ______Jermaine Cunningham 3. Ohio State 394 Kickoff Returns ______Brandon James Punt Returns ______Brandon James THE SCHEDULE UF opened the season on Aug. 30, 2008, against Hawaii in Gainesville. The Gators started the year with two-straight home games, as Miami visited “The Swamp” for the first time since 2002 on Sept. 6. PERCENTAGE RETURNING UF plays seven teams that made bowl appearances last season (Hawaii, Kentucky, Florida Rushing Yards ______93.8* State, Tennessee, Arkansas, Georgia and LSU). Tackles ______82.5* Passing Yards ______100.0* THE STAFF Receiving Yards ______72.7* For the first time since his initial season, head coach Urban Meyer introduced new members of the Scoring ______69.5* coaching staff as the following assistants are in their first season in Gainesville: Dan McCarney Sacks ______70.6* (Assistant Head Coach, Defense/Defensive Line); Kenny Carter (Running Backs); Vance Bedford Interceptions ______81.8* Break Ups______80.3* (Cornerbacks). Forced Fumbles ______75.0* Fumble Returns ______100.0* There are 11 new coordinators at SEC schools this fall. Florida and Vanderbilt are the only two Punt Return Yards ______84.4* schools in the league that have had their offensive and defensive coordinators in the position at their Kick Return Yards ______95.9 school each of the last three seasons. Field Goals______0.0 Extra Points ______14.0 Punting ______100.0* The Florida defensive staff has 102 years of combined collegiate coaching experience: Chuck Heater (32), Charlie Strong (25), Vance Bedford (15), Dan McCarney (30). * - Higher than percent returning in 2007.
Defensive coordinator Charlie Strong is in his sixth season at the position. The last time UF had a defensive coordinator for that length of time was Doug Knotts who held the position from 1970-78. Only Knotts and Gene Ellenson (1963-69) have held the position longer than Coach Strong in UF records dating back to 1960. CURRENT CONSECUTIVE SEASONS IN THE FINAL COACHES’ POLL Rk. _ School ______Years 1.___ FLORIDA ______18 2. ___ Texas ______11
2008 FLORIDA FOOTBALL WWW.GATORZONE.COM THE STADIUM... ATTENDANCE NOTES In 2007, Florida ranked eighth nationally in average attendance with a total of 90,388. BEN HILL GRIFFIN STADIUM
The attendance of 90,833 for the MIami game on Sept. 6, 2008 established a school record. The previous school record of 90,716 was set AT FLORIDA FIELD against Tennessee on Sept. 17, 2005. The school-record-setting crowd was the largest ever to watch a football game in the state of Florida. The state has hosted 13 Super Bowls, “THE SWAMP” two BCS national title games and has featured a team that went on to win at least a share of the A look at the Gators at home since 1990: The Gators had two signifi cant streaks at “The national title in a bowl game 18 times. Overall: ...... 102-13 Swamp” in the 1990s: a 23-game win streak from SEC: ...... 55-9 1990-93 and a 30-game streak from 1994-99. In The attendance for the ‘05 season opener SEC East: ...... 33-2 115 home games since 1990, UF has scored 30 (90,707) was the largest opening-day crowd SEC West: ...... 22-7 or more points 81 times and has held its opponent in Florida history. The previous record was Non-Conference: ...... 47-4 to 14 or less points 62 times. 90,011 against San Jose State in the 2003 Top-25 Teams: ...... 21-10 opener. The Gators opened the 2004 season Top-10 Teams: ...... 11-6 Since 1990, UF has outscored its opponents at against Eastern Michigan in front of a crowd Top-5 Teams: ...... 8-4 “The Swamp” by a combined total of 4,644-1,796 of 90,009. Unranked Teams: ...... 80-3 (an average of 40.4 to 15.6 for an average victory At Night (6 p.m. or later) ...... 34-3 margin of 24.8). The attendance of Florida’s game at Ten- nessee (109,061) on Sept. 18, 2004, was the Florida’s home winning percentage of .887 (102- Since 1990, Florida has lost only seven times at largest ever to see a Gator team play. 13) ranks second in the nation since 1990. home to a team ranked below the top fi ve.
The attendance for the 2004 Florida-Georgia HOME RECORDS SINCE 1990 game was an Alltel Stadium record (84,753). 1. Florida State ...... 91-11-1 ...... 889 The previous record of 84,433 was set at the 2. FLORIDA ...... 102-13 ...... 887 Florida-Georgia game in 2002. 3. Nebraska ...... 110-16 ...... 873 4. Kansas State ...... 103-18-1 ...... 848 The Gators have ranked among the nation’s 5. Texas A&M ...... 93-22-1 ...... 806 top-15 schools in average home attendance in each of the last 26 years (1982-2007) and have ranked among the nation’s top-nine schools in each of the last 17 years (1991-2007).
UF’s average of 90,409 fans per home game in 2006 ranked as the best single-season mark in school history. The mark bettered that of the 2005 season, in which the Gators averaged 90,406.
Florida maintains a current streak of 119-con- secutive home sellouts dating back to the 1989 season. Here is where UF ranks nationally for current consecutive sellouts:
1. Nebraska ...... 294 2. Notre Dame ...... 203 3. Michigan ...... 151 4. FLORIDA ...... 119 HEAD COACH URBAN MEYER... THE MEYER FILE TOP WINNING PERCENTAGE OF ACTIVE HEAD COACHES (AS 10/5) Rank Coach School Record Winning Pct. - 22 years collegiate coaching experience (Florida, 1. Pete Carroll Southern California 79-15 .840 Ohio State, Illinois State, Colorado State, Notre 2. Bob Stoops Oklahoma 102-22 .823 Dame, Bowling Green, Utah) 3. Urban Meyer Florida 74-17 .813 4. Mark Richt Georgia 76-20 .792 - Participated in 12 bowl games (all as a coach) 5. Bobby Bowden Florida State 377-120-4 .7564 6. Phillip Fulmer Tennessee 149-48 .7563 PERSONAL 7. Joe Paterno Penn State 378-125-3 .750 8. Jim Tressel Ohio State 213-74-2 .7404 Birthdate: July 10, 1964 9. Steve Spurrier South Carolina 167-58-2 .7401 Hometown: Ashtabula, Ohio 10. Gary Patterson TCU 66-26 .717 Alma Mater: Cincinnati (1986); Ohio State (1988) 11. Dan Hawkins Colorado 104-42-1 .711 Family: Wife, Shelley; children, Nicole, Gigi, 12. Les Miles LSU 66-27 .710 13. Dennis Erickson Arizona State 160-71-1 .692 Nathan 14. Chris Ault Nevada 194-87-1 .690 15. Frank Solich Ohio 78-42 .650 COACHING EXPERIENCE Florida FINAL NATIONAL AND CONFERENCE RANKINGS UNDER URBAN MEYER 2005-Present ...... Head Coach FIRST OR SECOND CONFERENCE RANKING AND TOP 50 NATIONALLY Year Category League Rank National Rank 2007 Total Offense (457.15) 1 14 Utah Scoring Offense (42.46) 1 3 Rushing Defense (103.31) 1 10 2003-04 ...... Head Coach Net Punting (38.68) 1 9 Punt Returns (15.08) 1 7 Passing Effi ciency (170.17) 1 2 Bowling Green Sacks Allowed (1.0) 2 T-5 2001-02 ...... Head Coach Rushing Offense (200.15) 3 23 2006 Rushing Defense (72.50) 1 5 Total Offense (396.07) 2 19 Scoring Offense (29.71) 2 23 Notre Dame Pass Effi ciency Defense (98.31) 2 4 1996-2000 ...... Wide Receivers Total Defense (255.43) 2 6 Scoring Defense (13.50) 2 6 Net Punting (37.69) 2 12 Rushing Offense (160.0) 3 38 Colorado State Passing Effi ciency (150.45) 3 14 Turnover Margin (.36) 4 37 1990-95 ...... Wide Receivers Passing Offense (236.07) 5 28 Sacks (2.43) 5 35 Punt Returns (10.18) 6 43 Illinois State Pass Defense (182.93) 6 33 1989...... Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers Sacks Allowed (1.64) 6 42 2005 Turnover Margin (+1.50) 1 3 Total Defense (299.8) 4 9 Net Punting (38.1) 4 9 Illinois State Rushing Defense (94.9) 4 10 1988...... Outside Linebackers Sacks (2.75) 5 25 2004 Total Offense (499.7) 1 3 Scoring Offense (45.3) 1 3 Ohio State Passing Effi ciency (173.4) 1 3 Turnover Margin (+1.25) 1 3 1987...... Receivers (Grad. Assistant) Net Punting (40.8) 1 3 Kick Return (26.2) 1 5 Pass Effi ciency Defense (108.9) 1 24 Ohio State Rushing Offense (236.1) 2 13 Passing Offense (263.7) 2 19 1986...... Tight Ends (Grad. Assistant) Scoring Defense (19.5) 2 22 Total Defense (343.4) 2 39 Punt Returns (10.9) 2 40 Pass Defense (203.3) 2 45 PLAYING EXPERIENCE Lettered as a defensive back at the University of 2003 Kick Returns (28.2) 1 1 Turnover Margin (+0.75) 2 15 Cincinnati...A 13th-round pick in the 1982 Major Scoring Defense (19.1) 2 19 Pass Effi ciency (141.7) 2 21 League Baseball June Amateur Draft as a short- Pass Effi ciency Defense (111.0) 2 27
stop...Played two years in the Atlanta Braves’ orga- 2002 Scoring Offense (40.8) 1 3 Turnover Margin (+0.75) 1 21 nization...Spent the summer of 1982 with Sarasota Rushing Offense (219.1) 2 11 of the Rookie League and played for Pulaski (Va.) Pass Effi ciency Defense (113.8) 2 38 a Class A team in 1983. Total Offense (448.9) 3 9 2001 Turnover Margin (+1.55) 1 3 Rushing Defense (86.3) 1 4 Total Defense (319.6) 1 21 Scoring Defense (19.6) 1 22 THE COACHING STAFF Punt Returns (10.3) 1 42 *Steve Addazio .....Asst. Head Coach, Off./OL YEAR-BY-YEAR TEAM OFFENSIVE STATS BY MEYER-COACHED TEAMS Vance Bedford ...... CB 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Kenny Carter ...... RB Points/PPG 333/30.2 490/40.8 344/28.7 544/44.3 343/28.6 416/29.7 552/42.5 180/36.0 Billy Gonzales ...... Recruiting Coord./WR First Downs 234 294 241 305 245 285 305 102 *Chuck Heater ...... Asst. Def. Coord./Safeties First Downs Rushing 102 152 122 145 105 117 153 47 First Downs Passing 114 127 107 136 124 152 141 45 *John Hevesy ...... TE/Asst. OL Rushing Yards 1,896 2,629 1,926 2,833 1,761 2,240 2,602 893 Dan McCarney .....Asst. Head Coach, Def./DL Avg. Per Rush 3.8 5.3 3.6 5.4 3.9 4.7 5.3 5.0 *Dan Mullen ...... Offensive Coord./QB TDs Rushing 19 34 32 36 19 24 39 11 Avg. Rush Yds./Game 166.9 219.1 160.5 236.1 146.8 160.0 200.2 178.6 Charlie Strong ...... Assoc. Head Coach/ Passing Yardage 2,387 2,758 2,568 3,164 2,720 3,305 3,341 1,058 ...... Defensive Coord./LB Att.-Comp.-Int. 340-207-13 398-227-11 328-203-5 344-232-5 385-241-7 399-255-14 361-240-6 134-82-1 * - In press box on game day. Avg. Pass Yds./Game 217.0 229.8 214.0 263.7 226.7 236.1 257.0 211.6 Passing TDs 21 27 17 33 20 29 232 8 Total Offense 4,223 5,387 4,494 5,997 4,481 5,545 5,943 1,951 Avg. Per Play 5.1 6.0 5.1 6.9 5.3 6.3 7.0 6.3 Avg. Per Game 383.9 448.9 374.5 499.8 373.4 396.1 457.2 390.2
2008 FLORIDA FOOTBALL WWW.GATORZONE.COM HEAD COACH URBAN MEYER... URBAN MEYER SUPERLATIVES URBAN MEYER WEEK-BY-WEEK IN THE POLLS TEAM GAME HIGHS INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS DATE AP COACHES’ BCS HAR Oct. 13, 2002 25 23 NP* Points ...... 72, Ohio (10/5/02) Rushes ...... 36, Brandon Warfi eld Oct. 20, 2002 24 22 NR* First Downs ...... 37, Ohio (10/5/02) ...... at Texas A&M (9/6/03) Oct. 27, 2002 21 18 NR Rushes ...... 58, Kent State (10/6/01) Yards Rushing ...... 181, Brandon Warfi eld Nov. 3, 2002 20 16 NR Yards Rushing ...... 354, BYU (11/20/04) ...... at Texas A&M (9/6/03) Nov. 10, 2002 NR 25 NR Yards Per Rush ...... 8.3, Western Carolina (11/18/06) TD Rushes ...... 5, Tim Tebow Oct. 19, 2003 24 23 NR TD Rushes ...... 5, Ohio (10/5/02) ...... at South Carolina (11/10/07) Nov. 16, 2003 NR NR 24 ...... at Air Force (11/01/03) Long Rush ...... 92, Steve Savoy Nov. 23, 2003 NR NR 22 ...... Air Force (9/25/04) ...... vs. BYU (11/20/04) Nov. 30, 2003 NR NR 23 ...... BYU (11/20/04) Pass Attempts ...... 52, Josh Harris Dec. 7, 2003 25 25 22 ...... Western Carolina (11/18/06) ...... vs. Northern Illinois (11/9/02) Jan. 4, 2004 21 21 NP ...... Troy (9/8/07) Pass Completions ...... 32, Chris Leak Aug. 1, 2004 NP 21 NP ...... at South Carolina (11/10/07) ...... vs. Vanderbilt (11/5/05) Aug. 15, 2004 20 NP NP Pass Attempts ...... 53, at Northwestern (11/17/01) Yards Passing ...... 402, Josh Harris Aug. 29, 2004 NP 19 NP ...... Northern Illinois (11/9/02) ...... at Northwestern (11/17/01) Sept. 5, 2004 17 16 NP Pass Comp...... 36 at Northwestern (11/17/01) TD Passes ...... 5, Alex Smith Sept. 12, 2004 15 14 NP Yards Passing ...... 472 at Northwestern (11/17/01) ...... at San Diego State (10/30/04) Sept. 19, 2004 14 14 NP Yards Per Pass ...... 21.4, Tennessee, (9/15/07) Long Pass ...... 80, Chris Leak Sept. 26, 2004 14 14 NP TD Passes ...... 5 , Ohio (10/05/02) ...... vs. Louisiana Tech (9/10/05) Oct. 3, 2004 11 11 NP ...... Eastern Michigan (11/23/02) Oct. 10, 2004 11 10 NP Receptions ...... 15, Paris Warren Oct. 17, 2004 9 10 7 ...... at San Diego State (10/30/04) ...... vs. Pittsburgh (1/1/05) Oct. 24, 2004 9 10 6 Total Plays ...... 100, vs. Kent State (10/06/01) Yards Receiving ...... 215, Robert Redd Oct. 31, 2004 7 8 6 Total Offense ...... 692, Ohio (10/05/02) ...... at Marshall (9/29/01) Nov. 7, 2004 7 8 7 Yards Per Play ...... 10.0, Western Carolina (11/18/06) TD Receptions ...... 3, Robert Redd vs. Ohio (10/5/02) Nov. 14, 2004 5 6 6 Sacks By ...... 9, Pittsburgh (1/01/05) ...... Paris Warren vs. Colorado State (11/6/04) Nov. 21, 2004 5 6 6 Penalties ...... 14, at Ole Miss (9/22/07) ...... Chad Jackson vs. Wyoming (9/3/05) Nov. 28, 2004 5 6 6 ...... LSU (10/7/06) ...... Riley Cooper vs. Western Carolina (11/18/06) Dec. 5, 2004 5 6 6 Penalty Yards ...... 130, Colorado State (11/06/04) Long Reception ...... 80, Chad Jackson 2004 Final Poll 4 5 NP* Turnovers ...... 5 at Western Michigan (10/13/01) ...... vs. Louisiana Tech (9/10/05) Preseason 2005 10 11 NP* Interceptions By ...... 4, at Kent State (11/02/02) Field Goals ...... 3, Jonathan Phillips Week 1 10 10 NP ...... Hawaii (8/30/08) ...... at Tennessee (9/20/08) Week 2 6 7 NP Punts ...... 10 at LSU (10/15/05) ...... 3, David Carroll Week 3 5 5 NP Fumbles ...... 9 at Texas A&M (9/6/03) ...... at San Diego State (10/30/04) Week 4 5 5 NP 4 Fumbles Lost ...... 3 vs. Ole Miss (9/27/08) ...... 3, Chris Hetland Week 5 13 15 NP 15 ...... at Texas A&M (9/6/03) ...... vs. Tennessee (9/18/05) Week 6 11 13 NP 12 Forced Fumbles ...... 7, Kent State (10/6/01) Long Field Goal ...... 47, Chris Hetland Week 7 18 19 20 19 Fumbles Recovered ...... 4, Kent State (10/6/01) ...... vs. Wyoming (9/4/05) Week 8 16 18 19 17 ...... Toledo (11/23/01) Punts ...... 10, Eric Wilbur Week 9 13 15 16 15 ...... at Colorado State (9/27/03) ...... at LSU (10/15/05) Week 10 12 12 13 13 ...... at Southern Miss (12/31/03) Punting Average ...... 52.0, Eric Wilbur Week 11 20 20 22 20 Time of Possession ...... 43:34, ...... vs. Kentucky (9/23/06) Week 12 19 19 23 19 ...... vs. Kent State (10/6/01) Long Punt ...... 68, Matt Kovacevich Week 13 17 18 17 18 Points, First Quarter ...... 28 points ...... at Utah State (9/18/04) Week 14 16 18 17 17 ...... 10/23/04 vs. UNLV W (63-28) Long Punt Return ...... 83, Brandon James 2005 Final Poll 12 16 NP NP Points, Second Quarter ...... 35 points ...... vs. Tennessee (9/15/07) Preseason 2006 7 8 NP NP ...... 9/24/05, at Kentucky W (49-28) Week 1 7 7 NP NP Long Kickoff Return ...... 90, Morgan Scalley Week 2 7 6 NP NP Points, Third Quarter ...... 28 points ...... vs. UNLV (10/23/04) Week 3 5 5 NP NP ...... 8/30/08 vs. Hawaii W (56-10) Tackles ...... 18, Chris Haneline Week 4 5 5 NP 6 Points, Fourth Quarter ...... 29 points ...... at Northwestern (11/17/01) Week 5 5 5 NP 5 ...... 11/17/01 at Northwestern W (43-42) Sacks ...... 3, Brandon Hicks Week 6 2 3 NP 3 Points, Half ...... 49 points ...... at Marshall (9/29/01) Week 7 9 10 6 9 ...... 9/24/05, at Kentucky W (49-28) ...... Tommy Hackenbruck Week 8 9 8 6 9 ...... 9/8/07, vs. Troy W (59-31) ...... vs. Pittsburgh (1/1/05) Week 9 7 7 4 7 Points, First Half ...... 49 points ...... Marques Ledbetter Week 10 6 6 4 6 ...... 9/24/05, at Kentucky W (49-28) ...... vs. Oregon (10/3/03) Week 11 3 3 4 4 ...... 9/8/07, vs. Troy W (59-31) ...... Jarvis Moss Week 12 4 4 4 4 Points, Second Half ...... 35 points ...... at LSU (10/15/05) Week 13 4 4 4 4 ...... 10/5/02 vs. Ohio W (72-21) ...... Derrick Harvey Week 14 2 2 2 2 ...... 11/23/02 vs. Eastern Michigan W (63-21) ...... vs. Ohio State (1/8/07) 2006 Final Poll 1 1 NP NP Tackles For Loss ...... 4, Brandon Spikes Preseason 2007 6 3 NP NP ...... vs. Auburn (9/29/07) Week 1 4 3 NP NP Interceptions ...... 2, Janssen Patton at Missouri (9/1/01) Week 2 5 3 NP NP ...... Karl Rose at Ohio (11/10/01) Week 3 3 3 NP NP ...... Chad Long at Northwestern (11/17/01) Week 4 4 3 NP 4 ...... Morgan Scalley vs. Colorado State (11/6/04) Week 5 9 7 NP 8 ...... Earl Everett at Kentucky (9/24/05) Week 6 13 14 NP 13 ...... Reggie Nelson at Tennessee (9/16/06) Week 7 14 14 15 14 .....Ryan Smith vs. Alabama (9/30/06) and LSU (10/07/06) Week 8 T-9 11 11 9 ...... Ahmad Black vs. Hawaii (8/30/08) Week 9 18 17 20 16 Week 10 17 18 15 17 Week 11 14 14 12 14 Week 12 12 12 14 13 Week 13 10 11 10 11 Week 14 9 12 12 10 2007 Final Poll 13 16 NP NP Preseason 2008 5 5 NP NP Week 1 5 5 NP NP Week 2 4 4 NP NP Week 3 4 4 NP NP Week 4 4 4 NP NP Week 5 12 13 11 NP Week 6 TBA TBA TBA NP *NP * No Poll; NR * Not Ranked
2008 FLORIDA FOOTBALL WWW.GATORZONE.COM LEGENDARY STATUS... THE ONLY SCHOOL IN THE NATION TO: CONSECUTIVE WEEKS IN - Capture national titles in years they faced nation’s toughest schedule. According to NCAA statistics, THE POLLS (ALL-TIME) Florida faced the No. 1 schedule in the land in 1996 and 2006. NNebraskaebraska ...... 334747 (1981-2002)(1981-2002) - One of three schools to capture multiple national championships in the last 12 years and the Gators FFLORIDALORIDA ...... 222727 (1990-2003)(1990-2003) have played in three national title contests in the past 13 years. FFloridalorida StateState ...... 221212 (1989-2001)(1989-2001) - One of only two schools in the nation with three quarterbacks to win the Heisman Trophy and one AAlabamalabama ...... 118484 (1971-82)(1971-82) of two schools nationally to have multiple Heisman winners since 1996. MMichiganichigan ...... 116060 (1968-80)(1968-80) - One of three schools in major college history, and the only one in the SEC, to win at least nine NNotreotre DDameame ...... 115959 (1964-75)(1964-75) games for a period of 12-consecutive years (1990-2001). OOklahomaklahoma ...... 115656 (1971-81)(1971-81) - One of six schools in major college history to win 100 games during a decade (102 wins in the JANUARY BOWL 1990s). APPEARANCES SINCE 1993 - The only school in modern major college history to score 500 or more points for a period of four- Florida State ...... 14 straight years (1993-96). FLORIDA ...... 14 - In the history of the NFL Draft, Florida and Miami (Fla.) hold the distinction of being the only schools Tennessee ...... 13 represented for the most consecutive years in the fi rst round of the Draft. From 1983-91, UF had at Michigan ...... 12 least one fi rst-round draft choice for nine-straight seasons. Miami’s 14-year streak, which began in 1995, is active. Ohio State ...... 12 Nebraska ...... 9 - One of only four schools in the nation to have multiple recipients of the Draddy Trophy, which is Penn State ...... 9 presented by the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame to the nation’s top football scholar-athlete. - The only school in the nation that can boast of a Heisman Trophy recipient (Danny Wuerffel), who also received the Draddy Trophy, which is presented by the National Football Foundation and College COLLEGE LEADERS Hall of Fame to the country’s top football scholar-athlete. SINCE 1990 THE ONLY SCHOOL IN THE SEC TO: MOST TOTAL WINS - Have three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996) and Tim Tebow (2007). Florida State ...... 181 FLORIDA ...... 180 - Win at least 10 games for a period of six-straight years (1993-98), becoming one of only three Nebraska ...... 176 schools in major college history to accomplish this feat. Tennessee ...... 170 - Post a perfect 8-0 conference record in back-to-back seasons (1995-96). Miami (Fla.) ...... 167 - Rank in the top 15 of the fi nal polls in 12-consecutive seasons (1990-2001), one of only four schools TOP-15 FINISHES in major college history to do this. FLORIDA ...... 15 - The Gators’ 87-13 SEC record from 1990 to the seventh conference game of 2001 is the best league Florida State ...... 13 record over a 100 SEC game-time period in conference history. Tennessee ...... 13 - UF holds the SEC record for most consecutive seasons (12) with at least six league wins, a streak Miami (Fla.) ...... 12 that doubled the previous record of six set by Alabama from 1961-66. Michigan ...... 12 Nebraska ...... 10 - One of only two schools in SEC history to win four-consecutive league championships (1993-96). Penn State ...... 10 - Florida has played in eight of the 16 SEC Championship Games and has won seven SEC titles over the last 16 years. TOP-10 FINISHES 1970s FLORIDA ...... 11 GATORS JOIN Alabama ...... 103-16-1 Florida State ...... 11 Oklahoma ...... 102-13-3 Michigan ...... 8 EXCLUSIVE 100-WIN DECADE Nebraska ...... 8 1980s Tennessee ...... 7 CLUB Nebraska ...... 103-20-0 BYU ...... 102-26-0 Florida, 102-22-1 during the 1990s, joined an exclusive list of only six major colleges 1990s that won 100 games during a decade en- Florida State ...... 109-13-1 tirely spent at the I-A level. Nebraska ...... 108-16-1 FLORIDA ...... 102-22-1
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SEC Rushing Touchdowns (Season) TIM TEBOW 1. 23...... Tim Tebow, Florida, 2007 UF Passing Efficiency (Season) 2. 19...... Garrison Hearst, Georgia, 1992 1. 178.4...... Danny Wuerffel, 1995 19...... Shaun Alexander, Alabama, 1999 2. 172.5...... Tim Tebow, 2007 19...... LaBrandon Toefield, LSU, 2001 3. 170.8...... Rex Grossman, 2001 5. 18...... Herschel Walker, Georgia, 1981 4. 170.6...... Danny Wuerffel, 1996 5. 161.8...... Rex Grossman, 2000 UF Rushing Touchdowns (Season) 1. 23...... Tim Tebow, 2007 UF Passing Touchdowns (Season) 2. 14...... Emmitt Smith, 1989 1. 39...... Danny Wuerffel, 1996 14...... Buford Long, 1952 2. 35...... Danny Wuerffel, 1995 4. 13...... Fred Taylor, 1997 3. 34...... Rex Grossman, 2001 13...... Emmitt Smith, 1987 4. 32...... Tim Tebow, 2007 6. 12...... Tommy Durrance, 1969 5. 29...... Chris Leak, 2004 7. 11...... Earnest Graham, 2002 6. 28...... Shane Matthews, 1991 11...... Errict Rhett, 1993 7. 24...... John Reaves, 1969 9. 10...... Ciatrick Fason, 2004 8. 23...... Shane Matthews, 1992 10...... Errict Rhett, 1991 23...... Shane Matthews, 1990 23...... Chris Leak, 2006 SEC Quarterback Rushing Touchdowns (Season) UF Total Offense (Season) UF Passing Touchdowns (Career) 1. 23...... Tim Tebow, Fla., 2007 (NCAA record) 1. 4,181...... Tim Tebow, 2007, 3,286 pass, 895 run 1. 114...... Danny Wuerffel, 1993-96 2. 13...... John Bond, Miss. State, 1983 2. 3,904...... Rex Grossman, 2001, 3,896 pass, 8 run 2. 88...... Chris Leak, 2003-06 13...... Derrick Ramsay, Kentucky, 1977 3. 3,525...... Danny Wuerffel, 1996, 3,625 pass, 100 run 3. 77...... Rex Grossman, 2000-02 13...... Andy Johnson, Georgia, 1971 4. 3,337...... Rex Grossman, 2002, 3,402 pass, -65 run 4. 74...... Shane Matthews, 1989-92 5. 3,276...... Chris Leak, 2004, 3,197 pass, 79 run 5. 62...... Doug Johnson, 1996-99 UF Quarterback 6. 3,176...... Shane Matthews, 1992, 3,205 pass, -29 run 6. 56...... Kerwin Bell, 1984-87 Rushing Touchdowns (Season) 7. 3,140...... Shane Matthews, 3,130 pass, 10 run 7. 54...... John Reaves, 1969-71 1. 23...... Tim Tebow, 2007 8. 3,125...... Danny Wuerffel, 1995, 3,266 pass, -141 run 8. 45...... Tim Tebow, 2006-Present 2. 8...... Tim Tebow, 2006 9. 2,972...... Chris Leak, 2006, 2,942 pass, 30 run 8...... Jimmy Fisher, 1976 10. 2,925...... Shane Matthews, 1990, 2,925 pass, -27 run UF 200-Yard Passing Games (Season) 1. 11...... Tim Tebow, 2007 UF TD Responsibility (Career) UF Total Offense by YPG (Season) 11...... Rex Grossman, 2001 1. 122...... Danny Wuerffel, 1993-96 (114 pass, 8 run) 1. 354.9...... Rex Grossman, 2001 11...... Danny Wuerffel, 1996 2. 101...... Chris Leak, 2003-06 (88 pass, 13 run) 2. 321.6...... Tim Tebow, 2007 11...... Shane Matthews, 1991 3. 83...... Rex Grossman, 2000-02 (77 pass, 6 run) 3. 293.8...... Danny Wuerffel, 1996 5. 10...... Chris Leak, 2004 4. 82...... Shane Matthews, 1989-92 (74 pass, 7 run, 1 rec) 10...... Rex Grossman, 2002 5. 78...... Tim Tebow, 2006-Present (45 pass, 33 run) UF Total Offense (Game) 10...... Danny Wuerffel, 1995 1. 466...... Wuerffel vs. Arkansas, 1996, 462 pass, 4 run 10...... Shane Matthews, 1992 UF TD Responsibility (Season) 2. 463...... Grossman vs. LSU, 2001, 464 pass, -1 run 10...... John Reaves, 1970 1. 55...... Tim Tebow, 2007 (32 pass, 23 run) 3. 460...... Kresser vs. N. Illinois, 1995, 458 pass, 2 run 10. 9...... Doug Johnson, 1999 2. 41...... Danny Wuerffel, 1996 (39 pass, 2 run) 4. 442...... Johnson vs. Vandy, 1998, 460 pass, -18 run 9...... Shane Matthews, 1990 5. 428.....Wuerffel vs. Miss. State, 1993, 449 pass, -21 run 3. 39...... Rex Grossman, 2001 (34 pass, 5 run) 6. 427.... Tebow vs. Ole Miss, 2007, 261 pass, 166 run 4. 37...... Danny Wuerffel, 1995 (35 pass, 2 run) UF Touchdowns (Season) 7. 424...... Tebow vs. USC, 2007, 304 pass, 120 run 1. 23...... Tim Tebow, 2007 5. 31...... Chris Leak, 2004 (29 pass, 2 run) 8. 418...... Dean vs. SW La., 1993, 448 pass, -13 run 2. 18...... Reidel Anthony, 1996 6. 30...... Shane Matthews, 1991 (28 pass, 1 run, 1 rec.) 9. 416...... Grossman vs. Georgia, 2001, 407 pass, 9 run 18...... Tommy Durrance, 1969 7. 27...... Shane Matthews , 1990 (23 pass, 4 run) 10. 407...... Wuerffel vs. FSU, 1995, 443 pass, -36 run 4. 17...... Chris Doering, 1995 8. 26...... Chris Leak, 2005 (20 pass, 6 run) 5. 16...... Edgar Jones, 1925 26...... Chris Leak, 2006, (23 pass , 3 run) SEC Rushing Yds. by a QB (Season) 16...... Jack Jackson, 1994 1. 1,006...... Jimmy Siddle, Auburn (185 rush), 1963 SEC TD Responsibility (Season) 2. 909...... Mike Fanuzzi, Kentucky (179 rush), 1974 UF Points (Season) 1. 55...... Tim Tebow, UF, 2007 (32 passing, 23 run) 3. 895...... Tim Tebow, Florida (210 rush), 2007 1. 138...... Tim Tebow, 2007 2. 43...... Andre’ Woodson, UK, 2007 (40 passing, 3 run) 4. 870...... Andy Johnson, Georgia (174 rush), 1971 2. 110...... Tommy Durrance, 1969 3. 41...... Danny Wuerffel, UF, 1996 (39 passing, 2 run) 5. 791...... Stedman Shealy, Alabama (152 rush), 1979 3. 108...... Edgar Jones, 1925 4. 40...... Tim Couch, UK, 1997 (37 passing, 3 run) 6. 771...... Derrick Ramsey, Kentucky (187 rush), 1976 5. 39...... Rex Grossman, UF, 2001 (34 passing, 5 run) 7. 740...... Don Smith, Miss. State (159 rush), 1986 UF Points (Game) 8. 724...... Ray Goff, Georgia (128 rush), 1976 39...... Peyton Manning, UT, 1997 (36 passing, 3 run) 1. 30...... Tim Tebow, vs. South Carolina, 2007 9. 720...... John Bond, Miss. State (131 rush), 1980 2. 24...... 8 different players 9 times 7. 37...... Danny Wuerffel, UF, 1995 (35 passing, 2 run) 10. 707...... Matt Jones, Arkansas (96 rush), 2003 37...... Tim Couch, UK, 1998 (36 passing, 1 run) UF TD Responsibility (Game) 9. 32...... Eli Manning, Miss., 2003 (29 passing, 3 rush) UF Rushing Yds. by a QB (Career) 1. 7...... Tebow, vs. South Car., 2007 (2 pass, 5 run) 32...... Andre’ Woodson, UK, 2006 (31 passing, 1 run) 1. 1,521...... Tim Tebow, 2006-Present 7...... D. Johnson, vs. C. Michigan, 1997 (7 pass) 2. 785...... Larry Libetore, 1960-62 7...... D. Wuerffel, vs. Tenn., 1995 (6 pass, 1 run) UF Rushing Touchdowns (Career) 7...... Terry Dean, vs. N.M. State, 1994 (7 pass) 1. 36...... Emmitt Smith, 1987-89 UF Rushing Yds. by a QB (Game) 2. 34...... Errict Rhett, 1990-93 1. 166...... Tim Tebow, at Ole Miss 2007 UF Rushing Touchdowns (Game) 3. 33...... Tim Tebow, 2006-Present 2. 120...... Tim Tebow, at South Carolina, 2007 1. 5...... Tim Tebow, South Carolina, 2007 33...... Earnest Graham, 1999-02 3. 109...... Larry Rentz, vs. Tulane, 1967 2. 4...... Jesse Palmer, Kentucky, 2000 4. 31...... Fred Taylor, 1994-97 4...... Fred Taylor, Florida State, 1997 6. 30...... Neal Anderson, 1982-85 UF Rushing TDs in Consecutive Games 4...... Rammy Ramsdell, Mercer, 1915 7. 25...... DeShawn Wynn, 2003-06 1. 15...... Tim Tebow, 2006-07 Seasons 4...... T. Owens, Mercer, 1928 25...... Buford Long, 1950-52 2. 7...... Errict Rhett, 1991-92 Seasons 9. 24...... Larry Smith, 1966-68 10. 18...... Tommy Durrance, 1969-71
2008 florida football www.gatorzone.com records watch... TIM TEBOW (cont.) PERCY HARVIN BRANDON JAMES UF Passing Yards (Career) 1. 11,213...... Chris Leak, 2003-06 2. 10,875...... Danny Wuerffel, 1993-96 3. 9,287...... Shane Matthews, 1989-92 4. 9,164...... Rex Grossman, 2000-02 5. 7,585...... Kerwin Bell, 1984-87 6. 7,549...... John Reaves, 1969-71 7. 7,206...... Wayne Peace, 1980-83 8. 7,114...... Doug Johnson, 1996-99 9. 4,848...... Steve Spurrier, 1964-66 10. 4,669...... Tim Tebow, 2006-present
UF Total Offense (Career) 1. 11,350...... Chris Leak, 2003-06 (11,213 pass, 137 run) 2. 10,500...... Danny Wuerffel, 1993-96 (1, 0875 pass, 375 run) 3. 9,241...... Shane Matthews, 1989-92 UF Rushing Yards by a WR UF Punt Return Yards (9,287 pass, -46 run) (Career) 4. 9,031...... Rex Grossman, 2000-02 (Career) 1. 1,369...... Percy Harvin, 2006-Present 1. 904...... Brandon James, 2006-Present (9,164 pass, -133 run) 2. 356...... Wes Chandler, 1976-77 5. 7,283...... John Reaves, 1969-71 2. 860...... Keiwan Ratliff, 2000-03 (7,549 pass, -266 run) 3. 766...... Jacquez Green, 1995-97 6. 7,032...... Kerwin Bell, 1984-87 UF Rushing Yards by a WR 4. 631...... Ivory Curry, 1980-82 (7,585 pass, -553 run) 5. 589...... Ricky Nattiel, 1983-86 7. 6,946...... Wayne Peace, 1980-83 (Season) (7,206 pass, -260 run) 1. 764...... Percy Harvin, 2007 8. 6,765...... Doug Johnson, 1996-99 2. 428...... Percy Harvin, 2006 UF Punt Return Yards (7,114 pass, -349 run) 3. 353...... Wes Chandler, 1977 (Season) 9. 6,190...... Tim Tebow, 2006-Present 1. 392...... Jacquez Green, 1997 (27 returns) (4,669 pass, 1,521 run) 2. 370...... Brandon James, 2006 (34 returns) 10. 5,290...... Steve Spurrier, 1964-66 3. 354...... Tyson Sever, 1972 (35 returns) (4,848 pass, 442 run) 4. 346...... Ricky Nattiel, 1984 (22 returns)
UF Punt Return Yards (Game) 1. 155...... Brandon James, (2006, W. Carolina) 2. 145...... Jacquez Green, (1996, Kentucky)
UF Punt Return TDs (Season) 1. 2...... Brandon James, 2008 1. 2...... five others tied
UF Punt Return TDs (Career) 1. 4...... Brandon James, 2006-PRESENT 1. 4...... Jacquez Green, 1995-97
SEC Punt Return TDs (Career) 1. 6...... Derek Abney, Kentucky, 2000-03 2. 5...... Lee Nalley, Vanderbilt, 1947-49 3. 4...... Brandon James, UF, 2006-present 3. 4...... 7 others tied
UF Kick Return Yards (Season) 1. 841...... Brandon James, 2007 2. 666...... Kerry Watkins, 1986
UF Kick Return Avg. (Season min. 10) 1. 28.2 ...... Jack Jackson, 1993 2. 28.0...... Brandon James, 2007
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Steve McClain LSU WEEK SCHEDULE Zack Higbee - [email protected]fl .edu [email protected]fl .edu John Hines - [email protected]fl .edu MON. TUES. WED. 5 SUN. 6 7 8 9 THURS. 10 FRI. 11 SAT. 11 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Noon Post Practice - 11:14 a.m. - Post Practice - NO 8 p.m. - LSU Coach Meyer weekly Interviews w/select Interviews w/Coach Coach Meyer SEC Interviews with Coach INTERVIEWS Teleconference, please teleconference, dial players in SEZ Meyer/players* Meyer Post Game - (800) 793-6775 or (212) contact the SEC Offi ce 812-4494, enter 5262 12:15 p.m. - at (205) 458-3010 Coach Meyer and 7831 Coach Meyer NO PLAYER selected players will Post Practice - Post Practice - INTERVIEWS be available. Florida’s Interviews with coaches Interviews w/Coach Meyer/players (except locker room will be and players QBs)* closed. * For media members attending practice, a Florida Communications staff representative will take interview requests 30 minutes prior to the end of practice. 2008 FLORIDA FOOTBALL WWW.GATORZONE.COM FLORIDA 2008 DEPTH CHART (UNOFFICIAL/UPDATED 10/5/08) FLORIDA OFFENSE FLORIDA DEFENSE
WR 1 Percy Harvin (Jr., 5-11, 195) DE 94 Justin Trattou (So., 6-3, 265) 25 Brandon James (Jr., 5-7, 186) -or- 8 Carlos Dunlap (So., 6-6, 290) 83 David Nelson (RJr., 6-5, 215) 91 Earl Okine (Fr., 6-7, 270)
WR 9 Louis Murphy (Sr., 6-3, 205) NT 90 Lawrence Marsh (RSo., 6-5, 305) 16 Carl Moore (Jr., 6-3, 220) 98 Troy Epps (Jr., 6-1, 292)
WR 6 Deonte Thompson (RFr., 6-0, 195) DT 92 Terron Sanders (RSo., 6-2, 300) 11 Riley Cooper (Jr., 6-3, 215) 71 Matt Patchan (Fr., 6-6, 270) 6 Jaye Howard (RFr., 6-3, 270) LT 75 Phil Trautwein (RSr., 6-6, 310) 57 Carl Johnson (RSo., 6-6, 330) DE 49 Jermaine Cunningham (Jr., 6-3, 250) 44 Duke Lemmens (So., 6-4, 260) LG 57 Carl Johnson (RSo., 6-6, 330) 96 William Green (Fr., 6-4, 215) -or- 63 Jim Tartt (RSr., 6-3, 315) 76 Marcus Gilbert (RSo., 6-6, 308) SLB 16 A.J. Jones (RSo., 6-1, 225) - or- 66 James Wilson (RFr., 6-5, 315) 26 Lorenzo Edwards (So., 6-2, 232) 34 Lerentee McCray (Fr., 6-2, 205) C 56 Maurkice Pouncey (So., 6-5, 312) 79 Corey Hobbs (RSo., 6-4, 293) MLB 51 Brandon Spikes (Jr., 6-3, 245) 41 Ryan Stamper (RJr., 6-2, 232) RG 55 Mike Pouncey (So., 6-5, 312) 74 Maurice Hurt (RSo., 6-3, 310) WLB 40 Brandon Hicks (So., 6-2, 225) RT 77 Jason Watkins (RSr., 6-6, 310) 32 Dustin Doe (Jr., 6-0, 230) 76 Marcus Gilbert (RSo., 6-6, 308) 30 John Jones (So., 6-2, 225)
TE 81 Aaron Hernandez (So., 6-3, 255) CB 29 Janoris Jenkins (Fr., 5-10, 185) 84 Tate Casey (RSr., 6-6, 251) 4 Wondy Pierre-Louis (Jr., 6-1, 185) 23 Jacques Rickerson (RSo., 5-10, 185) QB 15 Tim Tebow (Jr., 6-3, 240) 13 Cam Newton (So., 6-6, 240) CB 5 Joe Haden (So., 5-11, 185) -or- 12 John Brantley (RFr., 6-3, 215) 14 Markihe Anderson (Jr., 5-10, 182)
RB 33 Kestahn Moore (Sr., 5-10, 212) SS 35 Ahmad Black (So., 5-9, 190) 3 Chris Rainey (RFr., 5-9, 185) 10 Will Hill (Fr., 6-3, 205) -or- 21 Emmanuel Moody (RSo., 6-0, 210) -or- 2 Jeff Demps (Fr., 5-8, 176) FS 21 Major Wright (So., 6-0, 200) 7 Justin Williams (RSo., 6-1, 205)
FLORIDA SPECIAL TEAMS
PK 38 Jonathan Phillips (Sr., 5-10, 210) LS 43 James Smith (RSr., 6-2, 240) 19 Caleb Sturgis (Fr., 5-11, 192) 37 Butch Rowley (RSr., 6-1, 195)
HLD 37 Butch Rowley (RSr., 6-1, 195) KO 19 Caleb Sturgis (Fr., 5-11, 192) 22 Cade Holliday (RJr., 5-11, 195) -or-38 Jonathan Phillips (Sr., 5-10, 210) KR 25 Brandon James (Jr., 5-7, 186) 33 Kestahn Moore (Sr., 5-10, 212) P 17 Chas Henry (So., 6-4, 215) 2 Jeff Demps (Fr., 5-8, 176) 92 Bobby Kane (Sr., 6-0, 192) 5 Joe Haden (So., 5-11, 185) PR 25 Brandon James (Jr., 5-7, 186) 1 Percy Harvin (Jr., 5-11, 195) Florida Football 2008 Florida Game Results (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
Date Opponent Score Overall Conference Time Attend Aug 30, 2008 HAWAII W 56-10 1-0 0-0 3:10 90575 Sep 06, 2008 MIAMI W 26-3 2-0 0-0 3:02 90833 * Sep 20, 2008 at Tennessee W 30-6 3-0 1-0 3:11 106138 * Sep 27, 2008 OLE MISS L 30-31 3-1 1-1 3:25 90106 * Oct 04, 2008 at Arkansas W 38-7 4-1 2-1 3:00 70072 Florida Football 2008 Florida Overall Team Statistics (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
Team Statistics UF OPP SCORING 180 57 Points Per Game 36.0 11.4 FIRST DOWNS 102 73 R u s h in g 47 27 P a s s in g4538 P e n a l ty 10 8 RUSHING YARDAGE 893 498 Yards gained rushing 997 601 Yards lost rushing 104 103 Rushing Attempts 177 155 Average Per Rush 5.0 3.2 Average Per Game 178.6 99.6 TDs Rushing 11 4 PASSING YARDAGE 1058 827 A tt - C o m p - In t 134-82-1 148-84-7 Average Per Pass 7.9 5.6 Average Per Catch 12.9 9.8 Average Per Game 211.6 165.4 TDs Passing 8 3 TOTAL OFFENSE 1951 1325 Total Plays 311 303 Average Per Play 6.3 4.4 Average Per Game 390.2 265.0 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 11-302 26-593 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 15-297 7-38 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 7-144 1-13 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 27.5 22.8 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 19.8 5.4 INT RETURN AVERAGE 20.6 13.0 FUMBLES-LOST 7-3 7-5 PENALTIES-Yards 44-327 39-332 Average Per Game 65.4 66.4 PUNTS-Yards 19-864 29-1162 Average Per Punt 45.5 40.1 Net punt average 37.2 27.8 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 2 9 : 4 8 3 0 : 1 2 3RD-DOWN Conversions 28/63 21/65 3rd-Down Pct 44% 32% 4TH-DOWN Conversions 6/9 2/8 4th-Down Pct 67% 25% SACKS BY-Yards 13-66 7-53 MISC YARDS 0 0 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 23 7 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 6-6 3-4 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 0-0 RED-ZONE SCORES 17-18 94% 7-11 64% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS 12-18 67% 5-11 45% PAT-ATTEMPTS 22-23 96% 6-6 100% ATTENDANCE 271514 176210 Games/Avg Per Game 3/90505 2/88105 Neutral Site Games 0/0
Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Florida 31 57 38 54 0 180 Opponents 7 3 24 23 0 57 Florida Football 2008 Florida Overall Individual Statistics (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
Rushing gp att gain loss net avg td lg avg/g Punt Returns no. yds avg td lg Rainey, C. 5 31 229 9 220 7.1 2 75 44.0 James, B. 14 287 20.5 2 78 Demps, J. 5 13 180 2 178 13.7 3 62 35.6 Demps, J. 1 10 10.0 0 0 Harvin, P. 4 27 179 2 177 6.6 2 15 44.2 Total 15 297 19.8 2 78 Tebow, T. 5 61 228 71 157 2.6 2 21 31.4 Opponents 7 38 5.4 0 15 Moody, E. 3 14 73 0 73 5.2 0 10 24.3 Moore, K. 5 11 35 5 30 2.7 0 9 6.0 Interceptions no. yds avg td lg James, B. 5 6 35 6 29 4.8 1 13 5.8 Wright, M. 2 37 18.5 1 32 Henry, C. 5 1 17 0 17 17.0 0 17 3.4 Black, A. 2 80 40.0 1 80 Newton, C. 1 5 15 5 10 2.0 1 12 10.0 Jenkins, Ja. 1 3 3.0 0 3 Murphy, L. 5 1 3 0 3 3.0 0 3 0.6 Haden, J. 1 24 24.0 0 24 Williams, M. 1 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 2.0 Rickerson, J. 1 0 0.0 0 0 Brantley, J. 2 1 1 0 1 1.0 0 1 0.5 Total 7 144 20.6 2 80 TEAM 4 5 0 4 -4 -0.8 0 0 -1.0 Opponents 1 13 13.0 0 13 Total 5 177 997 104 893 5.0 11 75 178.6 Opponents 5 155 601 103 498 3.2 4 40 99.6 Kick Returns no. yds avg td lg James, B. 10 298 29.8 0 52 Passing gp effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/g Casey, T. 1 4 4.0 0 4 Tebow, T. 5 148.05 79-128-1 61.7 1025 8 48 205.0 Total 11 302 27.5 0 52 Brantley, J. 2 89.90 2-4-0 50.0 19 0 12 9.5 Opponents 26 593 22.8 0 43 Newton, C. 1 108.80 1-2-0 50.0 14 0 14 14.0 Total 5 145.73 82-134-1 61.2 1058 8 48 211.6 Fumble Returns no. yds avg td lg Opponents 5 100.92 84-148-7 56.8 827 3 86 165.4 Total 0 0 0.0 0 0 Opponents 0 0 0.0 0 0 Receiving gp no. yds avg td lg avg/g Harvin, P. 4 19 284 14.9 3 43 71.0 Murphy, L. 5 17 257 15.1 2 48 51.4 Hernandez, A. 4 13 140 10.8 2 38 35.0 James, B. 5 8 64 8.0 1 22 12.8 Cooper, R. 5 7 77 11.0 0 18 15.4 Thompson, D. 5 5 64 12.8 0 22 12.8 Moore, C. 5 4 80 20.0 0 28 16.0 Demps, J. 5 4 25 6.2 0 10 5.0 Casey, T. 5 2 36 18.0 0 34 7.2 Moore, K. 5 2 21 10.5 0 12 4.2 Rainey, C. 5 1 10 10.0 0 10 2.0 Total 5 82 1058 12.9 8 48 211.6 Opponents 5 84 827 9.8 3 86 165.4 Florida Football 2008 Florida Overall Individual Statistics (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
PAT Scoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf pts Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/g Phillips, J. - 6-6 22-23 - - - - - 40 Tebow, T. 5 189 157 1025 1182 236.4 Harvin, P. 5 ------30 Rainey, C. 5 31 220 0 220 44.0 James, B. 4 ------24 Demps, J. 5 13 178 0 178 35.6 Demps, J. 3 ------18 Harvin, P. 4 27 177 0 177 44.2 Murphy, L. 2 ------12 Moody, E. 3 14 73 0 73 24.3 Tebow, T. 2 ------12 Moore, K. 5 11 30 0 30 6.0 Rainey, C. 2 ------12 James, B. 5 6 29 0 29 5.8 Hernandez, A. 2 ------12 Newton, C. 1 7 10 14 24 24.0 Newton, C. 1 ------6 Brantley, J. 2 5 1 19 20 10.0 Black, A. 1 ------6 Henry, C. 5 1 17 0 17 3.4 Wright, M. 1 ------6 Murphy, L. 5 1 3 0 3 0.6 TEAM ------1 2 Williams, M. 1 1 2 0 2 2.0 Total 23 6-6 22-23 - - - - 1 180 TEAM 4 5 -4 0 -4 -1.0 Opponents 7 3-4 6-6 - - 0-1 - - 57 Total 5 311 893 1058 1951 390.2 Opponents 5 303 498 827 1325 265.0
Field Goals fg pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 lg blk Punting no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blk Phillips, J. 6-6 100.0 0-0 2-2 3-3 1-1 0-0 40 0 Henry, C. 19 864 45.5 60 6 1 7 9 0 Total 19 864 45.5 60 6 1 7 9 0 FG Sequence Florida Opponents Opponents 29 1162 40.1 61 3 4 10 2 1 Hawaii - (30) Miami (29) (50) Kickoffs no. yds avg tb ob retn net ydln Tennessee (39),(40),(27) - Sturgis, C. 28 1801 64.3 5 2 Ole Miss (32) (33) Phillips, J. 4 184 46.0 0 0 Arkansas (37) 29 Taussig, G. 2 116 58.0 0 0 Total 34 2101 61.8 5 2 22.8 41.4 28 Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. Opponents 16 1024 64.0 4 1 27.5 40.1 29 Florida Football 2008 Florida Overall Individual Statistics (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g James, B. 5 29 64 287 298 0 678 135.6 Harvin, P. 4 177 284 0 0 0 461 115.2 Murphy, L. 5 3 257 0 0 0 260 52.0 Rainey, C. 5 220 10 0 0 0 230 46.0 Demps, J. 5 178 25 10 0 0 213 42.6 Tebow, T. 5 157 0 0 0 0 157 31.4 Hernandez, A. 4 0 140 0 0 0 140 35.0 Black, A. 5 0 0 0 0 80 80 16.0 Moore, C. 5 0 80 0 0 0 80 16.0 Cooper, R. 5 0 77 0 0 0 77 15.4 Moody, E. 3 73 0 0 0 0 73 24.3 Thompson, D. 5 0 64 0 0 0 64 12.8 Moore, K. 5 30 21 0 0 0 51 10.2 Casey, T. 5 0 36 0 4 0 40 8.0 Wright, M. 5 0 0 0 0 37 37 7.4 Haden, J. 5 0 0 0 0 24 24 4.8 Henry, C. 5 17 0 0 0 0 17 3.4 Newton, C. 1 10 0 0 0 0 10 10.0 Jenkins, Ja. 5 0 0 0 0 3 3 0.6 Williams, M. 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 2.0 Brantley, J. 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.5 TEAM 4 -4 0 0 0 0 -4 -1.0 Total 5 893 1058 297 302 144 2694 538.8 Opponents 5 498 827 38 593 13 1969 393.8 Florida Football 2008 Florida Overall Defensive Statistics (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
Tackles Sacks Pass defense Fumbles blkd ## Defensive Leaders gp ua a tot tfl/yds no-yds int-yds brup qbh rcv-yds ff kick saf 51 Spikes, B. 4 20 21 41 4.5-12 1.0-6 . 1 . . . . . 5 Haden, J. 5 15 16 31 0.5-5 0.5-5 1-24 3 . 1-0 1 . . 2W Wright, M. 5 11 16 27 . . 2-37 2 . . . . . 49 Cunningham, J. 5 6 19 25 4.5-28 3.0-22 . 1 . . 1 . . 35 Black, A. 5 10 15 25 . . 2-80 1 . . . 1 . 16 Jones, A. 5 9 13 22 1.5-10 . . 2 1 . 1 . . 90 Marsh, L. 5 6 9 15 4.5-14 3.0-11 . . 1 . . . . 8 Dunlap, C. 5 4 11 15 4.0-23 3.5-19 . 1 2 1-0 . . . 40 Hicks, B. 5 9 6 15 ...... 29 Jenkins, Ja. 5 9 4 13 . . 1-3 3 . . 1 . . 32 Doe, D. 4 7 6 13 1.0-1 ...... 41 Stamper, R. 3 5 7 12 1.0-1 . . . . 2-0 . . . 10 Hill, W. 4 7 3 10 ...... 94 Trattou, J. 5 5 4 9 ...... 14 Anderson, M. 5 5 3 8 . . . 1 . . . . . 4 Pierre-Louis, W 5 4 4 8 ...... 9S Sanders, T. 5 2 6 8 2.5-3 ...... 23 Rickerson, J. 5 4 3 7 . . 1-0 ...... 30 Jones, J. 4 3 2 5 . . . 1 . . . . . 26 Edwards, L. 4 4 1 5 ...... 71 Patchan, M. 5 1 2 3 1.0-1 1.0-1 ...... 36 Jenkins, M. 4 3 . 3 ...... 98 Epps, T. 4 1 1 2 ...... 19 Sturgis, C. 5 1 1 2 ...... 25 James, B. 5 2 . 2 . . . . . 1-0 . . . 2 Demps, J. 5 . 2 2 ...... 1 . 7 Williams, Ju. 5 2 . 2 ...... 22 Holliday, C. 5 . 2 2 ...... 43 Smith, J. 5 . 2 2 ...... 33 Moore, K. 5 2 . 2 ...... 44 Lemmens, D. 4 1 1 2 1.0-2 1.0-2 ...... 54 Blackett, R. 4 1 . 1 ...... 86 Leigh, L. 2 . 1 1 ...... 95 Davis, T. 1 . 1 1 . . . . 1 . . . . 46 Worton, C. 2 1 . 1 ...... TM TEAM 4 ...... 1 Total 5 160 182 342 26-100 13-66 7-144 16 5 5-0 4 2 1 Opponents 5 166 154 320 26-101 7-53 1-13 6 7 3-0 5 1 . Florida Football 2008 Florida Individual Season/Career Statistics (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
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Rushing gp att gain loss net avg td lg avg/g gp att gain loss net avg td lg avg/g Rainey, C. 5 31 229 9 220 7.1 2 75 44.0 10 32 239 9 230 7.2 2 75 23.0 Demps, J. 5 13 180 2 178 13.7 3 62 35.6 9 13 180 2 178 13.7 3 62 19.8 Harvin, P. 4 27 179 2 177 6.6 2 15 44.2 28 151 1416 47 1369 9.1 11 67 48.9 Tebow, T. 5 61 228 71 157 2.6 2 21 31.4 32 360 1708 187 1521 4.2 33 29 47.5 Moody, E. 3 14 73 0 73 5.2 0 10 24.3 3 14 73 0 73 5.2 0 10 24.3 Moore, K. 5 11 35 5 30 2.7 0 9 6.0 44 217 1206 37 1169 5.4 9 32 26.6 James, B. 5 6 35 6 29 4.8 1 13 5.8 29 33 178 15 163 4.9 1 14 5.6 Henry, C. 5 1 17 0 17 17.0 0 17 3.4 18 1 17 0 17 17.0 0 17 0.9 Newton, C. 1 5 15 5 10 2.0 1 12 10.0 6 21 119 6 113 5.4 4 24 18.8 Murphy, L. 5 1 3 0 3 3.0 0 3 0.6 39 2 15 0 15 7.5 0 12 0.4 Williams, M. 1 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 2.0 9 14 103 0 103 7.4 0 25 11.4 Brantley, J. 2 1 1 0 1 1.0 0 1 0.5 2 1 1 0 1 1.0 0 1 0.5 TEAM 4 5 0 4 -4 -0.8 0 0 -1.0 46 56 0 278 -278 -5.0 0 0 -6.0 Total 5 177 997 104 893 5.0 11 75 178.6 Opponents 5 155 601 103 498 3.2 4 40 99.6
Passing gp effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/g gp effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/g Tebow, T. 5 148.05 79-128-1 61.7 1025 8 48 205.0 32 168.24 335-511-8 65.6 4669 45 66 145.9 Brantley, J. 2 89.90 2-4-0 50.0 19 0 12 9.5 2 89.90 2-4-0 50.0 19 0 12 9.5 Newton, C. 1 108.80 1-2-0 50.0 14 0 14 14.0 6 87.80 6-12-0 50.0 54 0 14 9.0 Total 5 145.73 82-134-1 61.2 1058 8 48 211.6 Opponents 5 100.92 84-148-7 56.8 827 3 86 165.4
Receiving gp no. yds avg td lg avg/g gp no. yds avg td lg avg/g Harvin, P. 4 19 284 14.9 3 43 71.0 28 112 1569 14.0 9 58 56.0 Murphy, L. 5 17 257 15.1 2 48 51.4 39 56 847 15.1 8 66 21.7 Hernandez, A. 4 13 140 10.8 2 38 35.0 17 22 291 13.2 4 55 17.1 James, B. 5 8 64 8.0 1 22 12.8 29 16 133 8.3 1 26 4.6 Cooper, R. 5 7 77 11.0 0 18 15.4 28 19 351 18.5 6 59 12.5 Thompson, D. 5 5 64 12.8 0 22 12.8 5 5 64 12.8 0 22 12.8 Moore, C. 5 4 80 20.0 0 28 16.0 5 4 80 20.0 0 28 16.0 Demps, J. 5 4 25 6.2 0 10 5.0 9 4 25 6.2 0 10 2.8 Casey, T. 5 2 36 18.0 0 34 7.2 45 26 342 13.2 7 34 7.6 Moore, K. 5 2 21 10.5 0 12 4.2 44 36 216 6.0 3 19 4.9 Rainey, C. 5 1 10 10.0 0 10 2.0 10 1 10 10.0 0 10 1.0 Total 5 82 1058 12.9 8 48 211.6 Opponents 5 84 827 9.8 3 86 165.4
Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/g g plays rush pass total avg/g Tebow, T. 5 189 157 1025 1182 236.4 32 871 1521 4669 6190 193.4 Rainey, C. 5 31 220 0 220 44.0 10 32 230 0 230 23.0 Demps, J. 5 13 178 0 178 35.6 9 13 178 0 178 19.8 Harvin, P. 4 27 177 0 177 44.2 28 151 1369 0 1369 48.9 Moody, E. 3 14 73 0 73 24.3 3 14 73 0 73 24.3 Moore, K. 5 11 30 0 30 6.0 44 217 1169 0 1169 26.6 James, B. 5 6 29 0 29 5.8 29 33 163 0 163 5.6 Newton, C. 1 7 10 14 24 24.0 6 33 113 54 167 27.8 Brantley, J. 2 5 1 19 20 10.0 2 5 1 19 20 10.0 Henry, C. 5 1 17 0 17 3.4 18 2 17 15 32 1.8 Murphy, L. 513030.6 392150 150.4 Williams, M. 1 1 2 0 2 2.0 9 14 103 0 103 11.4 TEAM 4 5 -4 0 -4 -1.0 46 56 -278 0 -278 -6.0 Total 5 311 893 1058 1951 390.2 Opponents 5 303 498 827 1325 265.0 Florida Football 2008 Florida Individual Season/Career Statistics (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
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PAT PAT Scoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf pts td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf pts Phillips, J. - 6-6 22-23 - - - - - 40 - 6-6 27-29 - - - - - 45 Harvin, P. 5 ------30 20 ------120 James, B. 4 ------24 6 ------36 Demps, J. 3 ------18 3 ------18 Murphy, L. 2 ------12 8 ------48 Hernandez, A. 2 ------12 4 ------24 Rainey, C. 2 ------12 2 ------12 Tebow, T. 2 ------12 33 - - - - 0-1 - - 198 Newton, C. 1 ------6 4 ------24 Black, A. 1 ------6 1 ------6 Wright, M. 1 ------6 1 ------6 TEAM ------1 2 ------2 4 Total 23 6-6 22-23 - - - - 1 180 Opponents 7 3-4 6-6 - - 0-1 - - 57
Punt Returns no. yds avg td lg no. yds avg td lg James, B. 14 287 20.5 2 78 61 904 14.8 4 83 Demps, J. 1 10 10.0 0 0 1 10 10.0 0 0 Total 15 297 19.8 2 78 Opponents 7 38 5.4 0 15
Kick Returns no. yds avg td lg no. yds avg td lg James, B. 10 298 29.8 0 52 61 1522 25.0 0 61 Casey, T. 1 4 4.0 0 4 1 4 4.0 0 4 Total 11 302 27.5 0 52 Opponents 26 593 22.8 0 43
Interceptions no. yds avg td lg no. yds avg td lg Black, A. 2 80 40.0 1 80 2 80 40.0 1 80 Wright, M. 2 37 18.5 1 32 3 37 12.3 1 32 Rickerson, J. 1 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 Haden, J. 1 24 24.0 0 24 2 34 17.0 0 24 Jenkins, Ja. 1 3 3.0 0 3 1 3 3.0 0 3 Total 7 144 20.6 2 80 Opponents 1 13 13.0 0 13
Fumble Returns no. yds avg td lg no. yds avg td lg Total 0 0 0.0 0 0 Opponents 0 0 0.0 0 0 Florida Football 2008 Florida Individual Season/Career Statistics (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
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All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g James, B. 5 29 64 287 298 0 678 135.6 29 163 133 904 1522 0 2722 93.9 Harvin, P. 4 177 284 0 0 0 461 115.2 28 1369 1569 0 0 0 2938 104.9 Murphy, L. 5 3 257 0 0 0 260 52.0 39 15 847 0 41 0 903 23.2 Rainey, C. 5 220 10 0 0 0 230 46.0 10 230 10 22 39 0 301 30.1 Demps, J. 5 178 25 10 0 0 213 42.6 9 178 25 10 0 0 213 23.7 Tebow, T. 5 157 0 0 0 0 157 31.4 32 1521 0 0 0 0 1521 47.5 Hernandez, A. 4 0 140 0 0 0 140 35.0 17 0 291 0 -1 0 290 17.1 Moore, C. 5 0 80 0 0 0 80 16.0 5 0 80 0 0 0 80 16.0 Black, A. 50000808016.0 12 000080806.7 Cooper, R. 5 0 77 0 0 0 77 15.4 28 0 351 0 0 0 351 12.5 Moody, E. 3 73 00007324.3 3 73 00007324.3 Thompson, D. 5 0 64 0 0 0 64 12.8 5 0 64 0 0 0 64 12.8 Moore, K. 5 30 21 0 0 0 51 10.2 44 1169 216 0 89 0 1474 33.5 Casey, T. 5 0 36 0 4 0 40 8.0 45 0 342 0 4 0 346 7.7 Wright, M. 5000037377.4 18 000037372.1 Haden, J. 5 0 0 0 0 24 24 4.8 17 0 0 0 18 34 52 3.1 Henry, C. 5 17 0000173.4 1817 0000170.9 Newton, C. 1 10 0 0 0 0 10 10.0 6 113 0 0 0 0 113 18.8 Jenkins, Ja. 50000330.6 50000330.6 Williams, M. 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 2.0 9 103 0 0 0 0 103 11.4 Brantley, J. 21000010.5 21000010.5 TEAM 4 -4 0 0 0 0 -4 -1.0 46 -278 0 -11 0 0 -289 -6.3 Total 5 893 1058 297 302 144 2694 538.8 Opponents 5 498 827 38 593 13 1969 393.8
Field Goals att good long blkd att good long blkd Phillips, J. 6 6 40 0 6 6 40 0 Total 6 6 40 0 Opponents 4 3 50 1
Punting no. yds avg lg blk no. yds avg lg blk Henry, C. 19 864 45.5 60 0 56 2317 41.4 60 0 Total 19 864 45.5 60 0 Opponents 29 1162 40.1 61 1
Kickoffs no. yds avg tb ob no. yds avg tb ob Sturgis, C. 28 1801 64.3 5 2 28 1801 64.3 5 2 Phillips, J. 4 184 46.0 0 0 51 2910 57.1 3 2 Taussig, G. 2 116 58.0 0 0 2 116 58.0 0 0 Total 34 2101 61.8 5 2 Opponents 16 1024 64.0 4 1 Florida Football 2008 Florida Individual Season/Career Statistics (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
SEASON CAREER
## Defensive Leaders gp ua a total tfl sack int pbu fr ff blk gp ua a total tfl sack int pbu fr ff blk 51 Spikes, B. 4 2 0 2 1 4 1 4.5 1 . 0 . 1 . . . 26 1 1 0 7 7 1 8 7 21.5 2 . 5 . 1 0 3 1 . 5 Haden, J. 5 1 5 1 6 3 1 0.5 0 . 5 1 3 1 1 . 17 5 8 3 6 9 4 4.0 0 . 5 2 1 5 2 1 . 2W Wright, M. 5 1 1 1 6 2 7 0.0 . 2 2 . . . 18 5 8 3 6 9 4 0.0 . 3 4 1 4 . 49 Cunningham, J. 5 6 1 9 2 5 4.5 3 . 0 . 1 . 1 . 24 4 2 4 9 9 1 16.5 9 . 5 1 4 . 1 . 35 Black, A. 5 1 0 1 5 2 5 0.0 . 2 1 . . 1 12 1 6 1 6 3 2 0.0 . 2 1 . . 1 16 Jones, A. 5 9 1 3 2 2 1.5 . . 2 . 1 . 18 3 2 2 6 5 8 4.0 1 . 0 . 3 . 1 . 8 Dunlap, C. 5 4 1 1 1 5 4.0 3 . 5 . 1 1 . . 18 1 0 1 2 2 2 6.0 4 . 5 . 2 1 1 1 90 Marsh, L. 5 6 9 1 5 4.5 3 . 0 . . . . . 13 9 1 1 2 0 6.0 3 . 5 . . . . . 40 Hicks, B. 5 9 6 1 5 0.0 ...... 18 1 2 1 6 2 8 0.5 0 . 5 . 2 . . . 32 Doe, D. 4 7 6 1 3 1.0 ...... 31 6 4 5 6 1 2 0 7.0 . . 2 2 . . 29 Jenkins, Ja. 5 9 4 1 3 0.0 . 1 3 . 1 . 5 9 4 1 3 0.0 . 1 3 . 1 . 41 Stamper, R. 3 5 7 1 2 1.0 . . . 2 . . 18 2 0 1 7 3 7 6.0 2 . 0 . . 3 . . 10 Hill, W. 4 7 3 1 0 0.0 ...... 4 7 3 1 0 0.0 ...... 94 Trattou, J. 5 5 4 9 0.0 ...... 17 1 7 1 2 2 9 6.5 3 . 5 1 1 . 1 . 14 Anderson, M. 5 5 3 8 0.0 . . 1 . . . 27 2 2 8 3 0 0.5 . 1 2 . . . 4 Pierre-Louis, W 5 4 4 8 0.0 ...... 30 3 1 1 4 4 5 0.0 . 2 3 1 . . 9S Sanders, T. 5 2 6 8 2.5 ...... 11 5 7 1 2 3.5 ...... 23 Rickerson, J. 5 4 3 7 0.0 . 1 . . . . 16 1 7 1 0 2 7 0.0 . 1 3 . . . 26 Edwards, L. 4 4 1 5 0.0 ...... 10 5 3 8 0.0 ...... 30 Jones, J. 4 3 2 5 0.0 . . 1 . . . 13 7 8 1 5 1.0 . . 1 . . . 36 Jenkins, M. 4 3 . 3 0.0 ...... 10 7 . 7 1.0 1 . 0 . 1 . . . 71 Patchan, M. 5 1 2 3 1.0 1 . 0 . . . . . 5 1 2 3 1.0 1 . 0 . . . . . 44 Lemmens, D. 4 1 1 2 1.0 1 . 0 . . . . . 15 2 6 8 1.0 1 . 0 . . . . . 43 Smith, J. 5 . 2 2 0.0 ...... 44 6 9 1 5 0.0 . . . 1 . . 22 Holliday, C. 5 . 2 2 0.0 ...... 31 4 5 9 0.0 ...... 7 Williams, Ju. 5 2 . 2 0.0 ...... 5 2 . 2 0.0 ...... 98 Epps, T. 4 1 1 2 0.0 ...... 4 1 1 2 0.0 ...... 25 James, B. 5 2 . 2 0.0 . . . 1 . . 29 2 . 2 0.0 . . . 2 . . 2 Demps, J. 5 . 2 2 0.0 . . . . . 1 9 3 5 8 0.0 . . . . . 1 33 Moore, K. 5 2 . 2 0.0 ...... 44 2 . 2 0.0 ...... 19 Sturgis, C. 5 1 1 2 0.0 ...... 5 1 1 2 0.0 ...... 54 Blackett, R. 4 1 . 1 0.0 ...... 25 5 3 8 0.0 . . . . 1 1 86 Leigh, L. 2 . 1 1 0.0 ...... 2 . 1 1 0.0 ...... 46 Worton, C. 2 1 . 1 0.0 ...... 2 1 . 1 0.0 ...... 95 Davis, T. 1 . 1 1 0.0 ...... 12 6 3 9 3.0 2 . 0 . . . 1 . TM TEAM 4 . . . 0.0 ...... 46 3 1 4 1.0 . . . 1 1 . Total 5 1 6 0 1 8 2 3 4 2 26 13 7 1 6 5 4 2 Opponents 5 1 6 6 1 5 4 3 2 0 26 7 1 6 3 5 1 Florida Football 2008 Florida Overall Team Statistics (as of Oct 04, 2008) Conference games
Team Statistics UF OPP SCORING 98 44 Points Per Game 32.7 14.7 FIRST DOWNS 65 46 R u s h in g 31 17 P a s s in g2825 P e n a l ty 6 4 RUSHING YARDAGE 549 377 Yards gained rushing 614 411 Yards lost rushing 65 34 Rushing Attempts 112 94 Average Per Rush 4.9 4.0 Average Per Game 183.0 125.7 TDs Rushing 6 4 PASSING YARDAGE 651 567 A tt - C o m p - In t 82-51-1 87-51-3 Average Per Pass 7.9 6.5 Average Per Catch 12.8 11.1 Average Per Game 217.0 189.0 TDs Passing 5 2 TOTAL OFFENSE 1200 944 Total Plays 194 181 Average Per Play 6.2 5.2 Average Per Game 400.0 314.7 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 8-220 15-383 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 7-143 4-20 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 3-32 1-13 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 27.5 25.5 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 20.4 5.0 INT RETURN AVERAGE 10.7 13.0 FUMBLES-LOST 5-3 4-3 PENALTIES-Yards 26-202 28-239 Average Per Game 67.3 79.7 PUNTS-Yards 8-333 15-609 Average Per Punt 41.6 40.6 Net punt average 34.1 29.7 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3 1 : 2 2 2 8 : 3 8 3RD-DOWN Conversions 15/37 14/38 3rd-Down Pct 41% 37% 4TH-DOWN Conversions 5/8 1/6 4th-Down Pct 62% 17% SACKS BY-Yards 6-18 5-36 MISC YARDS 0 0 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 12 6 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 5-5 1-2 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 0-0 RED-ZONE SCORES 11-12 92% 5-9 56% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS 7-12 58% 4-9 44% PAT-ATTEMPTS 11-12 92% 5-5 100% ATTENDANCE 90106 176210 Games/Avg Per Game 1/90106 2/88105 Neutral Site Games 0/0
Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Florida 24 27 10 37 0 98 Opponents 7 0 24 13 0 44 Florida Football 2008 Florida Overall Individual Statistics (as of Oct 04, 2008) Conference games
Rushing gp att gain loss net avg td lg avg/g Punt Returns no. yds avg td lg Harvin, P. 3 22 151 1 150 6.8 1 15 50.0 James, B. 7 143 20.4 1 78 Rainey, C. 3 22 158 9 149 6.8 1 75 49.7 Total 7 143 20.4 1 78 Demps, J. 3 8 103 0 103 12.9 2 48 34.3 Opponents 4 20 5.0 0 11 Moody, E. 2 12 71 0 71 5.9 0 10 35.5 Tebow, T. 3 39 110 45 65 1.7 2 21 21.7 Interceptions no. yds avg td lg James, B. 3 3 19 6 13 4.3 0 10 4.3 Jenkins, Ja. 1 3 3.0 0 3 Moore, K. 3 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 0.7 Wright, M. 1 5 5.0 0 5 TEAM 3 5 0 4 -4 -0.8 0 0 -1.3 Haden, J. 1 24 24.0 0 24 Total 3 112 614 65 549 4.9 6 75 183.0 Total 3 32 10.7 0 24 Opponents 3 94 411 34 377 4.0 4 40 125.7 Opponents 1 13 13.0 0 13
Passing gp effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/g Kick Returns no. yds avg td lg Tebow, T. 3 147.58 49-79-1 62.0 632 5 43 210.7 James, B. 7 216 30.9 0 52 Brantley, J. 1 119.87 2-3-0 66.7 19 0 12 19.0 Casey, T. 1 4 4.0 0 4 Total 3 146.57 51-82-1 62.2 651 5 43 217.0 Total 8 220 27.5 0 52 Opponents 3 114.06 51-87-3 58.6 567 2 86 189.0 Opponents 15 383 25.5 0 43
Receiving gp no. yds avg td lg avg/g Fumble Returns no. yds avg td lg Harvin, P. 3 18 272 15.1 3 43 90.7 Total 0 0 0.0 0 0 Murphy, L. 3 11 129 11.7 0 22 43.0 Opponents 0 0 0.0 0 0 Hernandez, A. 3 8 82 10.2 1 29 27.3 Cooper, R. 3 4 48 12.0 0 18 16.0 James, B. 3 3 24 8.0 1 15 8.0 Moore, C. 3 2 39 19.5 0 27 13.0 Thompson, D. 3 2 29 14.5 0 19 9.7 Moore, K. 3 2 21 10.5 0 12 7.0 Demps, J. 3 1 7 7.0 0 7 2.3 Total 3 51 651 12.8 5 43 217.0 Opponents 3 51 567 11.1 2 86 189.0 Florida Football 2008 Florida Overall Individual Statistics (as of Oct 04, 2008) Conference games
PAT Scoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf pts Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/g Phillips, J. - 5-5 11-12 - - - - - 26 Tebow, T. 3 118 65 632 697 232.3 Harvin, P. 4 ------24 Harvin, P. 3 22 150 0 150 50.0 James, B. 2 ------12 Rainey, C. 3 22 149 0 149 49.7 Tebow, T. 2 ------12 Demps, J. 3 8 103 0 103 34.3 Demps, J. 2 ------12 Moody, E. 2 12 71 0 71 35.5 Hernandez, A. 1 ------6 Brantley, J. 1 3 0 19 19 19.0 Rainey, C. 1 ------6 James, B. 3 3 13 0 13 4.3 Total 12 5-5 11-12 - - - - - 98 Moore, K. 3 1 2 0 2 0.7 Opponents 6 1-2 5-5 - - 0-1 - - 44 TEAM 3 5 -4 0 -4 -1.3 Total 3 194 549 651 1200 400.0 Opponents 3 181 377 567 944 314.7
Field Goals fg pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 lg blk Punting no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blk Phillips, J. 5-5 100.0 0-0 1-1 3-3 1-1 0-0 40 0 Henry, C. 8 333 41.6 57 2 1 3 3 0 Total 8 333 41.6 57 2 1 3 3 0 FG Sequence Florida Opponents Opponents 15 609 40.6 53 1 2 5 1 0 Tennessee (39),(40),(27) - Ole Miss (32) (33) Kickoffs no. yds avg tb ob retn net ydln Arkansas (37) 29 Sturgis, C. 20 1292 64.6 4 1 Total 20 1292 64.6 4 1 25.5 41.5 28 Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. Opponents 10 617 61.7 1 1 27.5 37.7 32 Florida Football 2008 Florida Overall Individual Statistics (as of Oct 04, 2008) Conference games
All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g Harvin, P. 3 150 272 0 0 0 422 140.7 James, B. 3 13 24 143 216 0 396 132.0 Rainey, C. 3 149 0 0 0 0 149 49.7 Murphy, L. 3 0 129 0 0 0 129 43.0 Demps, J. 3 103 7 0 0 0 110 36.7 Hernandez, A. 3 0 82 0 0 0 82 27.3 Moody, E. 2 71 0 0 0 0 71 35.5 Tebow, T. 3 65 0 0 0 0 65 21.7 Cooper, R. 3 0 48 0 0 0 48 16.0 Moore, C. 3 0 39 0 0 0 39 13.0 Thompson, D. 3 0 29 0 0 0 29 9.7 Haden, J. 3 0 0 0 0 24 24 8.0 Moore, K. 3 2 21 0 0 0 23 7.7 Wright, M. 3 0 0 0 0 5 5 1.7 Casey, T. 3 0 0 0 4 0 4 1.3 Jenkins, Ja. 3 0 0 0 0 3 3 1.0 TEAM 3 -4 0 0 0 0 -4 -1.3 Total 3 549 651 143 220 32 1595 531.7 Opponents 3 377 567 20 383 13 1360 453.3 Florida Football 2008 Florida Overall Defensive Statistics (as of Oct 04, 2008) Conference games
Tackles Sacks Pass defense Fumbles blkd ## Defensive Leaders gp ua a tot tfl/yds no-yds int-yds brup qbh rcv-yds ff kick saf 51 Spikes, B. 3 13 17 30 3.0-9 1.0-6 . 1 . . . . . 5 Haden, J. 3 11 12 23 . . 1-24 2 . . . . . 2W Wright, M. 3 9 13 22 . . 1-5 1 . . . . . 35 Black, A. 3 4 13 17 . . . 1 . . . 1 . 16 Jones, A. 3 6 11 17 1.5-10 . . 2 1 . 1 . . 49 Cunningham, J. 3 . 14 14 1.0-5 0.5-1 . 1 . . . . . 8 Dunlap, C. 3 1 11 12 2.0-11 1.5-7 . 1 1 1-0 . . . 29 Jenkins, Ja. 3 7 2 9 . . 1-3 3 . . 1 . . 90 Marsh, L. 3 2 7 9 2.5-4 1.0-1 . . 1 . . . . 40 Hicks, B. 3 3 5 8 ...... 14 Anderson, M. 3 5 3 8 . . . 1 . . . . . 32 Doe, D. 2 2 6 8 ...... 94 Trattou, J. 3 3 4 7 ...... 41 Stamper, R. 1 1 4 5 1.0-1 . . . . 1-0 . . . 10 Hill, W. 2 3 1 4 ...... 9S Sanders, T. 3 . 4 4 ...... 4 Pierre-Louis, W 3 . 3 3 ...... 71 Patchan, M. 3 1 2 3 1.0-1 1.0-1 ...... 23 Rickerson, J. 3 1 2 3 ...... 30 Jones, J. 3 2 1 3 . . . 1 . . . . . 26 Edwards, L. 2 1 1 2 ...... 43 Smith, J. 3 . 2 2 ...... 2 Demps, J. 3 . 2 2 ...... 36 Jenkins, M. 3 2 . 2 ...... 44 Lemmens, D. 2 1 1 2 1.0-2 1.0-2 ...... 98 Epps, T. 2 1 . 1 ...... 33 Moore, K. 3 1 . 1 ...... 95 Davis, T. 1 . 1 1 . . . . 1 . . . . 86 Leigh, L. 2 . 1 1 ...... 25 James, B. 3 1 . 1 . . . . . 1-0 . . . 22 Holliday, C. 3 . 1 1 ...... 19 Sturgis, C. 3 1 . 1 ...... Total 3 82 144 226 13-43 6-18 3-32 14 4 3-0 2 1 . Opponents 3 95 122 217 15-62 5-36 1-13 4 5 3-0 3 1 . Florida Football 2008 Florida Game Superlatives (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS
Rushes 15 Tebow, T. vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) Yards Rushing 103 Demps, J. at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) 103 Rainey, C. at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) TD Rushes 2 Tebow, T. vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) 2 Demps, J. at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Long Rush 75 Rainey, C. at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Pass attempts 38 Tebow, T. vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) Pass completions 24 Tebow, T. vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) Yards Passing 319 Tebow, T. vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) TD Passes 2 Tebow, T. vs Miami (Sep 06, 2008) 2 Tebow, T. at Tennessee (Sep 20, 2008) 2 Tebow, T. at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Long Pass 48 Tebow, T. vs Hawaii (Aug 30, 2008) Receptions 13 Harvin, P. vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) Yards Receiving 186 Harvin, P. vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) TD Receptions 1 Murphy, L. vs Hawaii (Aug 30, 2008) 1 Murphy, L. vs Miami (Sep 06, 2008) 1 Hernandez, A. vs Miami (Sep 06, 2008) 1 Hernandez, A. at Tennessee (Sep 20, 2008) 1 Harvin, P. at Tennessee (Sep 20, 2008) 1 Harvin, P. vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) 1 James, B. at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) 1 Harvin, P. at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Long Reception 48 Murphy, L. vs Hawaii (Aug 30, 2008) Field Goals 3 Phillips, J. at Tennessee (Sep 20, 2008) Long Field Goal 40 Phillips, J. at Tennessee (Sep 20, 2008) Punts 7 Henry, C. vs Miami (Sep 06, 2008) Punting Avg 57.0 Henry, C. at Tennessee (Sep 20, 2008) Long Punt 60 Henry, C. vs Hawaii (Aug 30, 2008) Long Punt Return 78 James, B. at Tennessee (Sep 20, 2008) Long Kickoff Return 52 James, B. at Tennessee (Sep 20, 2008) Tackles 13 Spikes, B. vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) Sacks 2.0 Marsh, L. vs Hawaii (Aug 30, 2008) 2.0 Dunlap, C. vs Miami (Sep 06, 2008) Tackles For Loss 2.0 Marsh, L. vs Hawaii (Aug 30, 2008) 2.0 Cunningham, J. vs Miami (Sep 06, 2008) 2.0 Dunlap, C. vs Miami (Sep 06, 2008) Interceptions 2 Black, A. vs Hawaii (Aug 30, 2008) Florida Football 2008 Florida Game Superlatives (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
TEAM GAME HIGHS
Rushes 39 at Tennessee (Sep 20, 2008) Yards Rushing 278 at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Yards Per Rush 7.3 at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) TD Rushes 4 vs Hawaii (Aug 30, 2008) Pass attempts 38 vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) Pass completions 24 vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) Yards Passing 319 vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) Yards Per Pass 8.9 vs Hawaii (Aug 30, 2008) TD Passes 2 vs Miami (Sep 06, 2008) 2 at Tennessee (Sep 20, 2008) 2 at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Total Plays 73 vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) Total Offense 514 at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Yards Per Play 7.7 at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Points 56 vs Hawaii (Aug 30, 2008) Sacks By 4 vs Hawaii (Aug 30, 2008) 4 at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) First Downs 25 at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Penalties 13 vs Hawaii (Aug 30, 2008) Penalty Yards 110 at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Turnovers 3 vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) Interceptions By 4 vs Hawaii (Aug 30, 2008) Florida Football 2008 Florida Game Superlatives (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS
Rushes 20 Michael Smith, at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Yards Rushing 133 Michael Smith, at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) TD Rushes 1 J. Crompton, at Tennessee (Sep 20, 2008) 1 Snead,Jevan, vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) 1 McCluster,D., vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) 1 Michael Smith, at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Long Rush 40 McCluster,D., vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) Pass attempts 38 Casey Dick, at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Pass completions 24 Casey Dick, at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Yards Passing 220 Casey Dick, at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) TD Passes 2 Snead,Jevan, vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) Long Pass 86 Snead,Jevan, vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) Receptions 6 DJ Williams, at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) 6 Michael Smith, at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Yards Receiving 133 Hodge,Shay, vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) TD Receptions 1 Salas,G., vs Hawaii (Aug 30, 2008) 1 Eason,Cordera, vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) 1 Hodge,Shay, vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) Long Reception 86 Hodge,Shay, vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) Field Goals 1 Kelly,D., vs Hawaii (Aug 30, 2008) 1 Bosher, M., vs Miami (Sep 06, 2008) 1 Shene,Joshua, vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) Long Field Goal 50 Bosher, M., vs Miami (Sep 06, 2008) Punts 8 Bosher, M., vs Miami (Sep 06, 2008) Punting Avg 45.0 Grasso,T., vs Hawaii (Aug 30, 2008) Long Punt 61 Bosher, M., vs Miami (Sep 06, 2008) Long Punt Return 15 Cooper, G., vs Miami (Sep 06, 2008) Long Kickoff Return 43 Dennis Rogan, at Tennessee (Sep 20, 2008) Tackles 11 Sanford,Jamarca, vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) 11 Wendel Davis, at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Sacks 1.5 Hardy,Greg, vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) Tackles For Loss 2.5 Hardy,Greg, vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) Interceptions 1 Jerry Franklin, at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Florida Football 2008 Florida Game Superlatives (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHS
Rushes 38 vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) Yards Rushing 141 at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Yards Per Rush 5.6 at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) TD Rushes 2 vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) Pass attempts 39 vs Hawaii (Aug 30, 2008) Pass completions 24 at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Yards Passing 220 at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Yards Per Pass 8.8 vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) TD Passes 2 vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) Total Plays 63 vs Hawaii (Aug 30, 2008) 63 at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Total Offense 361 at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Yards Per Play 5.7 at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Points 31 vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) Sacks By 3 vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) First Downs 20 at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Penalties 10 vs Ole Miss (Sep 27, 2008) Penalty Yards 95 at Tennessee (Sep 20, 2008) Turnovers 6 vs Hawaii (Aug 30, 2008) Interceptions By 1 at Arkansas (Oct 04, 2008) Florida Football 2008 Florida Red-Zone Results (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
Florida Inside Opponent Red-Zone
Times Times Total Rush Pass FGs Failed to score inside RZ Date Opponent Score In RZ Scored Pts TDs TDs TDs Made FGA Down Int Fumb Half Game Aug 30, 2008 HAWAII W 56-10 2 2 14 2 2 0 0000000 Sep 06, 2008 MIAMI W 26-3 4 4 24 3 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sep 20, 2008 at Tennessee W 30-6 5 4 20 2 0 2 2010000 Sep 27, 2008 OLE MISS L 30-31 4 4 23 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Oct 04, 2008 at Arkansas W 38-7 3 3 17 2 1 1 1000000 Totals 18 17 98 12 7 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 17 of 18 (94.4%)
Opponents Inside Florida Red-Zone
Times Times Total Rush Pass FGs Failed to score inside RZ Date Opponent Score In RZ Scored Pts TDs TDs TDs Made FGA Down Int Fumb Half Game Aug 30, 2008 HAWAII W 56-10 2 2 10 1 0 1 1000000 Sep 06, 2008 MIAMI W 26-3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sep 20, 2008 at Tennessee W 30-6 3161100001100 Sep 27, 2008 OLE MISS L 30-31 4 3 17 2 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 Oct 04, 2008 at Arkansas W 38-7 2171100100000 Totals 11 7 40 5 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 7 of 11 (63.6%) Florida Football 2008 Florida By-Quarter Statistics (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
3rd-Down Conversions
Date Opponent Score Overall 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr Overtime Aug 30, 2008 HAWAII W 56-10 5-10 50.0 1-2 50.0 1-2 50.0 3-4 75.0 0-2 0.0 Sep 06, 2008 MIAMI W 26-3 8-16 50.0 3-4 75.0 1-4 25.0 1-3 33.3 3-5 60.0 Sep 20, 2008 at Tennessee W 30-6 8-13 61.5 2-3 66.7 2-3 66.7 2-3 66.7 2-4 50.0 Sep 27, 2008 OLE MISS L 30-31 1-11 9.1 1-3 33.3 0-3 0.0 0-2 0.0 0-3 0.0 Oct 04, 2008 at Arkansas W 38-7 6-13 46.2 1-3 33.3 1-3 33.3 1-4 25.0 3-3 100.0 Florida 28-63 44.4 8-15 53.3 5-15 33.3 7-16 43.8 8-17 47.1 0-0 0.0 Opponents 21-65 32.3 6-16 37.5 3-16 18.8 9-18 50.0 3-15 20.0 0-0 0.0
4th-Down Conversions
Date Opponent Score Overall 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr Overtime Aug 30, 2008 HAWAII W 56-10 1-1 100.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 1-1 100.0 0-0 0.0 Sep 06, 2008 MIAMI W 26-3 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 Sep 20, 2008 at Tennessee W 30-6 0-1 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-1 0.0 Sep 27, 2008 OLE MISS L 30-31 2-4 50.0 1-2 50.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0 1-2 50.0 Oct 04, 2008 at Arkansas W 38-7 3-3 100.0 1-1 100.0 0-0 0.0 2-2 100.0 0-0 0.0 Florida 6-9 66.7 2-3 66.7 0-0 0.0 3-3 100.0 1-3 33.3 0-0 0.0 Opponents 2-8 25.0 2-4 50.0 0-2 0.0 0-1 0.0 0-1 0.0 0-0 0.0
Time of Possession
Date Opponent Score Overall 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr Overtime Aug 30, 2008 HAWAII W 56-10 26:00 6:14 5:56 8:42 5:08 Sep 06, 2008 MIAMI W 26-3 28:54 6:05 6:34 7:54 8:21 Sep 20, 2008 at Tennessee W 30-6 29:58 5:51 6:55 6:19 10:53 Sep 27, 2008 OLE MISS L 30-31 30:59 8:21 7:02 6:22 9:14 Oct 04, 2008 at Arkansas W 38-7 33:10 6:39 7:55 11:10 7:26 Florida Total 149:01 33:10 34:22 40:27 41:02 0:00 Avg. 29:48 6:38 6:52 8:05 8:12 0:00 Opponents Total 150:59 41:50 40:38 34:33 33:58 0:00 Avg. 30:11 8:22 8:07 6:54 6:47 0:00 Florida Football 2008 Florida Team Game-by-Game (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
TEAM STATISTICS
Rushing Receiving Passing Kick Returns Punt Returns tot Date Opponent no. yds td lg no. yds td lg cmp-att-int yds td lg no. yds td lg no. yds td lg off Aug 30 HAWAII 38 255 4 62 10 151 1 48 10-17-0 151 1 48 0 0 0 0 4 95 1 74 406 Sep 06 MIAMI 27 89 1 20 21 256 2 38 21-35-0 256 2 38 3 82 0 34 4 59 0 31 345 Sep 20 at Tennessee 39 147 0 19 8 96 2 34 8-15-0 96 2 34 2 56 0 52 2 92 1 78 243 Sep 27 OLE MISS 35 124 3 21 24 319 1 43 24-38-0 319 1 43 4 116 0 45 3 26 0 16 443 Oct 04 at Arkansas 38 278 3 75 19 236 2 27 19-29-1 236 2 27 2 48 0 33 2 25 0 13 514 Florida 177 893 11 75 82 1058 8 48 82-134-1 1058 8 48 11 302 0 52 15 297 2 78 1951 Opponents 155 498 4 40 84 827 3 86 84-148-7 827 3 86 26 593 0 43 7 38 0 15 1325
Games played: 5 Avg per rush: 5.0 Avg per catch: 12.9 Pass efficiency: 145.73 Kick ret avg: 27.5 Punt ret avg: 19.8 All purpose avg/game: 538.8 Total offense avg/gm: 390.2 Tackles Sacks Fumble Pass Defense Blkd PAT Attempts Date Opponent ua a total tfl-yds no-yds ff fr-yds int-yds qbh brup kick kick rush rcv saf pts Aug 30 HAWAII 39 20 59 6.0-30 4.0-28 2 2-0 4-112 0 1 0 8-8 0 0 0 56 Sep 06 MIAMI 39 18 57 7.0-27 3.0-20 0 0-0 0-0 1 1 1 3-3 0 0 1 26 Sep 20 at Tennessee 31 48 79 2.0-2 0.0-0 1 2-0 1-3 1 7 0 3-3 0 0 0 30 Sep 27 OLE MISS 22 52 74 5.0-21 2.0-10 0 0-0 1-5 2 2 0 3-4 0 0 0 30 Oct 04 at Arkansas 29 44 73 6.0-20 4.0-8 1 1-0 1-24 1 5 1 5-5 0 0 0 38 Florida 160 182 342 26.0-100 13.0-66 4 5-0 7-144 5 16 2 22-23 0 0 1 180 Opponents 166 154 320 26.0-101 7.0-53 5 3-0 1-13 7 6 1 6-6 0 0 0 57
Punting Field Goals Kickoffs Date Opponent no. yds avg long blkd tb fc 50+ i20 md-att long blkd no. yds avg tb ob Aug 30 HAWAII 4 212 53.0 60 03031 0-000948954.3 0 0 Sep 06 MIAMI 7 319 45.6 59 0 1 0 3 3 1-1 29 0 5 320 64.0 1 1 Sep 20 at Tennessee 1 57 57.0 57 00010 3-3400745264.6 0 0 Sep 27 OLE MISS 4 138 34.5 53 0 1 1 1 1 1-1 32 0 6 386 64.3 1 0 Oct 04 at Arkansas 3 138 46.0 56 01012 1-1370745464.9 3 1 Florida 19 864 45.5 60 0 6 1 9 7 6-6 40 0 34 2101 61.8 5 2 Opponents 29 1162 40.1 61 1342103-4501161024 64.0 4 1 Florida Football 2008 Florida Opponent Game-by-Game (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
OPPONENT STATISTICS
Rushing Receiving Passing Kick Returns Punt Returns tot Date Opponent no. yds td lg no. yds td lg cmp-att-int yds td lg no. yds td lg no. yds td lg off Aug 30 HAWAII 24 60 0 16 21 181 1 26 21-39-4 181 1 26 8 150 0 30 1 -2 0 0 241 Sep 06 MIAMI 37 61 0 10 12 79 0 14 12-22-0 79 0 14 3 60 0 26 2 20 0 15 140 Sep 20 at Tennessee 31 96 1 12 18 162 0 22 18-28-1 162 0 22 7 183 0 43 1 3 0 3 258 Sep 27 OLE MISS 38 140 2 40 9 185 2 86 9-21-1 185 2 86 5 140 0 40 1 11 0 11 325 Oct 04 at Arkansas 25 141 1 19 24 220 0 31 24-38-1 220 0 31 3 60 0 33 2 6 0 6 361 Opponents 155 498 4 40 84 827 3 86 84-148-7 827 3 86 26 593 0 43 7 38 0 15 1325 Florida 177 893 11 75 82 1058 8 48 82-134-1 1058 8 48 11 302 0 52 15 297 2 78 1951
Games played: 5 Avg per rush: 3.2 Avg per catch: 9.8 Pass efficiency: 100.92 Kick ret avg: 22.8 Punt ret avg: 5.4 All purpose avg/game: 393.8 Total offense avg/gm: 265.0 Tackles Sacks Fumble Pass Defense Blkd PAT Attempts Date Opponent ua a total tfl-yds no-yds ff fr-yds int-yds qbh brup kick kick rush rcv saf pts Aug 30 HAWAII 33 16 49 3.0-13 1.0-8 1 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 1-1 0 0 0 10 Sep 06 MIAMI 38 16 54 8.0-26 1.0-9 1 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 0-0 0 0 0 3 Sep 20 at Tennessee 26 38 64 5.0-14 1.0-2 0 0-0 0-0 1 3 0 0-0 0 0 0 6 Sep 27 OLE MISS 37 44 81 7.0-34 3.0-27 3 3-0 0-0 2 0 1 4-4 0 0 0 31 Oct 04 at Arkansas 32 40 72 3.0-14 1.0-7 0 0-0 1-13 2 1 0 1-1 0 0 0 7 Opponents 166 154 320 26.0-101 7.0-53 5 3-0 1-13 7 6 1 6-6 0 0 0 57 Florida 160 182 342 26.0-100 13.0-66 4 5-0 7-144 5 16 2 22-23 0 0 1 180
Punting Field Goals Kickoffs Date Opponent no. yds avg long blkd tb fc 50+ i20 md-att long blkd no. yds avg tb ob Aug 30 HAWAII 5 225 45.0 48 01001 1-1300321070.0 3 0 Sep 06 MIAMI 9 328 36.4 61 1 1 2 1 4 1-1 50 0 3 197 65.7 0 0 Sep 20 at Tennessee 4 150 37.5 44 00101 0-000210251.0 0 0 Sep 27 OLE MISS 7 284 40.6 53 0 1 1 1 1 1-1 33 0 6 396 66.0 1 1 Oct 04 at Arkansas 4 175 43.8 48 00003 0-101211959.5 0 0 Opponents 29 1162 40.1 61 1 3 4 2 10 3-4 50 1 16 1024 64.0 4 1 Florida 19 864 45.5 60 06197 6-6400342101 61.8 5 2 Florida Football 2008 Florida Team Game-by-Game Comparison (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
First Downs Rushing Passing Total Offense Return Turn- Opponent Score Total Rush Pass Pen Number-Yards Comp-Att-Int Yards Plays-Yards Yards Overs HAWAII 56 - 10 20 / 16 11 / 4 7 / 8 2 / 4 38-255 / 24-60 10-17-0 / 21-39-4 151 / 181 55-406 / 63-241 207 / 148 0 / 6 MIAMI 26 - 3 17 / 11 5 / 6 10 / 5 2 / 0 27-89 / 37-61 21-35-0 / 12-22-0 256 / 79 62-345 / 59-140 141 / 80 0 / 0 Tennessee 30 - 6 16 / 16 9 / 5 4 / 8 3 / 3 39-147 / 31-96 8-15-0 / 18-28-1 96 / 162 54-243 / 59-258 151 / 186 0 / 3 OLE MISS 30 - 31 24 / 10 10 / 5 13 / 5 1 / 0 35-124 / 38-140 24-38-0 / 9-21-1 319 / 185 73-443 / 59-325 147 / 151 3 / 1 Arkansas 38 - 7 25 / 20 12 / 7 11 / 12 2 / 1 38-278 / 25-141 19-29-1 / 24-38-1 236 / 220 67-514 / 63-361 97 / 79 1 / 2 Totals 180 - 57 102 / 73 47 / 27 45 / 38 10 / 8 177-893 / 155-498 82-134-1 / 84-148-7 1058 / 827 311-1951 / 303-1325 743 / 644 4 / 12
3rd Down 4th Down Time of TOP Avg Avg Avg Punting Penalties Opponent Conversions Conversions Possession Margin Yds/Rush Yds/Pass Yds/Play Number-Avg Number-Yards Sacks HAWAII 5-10 / 2-11 1-1 / 0-1 26:00 / 34:00 -8:00 6.7 / 2.5 8.9 / 4.6 7.4 / 3.8 4-53.0 / 5-45.0 13-90 / 7-60 4 / 1 MIAMI 8-16 / 5-16 0-0 / 1-1 28:54 / 31:06 -2:12 3.3 / 1.6 7.3 / 3.6 5.6 / 2.4 7-45.6 / 9-36.4 5-35 / 4-33 3 / 1 Tennessee 8-13 / 4-11 0-1 / 0-2 29:58 / 30:02 0:04 3.8 / 3.1 6.4 / 5.8 4.5 / 4.4 1-57.0 / 4-37.5 9-57 / 9-95 0 / 1 OLE MISS 1-11 / 5-15 2-4 / 1-2 30:59 / 29:01 1:58 3.5 / 3.7 8.4 / 8.8 6.1 / 5.5 4-34.5 / 7-40.6 5-35 / 10-69 2 / 3 Arkansas 6-13 / 5-12 3-3 / 0-2 33:10 / 26:50 6:20 7.3 / 5.6 8.1 / 5.8 7.7 / 5.7 3-46.0 / 4-43.8 12-110 / 9-75 4 / 1 Totals 28-63 / 21-65 6-9 / 2-8 149:01 / 150:59 -1:58 5.0 / 3.2 7.9 / 5.6 6.3 / 4.4 19-45.5 / 29-40.1 44-327 / 39-332 13 / 7
Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each category Florida Football 2008 Florida Passing Game-by-Game (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
#15 Tebow, T. Comp Att Int Pct Yards TD Long Sacked Effic Hawaii 9 14 0 64.3 137 1 48 1-8 170.06 Miami 21 35 0 60.0 256 2 38 1-9 140.30 Tennessee 8 15 0 53.3 96 2 34 1-2 151.09 Ole Miss 24 38 0 63.2 319 1 43 3-27 142.36 Arkansas 17 26 1 65.4 217 2 27 1-7 153.18 TOTALS 79 128 1 61.7 1025 8 48 7-53 148.05
#12 Brantley, J. Comp Att Int Pct Yards TD Long Sacked Effic Hawaii 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0-0 0.00 Arkansas 2 3 0 66.7 19 0 12 0-0 119.87 TOTALS 2 4 0 50.0 19 0 12 0-0 89.90
#13 Newton, C. Comp Att Int Pct Yards TD Long Sacked Effic Hawaii 1 2 0 50.0 14 0 14 0-0 108.80 TOTALS 1 2 0 50.0 14 0 14 0-0 108.80 Florida Football 2008 Florida Rushing/Receiving Game-by-Game (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
RUSHING No-Yds/TD UH UM UT OLEMISS AR Rainey, C. RB 31-220/2 6-58/1 3-13/0 9-37/0 3-9/0 10-103/1 Demps, J. ATH 13-178/3 2-76/1 3--1/0 - 1-0/0 7-103/2 Harvin, P. RBWR 27-177/2 DNP 5-27/1 6-31/0 10-82/1 6-37/0 Tebow, T. QB 61-157/2 9-37/0 13-55/0 12-26/0 15-7/2 12-32/0 Moody, E. RB 14-73/0 2-2/0 DNP 9-55/0 3-16/0 DNP Moore, K. RB 11-30/0 7-33/0 3--5/0 - 1-2/0 - James, B. ATH 6-29/1 3-16/1 - - 1-9/0 2-4/0 Henry, C. 1-17/0 1-17/0 - - - - Newton, C. QB 5-10/1 5-10/1 DNP DNP DNP DNP Murphy, L. WR 1-3/0 1-3/0 - - - - Williams, M. RB 1-2/0 1-2/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP Brantley, J. QB 1-1/0 1-1/0 DNP DNP DNP - TEAM 5--4/0 DNP - 3--2/0 1--1/0 1--1/0
RECEIVING No-Yds/TD UH UM UT OLEMISS AR Harvin, P. RBWR 19-284/3 DNP 1-12/0 2-49/1 13-186/1 3-37/1 Murphy, L. WR 17-257/2 2-51/1 4-77/1 2-18/0 4-41/0 5-70/0 Hernandez, A. TE 13-140/2 DNP 5-58/1 2-15/1 4-52/0 2-15/0 Moore, C. WR 4-80/0 1-13/0 1-28/0 - - 2-39/0 Cooper, R. WR 7-77/0 1-14/0 2-15/0 1-5/0 2-28/0 1-15/0 James, B. ATH 8-64/1 1-10/0 4-30/0 - - 3-24/1 Thompson, D. WR 5-64/0 1-7/0 2-28/0 - - 2-29/0 Casey, T. TE 2-36/0 2-36/0 - - - - Demps, J. ATH 4-25/0 1-10/0 2-8/0 - - 1-7/0 Moore, K. RB 2-21/0 - - 1-9/0 1-12/0 - Rainey, C. RB 1-10/0 1-10/0 ---- Florida Football 2008 Florida Return Stats Game-by-Game (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
PUNT RETURNS No-Yds UH UM UT OLEMISS AR James, B. 14-287 4-95 3-49 2-92 3-26 2-25 Demps, J. 1-10 - 1-10 - - -
KICK RETURNS No-Yds UH UM UT OLEMISS AR James, B. 10-298 - 3-82 1-52 4-116 2-48 Casey, T. 1-4 - - 1-4 - -
INT. RETURNS No-Yds UH UM UT OLEMISS AR Black, A. 2-80 2-80 ---- Wright, M. 2-37 1-32 - - 1-5 - Rickerson, J. 1-0 1-0 ---- Haden, J. 1-24 - - - - 1-24 Jenkins, Ja. 1-3 - - 1-3 - -
FUMBLE RETURNS No-Yds UH UM UT OLEMISS AR Florida Football 2008 Florida All-Purpose Yards Game-by-Game (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
ALL-PURPOSE YARDS Total UH UM UT OLEMISS AR James, B. 678 121 161 144 151 101 Harvin, P. 461 DNP 39 80 268 74 Murphy, L. 260 54 77 18 41 70 Rainey, C. 230 68 13 37 9 103 Demps, J. 213 86 17 - - 110 Tebow, T. 157 37 55 26 7 32 Hernandez, A. 140 DNP 58 15 52 15 Black, A. 80 80 - - - - Moore, C. 80 13 28 - - 39 Cooper, R. 77 14 15 5 28 15 Moody, E. 73 2 DNP 55 16 DNP Thompson, D. 64 7 28 - - 29 Moore, K. 51 33 -5 9 14 - Casey, T. 40 36 - 4 - - Wright, M. 37 32 - - 5 - Haden, J. 24 - - - - 24 Henry, C. 17 17 ---- Newton, C. 10 10 DNP DNP DNP DNP Jenkins, Ja. 3 - - 3 - - Williams, M. 2 2 DNP DNP DNP DNP Brantley, J. 1 1 DNP DNP DNP - TEAM -4 - - -2 -1 -1 Florida Football 2008 Florida Total Tackles Game-by-Game (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
Total Tackles UA-A Total UH UM UT OLEMISS AR Spikes, B. LB 20-21 41 D N P 7 - 4 7 - 3 4 - 9 2 - 5 Haden, J. DB 15-16 31 2 - 3 2 - 1 3 - 5 2 - 2 6 - 5 Wright, M. S 11-16 27 0 - 3 2 - 0 2 - 6 1 - 2 6 - 5 Cunningham, J. DE 6-19 25 1 - 1 5 - 4 0 - 2 0 - 8 0 - 4 Black, A. S 10-15 25 3 - 2 3 - 0 0 - 4 2 - 5 2 - 4 Jones, A. LB 9-13 22 1 - 2 2 - 0 4 - 3 1 - 4 1 - 4 Marsh, L. DT 6-9 15 2 - 1 2 - 1 0 - 1 1 - 4 1 - 2 Dunlap, C. DE 4-11 15 - 3 - 0 0 - 5 0 - 4 1 - 2 Hicks, B. LB 9-6 15 4 - 0 2 - 1 1 - 0 0 - 1 2 - 4 Jenkins, Ja. CB 9-4 13 2 - 2 - 2 - 0 4 - 1 1 - 1 Doe, D. LB 7-6 13 2 - 0 3 - 0 0 - 3 2 - 3 D N P Stamper, R. LB 5-7 12 1 - 1 3 - 2 1 - 4 D N P D N P Hill, W. S 7-3 10 3 - 1 1 - 1 3 - 0 0 - 1 D N P Trattou, J. DE 5-4 9 2 - 0 - 1 - 2 1 - 0 1 - 2 Anderson, M. CB 5-3 8 - - 3 - 1 1 - 1 1 - 1 Pierre-Louis, W CB 4-4 8 2 - 0 2 - 1 0 - 3 - - Sanders, T. DT 2-6 8 1 - 0 1 - 2 0 - 2 0 - 2 - Rickerson, J. CB 4-3 7 3 - 1 - - 1 - 1 0 - 1 Jones, J. LB 3-2 5 1 - 1 D N P 2 - 1 - - Edwards, L. LB 4-1 5 3 - 0 - D N P 0 - 1 1 - 0 Patchan, M. DL 1-2 3 - - 0 - 2 - 1 - 0 Jenkins, M. CB 3-0 3 1 - 0 D N P - 1 - 0 1 - 0 Epps, T. DT 1-1 2 0 - 1 - 1 - 0 D N P - Sturgis, C. K 1-1 2 0 - 1 - - 1 - 0 - James, B. 2-0 2 1 - 0 - - - 1 - 0 Demps, J. 0-2 2 - - - 0 - 1 0 - 1 Williams, Ju. S 2-0 2 2 - 0 - - - - Holliday, C. 0-2 2 - 0 - 1 - - 0 - 1 Smith, J. LS 0-2 2 - - - 0 - 1 0 - 1 Moore, K. 2-0 2 - 1 - 0 1 - 0 - - Lemmens, D. DE 1-1 2 - - 0 - 1 D N P 1 - 0 Blackett, R. LB 1-0 1 1 - 0 D N P - - - Leigh, L. DB 0-1 1 D N P D N P D N P 0 - 1 - Davis, T. DL 0-1 1 D N P D N P D N P D N P 0 - 1 Worton, C. S 1-0 1 1 - 0 - D N P D N P D N P Florida Football 2008 Florida Tackle For Loss Game-by-Game (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
TACKLES FOR LOSS UA-A Total UH UM UT OLEMISS AR Cunningham, J. DE 3-3 4 . 5 1.5-13 2.0-10 - 1.0-5 - Spikes, B. LB 3-3 4 . 5 DNP 1.5-3 1.0-1 1.0-6 1.0-2 Marsh, L. DT 4-1 4 . 5 2.0-10 - - 1.5-3 1.0-1 Dunlap, C. DE 3-2 4 . 0 - 2.0-12 - 1.0-7 1.0-4 Sanders, T. DT 2-1 2 . 5 1.0-1 1.5-2 - - - Jones, A. LB 1-1 1 . 5 - - - 0.5-0 1.0-10 Lemmens, D. DE 1-0 1 . 0 - - - DNP 1.0-2 Doe, D. LB 1-0 1 . 0 1.0-1 - - - DNP Patchan, M. DL 1-0 1 . 0 - - - - 1.0-1 Stamper, R. LB 1-0 1 . 0 - - 1.0-1 DNP DNP Haden, J. DB 0-1 0 . 5 0.5-5 - - - - Florida Football 2008 Florida Sacks Game-by-Game (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
SACKS UA-A Total UH UM UT OLEMISS AR Dunlap, C. DE 3-1 3.5 - 2.0-12 - 0.5-3 1.0-4 Cunningham, J. DE 2-2 3.0 1.5-13 1.0-8 - 0.5-1 - Marsh, L. DT 3-0 3.0 2.0-10 - - - 1.0-1 Patchan, M. DL 1-0 1.0 - - - - 1.0-1 Spikes, B. LB 0-2 1.0 DNP - - 1.0-6 - Lemmens, D. DE 1-0 1.0 - - - DNP 1.0-2 Haden, J. DB 0-1 0.5 0.5-5 - - - - Florida Football 2008 Florida Fumbles Game-by-Game (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
FUMBLES No-Lost UH UM UT OLEMISS AR Harvin, P. RBWR 3-1 DNP - - 3-1 - Tebow, T. QB 2-1 1-0 - - 1-1 - Hernandez, A. TE 1-1 DNP - - 1-1 - James, B. ATH 1-0 - 1-0 - - -
FUMBLES FORCED Number UH UM UT OLEMISS AR Jones, A. 1 ----1 Cunningham, J. 1 1 - - - - Jenkins, Ja. 1 - - 1 - - Haden, J. 1 1 - - - -
FUMBLES RECOVERED Number UH UM UT OLEMISS AR Stamper, R. 2 1 - 1 DNP DNP Haden, J. 1 1 - - - - James, B. ATH 1 ----1 Dunlap, C. 1 - - 1 - - Florida Football 2008 Florida Games Played (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
## PLAYER GP-GS UH UM UT OLEMISS AR 14 Anderson, M. 5/- X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 35 Black, A. 5/5 START START START START START 54 Blackett, R. 4/- X X X . . . X X X X X X X X X 12 Brantley, J. 2/- X X X ...... X X X 3B Brown, V. 1/- X X X ...... 4B Burgess, R. 3/- X X X X X X ...... X X X 84 Casey, T. 5/1 START X X X X X X X X X X X X 11 Cooper, R. 5/4 X X X START START START START 49 Cunningham, J. 5/4 START START START X X X START 95 Davis, T. 1/- ...... X X X 2 Demps, J. 5/- X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 53 Deveaux, J. 5/- X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 32 Doe, D. 4/3 START START X X X START . . . 8 Dunlap, C. 5/2 START X X X X X X START X X X 26 Edwards, L. 4/- X X X X X X . . . X X X X X X 98 Epps, T. 4/- X X X X X X X X X . . . X X X 93 Estopinan, J. 5/- X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 59 Fairbanks, J. 5/- X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 8F Fritze, A. 1/- X X X ...... 76 Gilbert, M. 4/2 START START X X X X X X . . . 96 Green, W. 4/- X X X X X X X X X . . . X X X 5 Haden, J. 5/5 START START START START START 1 Harvin, P. 4/4 . . . START START START START 17 Henry, C. 5/- X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 81 Hernandez, A. 4/4 . . . START START START START 40 Hicks, B. 5/1 X X X X X X X X X X X X START 10 Hill, W. 4/- X X X X X X X X X X X X . . . 79 Hobbs, C. 2/- X X X ...... X X X 22 Holliday, C. 5/- X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 6H Howard, J. 3/- X X X . . . X X X . . . X X X 99 Hunter, O. 3/- X X X X X X . . . X X X . . . 25 James, B. 5/2 START X X X X X X X X X START 29 Jenkins, Ja. 5/3 START X X X X X X START START 36 Jenkins, M. 4/- X X X . . . X X X X X X X X X 57 Johnson, C. 5/1 X X X X X X X X X X X X START 16 Jones, A. 5/5 START START START START START 30 Jones, J. 4/- X X X . . . X X X X X X X X X 86 Leigh, L. 2/- ...... X X X X X X 44 Lemmens, D. 4/- X X X X X X X X X . . . X X X 90 Marsh, L. 5/5 START START START START START 34 McCray, L. 1/- X X X ...... 21 Moody, E. 3/- X X X . . . X X X X X X . . . 1M Moore, C. 5/1 START X X X X X X X X X X X X 33 Moore, K. 5/3 START START X X X START X X X 9 Murphy, L. 5/5 START START START START START 83 Nelson, D. 4/1 X X X X X X START . . . X X X 64 Newell, K. 5/- X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Florida Football 2008 Florida Games Played (as of Oct 04, 2008) All games
## PLAYER GP-GS UH UM UT OLEMISS AR 13 Newton, C. 1/- X X X ...... 71 Patchan, M. 5/- X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 38 Phillips, J. 5/- X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 4 Pierre-Louis, W 5/3 START START START X X X X X X 5P Pintado, C. 4/- . . . X X X X X X X X X X X X 56 Pouncey, Ma. 5/5 START START START START START 55 Pouncey, Mi. 5/5 START START START START START 45 Pridemore, T. 1/- X X X ...... 3 Rainey, C. 5/- X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 23 Rickerson, J. 5/- X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 37 Rowley, B. 5/- X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 9S Sanders, T. 5/4 X X X START START START START 43 Smith, J. 5/- X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 39 Sorrentino, J. 5/- X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 51 Spikes, B. 4/4 . . . START START START START 41 Stamper, R. 3/2 START X X X START ...... 19 Sturgis, C. 5/- X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 63 Tartt, J. 2/2 ...... START START . . . 47 Taussig, G. 1/- X X X ...... 15 Tebow, T. 5/5 START START START START START 31 Thomas, B. 1/- ...... X X X 6 Thompson, D. 5/- X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 94 Trattou, J. 5/4 X X X START START START START 75 Trautwein, P. 5/5 START START START START START 77 Watkins, J. 5/5 START START START START START 7 Williams, Ju. 5/- X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 27 Williams, M. 1/- X X X ...... 66 Wilson, J. 2/- X X X ...... X X X 88 Wilson, P. 2/- X X X X X X ...... 70 Wilson, R. 2/- ...... X X X X X X 3W Worton, C. 2/- X X X X X X ...... 2W Wright, M. 5/5 START START START START START 78 Young, D. 1/- X X X ...... MISCELLANEOUS STATS... RED ZONE ANALYSIS (20 and INSIde) SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES FLORIDA Failed PLAYer ua a tt Opponent No. tDs FG Score Pct. tD Pct. tO Dwn. eOQ mFG Hill 5 3 8 Hawaii 2 2 0 1.000 1.000 0 0 0 0 Rickerson 1 3 4 Miami 4 3 1 1.000 .750 0 0 0 0 J. Jones 2 1 3 Tennessee 5 2 2 .800 .400 0 1 0 0 Anderson 1 1 2 Ole Miss 4 3 1 1.000 .750 0 0 0 0 Moore, K. 2 0 2 Arkansas 3 2 1 1.000 .750 0 0 0 0 Sturgis 1 1 2 LSU Demps 0 2 2 Kentucky Black 2 0 2 Georgia Holliday 0 2 2 Vanderbilt Haden 2 0 2 South Carolina Smith 0 2 2 The Citadel J. Jenkins 0 1 1 Florida State Blackett 1 0 1 TOTAL 18 12 5 .944 .667 0 1 0 0 Hicks 1 0 1 Worton 1 0 1 OPPONENTS Failed James 1 0 1 Team No. tDs FG Score Pct. tD Pct. tO Dwn. eOQ mFG Stamper 1 0 1 Hawaii 2 1 1 1.000 .500 0 0 0 0 M. Jenkins 1 0 1 Miami 0 0 0 .000 .000 0 0 0 0 Edwards 0 1 1 Tennessee 3 1 0 .333 .333 2 0 0 0 Leigh 0 1 1 Ole Miss 4 2 1 .750 .500 0 1 0 0 Arkansas 2 1 0 .500 .500 0 1 0 1 LSU Kentucky Georgia Vanderbilt South Carolina The Citadel Florida State TOTAL 11 5 2 .636 .456 2 1 0 1
TO: Turnover; Dwn.: Loss of possession on downs or half/game ends; EOQ: End of quarter; MFG: Missed Field Goal
Fumble Chart Player Rushes receptions Punt Ret. Kickoff Ret. Consec. Touches* Career High Touches+ Season High Touches! Brantley 1 0 0 0 11 0 11 Casey 0 26 0 1 10 16 3 Cooper 0 15 0 0 18 18 7 Demps 13 4 0 0 17 17 17 Harvin 110 78 0 0 18 227 19 Hernandez 0 22 0 0 5 10 7 Holliday 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 James 30 16 28 40 23 70 23 Moore, K. 115 15 0 1 42 94 13 Murphy 2 54 0 0 41 41 18 Nelson, D. 0 4 0 0 9 9 0 Newton 5 0 0 0 23 16 7 Rainey 32 2 1 1 37 37 32 Stamper 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 Tebow 269 0 0 0 96 182 182 Williams, J. 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 Williams, M. 1 0 0 0 14 14 1
*Current streak without a fumble; + Career-high touches without a fumble; ! Season-high touches without a fumble
2008 Florida football www.gatorzone.com MISCELLANEOUS STATS... Points off Turnovers PLAYS PER DRIVE FLORIDA FLORIDA Aug. 30 vs. Hawaii Interception (Ahmad Black) Rushing TD Brandon James (1 yd run) Opponent Off. Plays Drives avg. Interception (Major Wright) Returned 32 yards for TD vs. Hawaii 55 11 5.00 Fumble (FF J. Cunningham, FR J. Haden) Rushing TD Chris Rainey (33 yard run) vs. Miami 62 11 5.64 Interception (Ahmad Black) Returned 80 yards for TD Sept. 6 vs. Miami at Tennessee 54 9 6.00 Sept. 20 at Tennessee vs. Ole Miss 73 15 4.87 Fumble (FF J. Jenkins, FR R. Stamper) 39 yard FG by Jonathan Phillips at Arkansas 67 11 6.09 Fumble (FR C. Dunlap) 40 yard FG by Jonathan Phillips Sept. 27 vs. Ole Miss vs. LSU 0 0 0 Interception (Major Wright) Passing TD Tim Tebow to Percy Harvin (43 yards) vs. Kentucky 0 0 0 Oct. 4 at Arkansas Fumble (FR B. James) Rushing TD Jeff Demps (36 yards) vs. Georgia 0 0 0 Oct. 11 vs. LSU at Vanderbilt 0 0 0 Oct. 25 vs. Kentucky vs. South Carolina 0 0 0 Nov. 1 vs. Georgia Nov. 8 at Vanderbilt vs. The Citadel 0 0 0 Nov. 15 vs. South Carolina at Florida State 0 0 0 Nov. 22 vs. The Citadel Nov. 29 at Florida State TOTALS: 311 57 5.46 TOTALS: 10 Turnovers (7 Scores) 5 TD, 2 FG 41 Points OPPONENT OPPONENTS Opponent Off. Plays Drives avg. Sept. 6 vs. Miami vs. Hawaii 63 13 4.85 Sept. 20 at Tennessee Sept. 27 vs. Ole Miss vs. Miami 59 12 4.92 Fumble (FF A. Palmer, FR K. Lewis) 33 yard FG by J. Shene at Tennessee 59 9 6.55 Fumble (FR M. Tillman) Passing TD J. Snead to C. Eason 18 yards vs. Ole Miss 59 15 3.93 Oct. 4 at Arkansas Oct. 11 vs. LSU at Arkansas 63 11 5.73 Oct. 25 vs. Kentucky vs. LSU 0 0 0 Nov. 1 vs. Georgia vs. Kentucky 0 0 0 Nov. 8 at Vanderbilt Nov. 15 vs. South Carolina vs. Georgia 0 0 0 Nov. 22 vs. The Citadel at Vanderbilt 0 0 0 Nov. 29 at Florida State TOTALS: 3 Turnovers (2 Scores) 1 TD, 1 FG 10 Points vs. South Carolina 0 0 0 vs. The Citadel 0 0 0 at Florida State 0 0 0 TOTALS: 303 60 5.05
Offensive Touchdown Breakdown YARDS No. of TD No. of TD Drives POSS. TIME TD Drives Plays on TD Drive 1-10 7 0 0:01-0:30 2 1: 2 11-20 4 1 0:31-1:00 2 2: 2 21-30 1 0 1:01-1:30 1 3: 0 31-40 2 1 1:31-2:00 3 4: 1 41-50 3 5 2:01-3:00 4 5: 3 51-60 0 1 3:01-4:00 0 6: 2 61-70 1 3 4:01-5:00 3 7: 1 71-80 1 4 5:01-6:00 4 8: 3 81-90 0 3 6:01-7:00 0 9: 1 91-99 0 1 7:01+ 0 10: 2 OT 0 11+: 2
Total TD Drive Time: 53:51/3231 seconds Total Offensive TD: 19 Average TD Time: 2:50.1 Shortest TD Drive Time: 0:12 (vs. Ole Miss, Tim Tebow to Percy Harvin 43-yard pass; 1 play, 43 yds) Longest TD Drive Time: 5:50 (vs. Miami, Percy Harvin 2-yard run; 12 plays, 86 yards) Most Plays on TD Drive: 12 (2x, last vs. Miami, Percy Harvin 2-yard run; 12 plays, 86 yards)
2008 Florida football www.gatorzone.com MISCELLANEOUS STATS... SEASON/cAREER STARTS NON-OFFENSIVE SCORES OFFENSE 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 tOT. STR. FLORIDA - 5 Phil Trautwein, OT 5 0 14 1 0 20 5 M. Wright 32-yard interception return vs. Hawaii B. James 74-yard punt return vs. Hawaii Jim Tartt, OG 2 13 13 3 0 31 0 A. Black 80-yard interception return vs. Hawaii Tate Casey, TE 1 0 6 2 4 13 0 Team Safety vs. Miami Percy Harvin, WR* 4 10 5 0 0 19 4 B. James 78-yard punt return at Tennessee Louis Murphy, WR 5 10 2 0 0 17 12 Jason Watkins, OL* 5 13 2 0 0 20 18 TOTALS: 2 INT, 2 PR, 1 Safety Kestahn Moore, TB* 3 8 1 6 0 18 0 Tim Tebow, QB 5 13 0 0 0 18 18 OPPONENTS - 0 Maurkice Pouncey, OL 5 11 0 0 0 16 7 Aaron Hernandez, TE 4 3 0 0 0 7 4 Riley Cooper, WR 4 2 0 0 0 6 4 Maurice Hurt, OL 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 Brandon James, WR/RB 2 1 0 0 0 3 1 David Nelson, WR 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 Marcus Gilbert, OL 2 1 0 0 0 3 0 Carl Moore, WR 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 Mike Pouncey, OL 5 0 0 0 0 5 5 Carl Johnson, OL 1 0 0 0 0 1 1
DEFENSE 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 tOT. STR. Javier Estopinan, DT 0 7 2 0 0 9 0 Dustin Doe, LB 3 12 1 0 0 16 0 100-YARD GAMES Brandon Spikes, LB 4 13 1 0 0 18 4 100-Yard Receiving Games Jermaine Cunningham, DE 4 13 0 0 0 17 1 Player 2008 2007 2006 Career A.J. Jones, LB 5 9 0 0 0 14 5 Cooper 0 1 0 1 Wondy Pierre-Louis, CB 3 13 0 0 0 16 0 Harvin 1 4 0 5 Joe Haden, CB 5 12 0 0 0 17 6 TOTAL 1 10 1 11 Brandon Antwine, DT 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 Major Wright, SS 5 7 0 0 0 12 9 100-Yard Rushing Games Jacques Rickerson, CB 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 Ryan Stamper, LB 2 1 0 0 0 3 0 Player 2008 2007 2006 Career Markihe Anderson, CB 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 Harvin 0 3 1 4 Mike Pouncey, DT 0 4 0 0 0 4 0 Tebow 0 2 0 2 Justin Trattou, DT 4 1 0 0 0 5 4 Demps 1 0 0 1 Carlos Dunlap, DE 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 Rainey 1 0 0 1 Lawrence Marsh, DT 5 0 0 0 0 5 5 TOTAL 2 5 1 8 Janoris Jenkins, CB 3 0 0 0 0 3 3 Ahmad Black, FS 5 0 0 0 0 5 5 Terron Sanders, DT 4 0 0 0 0 4 4 200/300-YARD GAMES Brandon Hicks, LB 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 200-Yd. Passing Gms 300-Yd. Games Player ‘08 ‘07 Career ‘08 ‘07 Car. Tebow 2 8 10 1 3 4
Note: Some starts were at positions other than the ones listed. *Moore started the opening game in 2005 as a wide Opp. 1 5 - 0 2 - receiver; *Harvin started vs. South Carolina in 2006 at tail back. *Watkins had two starts in 2006 as a tight end. *Manson had two starts in 2005 as a running back. *Harvin started at Tennessee in 2008 at tail back.
WHAT HAPPENS ON FIRST DOWN Team Plays Yards avg. rush Yards avg. Pct. Pass Yards avg. Pct. FLORIDA 140 939 6.71 82 526 6.41 59% 58 413 7.12 41% Opponents 128 517 4.04 74 252 3.41 58% 54 265 4.91 42%
THIRD DOWN CONVERSIONS 3rd down and ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15+ total Pct.
FLORIDA 2-5 1-1 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-3 6-13 .462 Ole Miss 1-1 0-0 0-1 2-3 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-2 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-2 5-12 .417
UF TOTALS 6-11 6-7 4-5 2-3 1-3 1-1 1-3 2-5 2-2 1-6 0-2 1-3 1-2 0-0 0-10 28-63 .444 OPPONENT 8-12 2-6 1-3 2-5 2-7 3-5 1-2 0-1 0-5 2-4 0-2 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-9 21-65 .323
PCT. .545 .857 .800 .667 .333 1.000 .333 .400 1.000 .167 .000 .333 .500 .000 .000 OPP. PCT. .667 .333 .333 .400 .286 .600 .500 .000 .000 .500 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000
2008 Florida football www.gatorzone.com MISCELLANEOUS STATS... UF Big Plays (20+ Yards) Run (7): Brandon James...... 21-yards (KR) vs. Ole Miss Chris Rainey...... 33-yards (TD) vs. Hawaii Brandon James...... 29-yards (KR) vs. Ole Miss Jeff Demps...... 62-yards (TD) vs. Hawaii Brandon James...... 45-yards (KR) vs. Ole Miss Tim Tebow...... 20-yards vs. Miami Brandon James...... 21-yards (KR) vs. Ole Miss Tim Tebow...... 21-yards vs. Ole Miss Brandon James...... 33-yards (KR) at Arkansas Jeff Demps...... 36-yards (TD) at Arkansas Jeff Demps...... 48-yards (TD) at Arkansas Interception Returns (2): Chris Rainey...... 75-yards (TD) at Arkansas Major Wright...... 32-yards (TD) vs. Hawaii Ahmad Black...... 80-yards (TD) vs. Hawaii Receiving (16): Joe Haden...... 24-yards at Arkansas Tate Casey...... 34-yards vs. Hawaii Louis Murphy...... 48-yards (TD) vs. Hawaii Deonte Thompson...... 22-yards vs. Miami Aaron Hernandez...... 38-yards vs. Miami Carl Moore...... 28-yards vs. Miami Brandon James...... 22-yards vs. Miami Louis Murphy...... 32-yards vs. Miami Percy Harvin...... 34-yards at Tennessee Louis Murphy...... 22-yards at Tennessee Percy Harvin...... 22-yards vs. Ole Miss Percy Harvin...... 29-yards vs. Ole Miss Percy Harvin...... 43-yards vs. Ole Miss Aaron Hernandez...... 29-yards vs. Ole Miss Louis Murphy...... 20-yards at Arkansas Percy Harvin...... 21-yards (TD) at Arkansas Carl Moore...... 27-yards at Arkansas
Returns (11): Brandon James...... 74-yards (PR) (TD) vs. Hawaii Brandon James...... 31-yards (KR) vs. Miami Brandon James...... 34-yards (KR) vs. Miami Brandon James...... 31-yards (PR) vs. Miami Brandon James...... 52-yards (KR) at Tennessee Brandon James...... 78-yards (PR) (TD) at Tennessee
GAME-BY-GAME STARTERS OFFENSE Game WR/te wr/te wr/FB/TE LT L lG C RG RT FB/WR/TE Qb rb/FB/WR Hawaii B. James L. Murphy C. Moore P. Trautwein M. Gilbert Ma. Pouncey Mi. Pouncey J. Watkins T. Casey T. Tebow K. Moore Miami P. Harvin L. Murphy R. Cooper P. Trautwein M. Gilbert Ma. Pouncey Mi. Pouncey J. Watkins A. Hernandez T. Tebow K. Moore Tennessee D. Nelson L. Murphy R. Cooper P. Trautwein J. Tartt Ma. Pouncey Mi. Pouncey J. Watkins A. Hernandez T. Tebow P. Harvin Ole Miss P. Harvin L. Murphy R. Cooper P. Trautwein J. Tartt Ma. Pouncey Mi. Pouncey J. Watkins A. Hernandez T. Tebow K. Moore Arkansas P. Harvin L. Murphy R. Cooper P. Trautwein C. Johnson Ma. Pouncey Mi. Pouncey J. Watkins A. Hernandez T. Tebow B. James LSU Kentucky Georgia Vanderbilt South Carolina The Citadel Florida State
DEFENSE Game DE DT DT/DE DE/CB SLB/Cb mlb wlb CB SS FS CB Hawaii C. Dunlap L. Marsh J. Cunningham Ja. Jenkins A. Jones R. Stamper D. Doe W. Pierre-Louis A. Black M. Wright J. Haden Miami J. Trattou L. Marsh T. Sanders J. Cunningham A. Jones B. Spikes D. Doe W. Pierre-Louis A. Black M. Wright J. Haden Tennessee J. Trattou L. Marsh T. Sanders J. Cunningham A. Jones B. Spikes R. Stamper W. Pierre-Louis A. Black M. Wright J. Haden Ole Miss J. Trattou L. Marsh T. Sanders C. Dunlap A. Jones B. Spikes D. Doe J. Jenkins A. Black M. Wright J. Haden Arkansas J. Trattou L. Marsh T. Sanders J. Cunningham A. Jones B. Spikes B. Hicks J. Jenkins A. Black M. Wright J. Haden LSU Kentucky Georgia Vanderbilt South Carolina The Citadel Florida State
KICKOFF STATISTICS FIELD POSITION Team No. tD tb avg. KO avg. Start+ OB Florida Opponents UF 34 0 3 61.8 31.0 2 Drives Started 57 60 Opp. 16 0 4 64.0 33.5 0 Cum. Starting Yardline 1832 1745 Avg. Starting Field Position F32 O29 + Average yard ball kicked to and returned to on a kickoff Times Started Inside Own 20 13 9 (i.e. 31.0 is the average starting position for UF opponents [UF kick + opponent ret.]) Drives Started in Opp. Territory 11 4 2008 Florida football www.gatorzone.com MISCELLANEOUS STATS... the last time By Florida: 40 Rushing Attempts: 41, Errict Rhett vs. Georgia, Oct. 30, 1993 (188 games) 200 Yards Rushing: 210, Ciatrick Fason vs. Kentucky, Sept. 25, 2004 (53 games) 300 Yards Rushing: 316, Emmitt Smith vs. New Mexico, Oct. 21, 1989 (236 games) Five Touchdowns Rushing: 5, Tim Tebow, vs. South Carolina, Nov. 10, 2007 (9 games) Three Touchdowns Receiving: Riley Cooper vs. Western Carolina, Nov. 11, 2006 (21 games) Five or more Touchdowns Passing: 6, Chris Leak vs. South Carolina, Nov. 13, 2004 (47 games) 20 or More Passes Completed: 24, Tim Tebow vs. Ole Miss, Sept. 27, 2008 (1 game) 30 or More Passes Completed: 32, Chris Leak vs. Vanderbilt, Nov. 5, 2005 (36 games) 40 or More Passes Attempted: 40, Chris Leak vs. Iowa, Jan. 2, 2006 (32 games) 300 or More Yards Passing: 319, Tim Tebow vs. Ole Miss, Sept. 27, 2008 (1 game) Back-to-Back 300 Yards Passing: Tim Tebow, at South Carolina & vs. Florida Atlantic, 2007 (7 games) Nine Consecutive Games with 300 Yards Passing: Rex Grossman, Marshall-South Carolina, 2001 (85 games) 10 or More Receptions: 13, Percy Harvin vs. Ole Miss, Sept. 27, 2008 (1 game) 150 or More Receiving Yards: 186, Percy Harvin vs. Ole Miss, Sept. 27, 2008 (1 game) 10 or More Plays of 20+ Yards in a Game: 11 vs. Kentucky, Sept. 23, 2006 - nine offensive, two returns (27 games) Kickoff Return for a Touchdown: 100, Bo Carroll vs. LSU, Oct. 9, 1999 (114 games) Punt Return for a Touchdown: 78 yards, Brandon James at Tennessee, Sept. 20, 2008 (2 games) 150 or More Return Yards: 193, Brandon James vs. Tennessee, Sept. 15, 2007 - 91 punt ret./102 kickoff ret. (14 games) Limited an Opponent to Under 100 yards total offense: 82 vs. Ohio State, Jan. 8, 2007 (17 games) Limited an Opponent to Under 50 yards passing: 35 vs. Ohio State, Jan. 8, 2007 (18 games) Limited an Opponent to Under 50 yards rushing: 37 vs. Tennessee, Sept. 15, 2007 (14 games) Interception Return for a Touchdown: 80, Ahmad Black vs. Hawaii, Aug. 30, 2008 (4 games) Two or more Interceptions returned for a TD: 2, vs. Hawaii, Aug. 30, 2008; Major Wright 32-yd return for TD, Ahmad Black 80-yd return for TD (4 games) Intercepted PAT Returned for a Defensive Extra Point: Keiwan Ratliff vs. Kentucky, Sept. 28, 2002 (76 games) Multiple Defensive Touchdowns: 2, vs. Hawaii, Aug. 30, 2008, Major Wright 32-yd interception return; Ahmad Black 80-yd interception return (4 games) Two or More Interceptions in a Game: 2, Ahmad Black vs. Hawaii, Aug. 30, 2008 (4 games) Two or More Interceptions in Back-to-Back Games: Ryan Smith - 2 vs. Alabama, Sept. 30, 2006 & 2 vs. LSU Oct. 7, 2006 (26 games) Three or More Players with an Interception: 4 vs. Hawaii, Aug. 30, 2008 - Ahmad Black (2), Jacques Rickerson, Major Wright (4 games) Fumble Return for a Touchdown: 18, Dustin Doe vs. Tennessee, Sept. 15, 2007 (15 games) Fumble Recovered in the End Zone for a Touchdown: Wondy Pierre-Louis vs. Arkansas, Dec. 2, 2006 (19 games) Florida Recorded a Safety: Sept. 6, 2008 vs. Miami; blocked punt by Jeffrey Demps went out the back of the endzone, team safety (3 games) Blocked a Punt: Jeffrey Demps vs. Miami, Sept. 6, 2008 (3 games) Blocked a Field Goal: Ahmad Black at Arkansas, Oct. 4, 2008 (1 game) Blocked a PAT: Jarvis Moss vs. South Carolina, Nov. 11, 2006 (22 games) Blocked a Punt for a Touchdown: Nov. 17, 2007 vs. Florida Atlantic; Joey Sorrentino blocked the punt and Marcus Manson returned the block 19-yards for the touch- down (7 games) Blocked FG returned for a TD: Marcus Thomas blocked the FG, Reggie Lewis returned it for a TD, 52 yards vs. Florida State, Nov. 26, 2005 (33 games) Blocked PAT Returned for a Defensive Extra Point: Marcus Thomas blocked the PAT, Dee Webb returned it for a defensive extra point vs. South Carolina, Nov. 12, 2005 (34 games) Blocked Two Kicks in a Game (any combination: Punt, Field Goal, PAT): 2 vs. Troy: Roderick Blackett blocked punt, Carlos Dunlap blocked punt (16 games) Blocked Three Kicks in a Game (any combination: Punt, Field Goal, PAT): 3 vs. South Carolina: Ray McDonald blocked FG, Jarvis Moss blocked PAT and Jarvis Moss blocked FG (22 games) Blocked Two Punts in a Game: Sept. 8, 2007, vs. Troy: 1 - Roderick Blackett, 1 - Carlos Dunlap (17 games) Blocked Two Field Goals in a Game: Nov. 11, 2006 vs. South Carolina: 1 - Ray McDonald, 1 - Jarvis Moss (22 games) Player Blocked Two Kicks in a Game (any combination: Punt, Field Goal, PAT): Jarvis Moss vs. South Carolina, Nov. 11, 2006 - blocked PAT & Field Goal (22 games) A 50+ Yard Field Goal: 52, Matt Leach vs. Florida State, Nov. 20, 2004 (44 games) Missed a PAT: Jonathan Phillips (blocked) vs Ole Miss, Sept. 27, 2008 (1 game) Missed a Field Goal: 35, Joey Ijjas (blocked) vs. Michigan, Jan. 1, 2008 (Capital One Bowl) (5 games) Player Played Both Ways: Billy Latsko vs. Kentucky, Sept. 24, 2005; Latsko played linebacker and fullback (40 games) Player Started Both Ways: Keiwan Ratliff vs. Florida State, Nov. 30, 2002; Ratliff played cornerback and wide receiver (69 games) WR or RB Threw a Touchdown Pass: Andre Caldwell vs. Arkansas (SEC Championship), Dec. 2, 2006 (19 games) Touchdown by an Offensive Lineman: Thomas Moody vs. South Carolina, Nov. 11, 2000; Moody scored on a six-yard reception (97 games) Player Scored a TD Rushing and Receiving in a Game: Percy Harvin vs. Ole Miss, Sept. 27, 2008, 15-yard run, 43-yard reception (1 game) Four Freshmen Scored a TD in a game: Nov. 18, 2006 vs. Western Carolina - Riley Cooper 3 receiving, Tim Tebow 2 rushing, Jarrod Fayson 1 rushing, Brandon James 1 punt return (21 games) Scored a TD on the First Three Possessions of a Game: Nov. 24, 2007 vs. Florida State (6 games) Scored a TD on the First Four Possessions of a Game: Sept. 8, 2007 vs. Troy (16 games) Scored a TD on the First Seven Possessions of a Game: Sept. 8, 2007 vs. Troy (16 games) Player Forced a Fumble and Recovered a Fumble in a Game: Joe Haden, vs. Hawaii, Aug. 30, 2008 (4 games) Record a Shutout: Nov. 18, 2006 defeated Western Carolina 62-0 (21 games) Held Time of Possession for Over 40 Minutes in a Game: 40:48 vs. Ohio State, Jan 8, 2007 (18 games) Forced an Opponent to have Five Drives for Negative Yardage in a Game: 5 vs. Ohio State, Jan. 8, 2007 (18 games)
2008 Florida football www.gatorzone.com MISCELLANEOUS STATS... the last time By an Opponent: 30 Rushing Attempts: 32, Mike Hart, Michigan, Jan. 1, 2008 (Capital One Bowl) (5 games) 200 Yards Rushing: 204, Willis McGahee, Miami, Sept. 7, 2002 (80 games) Three Rushing Touchdowns: Cory Boyd, South Carolina, Nov. 10, 2007 (7 games) 20 or More Passes Completed: 24, Casey Dick, Arkansas, Oct. 4, 2008 (0 games) 30 or More Passes Completed: 35, Andre Woodson, Kentucky, Oct. 20, 2007 (11 games) 40 or More Passes Attempted: 42, Blake Mitchell, South Carolina, Nov. 10, 2007 (8 games) 300 or More Yards Passing: 373, Chad Henne, Michigan, Jan. 1, 2008 (Capital One Bowl) (5 games) 400 or More Yards Passing: 415, Andre Woodson, Kentucky, Oct. 20, 2007 (11 games) 300 or More Yards Total Offense: 349, Chad Henne, Michigan, Jan. 1, 2008 (Capital One Bowl) (Chad Henne passed for 373 and rushed for -24) (5 games) 100 or More Yards Receiving: 133, S. Hodge, Ole Miss, Sept. 27, 2008 (1 game) 150 or More Yards Receiving: 153, A. Arrington, Michigan, Jan. 1, 2008 (Capital One Bowl) (5 games) Two or More Players with 100+ Yards Receiving: 128, Steve Johnson and 124, Dicky Lyons, Jr., Kentucky, Oct. 2007 (11 games) Blocked Kick Returned for a Touchdown: 78, Devin Hester, Miami (Peach Bowl), Dec. 31, 2004 (44 games) 50+ Yard Field Goal: 50, Matt Bosher, Miami, Sept. 6, 2008 (3 games) Kickoff Return for a Touchdown: 93, Ted Ginn, Jr., Ohio State (BCS NC Game), Jan. 8, 2007 (18 games) Punt Return for a Touchdown: 72, Roscoe Parrish, Miami (Peach Bowl), Dec. 31, 2004 (44 games) Fake Punt for a Touchdown: 57, Tim Sesley, SW Louisiana, Nov. 6, 1993 (188 games) Interception Return for a Touchdown: 96, Eric Berry, Tennessee, Sept. 15, 2007 (15 games) Three or More Interceptions: 3, Corey Webster, LSU, Oct. 12, 2002 (75 games) Fumble Return for a Touchdown: 36, Darlron Spread, Vanderbilt, Nov. 3, 2007 (9 games) Blocked Punt: Team Block, Auburn, Oct. 14, 2006 (25 games) Blocked Punt Return for a Touchdown: Tre Smith, Auburn, Oct. 14, 2006 (25 games) Blocked Field Goal for a Touchdown: Thomas Carroll, Miami, Dec. 31, 2004; Carroll blocked the Matt Leach kick and Devin Hester returned it 78-yards for a TD (44 games) Blocked PAT Returned for a Defensive Extra Point: Wayne Williams, LSU, Oct. 6, 1990 (227 games) Florida Player Tackled for a Safety: Chris Leak vs. South Carolina, Nov. 15, 2003 (58 games) Florida Player Intentionally Takes a Safety: Rex Grossman vs. Mississippi State, Sept 30, 2000 (102 games) Florida Player Allows a Safety by Penalty: Jim Tartt holding in the end zone vs. Auburn, Oct. 14, 2006 (25 games) Missed a PAT: Ryan Succop, South Carolina, Nov. 11, 2006 - blocked (22 games) Blocked a PAT: K. Lockett, Ole Miss, Sept. 27, 2008 (1 game)
2008 Florida football www.gatorzone.com playerGator updates Football Quarterbacks CAREER RUSHING STATISTICS # 14 - ANDREW BLAYLOCK Year No. Yds Avg. TDs Long Quarterback 2008 1 1 1.0 0 1 # 38 - ZACK O’QUINN Sophomore (RS) • 6-1 • 200 Totals: 1 1 1.0 0 1 Quarterback Durham, N.C. (Charles E. Jordan) Freshman • 6-2 • 226 Prior To This Season: Lake Charles, La. (Sam Houston) Career: See page 95 of the 2008 Florida Media Guide. Games (starts): 0 (0) Career: Redshirted last season. Games (starts): 0 (0) Had surgery in September to repair an 2008 Season: # 13 - CAMERON NEWTON injury to his right shoulder. Quarterback Games (starts): 0 (0) Joined the team in the summer of 2008 Dressed in the Gators’ victory over Miami Sophomore • 6-6 • 240 as a walk on. but has not seen action yet this season. College Park, Ga. (Westlake) 2008 Season: Prior To This Season: Career: Games (starts): 0 (0) See page 95 of the 2008 Florida Media Games (starts): 6 (0) Has not seen action for the Gators. Guide. Rushed for over 100 yards in his fresh- man year after just 16 carries, averaging a Prior To This Season: staggering 6.4 yards per rush and had three See www.GatorZone.com # 12 - JOHN BRANTLEY rushing touchdowns. Enrolled early at UF in January 2007 after Quarterback graduating from Westlake High School. Freshman (RS) • 6-3 • 215 Highly-touted fi ve-star prospect by Rivals. Ocala (Trinity Catholic) com ranked as the second-best dual-threat # 15 - TIM TEBOW quarterback in the nation. Quarterback Career: Junior • 6-3 • 240 Games (starts): 2 (0) 2008 Season: Jacksonville, Fla. (Nease) Redshirted during his true freshman Games (starts): 1 (0) year. Scored his fourth career rushing touch- Career: Four-star recruit by Rivals.com and down in his fi rst series against Hawaii on a Games (starts): 31 (17) ranked as the third-best pro-style quarter- one-yard run in the third quarter. Became the fi rst sophomore in NCAA his- back prospect. Matched his career-long with a 14-yard tory to collect Heisman Trophy honors. U.S. Army All-American and Gatorade pass to Riley Cooper. Picked up the Davey O’Brien and Maxwell National Player of the Year. Dressed but did not see any game action awards after completing his fi rst season as Holds state record in passing touchdowns in all games except Hawaii. a starter. with 99, topping 98 by Tim Tebow and Florida Was named to the 2007 Florida High CAREER PASSING STATISTICS State quarterback Xavier Lee. School Athletic Association All-Century High Year Att Cmp Yds Pct. Int TDs LG P.Eff. Connected for 2,766 yards and 41 scores School Football Team, capping his career at during his senior year. 2007 10 5 40 50.0 0 0 14 83.60 2008 2 1 14 50.0 0 0 14 108.80 Nease High School. Tot.: 12 6 54 50.0 0 0 14 87.80 Has accounted for 63 touchdowns in his 17 2008 Season: career starts (38 passing, 25 rushing). Games (starts): 2 (0) CAREER RUSHING STATISTICS Tied for third all-time in the school record- Made his fi rst career appearance versus Year No. Yds Avg. TDs Long book for the most career rushing touchdowns Hawaii, where he attempted one pass and 2007 16 103 6.4 3 24 (33). rushed for one yard. 2008 5 10 2.0 1 12 Set NCAA and SEC records with 23 rush- Totals: 21 113 5.4 4 24 Was two-for-three for 19 yards and led ing TDs in a single season. Floridaon their fi nal scoring drive in the 38-7 Surpassed Rex Grossman’s single-season NEWTON’S CAREER HIGHS victory at Arkansas. Passing Att.: 4 (2x, last vs. Florida Atlantic, 2007) record for total offense against Florida State, Set a new career high in passing at- Completions: 3 (Western Kentucky, 2007) accumulating 3,970 total offensive yards to tempts (three), completions (two), passing Longest Pass: 14 (2x, last vs. Hawaii, 2008) pass Grossman's mark of 3,904 in 2001. yards (19) and longest pass (12 yards) at Passing Yards: 25 (Western Kentucky, 2007) Tied the school record for the most 200- Arkansas Passing TDs: 0 yard passing games in a single season Dressed but did not see any game action Interceptions: 0 against Florida State, his 11th, tying Rex in all games except Hawaii. Rushing Attempts: 6 (Florida Atlantic, 2007) Grossman (2001), Danny Wuerffel (1996) Rushing Yards: 46 (Florida Atlantic, 2007) and Shane Matthews (1991). Rushing TDs: 1 (4x, last vs. Hawaii, 2008) CAREER PASSING STATISTICS Longest Rush: 24 (Florida Atlantic, 2007) Tied his career high in completions Year Att Cmp Yds Pct. Int TDs LG P.Eff. against Florida Atlantic (34) and threw for a 2008 2 4 19 50.0 0 0 12 89.90 career-best 338 yards on a personal-high 25 Tot.: 2 4 19 50.0 0 0 12 89.90 Prior To This Season: completions for three touchdowns. See page 118 of the 2008 Florida Media Tied Doug Johnson, Danny Wuerffel and Guide.
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Terry Dean for Florida’s all-time mark in Ole Miss. touchdowns responsible in a single game Surpassed Steve Spurrier (5,290) on with seven against South Carolina (fi ve rush- Florida’s all-time offensive yardage list with ing, two passing). 5,493 after collecting 311 total offensive Broke the single-season school record yards against Miami. of 14 rushing touchdowns against South Leads the Gators in total offense (236.4 Carolina. average/game), rushing attempts (61) and Is the only quarterback in school history is fourth on the squad with 157 rushing to have two 100-yard performances on the yards. ground (120 vs. South Carolina, 166 vs. Scored his fi rst rushing touchdown of the Ole Miss). season on a one-yard rush with 1:06 remain- Set a UF single-game scoring record ing in the second quarter versus Ole Miss. against South Carolina with 30 points from NCAA-record streak of 14 games with a fi ve touchdowns. rushing touchdown and passing TD ended Set the school’s single-game record with against Hawaii. five rushing touchdowns against South Connected with Louis Murphy on a 48- Carolina, surpassing Jesse Palmer (2000 yard pass for his fi rst passing touchdown of vs. Kentucky), Fred Taylor (1997 vs. Florida the season. State), Rammy Ramsdell (1915 vs. Mercer) and Tommy Owens (1928 vs. Mercer), each Prior To This Season: with four. See page 127-29 of the 2008 Florida Was one rushing attempt shy of his per- Media Guide. sonal best (27 vs. Ole Miss) against South Carolina, carrying the ball 26 times. Eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark CAREER PASSING STATISTICS and 2,000-yard passing mark in his career Year Att Cmp Yds Pct. Int TDs LG P.Eff. against Kentucky. 2006 33 22 358 66.7 1 5 55 201.73 Had a career-long 66-yard touchdown 2007 317 234 3,132 68.5 6 32 66 177.85 completion to Louis Murphy in the win 2008 128 79 1,025 61.7 1 8 48 148.05 Tot.: 511 335 4,669 65.6 8 45 66 168.24 against Kentucky.