https://gatorswire.usatoday.com/lists/florida-football-all-time-roster-offensive-starters-and-backups/. Hall's 1986 Florida Gators compiled a 65 overall record and a Southeastern Conference (SEC) record of 24, tying for seventh place among the ten SEC teams. Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith carried a huge load on his shoulders during the late 1980s. Ellis Johnson played at the beginning of the Head Ball Coachs tenure with the Gators, earning a first-team All-SEC selection, an honorable mention All-American and CNNs National Defensive Player of the Year his senior season. Lito Sheppard was not just one of the best corners to play for Florida, he was also a fine kick returner, tallying 87 tackles and eight interceptions while returning 27 kickoffs for 472 yards during his three-year career. Florida Football: UF among 247Sports' top 12 rosters heading into 2023 GatorSports.com Schedule Teams SEC Alabama Arkansas Auburn Georgia LSU Tennessee Texas A&M ACC Clemson UNC Big Ten Iowa. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Take a look at the numbers from Trey Dean III's scouting combine performance. Or write about sports? Florida never recovered. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. "Oh, Lord have mercy," Brewer said, shaking his head. Find out more. While it is often difficult to rank coaches based simply on . Schedule [ edit] [2] Personnel [ edit] Season summary [ edit] Memphis [ edit] This section is empty. "They didn't want to take any chances. GAINESVILLE, Fla. As I watched the Utah-Penn State Rose Bowl on Monday, my thoughts drifted to the night four months ago that the Gators opened the season with that thrilling 29-26 win over the Utes. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Kevin Carter was a first-team All-SEC selection and a consensus first-team All-American during his senior year and was later anointed as a Gator Great in 2004. Since then, three Heisman Trophies have arrived in Gainesville while another UF alumnus earned a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. FRIDAY FLASHBACK rewinds to some of the memorable Ole Miss games from this week's all-time series. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. All rights reserved. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. and went on to play six seasons in the NFL, Report: Big 12 'in recent contact' with four Pac-12 schools, Bryce Young's combine numbers squash size debate, Ja Morant to be away from Grizzlies for 'at least' two games, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. withdraws from WBC due to knee injury, Grizzlies Brandon Clarke suffers torn Achilles, out for season, Report: Brad Hand joins Rockies on one-year deal, Goran Dragic plans to sign with Milwaukee Bucks, Rapper Drake places massive bet ahead of UFC 285, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wants Ezekiel Elliott back in 2023. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Jeff Zimmerman was a stalwart on the O-line for Florida as a member of the group known as the Great Wall of Florida that terrorized D-lines during the 1980s. Translation: Well leverage our distant future for present-day success. "I credit Ole Miss for taking advantage of our mistakes and credit us with making mistakes that cost us the football game.". Find out more. The official 1999 Football Roster for the Florida Gators Gators. Possibly the greatest offensive lineman in Gators history, Lomas Brown was the cornerstone of the Great Wall of Florida who was a standout in the NFL with the Detroit Lions. Hall and Darnell's 1989 Florida Gators posted an overall record of 75 and a Southeastern Conference (SEC) record of 43, tying for fourth place in the ten-team SEC.[2]. The Ole Miss victory came despite two key injuries. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Take a look at the numbers from Rashad Torrence II's scouting combine performance. Ricky Richardson recovered a muffed punt at the 25 to set up Brian Lee's 40-yard field goal. Or write about sports? Dallas Cowboys right guard Crawford Ker (68). Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [2], The 1989 college football season was Galen Hall's sixth and final season as the head coach of the Florida Gators football team; Hall was replaced as the Gators head coach after five games by his defensive coordinator, Gary Darnell. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 1989 Southeastern Conference football standings, "347 whipping of La. The following is the Clarion-Ledger's account of the events of Sept. 9, 1989. Cooper Carlisle helped cement the offensive line from 1996 to 1999 under Spurrier, earning a national championship ring as a redshirt freshman. Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. I mentioned him recently; as I stated - we have only screwed him over twice; we deserve another shot. Ole Miss countered with a lot of heart and three gigantic plays that quieted the Florida crowd of 76,014 in the Gators' opener. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [2], The 1986 college football season was Galen Hall's third as the head coach of the Florida Gators football team. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. A four-year SEC Academic Honor Roll honoree, Lawrence Wright was inducted as a Gator Great after finishing his career with 331 tackles, five interceptions, eight forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Percy Harvin was an electric player for the Gators at a few different positions on the gridiron while also a standout track and field athlete. Marcus Stokes - The four-star QB is currently the only QB ranked in the top 50 by 247 Sports that is still uncommitted. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. February 19, 2023 7:06 pm ET. Steve Tannen is another defender who made his presence felt all over the field, standing out for his ability to both return and block punts, as well as his 11 career interceptions in the defensive backfield. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. (); : College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. "I got worried," said Vaughn, a sophomore who was academically ineligible last season. It is fitting the lone defensive representative for the Gators in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Jack Youngblood, would get top billing on this list. "We've had (the play) in always," Brewer said. Ticket Office Student Tickets Baseball Tickets Men's Basketball Tickets Women's Basketball Tickets Football Tickets Gymnastics Tickets Softball Tickets Volleyball Tickets Gator Boosters Manage My Account . Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. AP Photo/Tom Strattman. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. FLA Emmitt Smith 2-yard run (John David Francis kick). Then came a Heisman Trophy winner (1996s Danny Wuerffel) who started games in four different seasons (1993-96) and won four SEC titles, along with a natty in his final game versus treated rival Florida State. Pell's 1983 Florida Gators posted a 921 overall record and a Southeastern Conference (SEC) record of 42, placing third among ten SEC teams. Rebs go 2-0, top SEC By Mike Knobler Clarion-Ledger GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Even Ole Miss coach Billy Brewer had a hard time comprehending his team's shocking 24-19 nationally-televised victory Saturday over Florida. New York Jets Joe Namath (12) and Steve Tannen (21). FLA John David Francis 34-yard field goal. During the 1980s, the Gators competed in Division I-A of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and played their home games at Florida Field on the university's Gainesville, Florida campus. Godwin's first interception gave the Rebels the ball at the 15. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Sign up for the Gators Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The season was Galen Hall's sixth and final season as the head coach of the Florida Gators football team; Hall was replaced as the Gators head coach after five games by his defensive coordinator, Gary Darnell. After the Gators began the season as a 111 team under Pell, Hall's 1984 Florida Gators posted a 911 overall record and a Southeastern Conference (SEC) record of 501 (800 and 400, respectively, under Hall), finishing first among ten SEC teams,[2] and were recognized as the SEC champions. The retroactive vacating of the 1984 championship, six months after the 1984 football season ended, drew an angry response from University of Florida president Marshall Criser, as well as Gators coaches, players and fans due to the retroactive nature of the decision and its perceived unfairness. The 1989 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida during the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season. Punter Charles Childers threw a 28-yard pass to Gerald Vaughn. Biography. Baldwin, the Rebels leading rusher, had just 38 yards on 13 carries. Hell, even Feleipe Franks played in games for the Atlanta Falcons in 2021 and 2022 after transferring to Arkansas. In the other locker room, the Gators were trying to figure out how they lost. Carlos Alvarez is Floridas all-time record holder for pass receptions in a single game, in a single season, and in career receiving yards, the latter of which came over a three-year span. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Football History 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 . Ashley Hitchcock, Morgan Smith and Kyleigh Sand were all named to the Mardi Gras Classic All-Tournament Team. Florida football has earned renown in recent years on the offensive side of the ball thanks to Steve Spurriers Fun-and-Gun offense, but many often forget the forces of nature who have dug in on defense for the Gators. Find out more. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. "Oh, Lord have mercy," Brewer said, shaking his head. "As far as I'm concerned, that's the poorest game I've ever played.". Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Reggie Nelsons successful senior season helped cement the first national title under Meyer, earning a first-team All-SEC selection and a consensus first-team All-American while earning the teams MVP. The Orlando Guardians have three former Florida football players on the team, safety Matt Elam, running back Kelvin Taylor and punter Johnny Townsend. Seventeen of Ole Miss' 24 points came off Gator turnovers. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. But even that wasn't a complete success for the Gators. Check out our other College Wire all-time lineups: Alabama /Arkansas /Auburn /Clemson /Colorado /Georgia /Iowa /LSU /Michigan /Michigan State /Nebraska /North Carolina /Notre Dame /Ohio State /Oklahoma /Oregon /Penn State /Rutgers /Tennessee /Texas /Texas A&M /USC /Wisconsin. [2], The 1988 college football season was Galen Hall's fifth as the head coach of the Florida Gators football team. I don't think there's anything wrong.". All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Danny Wuerffel led Florida to its first national championship and second Heisman Trophy since Steve Spurrier. "They didn't get us quick. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. "Charley" Pell (19791984), Galen S. Hall (19841989) and Gary B. Darnell (1989). Corey Raymond enters his second season with the Gators after being hired as Florida's assistant head coach - secondary prior to the 2022 season. The 1980 college football season was the Florida Gators football team's second season under new head coach Charles B. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Then, the next phase began. Read more about our data coverage. One 66-yard drive, the one with the fake punt, accounted for more than half of the Rebels' offense. Join the conversation today! We didn't throw the ball," offensive coordinator Red Parker said. Join our linker program. Its been pretty average and it starts with the QB play. Thats a consistent success by any definition. Phone. By any traditional measure, Florida dominated. The 1989 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida during the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Ole Miss scored, and Florida got frustrated. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Crawford Ker was another key member of the Great Wall of Florida who helped the Gators earn their first-ever SEC title (which would later be vacated). The possible devilish explanation goes back many centuries (tongue in cheek). Or is it something else? Steve Spurrier came back to his alma mater, the University of Florida, in Dec. 1989. Inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as a Gator Great in 2009, Ike Hilliard was also honored as an SEC Legend in 2011. The first Florida drive of the second half went to the Ole Miss 29 before Morris pitched the ball high and behind Willie McClendon. Less than one half-game into the Florida season, the hometown fans booed Morris loudly. The following is the Clarion-Ledger's account of the events of Sept. 9, 1989. Record: 7-5 (41st of 105) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won All-American Bowl 14-10 versus Illinois. Please check your email for a confirmation. A first-team All-SEC selection in 1996 and 1997, and a consensus first-team All-American in 1997, Fred Weary[autotag]finished his four-year college career with 15 interceptions and 35 blocked passes. (); : We just went after them and went after them and went after them.". Jeff Driskel left for Louisiana Tech and became an NFL QB after a dominant senior season. Godwin returned his second interception 58 yards for a touchdown. Louis Oliver not only holds a handful of accomplishments in college but also recorded the Miami Dolphins longest interception return for a touchdown in franchise history a 103-yard scamper. My guess is, the old ball coach said the following: Give me 20 seasons of good luck with the quarterback play, and Ill give you the following 20 years after that where we pay you back for all of the success I should be retired by then anyway.. The season was Galen Hall 's fifth as the head coach of the Florida Gators football team. Take a look below at the starting lineup along with the backups for our all-time greatest Gators on offense. Oh, and there have been five Florida coaches since 2011 there were only three from 1990 to 2010 (you know, that 20-year span we talked about above). Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Do you have a blog? As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Retrieved 2022-Oct-30. It was 24-12. The 1989 Ole Miss Rebels football team represented the University of Mississippi during the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season . Kyle Morris had thrown for 216 yards. Sophomore cornerback Chauncey Godwin intercepted two passes, one for a touchdown and the other to set up a touchdown. Quarterback John Darnell doesn't want anymore like this one. "Anytime you can let them drive the football and not get any point on the board, that took a lot out of them," Brewer said. See the all-time coaches and special teams here. [1], The 1981 college football season was Charley Pell's third year as the head coach of the Florida Gators football team. "We just didn't have enough guts last week to use it.". [1] Pell's 1980 Florida Gators posted an 84 overall record and a Southeastern Conference (SEC) record of 42, tying for fourth place in the ten-team SEC. And the Gators didn't score. Three plays later, Baldwin caught a 9-yard touchdown pass. Errict Rhett holds the all-time record for most career yards rushing in a Gators uniform. [1] The winless 1979 season was the worst season in Gators history, and it was Pell's first campaign as the new head coach of the Gators, after the Gators' previous head coach, Doug Dickey, was fired in the aftermath of a 47 season in 1978. Keiwan Ratliff was an electric player at cornerback in his time split under Spurrier and Ron Zook, earning the Sporting News SEC Defensive Player of the Year award, among a copious number of other accolades. [2], The 1987 college football season was the fourth for Galen Hall as the head coach of the Florida Gators football team. During the 1980s, the Gators were coached by Charles B. [2] The Gators started the 1988 season 5-0 and were ranked as high as No. The official 1989 Football schedule for the Florida Gators Gators The official 1989 Football schedule for the Florida Gators Gators 1989 Football Schedule - Florida Gators Skip To Main Content Florida Gators Main Navigation Menu The season was Galen Hall 's sixth and final season as the head coach of the Florida Gators football team; Hall was replaced as the Gators head coach after five games by his defensive coordinator, Gary Darnell. RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports. In 1990, Spurrier took a guy buried on the depth chart in 1989 Shane Matthews and turned him into an All-SEC signal caller who would go on to start for the Gators from 1990-92, won the schools first SEC title (1991), and went on to play six seasons in the NFL. That was the first time the dude picked me up.". First came a 21-19 win at LSU in 1986, then a 22-12 win last season at Alabama. Donnie Young was considered the heart and soul of Floridas offensive line during the 1996 championship run but unfortunately was hobbled by injuries by the end of his collegiate career. The season was the fourth for Galen Hall as the head coach of the Florida Gators football team. Pell's 1981 Florida Gators posted an overall record of 75 and a Southeastern Conference (SEC) record of 33, and tying for fourth place among ten SEC teams. Take a look at some photos from Rashad Torrence II's performance at the 2023 NFL scouting combine. Do you have a sports website? Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [2] The 1983 season was the first in which Florida was ranked among the top ten teams in the final Associated Press (AP) poll and was only the second time that the Gators were ranked in every weekly AP Poll throughout the season (1975 being the first). GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Even Ole Miss coach Billy Brewer had a hard time comprehending his team's shocking 24-19 nationally-televised victory Saturday over Florida. GridironHeroics College Football Coverage. Kyle Pitts became the highest-picked tight end in NFL draft history back in 2021 after being named a unanimous All-American and winning the John Mackey Award during his junior campaign. Do you have a sports website? Corey Raymond, who played six years in the NFL, spent the 10 previous seasons at LSU where he coached defensive backs (2012-17) and cornerbacks (2018-21). There seems to be a Jekyll and Hyde thing happening with Florida Gators football since 1990. AP Photo. Tony Bennett recovered for Ole Miss. A terribly unfortunate story off the field, Aaron Hernandez played a large role in Meyers title-winning offense in 2008 and was unquestionably one of the best at his position. NCAA Tournament: We present them here for purely educational purposes. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 1989 Florida Gators Stats Previous Year Next Year Record: 7-5 (44th of 106) ( Schedule & Results ) Conference: SEC Conference Record: 4-3 Coach: Galen Hall (4-1), Gary Darnell (3-4) Points For: 268 Points/G: 22.3 (57th of 106) Points Against: 202 Opp Pts/G: 16.8 (18th of 106) SRS: 9.24 (24th of 106) SOS: 3.90 (30th of 106) Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Jevon Kearse, known as The Freak, was one of the most menacing presences ever to line up opposite the opposing offense in the Swamp. Though there are no Heisman Trophy awards on the other side of the line of scrimmage for UF and rarely are there winners on D the Gators do have a player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame along with a number of other players who made an impact at the professional level. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. Jacquez Green was a key member of the 1996 national championship, as well as a first-team All-SEC selection, a consensus first-team All-American and a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award in 1997. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). All rights reserved. Join our linker program. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. But Vaughn, who played running back at Lafayette County High, still managed to get behind Billins and make the catch. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Latest Kurti Designs and Lehengas 1989 Season overview The 1989 college football season was Galen Hall 's sixth and final season as the head coach of the Florida Gators football team; Hall was replaced as the Gators head coach after five games by his defensive coordinator, Gary Darnell. A lions share of them came during the various peaks of the program though some of them managed to make their mark by sheer brute determination during down years. The season was Galen Hall's sixth and final season as the head coach of the Florida Gators football team; Hall was replaced as the Gators head coach after five games by his defensive coordinator, Gary Darnell. If not "I was repeating to myself, Billy, you're either going to look good or you're a real dummy,'" Brewer said. "I hope it's a pattern," Brewer said, "because we've got some more road games coming.". Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Another big-time defender who played across the Dickey and Pell eras, Scot Brantley earned the Gator Great designation thanks to some stand-out seasons during his time wearing orange and blue. Jacoby Brissett transferred to N.C. State and has been in the NFL for seven years now. David Little finished his four-year career at Florida with 475 tackles, which remains a school record, while racking up first-team honors and a spot in the pantheon among "Gator Greats." Starting. [3], The 1985 college football season was the second for Galen Hall as the head coach of the Florida Gators football team, having coached the 1984 Gators' final eight games as their interim coach. Kyle Trask certainly was a quick bright spot, as was Will Grier for his six-week tour before banned supplements sent him to West Virginia, where he dominated and became an NFL Draft pick. The 1987 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida during the 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Take a look below at the starting lineup along with the backups for our all-time greatest Gators on defense. The difference was turnovers. In other words, its not like these post-Tebow quarterbacks suck theyve proven that after leaving Gainesville. 2023: Transferred and joined the Gators in the spring semester. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. Florida star Emmit Smith put on an offensive showcase, but it would not be enough against the opportunistic Rebel defense. Against the Bears, she threw four innings allowing four hits and one run. Read more about the Orange and Blue at Gators Wire. August 26, 2022 12:55 pm ET. The XFL returned over the weekend to kick off its 2023 season, and there are half a dozen former Gators split across four rosters. All rights reserved. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Pell's 1982 Florida Gators posted an 84 overall record and a Southeastern Conference (SEC) record of 33, tying for sixth place in the ten-team SEC.[2]. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Hall and Darnell's 1989 Florida Gators posted an overall . Do you have a sports website? In 1990, Spurrier took a guy buried on the depth chart in 1989 Shane Matthews and turned him into an All-SEC signal caller who would go on to start for the Gators from 1990-92, won the . Stokes of course was committed to Florida football but was released after a controversial video of him surfaced in November. Check out our other College Wire all-time defenses: Alabama / Auburn / Clemson / Colorado / Georgia / Iowa / LSU / Michigan / Michigan State / Nebraska / North Carolina / Ohio State / Oklahoma / Oregon / Penn State / Rutgers / Tennessee / Texas / Texas A&M / USC.