Thursdays loss follows another loss last week to end the regular season, in which the Gators finished 19-12. Or write about sports? We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. He garnered 462 first-place votes and 1,957 points, 254 points ahead of the runner-up, Arkansas running back Darren McFadden. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The Gators won the Southeastern Conference championship in all three years he spent in Gainesville, and the speedy pass-catcher from Patterson, Louisiana, capped off his collegiate career with a national championship after the 1996-97 season. The Tigers drove down the field, and Flynn hit Demetrius Byrd for a 3-yard touchdown to cut the Gator lead to 3. Leak began his career at Florida as a freshman, seeing playing time in the first few games, and taking over as the starter in the game against the Kentucky Wildcats. [4] Lindsey is married to former University of Florida linebacker and current Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone. Florida added a field goal to build their lead to 14 midway through the third quarter. [12] It also marked the fourth win of the season in which the Gators defeated a team led by a former national championship winning coach (Bobby Bowden, Howard Schnellenberger, Phillip Fulmer, and Steve Spurrier being those coaches). The Gators roster listed 109 players for their 2021 SEC finale at Missouri UFs last game under Dan Mullen. In a rare reversal, Kentucky was ranked in the top 10 with the Gators on the outside looking in. The Rebels put up a valiant effort. All rights reserved. [12] Navy's victory over Notre Dame subsequently snapped the longest streak to make Florida/Kentucky the second longest. This story first appeared in Chomp, our Gators football newsletter. He also set a career best in passing yards with 338. Leak would lead the Alouettes to a 3917 win over the Bombers. Once again, his favorite target was Percy Harvin, who had 11 receptions for 123 yards and a TD. Tebow was the first sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy. (); : Over the course of his career, Hilliard amassed 2,214 yards on 126 receptions with 29 touchdowns in the air and also ran the ball seven times for 46 yards while at UF. According to the New York Times, "a roster on the university's website lists 121 players, 41 of whom were arrested either in college or after, and sometimes both. The first of these five rushing touchdowns broke the school record for most rushing touchdowns. Two highly rated recruiting classes from 2006 and 2007 filled up most of the depth chart, as few upperclassmen remained from last year's title team. We only know that it will be different. Until then, its too soon to know whether the Gators 2023 roster will be significantly better or worse than the one Napier inherited from Mullen. All Rights Reserved. The Gators mounted a long drive to start the second half, but freshman Volunteer cornerback Eric Berry picked off a Tim Tebow pass (his first interception thrown in 2007) and returned it 93 yards for another Tennessee touchdown. Glades Central(Belle Glade) Very, very somber locker room, obviously. The Gators' winning streak versus FSU grew to four games with this victory, including a 2114 triumph in Tallahassee in 2006. The newly named Michigan head coach, Rich Rodriguez, could be seen during the game along the Michigan sidelines. The Gators seemed to lose their offensive rhythm and the point production dried up while Troy QB Omar Haugabook (30-53, 291 yards, 2 TDs) found his own rhythm, helping the Trojans outscore the Gators 2410 over the final two quarters. Brandon Taylor was named gamechanger - graduate assistant. In his only game in which he played for the Sharks, he completed 21-of-31 passes for 196 yards and five touchdowns in a 5228 victory over the Kansas City Command. They also committed 14 penalties for 127 yards, with several of the miscues either stalling Gator drives or helping the Rebel's scoring chances. Kentucky opened the scoring on an Andre' Woodson 33-yard pass to Dicky Lyons to take an early 70 lead. He was hired as the head coach of the football team at Edgewater High School in Orlando, Florida, in February 2016. The Gators still entered the game as 7-point favorites. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. He was waived after two years with the team and then signed with the Baltimore Ravens. The Gators countered by mounting a drive before the half that culminated in a Tebow 1-yard "jump pass" to Aaron Hernandez. We present them here for purely educational purposes. He made a one-handed catch for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys. Roster; Game Logs; Splits; More 2007 Florida Pages. In addition, they won a school-record 13 games and the school's seventh official SEC title. [12], The Vanderbilt Commodores traveled to Gainesville for the first time since 2005 where they nearly came away with a win in overtime. After short stints with Kansas City, Atlanta and Cleveland, Taylor played for the Orlando Apollos in the Alliance of American Football and was coached by Steve Spurrier in 2018. Nine of 11 starters were replaced from their championship defense. Senior day in the Swamp saw the Gators start strong, scoring four touchdowns and a field goal on their first five possessions en route to a 4512 victory over the in-state rival Florida State Seminoles. 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 . Is he healthy? Most notably, Aaron Hernandez was on the 2008 squad, ended up being convicted of murder during his time in the NFL and committed suicide while in prison. Florida would end the game with 31 straight points, turning a close contest into a runaway. All Rights Reserved. He was drafted in the fifth round by the Oakland Raiders and was a regular as a rookie before being waived in 2019. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Finally, former Florida football head coach Ron Zook is the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Sea Dragons. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. This year would also be the first time former Gator coach Steve Spurrier would coach against his alma mater. While mostly a reserve, he ended the season with 23 receptions for 248 yards and 3 touchdowns. During his sophomore season in 2004, Leak's quarterback skills progressed, transforming him into one of the notable quarterbacks in college football. Trask finished second nationally in passing yards per game (356.9). February 19, 2023 7:06 pm ET. [12], Though they looked dominant at times early in the season, the 2007 Florida Gator squad was a team that relied on many freshmen and sophomores in key roles. [15] Leak was promoted to the position of wide receivers coach in May 2014. Leak received second-team All-SEC honors. Hammond signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2020 but was waived during final roster cuts and moved to the practice squad. Woodson hit Jacob Tamme on a 28-yard pass to pull the Wildcats within 11. Despite the challenges of youth, the Gators were ranked in the top 5 in some preseason polls.[2]. This stretched the Gator lead to 18, their largest of the day. After another practice squad stint, Hammond was elevated to the active roster for his NFL debut before going through one more round of signing and being cut. The 2007 FloridaGeorgia football rivalry game saw the emergence of Knowshon Moreno, the Bulldogs' redshirt freshman, with 188 yards on the ground and three touchdowns. Florida Gators Main Navigation Menu. [1] Leak was known for his quiet leadership as a quarterback, and was elected a team captain by his teammates two of his four years as a Gator.[3]. On the 1st possession of the game in the steamy Swamp, the Tennessee Volunteers went three and out. ). Really proud of the character of these guys. [1], Leak accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida,[1] where he played for coach Ron Zook and coach Urban Meyer's Florida Gators football teams from 2003 to 2006. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Mississippi's lead in the all-time series was reduced to 11-10-1. The Gators lost the game 4135 as Michigan barraged the Gator defense for over 500 yards of offense. His performance was solid throughout the BCS championship game, completing his first nine passes at the start of the game, and finishing with twenty-five completions in thirty-six attempts for 213 yards and one touchdown. A second portal window opens after spring practice, creating the possibility for additional departures. He was released by the Eagles on February 8, 2016. Cooper caught eight passes, gaining 182 yards and scoring two total touchdowns in 2007. He was drafted again in 2009 - in the twenty-fifth round,[7] the seven-hundred and fifty-fourth player chosen that year - after which he signed a deal to play baseball for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball but decided to delay his MLB career and returned to play football for the Gators football team in 2009. [9] He was claimed by the Montreal Alouettes on June 9 after being released a day earlier. The Florida offense rolled up 556 yards of total offense, 255 on the ground. Do you have a sports website? Do you have a sports website? This was the fifth game of the season where the Gators played a team led by a former national championship winning head coach. In December 2004, Urban Meyer replaced Ron Zook as Florida's head coach and introduced Meyer's spread offense to the Gators. Record: 9-4 (20th of 119) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Lost Capital One Bowl 41-35 versus Michigan, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 11:34AM. [2] He attended Independence High School in Charlotte, where he played for the Independence Patriots high school football team. Join our linker program. 2007 Florida Gators Roster Previous Year Next Year Record: 9-4 (20th of 119) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 13th in the Final AP poll Conference: SEC (East Division) Conference Record: 5-3 Coach: Urban Meyer (9-4) Points For: 552 Points/G: 42.5 (3rd of 119) Points Against: 331 More Team Info Florida School History 2007 Florida Statistics In July 2013, a video surfaced of Cooper being denied backstage access at a Kenny Chesney concert in the previous month. This was only the second meeting between the two storied programs with the first having taken place a short five seasons ago in the Outback Bowl. Five defensive backs who were on the depth chart in the season finale against Florida State left for Power Five schools. [5], As a sophomore, Cooper appeared in 10 games during the year with two starts in home contests against Tennessee and Auburn. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Did the Gators upgrade? 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The Gators fell 71-63 to Kentucky in their regular-season finale, but we dont want the loss to overshadow this special and emotional moment to begin the game. For the season opener, the WKU Hilltoppers filled the void left by the UCF Knights, who had decided to back out of the game in December 2006. That number . [1] In four years as the Patriots' starting quarterback, Leak led his team to three consecutive North Carolina 4-A state championships. The 2005 season would open with high expectations of new head coach Urban Meyer. 1998 - 2023 University Athletic Assoc., Inc., FOX Sports Sun & IMG College. The only player in school history responsible for more in a season is Tim Tebow (55 in 2007). With his 262 passing yards and 89 rushing, Tebow set a new school record for most yards of total offense in a season with 3,970, surpassing Rex Grossman's 2001 total. See Full Boxscore. The 2005 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida in the sport of American football during the 2005 college football season. Their 59 points scored was the second-highest total in the history of the series (behind only UF's 62 in the 1995 contest), and the 39 point margin of defeat was the Vols' most lopsided loss to any opponent since 1981. The official 2008 Football Roster for the Florida Gators Gators. He led the Gators from 2002 to 2004 to a 23-15 record and recruited many of the players that led Florida to a national championship in 2007. The only player in school history responsible for more in a season is Tim Tebow (55 in 2007). After missing another relatively short field goal, LSU took advantage of an errant pass by Tim Tebow which hit Ingram in the helmet. He ended his first season with 7 receptions for 116 yards and 1 touchdown. [7] He was eventually cut from the Bears' roster on September 16, 2007. Well bring college football analysis and insights with a statewide focus to your inbox weekly during the season. Cooper hauled in a career-high and team-best four catches for 122 yards and two touchdowns, including a career-long 59-yard grab in his 2007 debut against Western Kentucky. Very different. Preseason analysis projected that Florida would have the hardest schedule in the country, including back-to-back games against Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, LSU, Auburn and Georgia. The Gators marched down the field again and scored on a Tebow run to put their lead back at 10 with 2:23 to play in the first half. The 2005 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida in the sport of American football during the 2005 college football season.The Gators competed in Division I-A of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and played their home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on the university's Gainesville . [13] Thirty-five players on Florida's 60-man traveling roster had never played in a collegiate road game before,[14] and it showed. Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. [19] In the dispute with a black security guard at the concert, Cooper said, "I will jump that fence and fight every nigger here. The sophomore quarterback completed 20 of 34 passes for 262 yards and 2 touchdowns and no interceptions. The Gators ran out to a 286 lead by late in the 2nd quarter on two Tim Tebow touchdown passes and a Tebow touchdown run, along with the opening punt return. Suddenly, the entire Bulldog bench rushed onto the field resulting in two separate 15-yard penalties, both assessed on the ensuing kickoff. Craig Steltz missed an assignment on the play which left Ingram wide open on the post pattern. [1] Rivals.com ranked him as the tenth-best athlete in the 2006 college football signing class. The XFL returned over the weekend to kick off its 2023 season, and there are half a dozen former Gators split across four rosters. He was scheduled to get a physical and receive half of his $250,000 signing bonus on January 17, but declined and told the Rangers that his focus was football, thus voiding his baseball contract. That 3rd-quarter touchdown was the second rushing TD of the contest for Gator QB Tim Tebow and his 22nd of the year, tying the NCAA Division I-FBS record for most rushing touchdowns in a season by a quarterback. Hester scored a short touchdown with 1:06 to play in the game, giving the Tigers a 2824 lead. [6] However, Leak only saw playtime during the final game of the preseason, where he completed eleven of sixteen passes for 88 yards, an interception and a touchdown. Townsend was Floridas punter from 2013 to 2017. This was the second game in a row where Florida wide receiver Percy Harvin was absent with a sinus infection and migraine headaches. [13] On April 23, 2012, Leak signed with the Orlando Predators.[14]. Leak won his first five games, including a big win over the SEC East rival Tennessee Volunteers, but struggled in the option portion of the Meyer's offense. Kentucky refused to give up, driving to the Florida 5-yard-line with seconds left and closed the game with a touchdown from Woodson to Keenan Burton. 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This game was notable for the fact that offensive coordinator and future Florida head coach Dan Mullen underwent an emergency appendectomy the night before, yet still called plays from the press box.[18]. [5] Cooper batting for the Florida Gators baseball team Can incoming offensive tackle transfers Damieon George (Alabama) and Micah Mazzccua (Baylor) replace outgoing starters Michael Tarquin (USC) and Ethan White? Kentucky cut the lead to four on a field goal. Follow our Tampa Bay Times sports team on Twitter and Facebook. This inexperience was evident in their contest with the Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford, Mississippi. In one of the most anticipated games of the season, the Florida Gators traveled to Tiger Stadium to take on the LSU Tigers in a game that had conference and national title implications. [21] He currently lives in Orlando, Florida, Leak (second from left) and teammates visit President. [11] Tennessee still leads the overall series by a narrow 19-18 margin. Tebow's numbers were solid as well; he completed 18 of 25 passes for 236 yards and three touchdowns (with no interceptions) and rushed 19 times for a team-high 93 yards and 2 more TDs. The loss cut Florida's lead in the budding rivalry to 28233.[12]. [1] He set North Carolina state records for passing yards in a career (15,593) and completions in a career (1,013), as well as the national record for touchdown passes in a career (185). Leak was replaced by sophomore Tim Tebow, who shared quarterback duties with him last season. [10], Overall, the Gators put together a historically dominating performance. . But as the clock in VaughtHemingway Stadium ticked down to 00:00, the Gators had done enough to earn a tighter-than-expected 3024 victory.[15]. Floridas potential rides on Anthony Richardsons potential.. [citation needed], Cooper was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round (159th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. Let us know here, and well share our responses to your questions. In the second half, LSU took the ensuing drive but were stopped by the Gator defense. [17] Following an 05 start, Leak resigned on October 4. Tebow closed the drive with a touchdown score on the ground to put the game away. Agree or disagree with something weve said? He collected 144 total tackles, four interceptions and 1.5 sacks in 38 games (15 starts). Want more of our free, weekly newslettersinyourinbox? Senior Leak will remain starter; freshman Tebow turning heads, Leak sees Bears as 'best situation for me', Jacksonville Sharks suspend quarterback Chris Leak, Orlando Predators sign former UF quarterback Chris Leak, "Former Gator Chris Leak becomes offensive graduate assistant - OrlandoSentinel.com", "Gators assistant Joker Phillips resigns; Chris Leak to coach receivers - GatorZone.com", Former Gators QB is Edgewater's new coach, "Chris Leak out as head coach at Edgewater", "Alleged victim declines to press charges against Chris Leak - Orlando Sentinel", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chris_Leak&oldid=1136153481, This page was last edited on 29 January 2023, at 00:27. Exclude walk-ons, and the number of holdovers drops to 27. [6], Cooper was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies out of high school in the 15th round of the 2006 MLB Draft. He scored his second touchdown of his career against the New York Giants in week 10 of the 2011 NFL season on an 8-yard completion from Vince Young. The video showed Cooper yelling a racial epithet at the bouncers who denied him backstage. Cooper caught his first NFL touchdown in a game against the Tennessee Titans. [3] He graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in sociology, with honors, in December 2006, and was a keynote speaker during the graduation ceremony. This was also Florida's first game of the season without leading receiver Percy Harvin due to a sinus infection. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. He is scheduled to graduate next month. On May 5, 2011, Leak signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders as a free agent. Leak also broke many Gators' passing records set by Heisman Trophy-winner Danny Wuerffel, including Wuerffel's record for career passing yards set during the 2006 SEC championship game. [12] On April 10, 2012, he was placed on the left squad list, effectively ending his time with the Sharks. Cooper caught eight passes, gaining 182 yards and scoring two total touchdowns in 2007. His NFL career never took off after being drafted in the sixth round by San Francisco. The result was successful with the team winning its last two games against ranked competition. Copyright 2022 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved./Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. The Gators rallied back with a quick touchdown but were never able to take the lead. During the 2014 NFL season, Cooper caught 55 of 95 targets for 577 yards and 3 touchdowns. Riley Cooper (born September 9, 1987) is a former American football wide receiver who played six seasons in the National Football League (NFL). And their final stats looked impressive they outgained the Trojans 500 to 336 and averaged 7 yards per offensive play. He also became the first quarterback in Division I-FBS history to pass for at least 20 touchdowns and rush for at least 20 touchdowns in the same season. [note 1] The special teams chipped in with two blocked punts, and, after allowing an early touchdown, the young Gator defense shut out their opponents for the rest of the half. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Subscribe to our free Florida Football Fix newsletter (coming soon). READ MORE: Floridas Johnson gets ceremonial start on senior day vs UK. Deonte Thompson. The 2006 season proved to be a redemption year for Leak: leading the Gators to their first SEC Championship since 2000, and a spot in the 2007 BCS National Championship Game against Ohio State Buckeyes (the Gators' first championship game appearance since 1996). The Orlando Guardians have three former Florida football players on the team, safety Matt Elam, running back Kelvin Taylor and punter Johnny Townsend. He appeared in 49 games for Florida over four seasons (2016-19) and made 31 starts. Florida forward Keyontae Johnson, who collapsed during a game in December 2020 and hasnt practiced or played since, got a ceremonial start on senior day in front of a sold-out home crowd. In November 2007, Leak announced his intentions to play for Team Florida in the All American Football League. The DC Defenders feature the final former Gator player, receiver Josh Hammond. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara), (Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. Leak, like all AAFL players, was released from his contract. He started the season used mostly for blocking, rather than for his receiving ability. Despite a sore shoulder, Ole Miss quarterback Seth Adams threw for 301 yards and 2 touchdowns, including a perfectly tossed 77-yard scoring strike that cut the Gator advantage to 3 late in the 3rd quarter. College Football Scores. In the first 5 weeks, he posted 8 catches for 93 yards and 1 touchdown with Michael Vick at quarterback. Tebow finished his first career start 13-of-17 for 300 yards and three touchdowns passes, and added a rushing touchdown as well. An Outside the Lines investigation of 10 major football and men's basketball programs found that the University of Florida had the most athletes -- 80, or 24 percent of its rosters -- named as . Leak worked as a host on SiriusXM College Sports Coast-to-Coast multiple nights each week during the 2012 college football season, along with co-host Chris Childers. He dressed but did not compete in the Capital One Bowl against Michigan, which the Gators lost. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. On August 19, 2010, in a game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Montreal starting quarterback, Anthony Calvillo, got taken out with an injury which gave way to Leak to finish off the game. He finished his career with over 11,000 yards punted and an average of 46.2 yards per punt. Who are the guys that are going to buy into what were doing? He hauled in a key touchdown, along with a season-high 51-yard reception, that put Florida in scoring position during the SEC Championship Game against Alabama. The Gators rolled the dice after getting a first down, as Tebow threw a 40-yard pass to Harvin to get the Gators in the red zone. [5] He spent the summer of 2007 working with the team, and training under former Gator quarterback Rex Grossman. The Gators would open the season in Gainesville against Wyoming from the Mountain West Conference. While they happened to have America's Golden Boy, they also had a roster full of trouble-makers. Leak led the Florida Gators to their second consensus national championship with a 4114 victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes on January 8, 2007, taking home the offensive Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the game. 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