One of FSU kicker Gary Cismesia's four FGs was a school record 60-yard effort on the last play of the 1st half to cut his team's deficit to 2412 at intermission. On the ensuing punt, Brandon James took the return 83 yards for Gator touchdown. [5], In his senior season, Cooper totaled 961 yards on 51 receptions, with nine touchdowns and an average of 18.8 yards per catch. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The XFL returned over the weekend to kick off its 2023 season, and there are half a dozen former Gators split across four rosters. 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 . Cooper accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Urban Meyer's Florida Gators football team from 2006 to 2009. [7] He was eventually cut from the Bears' roster on September 16, 2007. Cooper had a career game in Week 9 against the Oakland Raiders, where he posted 5 receptions for 139 yards (27.8 avg) and 3 touchdowns. The sophomore quarterback completed 20 of 34 passes for 262 yards and 2 touchdowns and no interceptions. Florida's Tim Tebow was limited in the game due to a bruised shoulder and Kestahn Moore suffered from a fumble and missed snap. Cooper was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of Larry and Monica Cooper. Only Texas A&M (27), Arkansas (27) and Mississippi (25) lost more players to the portal this cycle than the Gators (23), according to recruiting site On3. He ended the season tied for third in the NFL with 17.8 yards per catch. They also committed 14 penalties for 127 yards, with several of the miscues either stalling Gator drives or helping the Rebel's scoring chances. 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. Outcome: Charges were dropped. Leak, like all AAFL players, was released from his contract. Once you identify that, youve got to move in another direction.. He played college football for the University of Florida, where he was a member of two BCS National Championship teams. The Gators now lead the all-time series 2143,[12] although the annual contest has become much more intense since Heisman Trophy-winning ex-Gator quarterback and championship-winning ex-Gator head coach Steve Spurrier took the reins at South Carolina for the 2005 season. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Glades Central(Belle Glade) The newly named Michigan head coach, Rich Rodriguez, could be seen during the game along the Michigan sidelines. 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. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. We only know that it will be different. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. The official 2008 Football Roster for the Florida Gators Gators. [16] For his efforts, Tebow was named the SEC's offensive player of the week for the 2nd time in the 2007 season.[17]. 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. The outcome was never in doubt; the Gators 2nd half lead was always greater than 20 points. He was the first Gator freshman wide receiver to have three touchdown catches in a game since Jabar Gaffney accomplished the feat in 2000. Cooper saw action in Florida's triumphs over Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky, mostly on special teams. You can catch up on previous episodes of Gators Breakdown at News4JAX.com/GatorsBreakdown or click one of the following to tune in: Megaphone | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Google Podcasts | Stitcher. Of those 109, more have exited via the transfer portal (38) than remain (37). Trask was responsible for 46 touchdowns (43 passing, 3 rushing), tying him for sixth on the SEC single-seasonrecord list. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. 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He played in the CFL in 2017 and then joined the Apollos in 2018. Things never did get much better for the visitors, as Florida rolled to an impressive 5920 victory in the SEC opener for both teams. Castleton averaged 17.9 points per game in conference. The score stood at 49-7 after two quarters, the Gators having racked up over 350 yards of total offense, Tebow throwing 3 touchdown passes and running for another score in an impressive display of all-around dominating football. Big Ten, . [11] On June 25, 2011, Leak was cut from the Roughriders. According to The New York Times, 41 members of the 2008 Gators have been arrested. The Gators competed in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and played their home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on the university's Gainesville, Florida campus. [5] Cooper batting for the Florida Gators baseball team Henderson was probably held back somewhat by a struggling passing game last season. Do you have a sports website? The 2008 Florida Gators were a team that went down in the History of College Football. The 2005 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida in the sport of American football during the 2005 college football season. Theres nothing wrong with that Napier said then. Tebow finished his first career start 13-of-17 for 300 yards and three touchdowns passes, and added a rushing touchdown as well. When Florida's next drive ended in a punt, UT had the ball down only eight, 2820. The schedule for the Gators played in their favor this season, as they faced their toughest opponentssuch as Tennessee, Auburn, and Florida Stateat home in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Alongside fellow DB Keiwan Ratliff, the talented defenseman from Jacksonville, Florida, terrorized opposing passing games over the course of his three-year tenure and provided a punch on special teams. Derrick Harvey. [21][22] Tebow finished the regular season with the second highest passing efficiency in the nation with 177.8. Florida traveled to Columbia and renewed their budding rivalry with a win over the Gamecocks. Sign up for the Gators Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Trask was responsible for 46 touchdowns (43 passing, 3 rushing), tying him for sixth on the SEC single-season record list. [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. [1] Cooper was a three-time all-county selection, received all-state honors as Looka wide receiver and free safety after his junior and senior seasons, and was his football team's captain as a senior. Floridas football staff continues to expand. Since Leak was a drop-back passer and not the ideal choice to run Meyer's spread option offense, Meyer tweaked the offense to tailor it to Leak's abilities after the Gators struggled midway through its schedule. SR. 99.32. He spent some time with Philadelphia and New England as well. And their final stats looked impressive they outgained the Trojans 500 to 336 and averaged 7 yards per offensive play. Did the Gators upgrade? Please check your email for a confirmation. Trasks 69 career touchdown passes rank sixth in school history, while his 7,386 career passing yards and 552 career completions rank eighth in school history, and his 813 career attempts rank 10th in school history. Or write about sports? Tennessee's momentum was washed away by the roar of 90,000 Gator fans, and the home team never looked back. Heading into his 2005 junior season, Leak had to learn his third offensive scheme in as many years, but was touted as a possible Heisman Trophy candidate. Can incoming offensive tackle transfers Damieon George (Alabama) and Micah Mazzccua (Baylor) replace outgoing starters Michael Tarquin (USC) and Ethan White? We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. However, the second half lapses and miscues (Florida was hit with 11 penalties for 104 yards) made it obvious that the Gators gridders had plenty to work on as they prepared for their SEC opener against the Tennessee Volunteers the following Saturday. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. And thats only one wave of departures. The Tigers scored on a Keiland Williams run shortly thereafter. In the first 5 weeks, he posted 8 catches for 93 yards and 1 touchdown with Michael Vick at quarterback. Cooper broke his collarbone on July 28, 2012, and missed time,[11] but returned mid-season. [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). However, he was on the short end of a 3817 score, going 15-for-27 for 135 yards with two interceptions and a fumble. Florida started the fourth quarter with a 2414 lead. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. ); : Craig Steltz missed an assignment on the play which left Ingram wide open on the post pattern. Tebow was tied with Emmitt Smith and Buford Long with 14 rushing touchdowns in the season entering this game. He made a one-handed catch for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys. Napier and the Gators are scheduled for the third day. At different points in the game, the young Gators struggled on offense, defense, and special teams. [18] Cooper then spent the entire 2016 season out of football. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [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. This was the fifth game of the season where the Gators played a team led by a former national championship winning head coach. He also set a career best in passing yards with 338. In a game against the Dallas Cowboys on November 9, Cooper left the game with a foot injury. While the offense lost fewer starters only 8 from the previous season, the Gators had to replace Chris Leak at quarterback. In the 41st meeting between the two, Florida came out early with a 357 lead by the half. Brandon James was the SEC special teams player of the week for his 193 yards and a touchdown on kick returns. Do you have a blog? Roster; Game Logs; Splits; More 2007 Florida Pages. Never miss out on the latest with the Bucs, Rays, Lightning, Florida college sports and more. Cooper caught his first NFL touchdown in a game against the Tennessee Titans. Several Gators had excellent afternoons. Suddenly, the entire Bulldog bench rushed onto the field resulting in two separate 15-yard penalties, both assessed on the ensuing kickoff. Leak finished his freshman year with a Southeastern Conference (SEC) record for a freshman, posting a 63 record as a starter, including wins over the eventual national champion LSU Tigers and the rival Georgia Bulldogs. Coming off of two consecutive regular season losses, the Wolverines were attempting to break their four bowl game losing streak. 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Despite the challenges of youth, the Gators were ranked in the top 5 in some preseason polls.[2]. Join our linker program. [8] He was later drafted in the 6th round by Team Florida. GAME RECAP: Diarras 3 spoils Gator comeback, A&M wins 83-80 in OT. National Champions, with the first ever Sophomore to win the Hesiman, Tim Tebow, leading the way. But on the first play of the possession, Erik Ainge's handoff to running back Arian Foster was mishandled, and Gator linebacker Dustin Doe scooped up the loose ball and took it into the endzone for a Florida touchdown. Join our linker program. That has been clear for months, but the closing of the transfer portal Wednesday gave us a chance to quantify the makeover underway in Gainesville. 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. 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. Cooper's younger sister, Lindsey, also attended the University of Florida, where she played for the Florida Gators women's soccer team. The first of these five rushing touchdowns broke the school record for most rushing touchdowns. Trasks 4,283 passing yards this year broke Rex Grossmans single-season school record (3,896 in 2001), ranked second on the SEC single-season record list, and was one of six 4,000-yard passing seasons in SEC history. [1] He grew up in Clearwater, Florida, where he attended Clearwater Central Catholic High School and played high school football and baseball for the Central Catholic Marauders. [19] In the dispute with a black security guard at the concert, Cooper said, "I will jump that fence and fight every nigger here. 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