The running back position in the SEC has always been one of the best positions surrounding this great conference. We have witnessed incredible running backs throughout history, as well as recent history. This year is no exception. The SEC West has some very high-octain backs who will punish run defenses:

Published July 2, 2012 - 10:42am

Rather than going to JUCO route, Mike Blakely has opted to transfer to Auburn and sit out the 2011 season.  Blakely left the University of Florida after just a few months of being on campus.  If he stays put, he provides a talented running back to back up Michael Dyer’s …

Published May 25, 2011 - 1:10pm

It happens every year. It happens every time. When a new coaching staff takes over a program with another coach’s recruits and players, some of those players get disgruntled and feel like they have too much to prove and ultimately leave. They perhaps don’t like the new coaching staff or …

Published May 11, 2011 - 5:09am

Running back Mike Blakely was a promising recruit and fans were excited to have him come to the Gator program.  Unfortunately, Blakely will leave the University and the program before ever playing a single game for the team. Blakely said the following: “Everyone at Florida has been very supportive of …

Published May 10, 2011 - 1:02pm

Biggest Need: The Gators head into the offseason replacing 4 starters on offense, 3 of which are on the offensive line (Pouncey, Gilbert, and Johnson).  Carl Moore is the lone major receiver departing, but his 349 receiving yards will probably be pretty easy to replace.  Backup running back Emmanuel Moody …

Published February 5, 2011 - 1:04pm

Early enrollee Mike Blakely will miss spring practice at Florida due to a shoulder injury.  He will undergo surgery on his shoulder and is expected to be back for the fall. This is definitely a setback for the talented Blakely who enrolled early to get a jumpstart on the Florida …

Published January 18, 2011 - 8:15pm

Continuing our look at five instant impact recruits for the SEC teams, today we look at the Florida Gators.  Florida has dominated recruiting in recent years, and one can argue both ways whether or not the weak 2010 season hurts or helps recruiting for the Gators – the weak season …

Published December 8, 2010 - 5:09am

University of Florida entered the 2010 season with high expectations ranked as high as #5 in the country.  Most experts expected Florida to win the East and face Alabama in a repeat of the past two SEC Championship games.  What a difference three months makes – the Gators are now …

Published November 16, 2010 - 2:43pm

Bradenton, Florida, running back Mike Blakely chose the Florida Gators this morning over the Auburn Tigers. Blakely’s stock has risen tremendously this season. He has thought to have been a silent commitment to Auburn, but he said he “went with his heart” and chose the Gators. Huge pickup for the …

Published October 26, 2010 - 9:19am

Running back Mike Blakely from Bradenton, Florida, has named his leader. The Florida Gators are currently leading over Auburn and South Carolina to land the coveted running back recruit. Blakely is unure when he’ll announce. He is currently SDS’s number six overall running back for 2011.

Published October 22, 2010 - 8:32am