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Twitter: No Financial Upside, Only Downside For Athletes?

Twitter: No Financial Upside, Only Downside For Athletes?

The latest mess caused via Twitter is Rashard Mendenhall.  After his controversial comments on Osama Bin Laden via Twitter, he has lost a major endorsement deal from Champion.  ESPN Radio host Colin Cowherd put it this way: “Unless you’re a Kardashian, there is no financial upside for Twitter and only …

Published May 7, 2011 - 9:52am

Signing Class Report Card:  Florida Gators

Signing Class Report Card: Florida Gators

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

How Facebook & Twitter Are Changing College Football

How Facebook & Twitter Are Changing College Football

Facebook and Twitter.  Easily the most impactful technologies to have been created in recent years, maybe ever.  When one of the first actions of an Egyptian government that is threatened by mass protests and unrest is to shut down Twitter, you know it is a powerful tool. In the college …

Published January 28, 2011 - 10:48am

Florida’s Will Hill To Enter NFL Draft?

Florida’s Will Hill To Enter NFL Draft?

Will Muschamp is holding is first team meeting this morning at Florida, and safety Will Hill is missing it. Why? He is said to be starting to train for the NFL combine and draft. He might not even get invited to the combine. Seems like a very questionable move for …

Published January 5, 2011 - 11:15am

Will Hill Says “Farewell UF”

Will Hill Says “Farewell UF”

Will Hill posted on his facebook profile earlier today the simple message of “Farewell UF”.  Click here to see it. Either he’s heading home for Christmas or he’s going to take his shot at the NFL. In other news Will Hill has an excellent facebook profile pic.  The sideways – …

Published December 20, 2010 - 11:06am

Fixing Florida

Fixing Florida

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

Three Studs From SEC Play Week 9

Three Studs From SEC Play Week 9

Saturday Down South names three studs from SEC play in week nine. Did your favorite player make it on this list on separation Saturday?

Published November 1, 2010 - 8:30am

Trash Talk Letter: Georgia, I Told You So

Trash Talk Letter: Georgia, I Told You So

Todd (Florida Fan) wrote in to follow up on his pre-game trash talking article. With the win, the Gators and fans are feeling pretty good about an Eastern division championship and getting to Atlanta.

Published November 1, 2010 - 6:00am

Georgia Wide Receiver Kris Durham Hurt

Georgia Wide Receiver Kris Durham Hurt

Georgia wide receiver Kris Durham suffered a bruised lung during the game against Florida this weekend on a hit by Florida safety Will Hill. Durham had three catches for 41 yards. He was reportedly coughing up blood during the game. He is a tough kid to come back and play …

Published October 31, 2010 - 6:40pm

Florida vs LSU Preview

Florida vs LSU Preview

The Florida Gators welcome the LSU Tigers on Saturday night at 7:30 pm eastern time at the Swamp.  Both teams are coming off of not-so-great performances.  Florida got whacked by the Alabama Crimson Tide, and LSU scraped by a mediocre Tennessee squad.  Both teams have struggled offensively and both teams …

Published October 4, 2010 - 8:25pm