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FOUR BITS: Patriots, Donovan, Murphy, Bowden
By Adam Silverstein
1 » Though the New England Patriots three draft selections garnered the most attention from Florida Gators fans, the team actually added four University of Florida products in the offseason after signing former Gators defensive tackle and 10-year NFL veteran Gerard Warren. Warren, who is backing up Vince Wilfork, recounted to ESPN that new Patriots linebackers Jermaine Cunningham and Brandon Spikes, along with tight end Aaron Hernandez, were all doing the Gator Chomp during rookie camp on Thursday. "Hey man, it's Gator Nation," Warren said.
2 » Speaking with The Gainesville Sun early this week, Florida head basketball coach Billy Donovan said he is "always concerned" about agents and their runners contacting his players. "The solution for it is the NCAA and the [NBA] players association are going to have to somehow get on the same level," Donovan said. "Because we have more rules and restrictions against us as coaches in terms of communication and what we can do than the agents do." He also touched on a number of other topics including the upcoming season. "I'm excited about our depth," he said. "I think we'll obviously have size now. I think we add a little depth with Scottie [Wilbekin] in the backcourt. But I'm anxious to work with this guys."
3 » Former Gators wide receiver Louis Murphy struggled to progress much during his first NFL season, mostly because the Oakland Raiders' quarterback situation was unresolved the whole year. With former Auburn QB Jason Campbell now in the fold, Murphy thinks he is just what the team needed. "I see a lot of similarities between Jason Campbell and Tim Tebow," Murphy said. "They're both really driven."
4 » No longer on the sidelines with the Florida State Seminoles, Hall of Fame head coach Bobby Bowden has been taking part in a number of speaking engagements. During one Friday in Elkhart, FL, Bowden said that he will not miss having to deal with Florida every year. "They're pretty good, but I don't worry about them anymore," Bowden said. "They're not my problem anymore."
Photo Credit: John Biever/Sports Illustrated
Aaron Hernandez Billy Donovan Bobby Bowden Brandon Spikes Florida State Seminoles Gator Chomp Gerard Warren Jason Campbell Jermaine Cunningham Louis Murphy NBA NCAA New England Patriots NFL Oakland Raiders Scottie Wilbekin Tim Tebow University of Florida Vince Wilfork
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Gatorbuc15 says:
Well said by Billy D. Someone really needs to keep those agents in CHECK. AND PERMANANTLY.
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