Florida Gators

The Urban Meyer era at Florida began with a bang. In the 100th year of football at Florida, they brought home the SEC and National championships. However only 8 starters return from the team that dominated Ohio State just a few months ago.

Let the Heisman race begin between sophomore teammates quarterback Tim Tebow and receiver Percy Harvin. In only his 2nd season in Gainesville Tebow has reached rock star status. Passing for 350 yards and 5 touchdown, along with 470 rushing yards, Tebow is now at the controls of Meyers team. He is surrounded by receivers Percy Harvin, Andre Caldwell, Cornelius Ingram, all of which are capable targets and very dangerous in the open field. Sophomore Harvin is dangerous no matter where he lines up, even when he is deep at the tailback position. Ever since Meyer stepped on campus he has struggled to find a tailback to fit the mold for his offense. Junior Kestahn Moore is taking over at running back with sophomore Mon Williams in hot pursuit when he returns from a torn ACL. The O-line returns 4 starters with center Drew Miller leading the way. Miller has the most starts with 18 starts in his career. This year the offense will have to carry the defense until the Gators develop the young player it has rebuilding the defense.

Only 2 players return from the defense that terrorized the nation a year ago. End Derrick Harvey leads the way after his MVP performance in the BCS title game. His 11 sacks last year led the team. Strong safety Tony Joiner started every game last year and leads the backfield this year. Linebackers Dustin Doe and Brandon Spikes look to replace Brandon Siler and Earl Everett from last years squad.

The Gators schedule is not easy with trips to LSU and South Carolina. The Swamp welcomes the challenges from Tennessee, Auburn, and Florida State. Not to mention the annul game in Jacksonville against Georgia.