September 25th, 2009 06:24pm

Tebow a top NFL Draft pick?

by Arnold Feliciano

Finally, a television analyst who thinks Tim Tebow will be a high pick in the NFL Draft. Gary Danielson, who teams with Verne Lundquist on the CBS Sports’ coverage of SEC football on Saturdays, knows a thing or two about the position. Danielson started for the Detroit Lions among others. He played with the Lions when they were relevant (1976 to 1984). Here’s Danielson’s take, provided by CBS, on several topics of interest: On SEC quarterbacks: “When I came to this conference there … Read More »
September 22nd, 2009 04:24pm

SEC Legends

by Arnold Feliciano

Another impressive group selected by the league for its SEC Legends Class. The Legends will be honored at this year’s SEC “Weekend of Champions” which culminates with the SEC Championship Game on Dec. 5 at the Georgia Dome. The SEC Legends Dinner will feature the players from the 12 schools Dec. 4 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.  The legends will also be recognized on the field prior to the kickoff of the championship game. The year’s Legends class: ALABAMA – Antonio Langham, Defensive Back, … Read More »
September 15th, 2009 04:15pm

Collinsworth embarrassed by, apologizes for 25-year-old video

by Arnold Feliciano

Man, is there no escaping this Internet thing? People digging up video from 25 years ago just to embarrass you. Former Florida receiver and TV personality Cris Collinsworth had to apologize for something he said on a 1984 Monday Night Football feature segment when asked about dating. http://www.newsday.com/blogs/sports/watchdog-1.812020/cris-collinsworth-apologizes-for-comments-25-years-later-1.1442530 The video has been pulled off of YouTube by the NFL for a “copyright claim,” but this whole fiasco is another reason why I won’t run for political office.
September 7th, 2009 01:52pm

NFL turk visits ex-Gators

by Arnold Feliciano

Several former Gators made NFL news of over the weekend, but they all probably wish they hadn’t. Roster cutdown day (to 53 players) was Saturday, and here’s who hit the waiver wire … * Dallas Baker: The big wide receiver has been on the fringe for Pittsburgh since he was drafted in the seventh round in 2007, but couldn’t solidify a spot on the team. Baker lost out in the battle for No. 5 receiver to veteran Shaun McDonald, who was … Read More »
September 4th, 2009 01:44pm

Keeper edition

by Arnold Feliciano

I’m sure you’ve read most of the stories the staff produced for our annual preview of the college football season on Gatorsports.com.  If you are a Gator fan, it’s a must read. It’s also a must have if you enjoy print editions. So, if you want more than just to read the articles, you know, something to decorate your coffee table or something to refer to during the season, contact The Sun circulation department for your very own printed copy. It also … Read More »