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What It Means to Be a Gator

Name: What It Means to Be a Gator
Author: Mark Schlabach
ISBN: 9781600781162

by Mark Schlabach

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Overview

Taking a decade-by-decade approach to the University of Florida football tradition, this collection brings together over 40 stories from the most outstanding voices of the program. The spirit of Gators football is not captured by just one phrase, one season, or one particular game; instead, the student-athletes and coaches who made the magic happen over the decades blend their experiences to capture the true essence of their beloved school. From Danny Wuerfful and the shotgun formation in the Sugar Bowl to Tim Tebow and his transition to a full-time starter as a sophomore, Florida fans will relish the intimate stories told by the figures they have come to cherish.

Synopsis

Filled with firsthand accounts from dozens of players - from the team's early days through the new millennium - What It Means lets you learn about your favorite college teams straight from the source. These special athletes revisit their days of glory, share their most poignant reminiscences, and attempt to define their part in the storied football fraternity.

About the Author, Mark Schlabach

Mark Schlabach is a college football and basketball columnist for ESPN.com. He has covered college football for more than a decade for newspapers—including nine years with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and two years with the Washington Post—radio, and television. He has been honored multiple times by the Associated Press Sports Editors. He lives in Madison, Georgia. Urban Meyer is the head football coach for the University of Florida, and has led the team to two Bowl Championship Series National Championship victories. He is the former coach for Bowling Green State University and the University of Utah. He lives in Gainesville, Florida.