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Spring Training Over - Next is the Real Thing!

Spring Training Over - Next is the Real Thing!
The football team Gators finished the 2008 spring training with the annual Orange and Blue on Saturday afternoon in his debut before a record crowd of 61,000 fans. Blue defeated Orange, 28-14, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium before the highest-attended spring game. The previous record of 58,500 was established in 2005 debut coach Urban Meyer. Blue won its Spring into second contest on Saturday, winning three of the last five Orange and Blue Debuts.

Saturday's contest featured several events on the eve of a national television audience on ESPN and ESPN College GameDay with attendees. Junior quarterback Tim Tebow (Jacksonville, Fla.) led the blue team and finished 13-of-21 for 200 yards and two touchdowns passing. Sophomore quarterback Cameron Newton (College Park, Georgia) Orange team was 6-of-18 for 53 yards. Sophomore running back Emmanuel Moody (Coppell, Texas) of the orange squad turned in a great game-111 yards rushing on 14 carries with one score. Freshman running back Chris Rainey (Lakeland, Fla.) added 76 yards rushing and became one of Blue's four touchdowns. Sophomore running back Mon Williams (Mesquite, Texas) turned blue on the scoreboard first peak with a 9-yard TD with 7:17 left in the first quarter. Tebow throw intended for wide receiver Butch Rowley (Orlando, Florida) on the second possession was intercepted Blue by cornerback Ahmad Black. This was his first interception in three spring games. Orange could not take the selection and later Rainey caught one pass for 65 yards for Blue second touchdown with 0:44 left in the first quarter. The connection Rainey Tebow marked the longest play in an orange and blue debut since 2001.

It seems that this years team is taking shape to do well. Keep your eyes on your computer while you keep your eyes on the ball and posts. Show your spirit. Support your team. Do not forget to use their official Gator Gear.

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