Urban Meyer and the Tebow-less Gators turn the page at the Orange and Blue game

[O-town Gator]

GAINESVILLE – "For the first time in five years, there was no sign of Tim Tebow or his No. 15 jersey Saturday morning in the Gators’ locker room at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Whether Urban Meyer likes it or not, he has to turn the page.

“I don’t want to say I’m over it, ‘cause I’ll never get over it,” Meyer said after the annual Orange and Blue spring game. “But to not have Tim in there, I’m kind of used to it now. Not saying I like it, but I’m used to it.”

“It felt a lot different, going out there, knowing that I’m the guy now,” Brantley said after leading his team to a 27-24 victory. “But I’m surrounded by great players who are making it a lot easier for me.”


About 51,500 fans turned out for Saturday’s scrimmage to get their first glimpse of the Tebow-less Gators in a live game setting.

“I thought post-Tebow we’d have 11,000 out there,” Meyer said. “And I told Johnny Brantley, ‘No one’s here to see you, big boy.’ Then all of a sudden a big crowd shows up. I’m very grateful.”

Link: http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/gatorbytes/2010/04/10/urban-meyer-and-the-tebow-less-gators-turn-the-page-at-the-orange-and-blue-game/#more-4135

 

[Block O]

That's a tough transition for gator fans as well. Im not old enough to remember him playing but Im sure it was like that for Buckeye fans after we lost Archie Griffin. There is just something awesome about Spring Football games, I love them.

 

[gtrgrl97]

It was so awesome! :bananajump: What a fun time, a great game. The boys looked like they were having a good time and playing well. Couple mistakes, sure, but they've only been practicing with pads on a few weeks.

It was cool to be there. I remember the 1st orange&blue with Tim, how we had no idea what was about to happen :shifty:. I think we're there again now!

Go Gators!!!:gator:

 

[O-town Gator]

I only wish I could have been there yesterday.

Some really good notes on the game from OGGOA: http://www.onlygators.com/04/11/2010/oggoas-2010-orange-blue-debut-notes-quotes/

Per Adam's notes, Urban and Shelley Meyer were named as honorary Florida alumni at the half; that was a nice gesture on behalf of UF and shows how much they're really appreciated by Gator Nation. I don't care what anybody else thinks, they're GATORS in my book! :gator::gator::gator:

 

[GainesvillebornNraised]

im pretty excited all the WR's looked good, catching in the ball with their hands and making brantley look great


moore, thompson, hines, lawrence, all made some great plays


i think our passing game should be alot more diverse

 

[Leakfan12]

Hey it won't be easy but it has to be done.

 

[CaliZona_Gator]

anybody know if the game is available (for free) online? or at least some legit highlights?

 

[GerardoGomCas]

anybody know if the game is available (for free) online? or at least some legit highlights?

I think it's time to write for the first time.

I have planned to make the highlights. In fact, I made highlights of the Gators since 2005. Youtube has canceled me many accounts censored, but that will not stop me.

You can see my channel here. http://www.youtube.com/user/GerGomC?feature=mhw5

I am a sexy Mexican guy D), and I am a Gator. :gator:

Take care!