gatorcast from paul smith

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Once Florida hired offensive coordinator Charlie Weis to run a pro-style offense, John Brantley’s decision became clear.

Brantley, mostly ineffective in Florida’s spread system, chose Friday to stay in Gainesville and finish his college career with the Gators.

Evan played his first soccer game in several years.    Evan and his team have nicknamed him “Super Zero”.  It’s from the idea that he is at LEVEL ZERO in soccer.  He didn’t take it as a negative but rather as incentive to “increase his levels”.  In fact,  he kinda liked it.   Apparently all of Evan’s friends on the team have been playing for more than 4 years together and are quite good.  Evan played with them more than 2 years ago.    He really enjoyed himself and I think he is now higher than level 0.

Congrats to Emmitt Smith for being inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame today!

I kinda feel old by this news because Emmitt came and went while I was in college at UF.   Some of my HS friends actually knew him and I saw him several times at parties back then.

Its weird having a peer (actually 3 years younger) enter the HOF.

Anyway, glad you are in Emmitt.

I thought we were not in, but I guess the win against Auburn at the SEC tournament helped them  squeak  by.

This afternoon I watched Cameron play goalie for St. Patricks.  WOW!  It was awesome to see cameron playing soccer again.  I loved the way he played a commanding leading role for the team.  As the keeper, he was constantly praising each of his team members and giving them direction.  Constant communication.  

As a kid I played soccer (never keeper) and Cameron has it down.    As he put it after the game, “Dad, the Keeper is the coach on the field.”  Even though it was not a strong opponent, he stopped all that came to him.  He had a strong defense.  I think Kathy R. stopped 4 times on score atempts.  

Today I went to the Gators v. The Citadel and watched the Gators cruise through another win. [UF 70 CIT 19]

I was very fortunate to be in the right place at the right time to get a picture of Mr. 2-Bits. Thanks Jess! Today was his last time he will be cheering at Florida games. He started 60 years ago today during a game against The Citadel. What a great treat! He was coming off the field after the start of the game, probably right after his last cheer.

Thanks Mr. 2-Bits for all you have done for 60 years!!