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Area products Tim Tebow, Brandon James entering Gators hall of fame
Read full article: Area products Tim Tebow, Brandon James entering Gators hall of fameJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Brandon James and Tim Tebow turned in some epic head-to-head battles on the high school football field. On Monday, the pair, along Tebow, along with linebacker Brandon Spikes, were announced as selections to the Gators hall of fame in the Class of 2020. Welcome to the Hall of Fame, Mr. James. 🐊 pic.twitter.com/XhWFlCPJmi — Gators Football (@GatorsFB) April 27, 2020The University Athletic Association officially announced the hall of fame class Monday, although both James and Spikes posted about their selections two weeks ago. 🐊 pic.twitter.com/38ksbN1hTj — Gators Football (@GatorsFB) April 27, 2020James was one of the most electrifying return men in college football during his time with the Gators from 2006-09.
Countdown is on for Bold City Bash, Florida-Georgia game
Read full article: Countdown is on for Bold City Bash, Florida-Georgia gameFrom the annual Hall of Fame induction to a Friday night block party, Duuuval's Bold City Bash will keep the fun rolling right up to kickoff. Weekend festivities for Duuuval's Bold City Bash will begin Friday, Nov. 1, with the Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame Induction ceremony and luncheon presented by Miller Electric Company. The fan experience continues on Friday evening with the Duuuval's Bold City Bash Block Party along Adams Street and A. Philip Randolph Boulevard. Duuuval's Bold City Bash will continue on Saturday with game-day festivities in Daily's Place Flex Field. The Bash will culminate with one of the most storied rivalries in the nation -- the Florida-Georgia game.
Four players entering Florida-Georgia hall of fame
Read full article: Four players entering Florida-Georgia hall of fameFlorida linebacker Brandon Spikes, shown during a game against Kentucky in 2008, is one of four players set to be inducted into the Florida-Georgia hall of fame in November. (AP Photo/John Raoux)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Four players will enter the Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame during the big game weekend in November. "The Florida-Georgia game is one of Jacksonville's longest running traditions, and one of the most storied rivalries in college football," Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry said in a statement. Jones played in just two Florida-Georgia games, but was a monster in those. Spikes was one of the most recognizable players in Florida history, a three-time first-team All-SEC pick and two-time All-American.