The Boys From Old Florida

The Boys From Old Florida (Updated)
Inside Gator Nation
Buddy Martin

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The University of Florida celebrated the centennial season of its storied football program in 2006, capping it off by winning the BCS Championship. In this new softcover edition of his acclaimed book, award-winning author Buddy Martin provides a unique and interesting look at the school’s long journey to gridiron glory. The Boys From Old Florida is full of interesting insights and revelations about the legendary Gator program, and is updated to include the amazing 2006 season. Numerous interviews with storied coaches and players of the past, like Steve Spurrier, Ray Graves, Doug Dickey, Danny Wuerffel, Jack Youngblood, Scot Brantley, Kerwin Bell, Carlos Alvarez, and John Reaves; help readers learn the stories behind the stories. Martin sheds light on many subjects that illuminate the past, while also telling much about the present, including current coach Urban Meyer.
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