Recruits React to Florida’s win

On Saturday night the Florida Gators extended their winning streak to an impressive 27 straight wins over the Kentucky Wildcats. While this wasn’t a high profile game or a huge game as far as the national audience is concerned there were several prospects watching the game. Gator Country caught up with several prospects after the Gators 24-7 to get their thoughts on the win and the Gators impressive win streak.

2014 Miami (Fla.) Central running back Dalvin Cook:

“The quarterback is playing a big role right now and we started to play as one unit now and we got to keep that streak going. Chomp Chomp.”

2014 Gardena (Ca.) Junipero Serra cornerback Adoree’ Jackson:

“Glad my Vernon Hargreaves eating. Cause if I go there then I gotta make ’em pay too. We both locking up.”

2014 Scooba (Ms.) East Mississippi defensive lineman Jarran Reed:

“They are going out there and taking care of business and they are prepared to play Kentucky always.”

2015 Pocatello (Id.) Highland offensive lineman Tristen Hoge:

“Any win is a great win but to win 27 times in a row is fantastic.”

2015 Tallahassee (Fla.) Lincoln receiver John Burt:

“It’s very impressive feat to keep a streak like that going. Props to Florida.”

2016 Baton Rouge (La.) University cornerback Tre Jackson:

“Great team win tonight! Tyler Murphy and Vernon Hargreaves are stepping up big!!! It’s a great recruiting tool knowing Kentucky hasn’t beaten Florida in 27 years.”

2014 Immokalee (Fla.) High cornerback J.C. Jackson:

“It’s great to be able to beat someone 27 times in a row.”

2014 Jacksonville (Fla.) Raines offensive lineman Travaris Dorsey:

“They played a great game and that means Kentucky needs to tighten up.”

2014 East Lake (Fla.) Tarpon Springs receiver Artavis Scott:

“My boy Vernon is a beast  that’s all I have to say.”

2014 Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) University School cornerback Quincy Wilson:

“Tradition and Florida’s defense is the real. Vernon and I together is going to be something crazy.”

Andrew Spivey
Andrew always knew he wanted to be involved with sports in some capacity. He began by coaching high school football for six years before deciding to pursue a career in journalism. While coaching, he was a part of two state semifinal teams in the state of Alabama. Given his past coaching experience, he figured covering recruiting would be a perfect fit. He began his career as an intern for Rivals.com, covering University of Florida football recruiting. After interning with Rivals for six months, he joined the Gator Country family as a recruiting analyst. Andrew enjoys spending his free time on the golf course and watching his beloved Atlanta Braves. Follow him on Twitter at @AndrewSpiveyGC.