Gator Country

Former Gators defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd is a consensus first round NFL draft choice by analysts with the potential to be a top-5 selection. / Gator Country photo by Curtiss Bryant

When the last bits of confetti had been collected from the Superdome turf after the 2012 BCS Championship game, Florida fans were able to officially close the book on one of the most disappointing years in recent memory. The 2011 campaign had been an utter disaster.

Considering the Hindenburg of a season they had just endured, few could have blamed fans for wanting to avoid any reminders of Will Muschamp’s inaugural year. They could quietly keep their heads down until the kick-off of spring practice in March allowed for a fresh start.

But alas, even March was too long a stretch to go without even a subtle hint of the year that was. Just over a month after the conclusion of the season, NFL Draft talk began to pick up steam.

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