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The nation’s best?

Mark McLeod - Senior Columnist  |  January 31, 2009  |  1 Comment
Florida linebackers Dustin Doe and Brandon Spikes tackle Florida State quarterback Drew Weatherford after a run during the first half of the Gators' 45-12 win against the Seminoles on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. / TIM CASEY

This spring, Florida finds itself with the luxury of returning standouts and depth at linebacker. That’s a rarity in Gainesville. The defending national champions will take the field on Sept. 5 against Charleston Southern with nine returning linebackers, including all three returning starters from a year ago. The Gators will feature an experienced two-deep led by first-team All-American middle linebacker Brandon Spikes, and the 2009 defense has to be one of the best in Florida history.


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