Countdown to Kickoff 2025

If we lose to South Florida we won't win 6 games and there will be a new Gator coach next year.

 

#38 Harvin Clark CB (1969-71)
Clark was one of the prominent defensive players among the Super Sophs in 1969. And, yes, he was super, not just in ‘69 but throughout his three-year career as a starter. He was an excellent defensive back, but may have been an even better return man. He retired a kickoff 96 yards against Kentucky in 1969 and took a punt back 82 yards for a TD against Miami in the final game of his career. Other notables: DB Wayne McCall, DB Alvin Butler, FB Willie McGrady, DB Charlie Skalaski, PK Jonathan Phillips, PK Matt Piotrowicz.

Ironic twist to the returned punt against Miami.
The Gator Flop might never have been necessary if not for a special-teams play earlier in the fourth quarter, when Florida's Harvin Clark fielded a Miami punt and returned it 82 yards for a touchdown. If he'd signaled for a fair catch or simply had a typical 10- or 15-yard return, Reaves probably would have set the record on the ensuing possession. Instead, Florida had to give the ball right back to Miami.

DOUG DICKEY, former Florida coach: "Harvin Clark, he caused me all kinds of misery over the years by running back that punt for a touchdown. If he hadn't done that, we wouldn't be talking about this today. That's the real mistake I made, not having him fair catch that punt."

 

#37 Bruce Starling RB, WR, S, QB, DE (1962)
In 1963, he went in the 19th round of the AFL draft. Starling lettered three years. In the 1962 Gator Bowl win over Penn State, he made a one-handed interception. Starling was inducted into the University of Florida Hall of Fame 2004. This is what it said in the release: “An outstanding athlete who played running back, wide receiver, safety, quarterback and defensive end at various times during his Gator career … Honor student and inductee of Florida Blue Key … Graduate of UF Law School.”

#37 Eddie Lake DB (1991-94)
From Tarpon Springs High, Lake made eight career starts — six at cornerback in 1993 and two as an injury replacement at strong safety in ’94. He had two career picks — and both came in big games. He had an interception of Eric Zeier in the rain in a 33-26 win against Georgia in ’93 and a game-sealing INT against Alabama in the ’94 SEC Championship Game.

#37 Guss Scott S (2000-03)
A fast and physical playmaker in his three years as a starter, Scott will always be remembered for his 47-yard interception return for a touchdown in the Gators’ 20-13 win over Georgia in 2002.
Other notables: LB Pat Moorer, RB Mark Herndon, RB Gary Geiger, DB Teako Brown, DB Reggie Davis, P Hunter Brown.