NC winning QBs since 1992 - the Mill page
Softball 59-2 is best in Land...
One of the Best Ever, David Williams and
Oklahoma - Countdown to a National Champ
Jeff Demps in State Today...
Time and update on the Mill Page, Demps won state with a 10.40, not a fast track and into a head wind, his team won the 3A 4X100 and Demps came in 3rd in the 200m.
Friday, May 02, 2008
Jeff Demps will run at Winter Park today, unfortunately he'll run more than
one event and the State of Florida has prelims and finals on the same day.
That's a lot to ask of kids but who knows Demps does this sort of thing
often. Also the relatively new surface on Winter Park's track is better for
long distance times than the sprints. But track surface doesn't seem to
make much difference to Demps one of the most consistent runners this
state has ever seen. Goooo JEFF
Where they are now ...
Friday, May 02, 2008
Am working on some stuff, don't want to write items without contacting
the past Gator player. Have another angle to try and work, please bear
with Swampie, this past week was ate up with other obligations...
Countdown to a National Championship - USC
on Stories page...
Wayne Williams where they are now...
Georgia's on my mind... The Mill page
A look at some stats from last year might surprise you, did me. Anyway
SEC Leaders returning on offense, rushing, passing and receiving leaders,
Knowshon Moreno's rushing stats for the year and Georgia's schedule for
2008. Will they be a force to be reckoned with when they travel to
Jacksonville?
The McGriff's Gator Legacy and Gainesville Pride
Stories page...
UB Puts Jeff Demps 100m times in Perspective...
Jeff Demps Breaks 10.2, see how fast on the Mill page...
Quick look at 2008 SEC Football - Haves and Have nots
The Mill page
Where They Are Now - Jerry Odom - Stories page...
The HIT on The Mill page....
Gator Track Contenders Next Year....
On the Stories page, one of UF's best recruiting classes ever in track,
some great video on Jeff Demps including an interview and update on
new record time he set at the 100-meters at the Bob Hayes Invitational
12 days ago, Demps literally hasn't lost a step... Frankie Hammond has a
great meet at Bob Hayes Invitational, video on a long punt return, all
that and the story by UB...
OK all you Gator fans and wanna be Gator fans,
this is your chance.
The Univ. of Florida Spring Football game will be on television.
It will be aired at 1:00 PM by ESPN.
In addition, the ESPN Game Day crew will be at the game with their
telecast from 11:00 AM until kickoff.
I'm betting that this will be a record crowd beating the old Orange
and Blue Game record of 67,500, best I remember. I'm estimating
that the attendance will exceed 70,000.
Everyone wants to get a peek at the 2008 NC team!
Check it out:
GatorDave
Congratz to the Gator Basketball Team....
Final Four in the NIT...
Where They Are Now - Ocala Trinity Catholic
Since Kerwin Bell took the job at Ocala Trinity Catholic a total of seven Gators
have coached at this new school. All past Gator Greats.... On the stories page...
Trivia Question
Trivia Quiz Time OK, we all know Kestahn Moore had 'trouble holding onto the ball'
last season. We were driving in the LSU game and on the verge of putting them
away, then Moore fumbled and I beleive they went back down the field and scored
on us. Then, in the Georgia game, we were trying to turn the momentum around
and Moore fumbled once again, and Georgia went back down the field and scored.
(The center hike over his head didn't help either, but it wasn't a fumble.) Moore
carried the ball 104 times last year.
The question is this: How many other times did Kestahn Moore fumble last season?
Roger Hess
answer on The Mill page...
Where they are now - Ben Hanks - - - - Stories Page
Ben Hanks is married and has four kids, his wife had two before, they since have had two of their own, twins a boy and a girl. Ben helped raise Davon Johnson who signed with Miami.
"My son that I spoke of, he signed with UM... I told my son when you go up to the Swamp this year it's not going to be nice."
Discussion - Come on compare Apples to Apples when talking Gator Basketball
New FSU Housing Project Just Completed
Florida - Alabama Tonight - 7:30
You can watch this game, click on this link
Yahoo Sports will have a live feed to tonights game
just incase you are like me and in an area where you
don't have FSN Florida. Go Gators, Alabama played
Vandy really well hope they got their good game out
of their system, hope we have one more left...
Show Me the Money - Stories Page
A look at the top paid SEC Coaches, their Conference titles, National
Championships, who isn't there namely Phil Fulmer and Steve Spurrier...
Urban Meyer talks Spring Practice - stories page
Men's Gator Basketball Team is HATED!
See where they are one of the MOST Hated
hoops team in America! An amazingly high
ranking for a team that just hit the big time
recently. See who they are behind, and how
high their ranked on the Mill...
Gators Hire Vance Bedford
Urban Meyer made is final hire.
Vance Bedford will coach
cornerbacks at the University
of Florida. On the Mill page
you'll find Bedford's history
from Wikipedia, the Florida
Announcement, his Oklahoma
State bio, plus UF's cornerback
roster with height/weight,
experience and class.
Sorry Folks! This is a Subscriber Webesite...
You can subscribe by the year or half year to the upper right side of
this page. You can be a part of the Save the Swampie Foundation.
I'm going to work hard to bring you whatever information this man
can, hope you'll want to join in. If not this man will understand, things
are tight these days and there are a lot of Gator websites out there.
If you have paid and haven't registered do so and Swampie will activate
your subscription. Whatever you choose, Go Gators....
A Glitch
Sorry there must be a glitch in the programming
the Stories page is set for subscriber but it open
it's the same set up as the Mill page so I'm going
to shut both of them down to subscriber only.
Not getting much mail these days, so I can use
both pages. Front page will tell you what's inside
and where.
This Week In Sports
A new weekly feature has been added
to the Stories page and General discussion
on the Forum's page.
Chuck Heater
Gator defensive back coach and recruiting
coordinator was on Sportscene with Steve
Russell today. Taped it and am dictating
most of it. Will finish later today and post
on the Stories page. Some coaches you
can listen to for an hour and they'll say
30 seconds worth of stuff, others you
can pack 20 hours into one. Heater had
a lot of extremely interesting stuff. It's
over 8 pages but read to the very end
to see where Heater puts the best corner!
Subscriber on all pages
Front page, Discussion page till the fall
and the write Swampie pages are open.
Many who have paid are not registered
users. Just register and use the name
that was on the check, your display
name can be whatever you want.
Look for weekly listings posts on the forums
general discussion page, on the stories
page the goal is to have two items a
week from Swampie. You'll see what I
have in mind there soon enough. Will
not hold back on the recruiting page.
thanks and take care
Keep an Eye on Stories Page
If there are any news items of interest they'll go
on the stories page.
Thanks
If you subscribe to Swampie by check please make it out
to Dick Retey or Dick (Swampie) Retey. I want to thank
everyone who's subscribed. Next week when this man
gets it figured out the mill will go over to subscriber on the
entire site except for the Home and Mill pages. Will set up
the accounts then.
Computer Down, sorry got a virus...
Please subscribe/donate to the right side. Things are looking good
thanks to those who have already subscribed, are nearing that goal.
Thoughts are at this time to keep the discussion page open through
the summer and close the rest other than the front page. Hope
you join the mill Swampie sure could use your help. Thanks, got my
old computer running. Virus seemed to take hold slowly, watch any
type card you get in email. Heard something over the news. Have
an external hard drive for backup storage and put everything I could
on it, so hopefully nothing will be lost and shoot I wanted my computer
wiped clean anyway, so much stuff gets on there that you can't find
to delete....
Haven't seen any emails since Saturday so I have no idea what has
happened to Gator sports since then, shoot they could have hirded a
few new coaches by now... Thank all you guys, stay tuned have
to develop a subscriber log soon meaning I have to log everyone in
for now.
Swampie in Korea back in the day...
Dan McCarney new Gator Coach stories page...
First Football Commit for 2009 - Greg Reid!
WRUF am850's Steve Russell just said Greg Reid a cornerback from
Valdosta, Georgia, is Florida's first commitment for the 2009 class.
So Florida gains a Greg and lose a Greg...
Russell also says Greg Mattison might be gone to the NFL. He's only
58 years old, born Nov. 15, 1949, he has several years left and it looks
like some of those will be at the next level. Sure will miss this coach,
hope he has a change of heart. Wonder what is going on up there
for three to jump ship.
A Look at the Numbers on the Recruiting page...
Should move to subscriber by this weekend.
I'm checking to see if there is enough interest in the Mill. Right now it
doesn't appear to be there. If you subscibe I suggest you do it by
check. I won't cash any if there isn't enough of a reply. I've given this
thing half measures this past year, it hasn't been good for the mill.
Beleive it or not it takes more time than you'd think. And for me to
continue I'm going to want to do a whole lot more than I have been.
Anyway if the interest isn't there this has been an honor and perhaps
it's time to move on. Some have helped me a lot in many ways. I won't
completely close it down probably will answer some mail till the year runs
out. Thanks to all the good friends I've made though this web site over
the years. And a special thanks to the Mill Stones I'll never forget your help.
Want to mention several people looked into a partnership in the mill, some
I suspect weren't too serious but a few were. That offer is no longer in
the works.
T.J. Lawrence verbals to Florida,
Barnum goes to Michigan, Buchanan to Miami...
Florida has 20 LOIs signed, still waiting on Ramon Buchanan
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Swampie.net is going subscriber.
South Carolina builds a nest Egg for the big Dog...
The Cocks are building a 1-million dollar retirement
fund for Steve Spurrier if he remains at the school
for four more years. Click for link to story...
2008 Parade All-Americans
Click here or on the link to the lower left..
Omar Hunter
Brendan Beal
William Green
Janoris Jenkins
Will Hill
A slim chance there could be more.
Can't get Gator Basketball?
For those of you that are not in the TV broadcast area
for the Gators vs. Arkansas game this afternoon, you
can get a free video feed by going to the following site:
Click the little TV camera next to the game listing.
GatorDave
This just about says it all:
GatorDave
William Green commits to the Gators
Video on The Mill page...
Great READ on Meyer - Belichick Friendship
Who does Bill Belichick call for adivice before going for a forth Super
Bowl Title and perfect season? Urban Meyer, that's who... Click on
this to read...
Coaches Sour Grapes/Recruiting Gimmicks
Excellent read by The RH Factor on the Stories Page...
Scout.com says Omar Hunter is a Gator!
Ramon Buchanan is a GATOR
Buchanan a big time tweener LB/DB prospect out of
Palm Bay was committed to Miami, today he chooses the
Gators. Buchanan is a fan favorite who's been on the
wish list of the vast majority of those who follow Gator
recruiting. This is a big deal for the Gators, but it only
makes sense. Miami had too many linebacker commits
it was unreasonable to expect them to hold them all.
Congrats to Gator Basketball 7 in a ROW
over Can'tucky. Billy D owns the mildcats!!!!
Franklin Green no longer a commitment
Thought the list of Gator commitments hit 20 till moments ago
noticed that Frankling Green the RB out of Savannah Jenkins HS
has dropped off the board. Something never was right on this
commitment was told grades yet the head coach at Jenkins said
grades weren't an issue as far as he knew. Do know that Jenkins
camped at Georgia Southern this summer, they have a great
relationship with the coaches there and that's where Green
just might end up. He has incredible feet glad he isn't going to
go to South Carolina.
Adrian Bushell commits to Florida
This is awesome. Did a video on Bushell it's from his spring
game at DeSoto, his family moved to Texas from Miami in
after his junior football season. Bushell got my Reggie Nelson
award of all the recruits I viewed, you can see him doing
everything. He even blocks a big DE and LB in the video,
he can catch, run, play corner, he's just a super athlete.
You'd have to think so with this class filling up it's getting
toward the end so you know the coaches are only taking the
best ones now. Will place a clip of him below alow some time
for it to load up on YouTube... Very happy with this commit,
what a class our staff has going...
Lerentee McCray Commits to Florida
McCray is your basic rocket sled he can really scoot. He has to
grow a little and adjust to LB at the next level, but he's one
fine prospect and a great commit for the Gators! McCray is
the 19th commitment for this class, he's the 11th defensive
commitment if T.J. Pridemore is a LB and not a FB recruit.
There are seven offensive recruits and one kicker.
Desire Street Ministries - Stories Page
Business Partner for Swampies
If anyone out there is interested in being a business
partner in Swampie's Rumor Mill contact me. I am in
desperate need of someone who knows business and
can make decisions in that area. Think there is a decent
product here that can be even more, a lot more. Was
slowed down thinking I had a position opening up at
Gator Country. That didn't happen want to make a
few changes here, looking for a 50% partner who can
help out. Want do more in areas of news and recruiting
and getting out and getting video of Florida prospects
instate.
Ricky Barnum picks the Gators!
Two guys this man wanted for the OL, two guys the
Gators Got! Matt Patchan and Ricky Barnum are two of
the very best inside/outside offensive linemen. Barnum
can block extremely well in space, he has terrific feet.
You look at Barnum, Patchan and Sam Robey and they
all have one big thing in common. All move EXTREMELY
well. They need to put some weight on but what better
way to do that than in a big time program under the
supervision of professionals. Better to put it on than take
it off then put it back on. Sorry had to remove the
Barnum video to make room for some clips of Adrian Bushell...
Jeff Demps picks the Gators!
This is huge in this man's opinion. Demps is the fastest player in
America. The happiest man at Florida just might be the track coach,
Urban Meyer is a track coache's best friend. You add kids like Demps
and Deonte Thompson to your roster you are talking about some
super serious speed. And take this to the bank, Demps will play some
running back at Florida, this kid just needs a crack, a little daylight and
kiss him goodbye. Expect an impact with Brandon James on the kick
return team. You add Chris Rainey who's another flyer and just shake
your head Gator fans, the future is awfully bright and quick at Florida...
Matt Patchan picks the Gators!
Sorry had to remove the Patchan video to make room
for William Green's...
Matt Patchan is a huge commit for the Florida Gators,
the top rated OT prospect commitment for Urban Meyer
since he's been at Florida. The thing about it is Patchan
could probably play some DT at the college level if he
concentrated at that position, he's 6-7, 270 and reported
to run a 4.6 forty when you watch him play it seems OT
is what he's best suited for.
You think Tebow is tough, wait till you see Matt Patchan!
This is a HUGE commit for Meyer, this class, the Gators!
Jason Watkins and Phil Trautwein are both seniors next
year with no clear front runners to replace them. Nice
job by the Florida Gators.
Capitol One Griz - Stories Page
Happy Holidays Everyone!
RH on FSU on Stories Page, Only Factor can explain the Noles...
Tebow in the Ring of Honor? Moved to Stories Page
Who's on the Hot Seat in the SEC, Stories Page
Son of a Preacher Man x 3
Tebow and The Heisman
by RH Factor on the Stories Page...
Tebow Wins...
He15man Trophy Award Show
On ESPN tonight at 8:00pm
ESPN Love for Tebow, Awesome!
Tim Tebow on live with the ESPN Crew...
OK this is just AWESOME
Check this link and the YouTube below on all 51 Tebow's TDs in five minutes
Oh MY! HE15MAN
check out this link on votes thus far
WoW
Vegas says the money bet in Vegas
against Tebow winning the Heisman -
Stays in Vegas!
Check it out, odds on Favorite
Great Stuff, Must Read! On Tebow vs Daniel
Link to great stuff stats, Must Read!
Dr. Robert Cade, Inventer of Gatorade,
Dies at 80
WFTV Story at this Link
Tebow - HE15MAN
Tebow - HE15MAN
Tebow - HE15MAN
It's in the numbers. His number is 15, his big number is 51 TDs,
second in the nation in passing effeciency. Tied the record for
most rushing TDs in a season by a QB 22, set the record for most
rushing and passing TDs by a QB 22/29. He spreads the ball around
and has had over 10% of his passes dropped this season. We catch
all those balls the Gators are playing for the SEC Championship and
eyeing another shot at a national title.
The Gloves are OFF, RH Factor - Stories
This doesn't get old, Bates does Spurrier...
Vol & SI Love for Tebow
Link to Adams rant on Heisman, Great Read...
Link to Mandel twisted logic for the T-man...
Griz Gator on Stories Page...
If it talks like a Duck, it walks like a Duck
well you get the picture...
OK this is as Good as Ever, turn your sound UP
CBS - Meyer 'n Tebow after Kentucky win
It's Official - Florida's rebuilding is OVER
Just kidding. Nice game for the Gators vs Vandy they needed it...
It's Official - Florida is rebuilding
Lots of guys have disappeared this season. You
don’t lose four defensive tackles from 2006 then
lose four more defensive tackles during the game
and expect to stop even a team like Georgia.
Swampie's take on the Stories page...
Brendan Beal Commits to Florida
Link to Beal announcement video...
Gator Hotline with Charlie Strong Notes
on the Mill...
Griz Looks at Kentucky, Factor at FSU
on the Stories Page
How Florida cashed in on college football
Friday, October 19, 2007
Longest Field Goals - Stories page
Friday, October 19, 2007
Standings in the SEC Stories page
Dan Fike on Stories page
A Look at Florida's OL since 1983 on The Mill
Getting Moody before the Season Kicks Off!
link to Moody...
Great Read on Tebow's Roommate and Shelly Meyer
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/sec/2007-08-23-florida-oddcouple_N.htm
Sports Illustrated Top 10 Gator Athletes
Link
According to SI....
Cool STATs Page
http://www.collegefootballpoll.com/historical_composite_rank.html
Interesting stuff. Like wow, USC was not very good until lately.
And Illinois is not very good including lately. And it was surprising
that VaTech was 5th but they're always up there in a dog fight
to be in the top 10.
The Swamp
For those of you that have never been "up close and personal"
with The Swamp, check it out.
http://virtualtour.ufl.edu/pano/stadium.htm
GatorDave
Admissions at UF
This is pretty interesting.
clink on link to UF admission standards
14-0 For Coach Meyer
What are we talking about? Will he hit that mark this year?
Click on link to see who's the toughest in the Land!
Gator Country Joins Forces with ESPN!
Link to Gator Country story
This is huge news. You get a subscription to Gator Country it
counts as a subscription to ESPN as well. We will have access
to their data base and all sorts of good stuff. ESPN is going to
do lots of things in the area of High School football too. Stay
tuned - da da DAA! da da DAA!
Gators Win All-SEC Sports Trophy
Florida the Program of the 21st Century
For those of you who can't get enough National Love for our
Gators here is some more by SI. Put me at the front of the line
as far as lopping this sort of thing up...
SI Predicts Gator Basketball will Continue to Roll
Good love read by Pat Forde
Donovan Ranked #1 by Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated College Basketball Coaches Rankings
Football players to compete at SEC meet
Percy Harvin will be a member of the 4x100 relay, while he, Caldwell,
James and Chevon Walker will compete in the 100m. Surprised Harvin
is not long jumping as well. I also assume that Wondy Pierre Louis is
not competing because of his leg injuries this Spring. By the way, the
other 3 on the 4x100 are Jeremy Hall (first freshman to win the 60m
indoor SEC championship), Willie Perry (AA last years as a true freshman
and one of the favorites in the 200m) and Calvin Smith (freshman AA
out of Tampa who is a AA candidate in the 400m)
Go Gators. UB
Rainey 100 meter Dash in State
Rainey is in lane 5 wearing the number 2, he has the black shorts with white
leggins to the mid-thigh. Hope you enjoy complete story on Story page...
Rainey's State performance not too shabby...
2nd in the 100m (10.73)
4th in the 200m (22.07)
2nd in the LJ (23'9")
SI Ranks Gators #4 Hoops Team of last 10 years
Link to SI Love
Monday, April 16, 2007
Recruiting thoughts and a ride on the Titanic by UB on the Stories Page
Recruiting Update
by UB and what the NY Times says,
on the recruiting page
Gator Basketball Celebration
6:30 - This Friday (4/4/07)
At the O-Dome
FREE
Gates Open at 5:30
New Gator T-Shirt
It's In the Cards...
Georgetown
Ohio State
UCLA
Florida
Those four teams spell out GO-UF
Final 4, Congratulations to Gator Basketball
A tough ground out victory over a hard to play Oregon team it was a well
earned win. Against a team that can cause problems for anyone every
Gator had a nice game. What amazes me about this team is they seem
to really understand the game. Gators win another by eight but they
haven't really had a lopsided win since the first game. They've all been
battles this is one tough Gator basketball team.
112-69 over Jackson State
74-67 over Purdue
65-57 over Butler
85-77 over Oregon
Florida is now 33-5
Parade All-American's Son of a Gun
Friday, February 02, 2007 - 5:55:24 PM
Link to the 2007 team
Just yesterday I added the link to Parade All-American listing. But
yesterday the latest they had was the 2006 team. Well a friend
just called saw it and told me the new list is out. He saw the link
and tried it. Isn't that funny guess the list will hit the news papers
tomorrow. Have an email on this I think going to get to in a few
moments. We have seven from what my friend tells me. We
could get more.
Count Six
John Brantley
Aaron Hernandez
Torrey Davis
James Wilson
John Brown
Carlos Dunlap
This Weeks Cover to SI
