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Eight Florida football players the rivals loved to hate the most

By Benjamin Henderson

November 22, 2008; Gainesville FL, USA; Florida Gators safety Major Wright (21) runs passed Citadel defensive back N.J. Carroll (12) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
November 22, 2008; Gainesville FL, USA; Florida Gators safety Major Wright (21) runs passed Citadel defensive back N.J. Carroll (12) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Florida defensive end Jack Youngblood (74) leans over a block by Tennessee back Don McLeary (36) to put hand in the face of Vols quarterback Bobby Scott at Neyland Stadium Oct. 24, 1970. /

Florida Football Most Hated No. 7: Jack Youngblood

Once upon a time, QBs legit had to fear for their life because there were no protections for them from people like Jack Youngblood.

Opposing fans had no choice but to watch Youngblood make child’s play of opposing backfields as he racked up 29 sacks during his time with Florida, including five sacks alone during the 1969 contest against Florida State.

He also forced a fumble against Georgia on the goal line in 1970 that helped spark a comeback for the Gators.

If Youngblood had played in the color TV era, his name would be the cause of even more nightmares among rival college football fans.

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