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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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Sep 22, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; ESPN commentator Jesse Palmer looks on from the field before a game between the Clemson Tigers and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Florida Football Most Hated No. 5: Jesse Palmer

Maybe it’s because he’s Canadian, but like Collinsworth, Jesse Palmer is probably more noted for his time off the field than on it.

During his four seasons with the Gators, Palmer started the 1998 season as the starter before a broken clavicle ended his campaign. He also saw mainstay action in 2000, starting five games.

But where Palmer has drawn the ire of opposing fans is his post-football endeavors. In 2004 he appeared on The Bachelor and screwed up the first rose ceremony, calling out the wrong name he intended to give a rose.

Ask your girlfriend/wife; it mattered.

He currently works as an analyst for SEC Network, a host for The Bachelor, and a spokesperson for Rooms to Go.

“Hey honey, why did you buy that couch from Rooms to Go?”

“Jesse Palmer said to.”

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