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Florida football: Assembling the all-time Steve Spurrier team

By Benjamin Henderson

Steve Spurrier, Head Coach for the University of Florida Gators during the NCAA Southeastern Conference college football game against the University of Tennessee Volunteers on 21st September 1996 at the at the Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. The Florida Gators won the game 35 - 29. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Allsport/Getty Images)
Steve Spurrier, Head Coach for the University of Florida Gators during the NCAA Southeastern Conference college football game against the University of Tennessee Volunteers on 21st September 1996 at the at the Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. The Florida Gators won the game 35 - 29. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Allsport/Getty Images) /
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27 Oct 2001: Jabar Gaffney #10 of the Florida Gators tries to hold on to the ball during the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at the Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Gators defeated the Bulldogs 24-10.Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport /

Florida Football Steve Spurrier Team WR1: Jabar Gaffney

Wuerffel threw to some all-time iconic receivers during his time with the Gators. Reidel Anthony, Ike Hilliard, or Jacquez Green could have all taken this spot of WR1, and we feel like we wouldn’t get yelled at.

Even the likes of Jack Jackson or Chris Doering could fill this spot.

But even though he only played two seasons with Florida football, Jabar Gaffney sits second on the all-time receiving list with the Gators.

During his freshman campaign in 2000, Gaffney had 71 catches for 1,184 yards and 14 touchdowns.

He essentially tied those numbers in 2001, catching 67 passes for 1,191 yards and 13 touchdowns.

He went on to an 11-year career in the NFL, where he was a reliable third receiver for five teams.

WR2: Reidel Anthony

While he didn’t make it as WR1, having Reidel Anthony as your secondary option at wide receiver feels like it is cheating.

His first two years were pedestrian, making 30 catches for 615 yards in 1995 and just 24 catches for 366 yards in 1995.

But Anthony is remembered for his 1996 campaign, where he racked up 72 catches for 1,293 yards. That’s 18 yards per catch for those keeping score at home.

In 1996, he led the SEC in receptions, receiving yards, touchdowns, and total points.

He went on to be drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round in 1997.

WR3: Ike Hilliard

Ike Hilliard had more consistent numbers than Anthony, posting 1,008 yards in 1995 and 900 yards in 1996. He was third in the SEC both seasons in that category.

He also hauled in 29 career touchdowns, tied for second on the all-time Florida football list behind Doering.

But while Hilliard had numerous highlights during his time in Gainesville, his most iconic moment came in his final game as a Florida Gator.

His “Stop-n-pop” touchdown against FSU in the 1997 Sugar Bowl is mandatory viewing for anyone starting up their fandom of the Gators.

He went on to be drafted 7th overall in 1997 by the New York Giants.

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