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The Provincial Report: Florida

Down in Gainesville, Florida, they like their sports drinks to be thirst quenching, their Torpedoes to be Damned and their football to be of the collegiate variety. Unfortunately, the Florida Gators stumbled a bit this weekend when they allowed Auburn to get out in front early and then lost on a 43-yard Wes Byrum field goal. The Gators have a chance to get some of their mojo back this weekend, though, when they travel to Baton Rouge to face #1 LSU. In the meantime, let’s take a look at how some famous Gator alums fared in the NFL:

Can you believe the Bucs are back? In Tampa Bay’s 20-7 win over the Panthers, Ike Hilliard caught seven passes for 114 yards while Earnest Graham rushed for 48 yards and a touchdown. Defensive end Kevin Carter also recorded a tackle. For Carolina, Marquand Manuel did not have any stats.

Just win, baby! Gerard Warren recorded three tackles and a sack for Oakland in the Raiders 35-17 win over Miami. Channing Crowder, meanwhile, recorded two tackles and an assist for the 0-4 Dolphins.

How is it the Packers are undefeated? Well, it’s not because of the running game, but rookie DeShawn Wynn did what he could gaining 20 yards on 10 carries in Green Bay’s 23-16 victory over Minnesota. He also had two catches for 10 yards.

The Chargers may be 1-3 this year, but Brandon Siler did what he could do for the cause, recording two tackles in a loss to Kansas City. It’s not his fault San Diego hired Norv Turner. Marcus Thomas, meanwhile, recoded three tackles for the Bronocs even though they lost to Indianapolis.

With the Eagles allowing 12 sacks Sunday night, Jevon Kearse probably wished he was on the Giants squad, but he still had three tackles and a sack. Teammate Lito Sheppard has been out for a few weeks due to a knee injury.

Could this Cleveland team be for reals? The 2-2 Browns overcame the Ravens in part thanks to Andra Davis who had four tackles, an assist, and knocked down a pass. The 0-4 Rams, though, have looked absolutely dreadful this year and got their hats handed to them by the Cowboys. Todd Johnson recoded two tackles for St. Louis.

Not a good day for San Francisco fans on Sunday, but Darrell Jackson had three catches for 38 yards, while Taylor Jacobs made a 14-yard reception. Maybe if a couple of those were in the end zone things would be different by the bay.

And finally in Detroit it was the NFC defending champion Bears playing the Lions, but who wasn’t on the field? That’s right, Florida’s own Rex Grossman was riding the pine while Brian Griese took the field to the cheers and salutations of many Chicago fans. However, the story was still the same as the Greaseman threw three interceptions, one of which was returned 64-yards for a touchdown. Bring on Kyle Orton!

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