LITTLE ROCK — Gators fast on the field, in their cars
According to research by the Orlando (Fla. ) Sentinel, the 96 members of the Florida Gators, who either entered fall camp on scholarship or served in the “game participation” portion of this season’s box scores, have received a combined 251 traffic citations in Florida’s Alachua County.
These charges range from speeding tickets to numerous cases of driving with a suspended or revoked license, typically a second-degree misdemeanor or, for repeat offenders, a felony.
Twelve of the players have seven or more tickets, including Jermaine Cunningham, an All-SEC defensive end who has almost as many career tickets (14) as sacks (18).
Gainesville-based attorney Huntley Johnson, who represents most Gators athletes in legal matters, said the Gainesville Police Department and the university’s police department have been “over the top” with athletes in certain cases.
“Is there some jealousy on the part of police officers? Absolutely,” Johnson said. “Does it overflow into the way they treat their athletes? I think it’s something that can’t be avoided. It would be against human nature for that not to happen.”
It should also be noted that many of the Gators also obey the laws of the road. Thirty two players - including Tim Tebow - never have received a documented traffic ticket in Alachua County.
The end
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Darrelle Revis is hoping to produce a big hit someday.
In the recording studio.
The New York Jets cornerback, having an outstanding season shutting down the likes of Randy Moss, Terrell Owens and Steve Smith, has his sights set on being a songwriter or music producer when his football career ends.
“It’s a big passion for me,” the Revis, 24, said. “I’ve always loved music growing up. I played drums in my church for a bunch of years and I’ve ventured off to play other instruments like piano, acoustic guitar. You’ve just got to balance it out. When I’m playing football, I’m playing football. That’s my No.
1 job. These are hobbies that I love to do and get into.”
Revis, in his third season, has already written a few songs and during the bye week helped record them at I GOT Records, the production company owned by his uncle, former NFL defensive lineman Sean Gilbert.
Revis has six interceptions and an NFL-leading 33 passes defensed, and is garnering serious consideration for NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
“My uncle said I should shape my game into where it’s like I’m making music out there, you’re very smooth and just trying to do things in a smooth way,” Revis said. “You’re still going hard, but just relax in what you’re doing and everything will take care of itself.”Quote of the day “Those guys to my face have been very
supportive. I believe them.” Arkansas basketball Coach John Pelphrey on conversations he has had about his status with Chancellor David Gearhart and Athletic Director Jeff Long
Sports, Pages 16 on 12/24/2009