Orange....Blue: Pre-Season Practice Begins for the Florida Gators

The University of Florida football team began pre-season practice this week, and according to the local daily the Gainesville Sun, the team is aiming for perfection -- an undefeated season. Although the Gators have won three national championships, the team had one loss in each of those years.

Whether or not the Gators go undefeated, if the team wins the national championship, this season would continue the "embarrassment of riches" for Florida sports fans. Together, the basketball and football teams have won 4 national championships in 4 years. I'll settle for 5 (with or without a loss).

GO GATORS! UF DEFEATS OKLAHOMA 24-14, WINS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

I predicted it earlier this year. After the Gators lost at home early this season to Mississippi, I knew that they would go all the way. Watching Tim Tebow's locker room speech convinced me. They would repair that harm, by winning all of their other games. The rest is history. Great game! 4 championships in 3 years (counting the basketball team). Pretty nice.

Here's the season-changing video (post-game Ole Miss); the good stuff starts at 2:29:

Will Not Be Denied: Gators Win SEC Championship With 31-20 Victory Over Crimson Tide

The Gators defeated Alabama yesterday and won the SEC Championship. The victory over Alabama, ranked number one and previously undefeated, should place the surging Gators in the BCS Championship Game for the second time in three years. Oklahoma ripped Missouri in the Big 12 Conference Championship Game, and this win should give them the opportunity to play for the national championship as well.

The game was a thrill to watch (assuming you are not an Alabama fan). If Oklahoma and the Gators both play to their potential, the title game should provide some classic football.

Gators Beat Up FSU 45-15, Head to SEC Championship Game

Gainesville Sun Photo

The University of Florida extended its winning streak to 8 games and in the process, continued its dominance over opponents. Next week the Gators face undefeated and presently ranked number one Alabama in the SEC Championship game. The winner will play for the BCS Championship.

Go Gators! Florida Routs LSU: 51-21!

If there is one thing about which I am truly partisan, it is Gator football. Having grown up in Gainesville, Florida, I did not have a choice about (1) liking football and (2) loving the Gators. Both were mandatory for good mental health. Although my crusty Ivy League education has changed me in many ways, it has not robbed me of my Florida football spirit. I really like LSU -- when they are not playing UF. Last night, it was all orange and blue.

PS: I know this is a law and politics blog, but I couldn't resist.