Over 25 years ago and this man still believes there are lingering effects of that horrible probation put on the Gators of 1984. Not going down the list, reduced scholarships, reduced caps, no bowls, 1st SEC Title in 1984 taken away Tennessee lead the charge on that.
The Gators learned from that unpleasant event, they were fortunate to have current AD Jeremy Foley on staff. One example of this is Adrian Bushell, an old Coach out to the West would have him on the practice field in the Spring working at getting ready to take over a corner spot in the Fall.
But not at Florida.
Bushell, a third year defensive back, was kept out of spring to work on academics so he'll be eligible in the fall.
It isn't that Florida kids don't get in trouble like kids at other schools. What makes Florida special is what they do about it.
Something very good came out of something very bad. Back in 1984 Florida admitted their guilt, accepted their punishment, there were cries of cruel and unusual punishment, but unlike other schools that felt they'd been had by the NCAA Florida swore to go on and play by the rules and even go above and beyond.
That attitude has made them what they are and is one big reason their fans are so dam proud to be a Florida Gator.
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