The Boys from Old Florida: Inside Gator Nation
by Buddy Martin

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Liberating moments such as the arrival of Ray Graves come to life through the words of somebody who experienced it firsthand. MartinÂ?s fresh investigations have bolstered his sharp memory of those moments as they unfolded, including GravesÂ? firing after a fairy-tale season with his "Super Sophs." With Steve SpurrierÂ?s arrival in 1990, the ride to a seemingly impossible stratosphere was made possible, and Martin was there to cover the OlÂ? Ball CoachÂ?s tenure, including the trip to the national championship conquest. You will also learn of Ron ZookÂ?s slippery slide that landed him a ticket out of town after three seasons. Martin explores the confusion and despair that followed with a depth of knowledge few others could offerÂ?an undertaking painted in detail within his controversial "The Bermuda Triangle of Coaches" chapter. In the first year of Urban MeyerÂ?s watch, Martin also traveled to every game, conducting post-game confabs to assemble material for ensuing one-on-one interviews with Meyer and several of his players.

The Boys From Old Florida reveals an extensive dialogue never before seen or read by Gator fans, drawing on interviews with every living former Florida coach and dozens of players. Relish the first-person experience of one of FloridaÂ?s top sports journalists as he invites you inside "The Gator Nation."

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