F
July 2015
ightin’
Gator
Touchdown Club
“Committed to the Future of Gator Football”
Guest Speaker ~ July 23rd
Earl
Everett #30
Gator Great 2003-2006
A Parade All-American, Everett signed with the Gators in 2003 out of South
Sumter High School in Bushnell, FL. He chose the Gators over in-state
rivals Florida State and Miami. Everett's impact was immediate as a
freshman. He started six games and played in all 13 games in 2003. As a
sophomore in 2004, Everett was the opening day starter.
His senior year in 2006 had him earn pre-season and postseason All-SEC
honors as he led the team in tackles. His play helped Florida win the SEC
Championship Game for the first time in 6 seasons and win the BCS
Championship Game for the first time, the team's second national
championship overall.
Everett made one of the most memorable plays of the 2007 BCS National
Championship Game. In their first possession of the second half, Ohio
State faced a 3rd down and 12 and threatened to move into Gator territory
if they converted for a first down. Everett lost his helmet in pursuit of Ohio
State quarterback Troy Smith and still recorded the sack, chasing Smith
down from behind.
Thus, the Buckeyes were forced to punt on 4th down. Everett received a
bloody nose while making the helmet-less tackle. He is currently playing
with a semi-professional team, The Sumter County Broncos, of the National
Independent Football League. The Broncos are based in his home town
of Webster, FL.
Volume 1, Issue 7
Family Day
Enjoy FGTC's Family
Day at Gennie Springs
this Aug 15th. Sign up
early and get 15% off tickets for
the whole day of fun. There will
be an old fashioned picnic lunch.
Sandwiches, chips, drinks, and
ice cream will be provided.
Please bring a side dish or
desert. After lunch 2 hours of
family games and an AM and PM
group flotilla. Transportation for
the flotillas will be provided.
If you have any questions or
if you would like to reserve a
spot to camp out with the club,
please contact Walt Krumm Jr at
352-843-6215.
Always a fun time hope to see
you there.
Inside this issue:
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FIGHTIN’ GATOR TOUCHDOWN CLUB
Luau at the Lake
What a Great Party! Even an afternoon rain shower
couldn’t bring down the 2nd Annual Bob Benthall
Luau at the Lake. Members enjoyed the beautiful
Lake Weir while being entertained by the talented
Clay Booker Band.
You can’t have a Luau Party without a great feast
and what a feast that was! Many thanks to the
amazing chef Gordon Sellers for his fantastic Ribs
and Chicken! The afternoon was rounded out by
fun, games, and of course a great raffle.
Thanks to Wade and Jane Tackett for chairing this
excellent event. This event is quickly being one of
FGTC’s biggest fundraiser. If you weren’t able to
make it out this year, definitely mark you calendars
for the 4th Weekend in April next year. This is
definitely one event you don’t want to miss!
2015 Membership Meeting Dates
Please make note on your iPhones or home
calendars of this years monthly FGTC
members meeting dates: Jul 23rd, Aug 1320-27, Sep 3-10-17-24, Oct 1-8-15-29, and
Nov 5-12-19.
Volume 1, Issue 7
Awards Banquet
ANNUAL AWARDS &
RECOGNITION BANQUET
DECEMBER 4, 2015 (Friday)
6:30 PM
HILTON HOTEL UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
IN THE BALLROOM
COST: $40 per person $75 per Couple
The FGTC Annual Awards and Recognition Banquet TIME
AND DATE HAS BEEN FINALIZED.
The Committee Chairman, Frances Childers Co
chairman Donnie Van Wie will be begin organizational meetings in August. If you want to be part of the
planning contact us for details.
The Banquet committee has worked with the staff at
the Hilton to make this year’s celebration am
enjoyable one. The menu will include at least 2
entrees salad, vegetables and dessert. The open bar
will be repeated this year.
Hotel rooms are $119 per night. The Hilton will provide
us with a Reservation code – watch the website for
that information. Reservations must be made by
October 15, 2015 to insure this rate. So keep the
date. Tickets will go on sale in August.
Frances Childers
FGTC on the Internet
Florida/Georgia Bus Trip
Club members who are on the Internet have
expanded access to club information and pictures.
Please be sure to explore these options: Our
official FGTC website: http://www.fgtc.org/ Newsletters, events and membership information 24/7.
The Florida - Georgia bus trip price (per seat):
Follow us on Facebook:
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and social networking with our Gator friends.
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prints.
$50.00 per person - till July 31
$60.00 per person - starting August 1
for FGTC events
Family Day.......................................Sat., August 15
Swampfest.......................................Fri., October 23
Holiday Party...................................Fri., December 4
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FIGHTIN’ GATOR TOUCHDOWN CLUB
2015 Florida Gator Football Schedule
Date
Sept. 5
Sept. 12
Sept. 19
Sept. 26
Oct. 3
Oct. 10
Oct. 17
Opponent
New Mexico State Aggies
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
East Carolina Pirates
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
at Kentucky Wildcats
Commonwealth Stadium
Tennessee Volunteers
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Ole Miss Rebels
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
at Missouri Tigers
Faurot Field
at Louisiana State U. Tigers
Tiger Stadium
Location
Time/TV
Gainesville, FL
7:30 SEC
Gainesville, FL
7:00 ESPN2
Lexington, KY
7:30 SEC
Gainesville, FL
Gainesville, FL
Baton Rouge, LA
Open Date
Oct. 31
Georgia Bulldogs
EverBank Field (FL is Home)
Vanderbilt Commodores
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
at South Carolina Gamecocks
Williams-Brice Stadium
Florida Atlantic Owls
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Florida State Seminoles
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Jacksonville, FL
SEC Championship Game
Atlanta, GA
Nov. 7
Nov. 14
Nov. 21
Nov. 28
Dec. 5
Hargreaves Named to
Jim Thorpe Award
Preseason Watch List
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Junior cornerback
Vernon Hargreaves was named to the
2015 Jim Thorpe Award preseason watch
list on Monday, as announced by the
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.
The Jim Thorpe Award (Best Defensive
Back in College Football) includes 42 of
the nation’s best defensive backs,
representing eleven conferences.
Columbia, MO
Oct. 24
Volume 1, Issue 7
3:30 CBS
Gainesville, FL
Columbia, SC
Gainesville, FL
Gainesville, FL
Demarcus Robinson Named to Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida junior wide receiver, Demarcus
Robinson was selected for the 2015 Biletnikoff Award Preseason watch list on
Wednesday, as announced by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation,
Inc.
Last season, the Fort Valley, Ga. native had the best season by a Florida Gator
receiver since 2009, totaling 53 catches for 810 yards and seven touchdowns.
The junior wide receiver was named Third Team All-SEC by Phil Steele, after
ranking fifth in the SEC averaging 67.5 receiving yards per game.
Following the 2014 season, Hargreaves
was named to both the Associated Press
and
Coaches’
All-Southeastern
Conference First Team, CBS Sports AllAmerica First Team and Walter Camp and
AP All-American Second Team.
Statistically, the Tampa Bay, Fla. native
totaled 45 tackles on the season, with two
interceptions and an SEC-leading 13
passes broken up, besting his recordsetting 11 pass break ups recorded last
season, which equaled the most by a true
freshman in school history, matching the
total Janoris Jenkins had in 2008.
The Jim Thorpe Award watch list is
chosen by a screening committee who
compile a list of 30-50 players. The list is
not final, and players who have
outstanding seasons are added as the
season progresses. The Thorpe Award
Winner is selected from three finalists and
will be announced at The Home Depot
College Football Awards on Thursday,
December 10, 2015 on ESPN
The Biletnikoff Award recognizes the outstanding
receiver in college football. Any player, regardless of
position who catches a pass is eligible for the award. The
award recipient is selected by the highly distinguished
Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee, made
up of a group of 275 prominent college football
journalists, commentators and former receivers.
College Football Hall of Famer and Heisman Trophy
winner Desmond Howard will present the 2015 Biletnikoff
Award on December 10, 2015, on the Home Depot
College Football Awards Show.
Gator DB #1 Vernon Hargreaves
Fightin’ Gator Touchdown Club, Inc.
P.O. Box - 357818
Gainesville, Florida 32635-7818
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to the
meetings!
“Committed to the
Future of Gator Football”
2015 FGTC OFFICERS
OFFICERS
MEMBER
PHONE
E-MAIL
President ...................................Jason White...................352.427.9346......................jwmbsocala@yahoo.com
Pres-Elect .................................George Paul ..................352.262.1701......................georgeuf@gmail.com
Treasurer ..................................Frances Childers............352.475.5129......................gatorfran920@yahoo.com
Secretary ..................................Michael Croy..................352-215-0352......................gatorfreightors@yahoo.com
Past President...........................Erik Olson .....................352.266.2812......................eolson8440@aol.com
2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMITTEE
MEMBER
PHONE
E-MAIL
Bus Trips..................................John Weeks..................352.514.6152.....................fgtcbustrips@gmail.com
By-Laws/Sgt. of Arms...............Andy Parmenter............352.316.4847.....................aparmenterlaw@cox.net
By-Laws....................................Tom Mason...................352.317.5408.....................tom.mason@sfcollege.edu
Club Accountant.......................Eric Cavanaugh............352.624.0090.....................ericjac@aol.com
Darts Tournament....................Tom Mason ..................352.317.5408.....................tom.mason@sfcollege.edu
Family Day/Raffle Coord..........Keith Lowe....................352.359.2204 [email protected]
Family Day...............................Walt Krumm, Jr.............352 843 [email protected]
Finance.....................................Jo Harris........................352-207-3152....................jharris@crippencpa.com
Fishin’ Tournament ..................Kip Mueller....................352-303-2842....................kip.mueller@centurylink.com
Fishin’ Tour/Swamp/Holiday....Faith Fitch.....................954-803-2788....................Faith.Fitch@bcbsfl.com
Florida/Georgia/Membership....Michael Croy.................352-215-0352....................gatorfreightors@yahoo.com
Golf Tournament......................Terry Suggs..................352.283.4605.....................teke00@msn.com
Guest Speaker.........................Jimmy Stewart [email protected]
Lifetime Membership................Bette Benedik................352-378-3738....................bettebenedik@gmail.com
Luau at the Lake/Website.........Amanda Paul................863.409.9692.....................charityamitchell@gmail.com
Luau at the Lake.......................Wade Tackett................352.427.2757.....................wadegtackett@yahoo.com
Newsletter/Swampfest..............Donnie Van [email protected]
Season Tickets ........................Erik Olson ....................352.266.2812.....................eolson8440@aol.com
Swampfest/Holiday..................Frances Childers...........352.475.5129.....................gatorfran920@yahoo.com