Thursday, January 5, 2012

THE FOOTBALL FEVER: Buckeyes Fall to Gators, 17-24

THE FOOTBALL FEVER: Buckeyes Fall to Gators, 17-24

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida's special teams came up big in the Gator Bowl, scoring twice as the Gators beat Ohio State 24-17 on Monday in a game between Urban Meyer's old team and his future one.

Andre Debose returned a kickoff 99 yards -- the longest scoring play in bowl history -- and Chris Rainey blocked a punt that was returned for a touchdown.

The speedsters helped the Gators (7-6) avoid their first losing season since 1979 and pick up some much-needed momentum after losing six of their previous eight games.

Ohio State (6-7) finished below .500 for the first time since 1986. The Buckeyes can take solace in knowing that Meyer, who officially takes over at Ohio State this week, will make it a priority to improve special teams.

Meyer did that in his six seasons in Gainesville, and Rainey and Debose were two of his most prized recruits.

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Web Producer: Sean RoweTHE FOOTBALL FEVER: Buckeyes Fall to Gators, 17-24

Posted: Monday, January 2 2012, 05:06 PM EST

Source: http://www.abc6onyourside.com/shared/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wsyx_vid_15452.shtml?wap=0

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