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what the hell is the Gator flop?
Posted on 9/23/09 at 12:17 am
Posted on 9/23/09 at 12:17 am
I tried googeling it but still didn't get any satisfaction. All I know is Maimi fans hate it, and say its very disrespectful. Anyone able to clue me in?
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Posted on 9/23/09 at 12:27 am to tigerpaw1946
The Gator Flop
P.S. You suck at Google
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The "Gator flop" occurred during a 1971 NCAA football game between the Florida Gators and Miami Hurricanes. In the final minutes of the game, Gator John Reaves needed to throw just another 14 yards to break the all-time NCAA career passing record. The members of the Gators' defense dropped to the turf so that the Hurricanes could gain possession and take the ball to the other end of the field. After the Hurricanes scored a touchdown, the Gators recovered the ball and Reaves threw a pass to break the record.Hurricane Sports: ESPN's College Game Day... (September 4, 2002)
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Fast Facts
1. Also known as the "Florida Flop"
2. John Clifford was the only member of the Gators' defense who didn't "flop"Hurricane Sports: ESPN's College Game Day... (September 4, 2002)
3. Following the game, the Hurricanes' coach Fran Curci would not shake hands with Gators coach Doug DickeyESPN College Football: UM-UF rivalry was once the biggest in the state
4. Curci said of Dickey: "I lost all respect for him as a coach and as a man.''ESPN College Football: UM-UF rivalry was once the biggest in the state
5. Following the game, several of the Gators jumped into the pool reserved for the Miami Dolphins official mascotHurricane Sports: ESPN's College Game Day... (September 4, 2002)
6. The Gators defeated the Hurricanes 45-16
7. The rivalry between the Gators and the Hurricanes remains strong
P.S. You suck at Google
This post was edited on 9/23/09 at 12:29 am
Posted on 9/23/09 at 1:07 am to tigerpaw1946
October 10, 2009?
Posted on 9/23/09 at 2:29 am to Goose
So basically the Florida players took a dive so they could break a record? Sounds like the type of play an honest gaytor would do.
Posted on 9/23/09 at 8:09 am to TigersRuleTheEarth
The flop was a major controversy at the time. Howard Cossell had comments on it at the following Monday Night game, calling Reaves' record tainted.
Posted on 9/23/09 at 8:51 am to blueridgeTiger
Same thing as the 2006 Michael Strahan record-breaking sack of Brett Favre
Posted on 9/23/09 at 10:17 am to Hootie
It's pretty much like doing "da stanky leg" 
Posted on 9/23/09 at 10:18 am to TigersRuleTheEarth
Y'all are going waaaaayy back for material now. Must be a slow news day. This issue is only between Miamuh and Florida. No need for LSU fans to worry themselves about the Florida Flop. This doesn't even belong in the SEC Rant!
It's not like we chopped blocked anybody...
...and look where it got John Reaves. Now, he's Lane Kiffin's father-in-law!!!! Wouldn't wish THAT on anybody.
It's not like we chopped blocked anybody...
...and look where it got John Reaves. Now, he's Lane Kiffin's father-in-law!!!! Wouldn't wish THAT on anybody.
Posted on 9/23/09 at 10:23 am to Gator
Fran Curci got some sweet revenge in 1974. 
Posted on 9/23/09 at 10:28 am to I-59 Tiger
Is that "Fifth Down" Fran Curci getting upset?!
(For those that don't remember, Miami beat Tulane one year when the officals erroneously gave Miami an extra (fifth) down on offense. Of course, they accepted the win...)
(For those that don't remember, Miami beat Tulane one year when the officals erroneously gave Miami an extra (fifth) down on offense. Of course, they accepted the win...)
Posted on 9/23/09 at 10:28 am to covlatiger
yes
Posted on 9/23/09 at 10:47 am to Gator
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...and look where it got John Reaves. Now, he's Lane Kiffin's father-in-law!!!! Wouldn't wish THAT on anybody.
In my opinion, this is punishment enough.
Posted on 9/23/09 at 11:04 am to BleedPurpleGold
i dont get how its disrespectful... stupid maybe, but they gave them a touchdown... 
Posted on 9/23/09 at 11:34 am to LSshoe
Posted on 9/23/09 at 12:51 pm to tigerpaw1946
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Gator flop
...would be the Gator's results at the upcoming UF / LSU game.
Much like 2007, 2005, 2004, 2002, 1997......
Posted on 9/23/09 at 1:14 pm to tigerpaw1946
It is what is going to happen when they come to Tiger Stadium in October 2009 and get the beat down by the Tigers in front of a national audience.
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