Goal Line Blitz

TrevJo just introduced me to a cool MMORPG Football game called Goal Line Blitz. You create a player, train them, sign them to a contract and then manage their career. Players sign with teams made up of other real users and compete in leagues against other teams. Simulated games happen a few times a week (you train in between) and you can even watch replays afterwards. As you gain points you can move up from a mere player to an owner/coach who actually runs a team. I created a WR who got picked up by the Algeria Addiction, a team in the SE Asia league. Pretty fun so far and definitely a unique spin on Fantasy Football.

Gators Drafted

9 Gators were drafted in the NFL Draft this weekend, the most of any team. Shockingly none of the players were named Chris Leak, as he had to settle for a free agent contract with Da Bears (where he'll backup fellow Gator Rex Grossman).

Jarvis Moss - 1st round - Broncos - article
Reggie Nelson - 1st round - Jaguars - link
Ray McDonald - 3rd round - 49ers - link
Marcus Thomas - 4th round - Broncos - article
Joe Cohen - 4th round - 49ers - link
Ryan Smith - 6th round - Titans
Dallas Baker - 7th round - Steelers - link
DeShawn Wynn - 7th round - Packers
Brandon Siler - 7th round - Chargers - link

No word yet on if Earl Everett is signing as a free agent somewhere.

We Are The Champions

Damn it feels good to be a Gator.

"Suddenly, it's Florida's world, and we're all just fighting for second." -- Bud Withers of the Seattle Times