Grid Talk: The Loud And Proud Crowd

Gators coach Napier, QB Mertz acknowledge fans’ vocal part in upset victory over No. 11 Tennessee

  • University of Florida fans and players celebrate the end of the Gators’ 29-16 victory over Tennessee in Gainesville Saturday night. (JOHN STUDWELL / Palatka Daily News)
    University of Florida fans and players celebrate the end of the Gators’ 29-16 victory over Tennessee in Gainesville Saturday night. (JOHN STUDWELL / Palatka Daily News)
  • Florida’s Ricky Pearsall tries to push away Tennessee defender Aaron Beasley after a reception. (JOHN STUDWELL / Palatka Daily News)
    Florida’s Ricky Pearsall tries to push away Tennessee defender Aaron Beasley after a reception. (JOHN STUDWELL / Palatka Daily News)
GAINESVILLE – Billy Napier began his press conference in a much different way. He didn’t talk about the offense. He didn’t harp on a great game by the defense. Nope. It was about the fans that were…

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