University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

SEC SEC SEC SEC SEC SEC SEC SEC Florida — 63 Tulane — 21 The Gators went into their third game of the season looking desperately for a win. With rumors that this would be Charley Pell ' s last game as head coach and the announcement of the NCAA allegations, the Gators released their frustrations on the field, ripping Tulane. In the first quarter, the Gators raced to a 13-0 lead with a field goal by Bobby Raymond, a safety by linebacker Adrian White and a 39-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kerwin Bell to wide receiver Ricky Nattiel. Full back Joe Henderson boosted the score with a two- point conversion. The second quarter was a display of aerial, kicking and running skills by the Gators. Raymond added two field goals and both Bell and running back Neil Anderson scored 1-yard touchdown runs. Tulane managed to get on the scoreboard with a touchdown; however, the Gators retaliated with a 54-yard touchdown pass from Bell to running back Lorenzo Hampton. In the third quarter, Tulane scored a second touchdown, but the Gators came back as Anderson glided 63 yards for a touchdown. At the end of the quarter, Chris Perkiness tied a SEC record with a 60-yard field goal. Also, punter David Nardone executed his fourth consecutive punt of the year within the opponent ' s 10-yard line. Anderson ' s third touchdown of the day came in the third quarter. Tailback James Massey also scored on a two- yard touchdown run. The Gators had a decisive lead throughout the game and sealed their first victory of the season. — Patty Garcia and Maria Hernandez 1) Running back James Massey takes a break after his fourth quarter touchdown run. 2) Linebacker Patrick Miller leaps for a high-five celebration. 1) J. Rowland 98