--Junior QB Tim Tebow added to his impressive trophy collection in April by winning the James E. Sullivan Memorial Award as the nation's most outstanding amateur athlete, presented by the AAU at the New York Athletic Club. He is the second athlete in school history to win the award, joining swimmer Tracy Caulkins (1978).

--Junior LB Brandon Spikes is on the 2008 Lott Trophy watch list and senior guard Jim Tartt is on the preseason watch list for the Outland Trophy. Spikes (6-3, 245) was second in the SEC with 131 tackles last season. Tartt (6-3, 300) was a second-team All-SEC pick in 2007 and has started more games (29) than any active player on the team.

SPRING MOVERS

RB Chris Rainey -- The sophomore ran a scorching 4.24 40-yard dash in a race against five Florida students, marking the fastest recorded time in Urban Meyer's tenure. He also ran for 75 yards and a touchdown and scored on a 65-yard pass play in the Blue-Orange game. "I feel good," he said. "I have to keep doing this, keep improving every time I play and just get ready for the season."

WR Deonte Thompson -- With receivers Percy Harvin, Louis Murphy and Carl Moore dealing with injuries this spring, the redshirt freshman took advantage of the extra reps and showcased his playmaking ability and track-star speed.

DE Carlos Dunlap -- The 6-6, 290-pound pass-rush specialist punctuated his breakout spring with a school-record four quarterback sacks in the spring game. He could platoon with sophomore Justin Trattou to help fill the void created by the early NFL departure of Derrick Harvey. "With his pass rush, he could be a force in the SEC, and if you're a force in the SEC, you are one of the best players in America," Meyer said.

LB Brandon Hicks and LB Lorenzo Edwards -- The sophomores made consistent plays throughout the spring and will contend for the starting outside linebacker spot opposite junior Dustin Doe. Edwards had a 50-yard interception return for a touchdown during the spring game.

QUOTE TO NOTE
"Our staff has done a great job staying one step ahead. Adding a fullback, going no-huddle, adding a formation with two tight ends -- and we're going to do that this year because we have two really good players there. We're very well aware that (opponents know) to beat Florida, you've got to hit Tim Tebow. We're doing all we can. We'll be ready." -- Florida head coach Urban Meyer.

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