Former UF LB Tim Paulk passed away
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- Jul 15, 2014
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Whaaaaaaaat?!?!?!? He's not in this pic, but I always loved this group and those defenses the most of any during my time as a Gator fan.
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Whaaaaaaaat?!?!?!? He's not in this pic, but I always loved this group and those defenses the most of any during my time as a Gator fan.
They were a special group. Pretty sure the pic at the very top where he’s running with the ball was his pick-6 against the bulldogs in ‘90. Really sad to see these former greats passing away.
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- Jul 15, 2014
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I think it's the same game.
- Jun 19, 2014
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Damn.
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You could just FEEL the difference in the program.
This wasnt another boring ass ball control Alabama wannabe Gator program.
We played Gator football and dared anyone else to try to keep up. If there was 0:40 on the clock in the second half and we were on our own 35 up by four TDs, SOS and the Gators were trying to score again.
- Jun 19, 2014
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Wow. Early 50s is waaaaaay too young.
He was a charter member of the Gator's Boo Yaa Tribe. There was rap group called the Boo Yaa tribe in California, including some big-ass Samoans. Some of our Gator defenders were fans. Allegedly, the name "Boo Yaa" comes from the sound of racking a shotgun. The defense adopted the name. If somebody got a big hit, it was called a Boo Yaa and they got to join the Tribe.
I found an article from 1990 that talked about Paulk and the Boo Yaa Tribe:
AMID UF-FSU HOOPLA, OLD FRIENDS SAY GOODBYE
From 90-93, Stuart Scott was a sports anchor for the local NBC affiliate (WESH). He later went on to fame at ESPN using "Booyah" as his signature catch phrase. I firmly believe he got it from the UF defense even though he claims it came from an elderly man talking about the previous night's thunder. I'm not buying that story. I think he needed a cover story so it wouldn't be connected to the rap group or a particular college team.
I agree with DG, the 1990 and 1991 defenses were simply spectacular. Loved watching SEC traditionalists trying to run on those defenses. It didn't work.
Thanks for the memories. Rest in Peace.
Alex.
He was a charter member of the Gator's Boo Yaa Tribe. There was rap group called the Boo Yaa tribe in California, including some big-ass Samoans. Some of our Gator defenders were fans. Allegedly, the name "Boo Yaa" comes from the sound of racking a shotgun. The defense adopted the name. If somebody got a big hit, it was called a Boo Yaa and they got to join the Tribe.
I found an article from 1990 that talked about Paulk and the Boo Yaa Tribe:
AMID UF-FSU HOOPLA, OLD FRIENDS SAY GOODBYE
From 90-93, Stuart Scott was a sports anchor for the local NBC affiliate (WESH). He later went on to fame at ESPN using "Booyah" as his signature catch phrase. I firmly believe he got it from the UF defense even though he claims it came from an elderly man talking about the previous night's thunder. I'm not buying that story. I think he needed a cover story so it wouldn't be connected to the rap group or a particular college team.
I agree with DG, the 1990 and 1991 defenses were simply spectacular. Loved watching SEC traditionalists trying to run on those defenses. It didn't work.
Thanks for the memories. Rest in Peace.
Alex.
- Jul 30, 2014
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It was my initial reaction. Seemed appropriate. He was a special Gator.
And as mentioned by you and others already, he helped mark the beginning of an amazingly magical era for Gator Football.
RIP, Gator!
- Jun 12, 2014
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Tim Paulk and Godfrey Miles played together and they were two of the most talented LBs we ever had.
Now unfortunately they are both gone way too soon.
On another note, when did Paulk play with Emmitt Smith?
Since Emmitt never claims to have played at UF I am curious
Now unfortunately they are both gone way too soon.
On another note, when did Paulk play with Emmitt Smith?
Since Emmitt never claims to have played at UF I am curious
- Jul 23, 2014
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maybe you misunderstood Emmitt - he played AGAINST Tim in the WLOCP... respect for his opponent, and all that.
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Apparently so.
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