Gators in the NFL Week 13
by Ryan Randall
Coming into Sunday’s game against New England, Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder told the Sun-Sentinel he would be quiet when playing the Patriots, referring to the fine he received last year against the team after an altercation with New England lineman Matt Light. However, it would be the final defensive play in the Dolphins’ Week 13 contest that would speak for Crowder, as the fifth-year player picked off a Tom Brady pass to seal a 22-21 victory over their AFC East rival. The interception was the first of Crowder’s career, and he also had four total tackles, giving him 46 combined tackles this season. Miami is now 6-6 with the victory, and are still in the hunt to make the Wild Card, as they are one game behind the Jacksonville Jaguars, who hold the final Wild Card spot.
Last week, Percy Harvin had a career day with over 100 receiving yards, in a victory; this week it was Louis Murphy’s turn. The Oakland Raiders wideout had four catches for 128 yards against Pittsburgh, including 11-yard game-winning touchdown catch. Murphy’s day was even more impressive considering he did not start and had more yards that both starters Johnnie Lee Higgins and Chaz Schilens, who combined for 108. After the game, Murphy told the San Francisco Chronicle the team wants to keep making plays, and was also very excited about the Raiders’ fantastic finish, telling the paper, ”Oh man, the emotion, I can’t even explain it.”
Statistics updated through Week 13.
QUARTERBACK
Rex Grossman (’00-’02) Houston — 3 completions, 9 attempts, 33 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INTs; 3 rushes, 5 yards, 1 fumble
RUNNING BACKS
Fred Taylor (’94-’97) Patriots — 45 carries, 201 yards, 2 TDs
Earnest Graham (’99-’02) Buccaneers — 12 carries, 56 yards, 0 TDs
DeShawn Wynn (’02-’06) Packers — 6 carries, 19 yards, 0 TDs; on injured reserve (knee)
Percy Harvin (’06-’08) Vikings — 13 carries, 113 yards, 0 TDs, 1 fumble
Louis Murphy (’05-’08) Raiders — 2 carries, 5 yards, 0 TDs
Andre Caldwell (’03-’07) Bengals — 3 carries, 22 yards, 0 TDs, 3 fumble, 2 fumbles lost
RECEIVERS
Percy Harvin (’06-’08) Vikings — 48 catches, 681 yards, 6 TDs
Louis Murphy (’05-’08) Raiders — 23 catches, 411 yards, 4 TDs
Andre Caldwell (’03-’07) Bengals — 39 catches, 363 yards, 3 TDs
Jabar Gaffney (’00-’01) Broncos — 29 catches, 394 yards, 0 TDs
Fred Taylor (’94-’97) Patriots — 2 catches, 17 yards, 0 TDs
Earnest Graham (’99-’02) Buccaneers — 10 catches, 66 yards, 0 TDs
DeShawn Wynn (’02-’06) Packers — 2 catches, 19 yards, 0 TDs
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN
Cooper Carlisle (’96-’99) Raiders — 12 games, 12 starts
Max Starks (’00-’03) Steelers — 12 games, 12 starts
Phil Trautwein (’05-’08) Rams — 1 games, 0 starts
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN/LINEBACKERS
Derrick Harvey (’04-’07) Jaguars — 12 games, 39 tackles, 1 sacks, 0 INTs, 2 passes defended
Mike Peterson (’95-’98) Falcons — 12 games, 79 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INTs, 2 forced fumbles, 6 passes defended
Channing Crowder (’03-’04) Dolphins — 10 games, 46 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INTs, 2 passes defended
Andra Davis (’98-’01) Broncos — 12 games, 72 tackles, 3.5 sack, 0 INTs, 2 passes defended
Jarvis Moss (’04-’06) Broncos — 4 games, 0 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INTs, 1 pass defended
Alex Brown (’99-’00) Bears — 12 games, 36 tackles, 4 sacks, 0 INTs
Gerard Warren (’98-’00) Raiders — 12 games, 27 tackles, 1 sack, 0 INTs, 1 pass defended
Marcus Thomas (’04-’06) Broncos — 12 games, 12 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INTs
Jevon Kearse (’96-’98) Titans — 6 games, 4 tackles, 1 sack, 0 INTs
Bobby McCray (’01-’03) Saints — 12 games, 10 tackles, 1.5 sack, 0 INTs, 1 pass defended
Brandon Siler (’04-’06) Chargers — 12 games, 50 tackles, 1 sacks, 0 INTs, 1 pass defended
Ray McDonald (’03-’06) 49ers — 12 games, 7 tackles, 3 sacks, 0 INTs
Ian Scott (’00-’03) Chargers — 8 games, 12 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INTs
DEFENSIVE BACKS
Reggie Nelson (’05-’06) Jaguars — 12 games, 56 tackles, 0 INTs, 4 passes defended
Marquand Manuel (‘98-’01) Lions — 9 games, 36 tackles, 0 INTs, 2 passes defended, 1 forced fumble; on injured reserve (shoulder)
Lito Sheppard (’99-’01) Jets — 7 games, 17 tackles, 1 INTs, 6 passes defended
Todd Johnson (’99-’03) Bills — 6 games, 5 tackles, 0 INTs, 0 passes defended
Keiwan Ratliff (’00-’03) Steelers — 8 games, 9 tackles, 0 INTs, 0 passes defended; released by the Steelers November 24.



I believe Rex had a 21yd pass completion and an inteseption against Jacksonville this past week. He had some stats.
by Joe Sampson
Hey thanks Joe, stats are fixed now.
by Ryan Randall
I thought I’ve seen Joe Cohen several times playing defensive line. Can you confirm that? If so, please include in your next report.
by mike glancy
8 offensive players and only 15 TDs combined out of all of them through 13 weeks?
Nice to see “Big Money” Warren living up to his name – again – as he does year after year after year. A whole 1 sack. Outstanding.
May be good in college, but at the next level, the Florida Gators certainly are nothing impressive. E.Smith, J.Youngblood and a very few others are about it. More busts than anything.
by Chris Collinsworth