Stadium Stories: Florida Gators

by Peter Kerasotis

Few atmospheres in college football match fall Saturdays at The Swamp in Gainesville, where the Florida Gators play. This book chronicles the Camelot Era of Steve Spurrier, as well as his Heisman... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762737778
• ISBN13: 9780762737772
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
• Length: 165 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

A great read for Gators or any fan of college football

As a co-worker of Kerasotis for many years, I have long admired Pete's eloquent prose in Florida Today's sports section. He has a gift for spotting stories others miss and presenting them simply and surely. When I first heard that Pete was writing this book, I told him I wanted to get a copy as soon as it was released, even though I have no connection to UF and am in fact an bigtime Ohio State fan. Having enjoyed Pete's writing for years, I was sure that I would enjoy the book even though I have never set foot in the Swamp. I wasn't disappointed. Pete's substantial knowledge of Gator football was evident on every page. And one needn't be a Gator fan to enjoy the stories here. The tale of Mr. Two-Bits will resonate with the reader who feels that the fan loyalty and pageantry of the college game make it so much better than the NFL product. And the look at UF legend Wilber Marshall is one of the best profiles I've ever read of an athlete. I highly recommend this book to anybody who loves college football. It is a must-have for any Gator fan's bookshelf.

My Two Cents on Mr. Two Bits and Much More...

I have had the honor and privilege of knowing Pete for many years and the pleasure of being able to ready his columns in Florida TODAY for many years. His wit and writing style make for an easy and fun read and this collection provides anecdotes and inside Gator tales many of us have never read before. Pete's book offers the insight of a beat reporter, which he has been, and the prose of a seasoned author, which he is. It's a wonderful read for Gator fans everywhere! Thanks, Pete!

Great to Be a Florida Gator

This is a great book for all Gators - easy to read and full of information about our football program. My favorite chapters were on Steve Spurrier the player and Mr. Two Bits. Peter spells out why and how we got onto probation in the 1980s which I found very informative. I found it to be a book I didn't want to put down. I would highly recommend all Florida Gators read this book! Go Gators!

A Piece of Gator Nation History....

Peter Kerasotis is a long time personal friend of mine and i've been reading his columns in the Florida Today newspaper for years. Peter graduated from UF, and is one of the biggest proponents and fan of the greatest team in college football, the University of Florida Gators. The book is easy to read and is chock-full-of history, facts, and reflections on some of the greatest games/players/traditions that have made up the Florida Gators. I'd consider this a must have to anyone who is part of the Gator football tradition, or is an avid sports aficionado.

Go Gators!

Florida Gators, captures the essence of a Florida Gator fan... Peter knows what it is like to almost win the SEC, to compete for a National title, or to be on the verge of a great season, and see it all go by the wayside with a loss, usually to Georgia! This is a very entertaining, very easy read. I thought I knew the "Gators", but I learned a lot about the team and the program from this superb book. Florida Gators is a great way to spend an evening, once you start, you won't be able to put it down...From Ray Graves to Charlie Pell, from Galen Hall to Steve Spurrier, it's all here, and it's accurate and complete.