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SEPTEMBER 08, 2010

Links: Gators calling Daniels 'Baby Vick'

The reason B.J. Daniels wears No. 7 is as a nod to Michael Vick, so he'll be flattered in some small way to know that Florida's defensive players are calling him "Baby Vick" as they prepare for Saturday's showdown in Gainesville. Florida Today's David Jones -- I look forward to seeing him Saturday -- writes about Daniels' elusiveness in a feature story.

"That guy can really do a great job with his feet and his arm," UF linebackers coach D.J. Durkin told Florida Today. " I think he's one of the most talented quarterbacks in the country. It will take 11 guys and a full plan and a bunch of coaches to do a great job against him."

-- Other links: ESPN.com's Brian Bennett writes about the remarkable ascent of defensive back Mistral Raymond, who has gone from walk-on to senior captain in two short years. ... And I'm late with this, but all three panelists making picks for the Syracuse Post-Standard are taking Syracuse to beat USF in the Big East opener on Oct. 9.

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