Gator Named to College Football Hall of Fame

Wilbur Marshall played Gator football from 1980 tonext feat was being drafted to the Chicago Bears
1983. During that time, the Gators' linebacker wasas a first round pick the following year.
credited with finishing his career at UF with 343If you are not quite sure about Marshall yet, UF
tackles and 23 sacks - a school record. He stillnamed Marshall the Defensive Player of the
owns the record for the number of tackles for aCentury. And now, we have his induction into the
loss in a career with 58, plus the number ofHall of Fame. It is time that Marshall is recognized
tackles for a season, with 27. He was known asfor his contributions to the Gators and his
the one man wrecking crew. That says it all.contributions as he went on to the Chicago Bears.
No quarterback or Receiver was safe fromMarshall's induction into the College Football Hall of
Marshall's moves. If asked to rush, he put the hurtFame is not just a Milestone that only he should
on, and if he got anywhere near the ball - hobe proud of. Gator fans should be proud, as well.
matter which opponent had it - Marshall wouldThere are future Hall of Famer on many teams.
make the ball his, more often than not.Soe of them just don't know it yet. Your job as
Marshall has long been hailed as one of UF's mostGator Fans, is to show your spirit and sport your
solid players for years, but somehow hasn't madecoors. Make sure you are wearing your Official
to the Hall of Fame until now. Last year MarshallGator Merchandise. Let the team know you're
was inducted to UF's Ring of Honor. He was abehind hem. And remember the alums, too, like
two-time consensus All America pick while atMarshall. You will see his spirit in some of the
Florida, and he was honored to be the ABCplayers that are up and coming if you pay
National Defensive Player of the Year in 1983. Hisattention.