re: Interesting history on UF-UT rivalry

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The 1969 Gator Bowl matchup between a pair of SEC opponents, Florida and Tennessee, offered up enough intrigue on its own, but the pre-game storyline had nothing to do with the game. UT coach Doug Dickey, reports said, was Florida's top choice to replace Coach Ray Graves, who was believed to be retiring from coaching to become athletic director. It made sense, given Dickey starred at Florida in the '50s, but it also mad a lot of people mad (especially up in Rocky Top). There were denials, there were no comments. And three days after the game, a 14-13 win for the Gators, Dickey (pictured above with QB John Reaves) was announced as UF's next head coach. The state of Tennessee promptly announced Dickey a "traitor."

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