Gators Arrive for BCS Championship, 1/2/09
Fort Lauderdale -- The Orange Bowl committee greeted the Gators as they disembarked at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Friday afternoon, handing out duffel bags and oranges.
The entire Florida team made the trip, although offensive lineman James Wilson was on crutches.
Brandon Spikes wore the infamous pink suit that he debuted when the Gators arrived in Phoenix two years ago. Duke Lemmens and Justin Trattou followed suit, donning equally colorful attire.
Joe Haden had a numeral five and a star shaved in his hair.
Urban Meyer and Tim Tebow spoke with the media before the team left by bus for the team hotel.
Read MoreThe entire Florida team made the trip, although offensive lineman James Wilson was on crutches.
Brandon Spikes wore the infamous pink suit that he debuted when the Gators arrived in Phoenix two years ago. Duke Lemmens and Justin Trattou followed suit, donning equally colorful attire.
Joe Haden had a numeral five and a star shaved in his hair.
Urban Meyer and Tim Tebow spoke with the media before the team left by bus for the team hotel.
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photo by Tim Casey
Crates of oranges sit on hand before the Gators arrived for the BCS Championship Game on Friday, January 2, 2009 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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