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Florida Gators honor Travis McGriff in 1996 top players countdown

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Florida Gators honor Travis McGriff in 1996 top players countdown
Summary

The Gainesville Sun continues its countdown of the top 30 players from Florida's 1996 national championship team. At No. 26 is Travis McGriff, who was a significant possession receiver for the Gators in that season. McGriff recorded 14 catches for 167 yards before suffering a season-ending knee injury in November 1996. His performance helped propel the Gators to a 12-1 season and their first national title. He later earned the title of most improved player at wide receiver during the spring of 1997. McGriff has remained in Gainesville, serving as the offensive coordinator at Buchholz High School.

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  • •Travis McGriff ranked No. 26 in 1996 players countdown.
  • •He caught 14 passes for 167 yards in the season.
  • •Season ended early due to a knee injury in November 1996.
  • •McGriff is now an offensive coordinator at Buchholz High School.
  • •The Gators won their first national title in 1996.
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  • 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — Florida football Top 30 players from 1996: No. 26: Travis McGriff
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The Gainesville Sun is counting down the top 30 players from the 1996 Florida Gators national championship team. Here's No. 26.

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