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Gators countdown features Reidel Anthony at No. 2 from 1996 team

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Gators countdown features Reidel Anthony at No. 2 from 1996 team
Summary

The Gainesville Sun continues its countdown of the top 30 players from the Florida Gators' 1996 national championship team, placing Reidel Anthony at No. 2. Anthony, a standout wide receiver, recorded 72 catches for 1,293 yards and 18 touchdowns during that championship season. This impressive performance aided the Gators in securing their first national title with a 52-20 victory over Florida State. Anthony went on to be drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the 1997 NFL Draft and made significant contributions during his five seasons in the NFL. The countdown continues as the Gators commemorate the 30th anniversary of this pivotal season.

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  • •Reidel Anthony is featured as No. 2 in the countdown.
  • •He had 72 receptions, 1,293 receiving yards, and 18 touchdowns in 1996.
  • •Florida won its first national title with a 52-20 win over Florida State.
  • •Anthony was a first-round pick in the 1997 NFL Draft.
  • •The countdown celebrates the team's 30th anniversary.
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The Gainesville Sun is counting down the top 30 players from the 1996 Florida Gators national championship football team. Here's No. 2.

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