October 1st, 2014 11:17 AM
It’s where his father influenced his career path and where he met his wife. It’s where he’d learn from legendary coaches.
When the Florida Gators head to Knoxville for Saturday’s contest against Tennessee, it will mark the return to a city that has important meaning to offensive coordinator Kurt Roper.
In 1977, Roper’s family moved to the city when Kurt was four. His father Bobby was linebackers coach at Tennessee for three seasons. Roper would return to the university as a graduate assistant for the defense and special teams from 1996-98.
During that time, Roper helped...
Read the rest here: Florida Gators Football: Kurt Roper’s Rocky Top Reunion
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It’s where his father influenced his career path and where he met his wife. It’s where he’d learn from legendary coaches.
When the Florida Gators head to Knoxville for Saturday’s contest against Tennessee, it will mark the return to a city that has important meaning to offensive coordinator Kurt Roper.
In 1977, Roper’s family moved to the city when Kurt was four. His father Bobby was linebackers coach at Tennessee for three seasons. Roper would return to the university as a graduate assistant for the defense and special teams from 1996-98.
During that time, Roper helped...
Read the rest here: Florida Gators Football: Kurt Roper’s Rocky Top Reunion
...READ MORE HERE...
