The "Gator flop" occurred during a 1971 NCAA football game between the Florida Gators and Miami Hurricanes. In the final minutes of the game, Gator John Reaves needed to throw just another 14 yards to break the all-time NCAA career passing record. The members of the Gators' defense dropped to the turf so that the Hurricanes could gain possession and take the ball to the other end of the field. After the Hurricanes scored a touchdown, the Gators recovered the ball and Reaves threw a pass to break the record.Hurricane Sports: ESPN's College Game Day... (September 4, 2002)
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Also known as the "Florida Flop"
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John Clifford was the only member of the Gators' defense who didn't "flop"Hurricane Sports: ESPN's College Game Day... (September 4, 2002)
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Curci said of Dickey
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Following the game, several of the Gators jumped into the pool reserved for the Miami Dolphins official mascotHurricane Sports: ESPN's College Game Day... (September 4, 2002)
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The Gators defeated the Hurricanes 45-16
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The rivalry between the Gators and the Hurricanes remains strongHurricane Sports: ESPN's College Game Day... (September 4, 2002)
