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Navarre and Battle make grand debuts

ESPN.com

Friday, September 1, 2000

AFTER THOUGHTS Stinking up the Swamp:Yes, No. 7 Florida beat Ball State 40-19. But, no, it wasn't exactly impressive. How bad was it? Aside from the endless visor tossings, defensive laspses, poor special teams play, Steve Spurrier called got so sick of watching his offense struggle, he punted -- on third down and 26. "It was like third-and-50," Spurrier said. "We were just hoping to not get it blocked." Even the Florida faithful turned ugly, booing the Gators after Ball State blocked ...

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