Thank God I'm not a Gator

University of Florida head football coach Urban Meyer seems to be taking a page from rival-coach Lane Kiffin's book by creating waves in the media.

Meyer was upset with comments made by former Gator quarterback Shane Matthews after the team's 31-30 loss to Mississippi last fall according to espn.com. Matthews criticized team strategy for not being able to take advantage of Ole Miss playing Gator wide-outs man-to-man 90 percent of the game.

" If you want to be critical of a player on our team or a coach on our team you can buy a ticket for seat 37F, you're not welcome back in the football office," Meyer said. "You're either a Gator or you're not a Gator."

Who does Meyer think he is?

Hey Urban, in America there's this thing called the First Amendment. It gives all U.S. citizens freedom of speech - with certain exceptions. One of those exceptions is NOT criticism of the Florida Gators by a former Gator though.

I wonder if Meyer will have the same reaction if golden-boy, and jean-shorts wearer, Tim Tebow makes similar comments ten years down the line?

What if he does? Meyer would be at the entrance of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium with a crowbar prying off that ridiculous plaque of the Tebow speech - which just happened to follow the Ole Miss loss that Matthews criticized.

As much as I wish that would happen, I really doubt it.

So speak your mind Shane Matthews. Criticize Gator players and coaches all you want - it's your right. Just keep your mouth shut after this year's UT/UF game. We know - it's going to be a tough game.