Gator Athletics Finish Third in the Nation…

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A school-record tying 12 Gator athletic teams turned in top-10 finishes in 2008-09, marking the eighth consecutive year that 10 or more Gator athletic teams finished among the nation’s top 10. This is the fifth time 12 Florida teams were among the nation’s top 10 in a single season (1992-93, 2001-02, 2003-04, 2007-08, 2008-09).

The 2008-09 Gators finished third with 1172.75 points 11.5 behind the second place school, North Carolina with 1184.25. This is the third time Florida’s Athletics have finished third the other two were in 2001-02 and 1995-96.

One time the Gators finished higher with a tie for second back in the 1997-98 school year.

Florida Athletics Final Rankings 2008-09
(No. 1) Football
(No. 2) Softball
(No. 2) Men’s Indoor Track & Field
(No. T-2) Men’s Outdoor Track & Field
(No. 4) Gymnastics
(No. 5) Men’s Swimming & Diving
(No. 6) Women’s Swimming & Diving
(No. 9) Women’s Outdoor Track & Field
(No. T-9) Baseball
(No. T-9) Soccer
(No. T-9) Women’s Tennis
(No. T-9) Volleyball

“The Gator football team’s national championship was truly a highlight for this season, but there was plenty to be proud about when looking at the entire Gator athletic program,” Florida Athletics Director Jeremy Foley said. “Our student-athletes and coaches strive to compete at the highest level and we are truly fortunate that they represent the University of Florida in such an exceptional manner. Gator fans can look forward to the upcoming season because we know the Gators will look for further success.”

UF Annual Finishes in National All-Sports Rankings, by Year
Finish / Academic Year

5th 1983-84
4th 1984-85
8th 1985-86
4th 1986-87
5th 1987-88 
9th 1988-89
5th 1989-90
5th 1990-91
5th 1991-92
4th 1992-93
4th 1993-94
5th 1994-95
3rd 1995-96
5th 1996-97
T2nd 1997-98
4th 1998-99
7th 1999-00
7th 2000-01
3rd 2001-02
7th 2002-03
6th 2003-04
6th 2004-05
5th 2005-06
6th 2006-07
6th 2007-08
3rd 2008-09