Doering had some interesting comments for ESPN
Even with Florida winning seven of 10 in the 90s, this game was must-see TV and must-win for the teams.
There were good games, but former Florida receiver Chris Doering isnt ready to say Tennessee was Floridas equal.
I wouldnt say it was a mutual respect, Doering said. We were aware that they were probably the most competitive team in the conference, outside of us, but we felt like we had their number. We felt like we owned them and we felt like we were in their minds.
The fact of the matter is they always had an excuse and always found a way to let us win that game.
Its like the game never truly died.
You had Faxgate in 1991, Florida christening Neyland Stadiums new grass field with a 31-0 win in '94, and Peyton Manning watching his 30-14 second-quarter lead in the Swamp turn into a 62-37 romp by the Gators in '95.
There was Deon Grants one-handed interception and Collins Coopers missed overtime field goal that gave Tennessee a victory in '98, which stopped a five-game losing streak to Florida and prompted fans to flood the field in Knoxville.
In a lot of cases for a lot of Tennessee fans, they can lose every game, but if they beat Florida, theyll be satisfied, said former Tennessee running back Travis Stephens.
Did Jabar Gaffney really hold on to the ball long enough in 2000?
Of course he did. Are you kidding me? That was a touchdown, Doering said.