The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Thu, 23 May 2013 12:22:49 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Ahmad Black Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:YESLER) 60 The Cardinals will eventually need to draft an heir apparent for strong safety Adrian Wilson. Will this be the year? http://ari.scout.com/2/1067381.html 2047 Michael DiJulio http://ari.scout.com/2/1067381.html Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:35:00 GMT 0 126 Arizona ari NEPatriotsDraft.com's James Christensen continues his series on top prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft. This week he shares his top safeties available. http://nwe.scout.com/2/1047192.html 2047 James Christensen http://nwe.scout.com/2/1047192.html Thu, 10 Feb 2011 03:15:00 GMT 0 121 New England nwe There was a time in Urban Meyer’s coaching career where he would have overlooked Ahmad Black as a recruit. The reports of Black being too short and too slow are well documented. Meyer used to look past those players, too. However, his decision to recruit Black helped the head coach end his career with a victory Saturday at the Outback Bowl. http://florida.scout.com/2/1035847.html 2047 Cody Jones http://florida.scout.com/2/1035847.html Sat, 01 Jan 2011 23:49:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida Ahmad Black’s relationship with Urban Meyer didn’t get off to the best start. It actually began with Black walking back to the locker room after the head coach kicked him out of practice. That happened the first day Black stepped foot on Florida’s practice field as a freshman. http://florida.scout.com/2/1035004.html 2047 Cody Jones http://florida.scout.com/2/1035004.html Wed, 29 Dec 2010 22:35:00 GMT 0 168 Florida florida They said they were surprised but they understand why their coach is stepping down. Seniors Ahmad Black and Mike Pouncey participated in Wednesday's press conference that turns a new page in Florida football history. http://florida.scout.com/2/1029544.html 2047 Laura McKeeman http://florida.scout.com/2/1029544.html Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:28:00 GMT 0 168 Florida florida Ahmad Black liked what Florida had to offer when he came out of Lakeland High School but growing up a Florida State fan made him unsure. Constantly in his ear was Florida running back Chris Rainey, who ended up being the reason seven players from Lakeland signed with Florida. Without Rainey in their ear, it wouldn’t have happened. http://florida.scout.com/2/1025431.html 2047 Cody Jones http://florida.scout.com/2/1025431.html Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:30:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida Senior safety Ahmad Black spoke to media members Tuesday for one of the last times of his college career. Black said it is starting to hit him that his time at UF is winding down and he will be emotional at Saturday's game as it is his last time playing in the Swamp. http://florida.scout.com/2/1022879.html 2047 Laura McKeeman http://florida.scout.com/2/1022879.html Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:27:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida We heard from some veterans at Monday's press conference. Let's start with center Mike Pouncey who talked about Chris Rainey's return to the team. Pouncey said Rainey has really turned his attitude around and is ready to take this "second chance" and run with it...literally. http://florida.scout.com/2/1020021.html 2047 Laura McKeeman http://florida.scout.com/2/1020021.html Tue, 09 Nov 2010 04:48:00 GMT 0 168 Florida florida The Florida defense allowed only 10 points to Mississippi State, but it was their lack of a game-changing play that hurt the most. The Gators couldn’t force a turnover against the Bulldogs, and they’ve only forced one turnover in the last three games. They’re now using the open week to focus on creating more big plays. http://florida.scout.com/2/1013925.html 2047 Cody Jones http://florida.scout.com/2/1013925.html Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:00:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida The margin of error for the Florida defense was small. Against an offense with playmakers the caliber of Alabama, one missed tackle or missed assignment created multiple issues. The problems for the Florida defense didn’t center around one quick fix. As Florida safety Ahmad Black saw, they continued to happen throughout the first half. http://florida.scout.com/2/1008246.html 2047 Cody Jones http://florida.scout.com/2/1008246.html Sun, 03 Oct 2010 05:13:00 GMT 0 168 Florida florida Florida special teams has a new moniker. Special teams coach D.J. Durkin brought the term "The Pack" over from Stanford with him and it is a mantra the special teams are trying to live up to. If you aren't in "The Pack", you are "The Prey". Senior safety Ahmad Black talks about that in this video interview with the media from Wednesday. It is special being part of Florida's special teams. http://florida.scout.com/2/1001098.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/1001098.html Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:07:00 GMT 0 168 Florida florida He thought about it for a while, but Florida safety Ahmad Black decided to return for his senior year to play football for the Gators. The experienced and talented Black lacks the prototypical size they like in the NFL, but few players have his instincts to the ball and ability to make a tackle. He returns as a leader for the Gators and expects a big year from him and some young guys. http://florida.scout.com/2/958291.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/958291.html Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:29:00 GMT 0 168 Florida florida The Florida Gators have some holes to fill on defense and are missing key players at all levels of a very stingy defense. Major Wright decided left school early and his attitude and experience will be absent at safety. Two veterans do return along with a redshirt freshman that didn't do a lot and a couple of freshmen that enrolled for spring ball. Here is a quick look at the safety position. http://florida.scout.com/2/954404.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/954404.html Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:27:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida Ahmad Black has been a key part to Florida's success over the last two years. The junior safety from Lakeland is a heady ballplayer that doesn't let much get by him. After suffering the crushing defeat to Alabama a few weeks ago, Black and his teammates vow to be back for the Sugar Bowl and for next season. http://florida.scout.com/2/934040.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/934040.html Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:54:00 GMT 0 168 Florida florida Florida junior safety Ahmad Black knows the Gators have their hands full with Alabama this week in the SEC Championship Game. The Gators have the two-pronged worry of a great running game from the Crimson Tide to one of college football's best pass catching threats in Julio Jones. Black is thankful for the help he has ion the secondary against Jones and talks about it here. http://florida.scout.com/2/925064.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/925064.html Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:57:00 GMT 0 168 Florida florida Gator fans all know how intense the rivalry has been with Florida State over the years. Not so much in the last couple but it is still not lost on the Gator players. Ahmad Black spoke to the media after Florida's 62-3 win over FIU and he reiterates the importance of the big state rivalry. http://florida.scout.com/2/922548.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/922548.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:21:00 GMT 0 168 Florida florida Don't let Urban Meyer's words over the summer about his group of safeties get lost in the shuffle this preseason. As the Gators set to repeat as national champions, the safety position couldn't be in better hands. However, whose hands they will be in isn't set yet as Meyer said he has four starters at safety. Chuck Heater coaches them up and likes the idea of the competition. http://florida.scout.com/2/885314.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/885314.html Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:27:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida No, Florida hasn’t gone demonic or even paired up with the Gypsy Queen of New Orleans. They have their own source of “Black Magic”, Ahmad Black. The strong safety from Lakeland got that nickname from assistant coach Vance Bedford after one of his early season interceptions last year and he’s kept that moniker ever since. http://florida.scout.com/2/854443.html 2047 Larry Vettel http://florida.scout.com/2/854443.html Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:10:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida Talk about an enviable position. Your team just wins a national championship with a secondary starting three sophomores and a freshman. Your pass defense was the best in team history when it comes to interceptions and your top three safeties are returning with 13 of the 26 interceptions on the year. Coach Chuck Heater likes what he has but knows there is room for improvement and expects it. http://florida.scout.com/2/849221.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/849221.html Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:59:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida No, this isn’t New Orleans and the Gypsy Queen has not put a spell on the Oklahoma Sooners, but that doesn’t mean the visitors from the Midwest won’t have to cope with some “Black Magic” on the Gators’ side. Ahmad Black carries that nickname and a remarkable sophomore season into Thursday night’s BCS Title Game. http://florida.scout.com/2/827565.html 2047 Larry Vettel http://florida.scout.com/2/827565.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:12:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida