In light of the last few months, it’s easy to make fun of Plaxico Burress. Really, really easy. Ludicrously easy. But according to the ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION, one group will always see him as much more than Mr. “Plaxidental Shooting”: The Florida Gators.

That’s Louis Murphy, above, about 2 seconds before pointing up at his mother. Let me explain. He’s the leading receiver for Florida, who’s gearing up for Thursday’s title game against the Oklahoma Sooners. Up until this season (his senior year), he hadn’t accomplished much for coach Urban Meyer and company; his career totals in his first three years were 39 catches for 590 yards and six scores. Worse, he had spent time in Meyer’s doghouse for sundry minor discipline problems. Worse, after Murphy’s mother passed away on Valentine’s Day at age 47 of breast cancer, Murphy’s performance suffered greatly during spring practice. But the comfort that Murphy desperately needed came in the unlikely form of one Plaxico Burress: Read more…