"Destiny of Champions"

Original Oil on Canvas 24" x 48"  

 The single play that propelled the team to that most coveted achievement; the NCAA National Championship.  That moment captured forever in amazing detail and color by Jerry Sauls (six months to complete). Make it a part of your permanent Gator collection.

Arguably the biggest play in the history of Florida Gator Football, although a superb demonstration of athletic effort, most certainly could be characterized as fate or destiny.  Considering the circumstances surrounding the play and the ultimate importance of the victory,  almighty  intervention seemed likely.  

 On a warm early November 2006 evening in Gainesville, Florida, Coach Steve Spurrier on his first trip back to "The Swamp" with his South Carolina Gamecocks, had led his team to an impressive performance against Urban Meyer's mighty Gators.  With only eight seconds remaining, all that Coach Spurrier and the Gamecocks needed was for Ryan Succop (among the best kickers in the Southeastern Conference) to make a 48-yard field goal for the big upset victory (first ever in "The Swamp") over the highly ranked and heavily favored Gators. Timeout was called.  The Gator Defensive Coordinator call for a designed block which overloaded the left side of the defense and had key defenders crashing the middle of the offensive line to get enough push to allow a third defender to leap into the air and block the kick.

 The ball was snapped. Ray McDonald and Steven Harris plowed into the offensive line.  The snap, hold and kick looked perfect.  Then, as if shot from some type of launching device, Jarvis Moss, towering above the line of scrimmage, knocked the ball down with his big left hand and the play and victory that would set the stage for the 2006 Florida Gator Football team to move on to an SEC and NCAA National Championship was complete. 

 Gator football history was made on that night. For those that witnessed, a moment that will never be forgotten.

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 Artist Signed Giclees – Top quality, state of the art, reproductions on Stretched Canvas

Offered with standard (special priced) framing accented with "Florida Gator" colors – or – Gallery Wrapped around wooden stretching bars - or - stretched but unframed for custom framing of your choice

Price List:

"21 x 35" (framed size) Giclee on stretched canvas - standard solid wood custom framing (Gator accent colors) - includes all hanging hardware - painting is ready for hanging ... $579.00.

"16 x 32" Giclee on stretched canvas - gallery wrapped - includes all hardware - painting is ready for hanging ... $495.00.

"16 x 32" Giclee on stretched canvas - unframed - ready for custom framing of your choice ... $479.00.

Smaller Size Now Available ($148) - Click Here for details

Shipping and Packaging:

There is a flat rate of $35.00 for shipping cost, packing material and insurance within the contiguous United States.  For outside the US, email for a quote.

SPECIAL ORDERS: Should you be interested in a specific size other than the standard 16" x 32"(image size)  offered, we can special order any size up to the 24" x 48" of the original painting (ratio is 2/1 - width to height).  Note: Giclee Images on canvas are priced by the square foot. Price per square foot for special orders will be more expensive because our standard size giclees (16" x 32") are order in blocks of 25 at a discounted rate.  Contact Jerry for a quote.

Standard Frame Samples:

Gallery Wrap Sample:

"Presentation at The University of Florida - 2008"

(left to right) Jeremy Foley (UF Athletic Director), Paul Robell (Executive Vice President UF Alumni Association and UF Foundation, Jerry Sauls (Artist), Jerry W. Davis (Gator Booster & Project Coordinator), Katie ??? (Internet Marketing and Merchandising)

Note: The Original Painting is now available for purchase.

Original Oil on Stretched Canvas

Black Satin Five Inch Framing with Brass Title Plate and Cordless Picture Light

Framed Artwork Measures 58" x 34"

Hand Painted by Jerry Sauls - Six Months to Complete

Price: $14,000.00

 Made a choice? Contact Jerry ... He will send you a detailed invoice with all the particulars for your review and approval.

ACCEPTED METHODS OF PAYMENT

PayPal - Bank payment or credit card.

Cashier's Check or Money Order - Made payable to "Jerry Sauls"

Direct Bank to Bank Funds Transfer - Quick and safe method.  Jerry will provide account and routing Info.

(Note: Only Direct Bank to Bank Funds Transfer accepted for sales outside of the continental US)

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED!

If you are not completely satisfied with your art purchase, simply return  in the same protective packaging within 14 days for a full refund of the purchase price.  All that you pay is the return shipping.