SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Richt explains celebration
July 28, 2008HOOVER, Ala. - There were plenty of memorable moments for Georgia last season.
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OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Misplaced Priorities: Fla. universities should shun political hires
July 28, 2008As a result of the worst budget crisis in state history, Florida's colleges and universities have been forced to leave vacant positions unfilled, eliminate or incapacitate various degree programs and hand out pink slips to faculty members in order to cope with the state Legislature's refusal to fully fund higher education.
METRO
Former GPD officer avoids sexual battery charges
By APRIL DUDASH | July 28, 2008A former Gainesville Police officer will not be charged with sexual battery after a woman claimed he intimidated her into having sex with him.
NEWS
Gators pick up another commit
July 28, 2008Tight end Desmond Parks, a three-star prospect according to Scout.com, has committed to the Gators, according to several media Web sites. Parks is 6-foot-6 and 215 pounds and could be a replacement for Cornelius Ingram after he graduates.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Football team raises $6,000 at Charity Challenge
July 28, 2008Tim Tebow spent Friday night flipping a 450-pound tire across Florida Field.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF hosts annual Jehovah's Witnesses convention
By KRISTEN HUFF | July 28, 2008Elaine Coomer wanted answers.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
UF picked to win SEC
July 28, 2008HOOVER, Ala. - Georgia is one of the favorite picks for best team in the nation heading into the season, but writers at Southeastern Conference Media Days chose UF to win the East Division and come away with the conference crown.
SPORTS
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BASEBALL
Figueroa joins Padres
July 28, 2008Ten hours of waiting in an airport to join his new team on the road.
METRO
City commissioners may press bars on underage drinking with new permit
By ZAHARA ZAHAV | July 28, 2008Gainesville city commissioners say underage drinking in downtown and midtown bars has gone far enough, and they're willing to close the door on everyone under 21 if the problem isn't resolved.
NEWS
No TitleTown for Gainesville
July 27, 2008Gainesville finished 6th in ESPN's TitleTown voting with 5.2 percent of the vote. Sorry, Gator fans. Valdosta, Ga. (didn't see that one coming) won the contest. Boston was the only major metropolitan area to be in the top six. Apparently big-city citizens don't watch ESPN as much as you'd think.
NEWS
Volleyball freshie Kelly Murphy named High School Coaches Athlete of the Year
July 27, 2008UF's volleyball squad is the youngest it's been in years, but it could be a quick rebuilding effort. Incoming setter Kelly Murphy was named the National High School Coaches Association Volleyball athlete of the year recently. Former Gator Angie McGinnis, currently with Team USA, won the award in 2004. Murphy is also the Gatorade National Volleyball Player of the Year.
NEWS
The migration of former Gators to New York continues: Taurean to the Knicks
July 27, 2008After signing former UF point guard Anthony Roberson a few weeks ago, the New York Knicks have acquired another former Gator. Taurean Green, point guard for the national championship teams, has been traded by the Denver Nuggets to the Knicks. Former South Carolina Gamecock Renaldo Balkman was the centerpiece in the trade, going from New York to Denver. David Lee, also a UF alum, is also on the Knicks. While having former Gators is probably a comfort for Green and Roberson, it won't help their playing time. Stephon Marbury, Mardy Collins, Jamal Crawford, Nate Robinson and the recently signed Chris Duhon are all guards on New York's roster.
NEWS
The Ol' Ball Coach stands at the lectern
July 24, 2008HOOVER, Ala. - Five straight losses to end the season are never good. For Steve Spurrier and the South Carolina Gamecocks fans, it was awful.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
UF faculty and staff to get small raises
By KATIE SANDERS | July 24, 2008UF President Bernie Machen announced a plan Friday to give faculty and staff small pay raises for the first time in two years.
NEWS
Media picks Gators to win Southeastern Conference
July 24, 2008HOOVER, Ala. - Big news from here in Alabama, if media predictions count as big news.
NEWS
SEC Media Days, Day 3: Kentucky coach Rich Brooks
July 24, 2008HOOVER, Ala. - I hope you're all not tired of my blogs yet. I'll have a couple more today.
NEWS
Auburn DE Marks jokes about Gators
July 24, 2008Alligator Staff Writer Phil Kegler just finished interviewing Auburn defensive end Sen'derrick Marks. When Phil asked Marks if he missed seeing the Gators on the schedule this season, Marks replied in the affirmative.
METRO
Gas thefts on the rise in Alachua County
By LEAH SOUTHERS | July 23, 2008Locking your gas cap could become as important as locking your car doors.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Senators move to impeach absent student body treasurer
By KATIE SANDERS | July 23, 2008If some members of UF's Student Senate get their way, Paul Drayton's decision to take a business internship in the Big Apple this summer could spell the end of his career as Student Body treasurer.
