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Column: Gators fans: Get ready for a tough season

I wanted to believe the hype. I wanted to believe Jim McElwain when he said Florida’s offensive line would be much improved in 2017. I wanted to believe the Gators had the pieces for a successful, potent offense that could put up points, yards and wins. I wanted to believe the defense could pick up what NFL draftees Jarrad Davis, Alex Anzalone, Quincy Wilson, Teez Tabor and Marcus Maye left behind.

Gators offensive line falls flat in loss to Michigan

Whooped. Outmatched. Overpowered.

Gators offense overmatched by Wolverines, lose season opener

Brandon Powell yanked his chin strap from his helmet, threw his hands up in despair and stormed off the field of AT&T Stadium.

Gators soccer shutout for first time this season, drops to Washington

Washington forward Kimberly Keever patiently waited on the near sideline in the Gators’ half of the field, holding the ball over her head, directing traffic to get her teammate in space for a throw-in. She hurled it a solid 20 yards, then watched as the ball bounced another 10 until it came within striking distance for fellow senior Shannon Simon.

Best foot forward: UF kicker Eddy Pineiro using football to give his family a comfortable life

Eddy Pineiro and his parents throw money out the window.

Feleipe Franks set to start first game at QB Saturday

Michigan, Gators fans and the rest of the college football world no longer have to wonder who Florida’s starting quarterback will be on Saturday.

First game features barrage of storylines

This ain’t UMass. This ain’t Bowling Green. This ain’t Charleston Southern or Western Kentucky or any of the other punching bags Florida has opened the season against in the past decade. This is Michigan, the Big Blue, from the Big Ten, which historically has produced some of football’s biggest and best players.

alligatorSports Picks Column: Week 1

Jim McElwain is under a lot of pressure at the beginning of his third season. He has to deal with the pressure of starting quarterback Feleipe Franks, a redshirt freshman who’s never thrown a pass in a college football game. He also has to deal with the pressure of going up against Jim Harbaugh’s Wolverines without his star running back, Jordan Scarlett, and star receiver, Antonio Callaway, who have been suspended for disciplinary issues.

Column: No matter the outcome, Michigan game is a win-win for the Gators

Jim McElwain was asked a question on Wednesday that I found to be enlightening.

Guest column: Bullied Gator fan from Michigan in need of rescue

Dear Coach McElwain and Gators football team,

Gators going to Seattle to face Washington, Portland

The Florida soccer team is taking its new No. 2 ranking to Seattle this weekend to play in the Husky/Nike Invitational.

UF volleyball set to play SEC-ACC Challenge in Puerto Rico

Rachael Kramer stood in front of reporters on Wednesday coming off Florida’s strong start to the season. Despite winning multiple honors this week, including the American Volleyball Coaches Association Player of the Week, she remained modest by crediting her teammates.

Spencer’s organization to legally challenge UF’s decision

Organizers on behalf of white supremacist Richard Spencer may file a lawsuit against UF.

Former IFAS director charged with theft

The former director of the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Plant Science Research and Education Unit was arrested last Friday, Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office said.

GPD: Student arrested for rape

A student was arrested Wednesday afternoon for raping a woman at a party in a house near the UF Levin College of Law, Gainesville Police said.

Darts & Laurels

You step into the ballroom, four hooded figures following you on either side. The figures on each end carry torches, and the others carry various gemstones. You recognize that one is an emerald, another jade and another topaz. The rest of the stones you can’t discern, despite having a masters degree in geology. The two figures nearest to you grab you by the arm and strap you down to a chair at the end of the ballroom. Someone pries your eyes open and forces you to stare into the light. The hooded figures assemble in front of you, each holding their gem in a different orientation and position. The light shining from the ceiling focuses into a beam, which begins to refract from one gemstone to the next. Once the light passes through the sixth gemstone, the beam hits your eyes, and everything goes white. Out of the whiteness comes a message, and upon reading it, your fears and doubts vanish. The message, of course, reads:

In the stories of the past, we can find parallels with our own lives

Over the summer, I had the opportunity to visit some of the most unique cities America has to offer. From New York to San Francisco, Savannah to Berkeley, the more culturally rich and fascinating cities of the country tend to also be home to some of the best bookstores on Earth. Comfortably nestled somewhere in the beating heart of a city, often miles away from the nearest Barnes & Noble or Target, the independent bookstore thrives.   

Already trashing Taylor Swift’s new music video? Take another look at the ending scene

As I start to type this, I can already envision your eyes rolling at the headline. Nonetheless, please hear me out. Trust me, I do know that anything said in Taylor Swift’s favor is shot down pretty fast, and I know there are a million reasons as to why, but this is important.

UF Financial Affairs distributes more than $190 million

With his new financial aid package, Matthew Martins no longer has to work a full-time job.

‘A turning point’: UF international students are declining