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Max Garcia (76) runs at an opposing player during Florida’s 30-10 victory against Arkansas on Oct. 5, 2013, in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Garcia moved from guard to center during spring practice.
Sports

Garcia improving at center

After redshirt senior Jonotthan Harrison played his last game for the Florida Gators — a 37-7 loss to Florida State on Nov. 30 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to close out a 4-8 season — coach Will Muschamp knew he needed a replacement.


Kelvin Taylor rushes during Florida's 23-20 loss to Georgia on Nov. 2 at Everbank Field in Jacksonville.
Sports

Taylor, Jones highlight talented Florida running back group

With Jeff Driskel returning from a broken fibula to play in Kurt Roper’s new high-tempo spread offense — and not to mention the hoopla surrounding the backup battle between Treon Harris and Will Grier — much of the attention surrounding Florida’s offense has been directed to the quarterback position.


Florida Alligator
Opinion

Stay lean and green this semester with Meatless Mondays

Starting college can be an exciting yet daunting experience. It’s not surprising that with all the stress that comes with it, some new students gain the dreaded Freshman 15. A study published in Nutrition Journal found that nearly a quarter of freshmen gain at least 5 percent of their body weight during their first semester, an average of about 10 pounds in just a few months.   


Florida Alligator
Opinion

Koch brothers influence on FSU sets risky precedent

Despite never having held any elected office, Charles and David Koch are two of the best-known, most influential political figures in the U.S. The brothers, who own and operate the megacorporation Koch Industries, have spent vast amounts of money on political advertising and campaign donations in recent years. 



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