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Coach Will Muschamp walks off the field following Florida’s 33-23 loss to Louisville in the Sugar Bowl  on Jan. 2 at the Superdome in New Orleans. Muschamp owns an 18-8 record in two seasons with the Gators.

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Injuries force adjustment to UF’s spring game

By GREG LUCA< | Apr. 2, 2013

The Gators have decided to ditch the traditional spring game in favor of what is essentially an open practice.

Redshirt senior guard Jon Halapio (left) blocks Vanderbilt defensive tackle Jared Morse (97) during the Gators’ 31-17 win against the Commodores on Oct. 13 in Nashville, Tenn. Halapio is listed as a starter on Florida's most recent depth chart.

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Florida offensive line dealing with injuries, lack of depth

By PHIL HEILMAN< | Mar. 26, 2013

Florida’s spring game will have a different look this year.

Wide receiver Quinton Dunbar (1) catches the game-tying touchdown during Florida’s 27-20 win against Louisiana on Nov. 10 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Wide receivers look to improve in second year under Pease

By JOE MORGAN AND PHIL HEILMAN< | Mar. 21, 2013

Quinton Dunbar does not feel threatened by Loucheiz Purifoy practicing at wide receiver during spring practice.

Loucheiz Purifoy (15) catches passes during warmups before Florida’s 17-9 loss to Georgia on Oct. 27 in Jacksonville.

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Junior cornerback adjusting to life as two-way player

By JOE MORGAN< | Mar. 19, 2013

Brian Poole seems to be the only guy who can slow down Loucheiz Purifoy.

Defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin (right) speaks to coach Will Muschamp before Florida’s 33-23 loss to Louisville on Jan. 2 in the Sugar Bowl at the Superdome in New Orleans.

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Durkin adjusting to new role as defensive coordinator

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Mar. 13, 2013

D.J. Durkin calls it good fortune.

Defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd (73), now a member of the Minnesota Vikings, celebrates after making a tackle during Florida’s 33-23 loss to Louisville during the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 2 at the Superdome in New Orleans.

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Defensive tackle’s stock rising as NFL draft approaches

By PHIL HEILMAN< | Mar. 12, 2013

Nobody is second-guessing Sharrif Floyd’s decision to leave UF early these days.

After giving up two easy goals at UNC, junior defender Sam Farrell said the Gators have made defensive adjustments in an effort to improve transition play.

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Tampa 2 defense paying off for UF

Feb. 14, 2013

Tampa 2 is a defensive football strategy created by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1990s. Mixing his lacrosse and football background, Nick Williams formed a deviation of the Tampa 2 to incorporate in lacrosse.

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Defensive tackle Bostwick chooses Florida over Miami, Alabama

By KATIE AGOSTIN | Feb. 6, 2013

PORT ST. LUCIE –– In the gymnasium at St. Lucie West Centennial High, three hats — Miami, Florida and Alabama — sat on a table in front of senior Jay-nard Bostwick. Though Bostwick appeared undecided, his mind was already made up.

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Gators nab No. 2 overall recruit

Feb. 6, 2013

TAMPA — Vernon Hargreaves III remains uninterested in national attention, regardless of how much his play warrants it.

Jelani Jenkins (3) returns an interception during Florida’s 37-26 win against Florida State on Nov. 24 at Doak Campbell Stadium. Jenkins was one of three former Gators chosen by the Miami Dolphins on Friday.

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Jenkins right to leave

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Jan. 23, 2013

No one was surprised when defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd and safety Matt Elam announced their intentions to forgo their senior seasons and declare for the NFL draft.

Coach Will Muschamp stands on the field during Florida's 33-23 loss to Louisville on Jan. 2.

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Muschamp hires Lawing as new assistant

By JOE MORGAN | Jan. 22, 2013

Less than one week after defensive coordinator Dan Quinn left the Gators for the NFL, coach Will Muschamp has filled out his staff.

Former UF defensive coordinator Dan Quinn calls a play during Florida’s 27-20 victory against Louisiana on Nov. 10 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Seattle Seahawks hire Dan Quinn as new coordinator

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Jan. 17, 2013

Former Florida defensive coordinator Dan Quinn accepted the same position with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday afternoon. Gators special teams coordinator and linebackers coach D.J. Durkin was promoted to replace Quinn.

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Donovan defends slumping Southeastern Conference

By KATIE AGOSTIN | Jan. 8, 2013

When Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban raised the crystal football above his head, the Southeastern Conference made history.

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Gators linebacker Jenkins declares for NFL Draft

By JOE MORGAN | Jan. 7, 2013

The Gators’ list of early departures continues to grow.

Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater hands the ball off to running back Jeremy Wright during the Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, La.

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Bridgewater steals show in Sugar Bowl against a veteran Gators team

By ADAM PINCUS | Jan. 3, 2013

NEW ORLEANS— Linebacker Daniel Brown doused coach Charlie Strong with a cooler of yellow Gatorade.

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Notebook: Defensive back decides to transfer; Sugar Bowl injury update

By GREG LUCA | Dec. 17, 2012

Freshman defensive back Willie Bailey has decided to transfer, coach Will Muschamp announced on Monday.

Fired Kentucky coach Joker Phillips, top, is carried off the field after UK’s 34-3 win against Samford on Nov. 17 in Lexington, Ky. Phillips was hired on Monday to coach Florida’s wide receivers.

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Former Kentucky coach hired to lead Florida receivers

By GREG LUCA | Dec. 3, 2012

Joker Phillips has been hired as Florida’s wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator, the school announced on Monday. Phillips will begin recruiting on Friday.

Coach Will Muschamp reacts to a call during Florida’s 37-26 win against Florida State on Nov. 24 at Doak Campbell Stadium. Muschamp led the Gators to an 11-1 record and a Sugar Bowl berth during his second season at the helm in Gainesville. Florida will play Louisville in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 2 in New Orleans.

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Florida earns bid to play Louisville in Sugar Bowl

By GREG LUCA | Dec. 2, 2012

Florida’s berth in the Sugar Bowl was a foregone conclusion, but its opponent was a mystery.

Safety Matt Elam intercepts a pass thrown by EJ Manuel during Florida’s 37-26 win against Florida State on Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee.

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Safety Matt Elam thriving as silent leader

By ADAM PINCUS | Nov. 27, 2012

Will Muschamp made sure he didn’t make the same mistake twice.

Sophomore Loucheiz Purifoy carries the ball down the field during Florida’s 37-26 win against Florida State on Nov. 24 at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee.

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Loucheiz Purifoy emerging as versatile threat

By JOE MORGAN | Nov. 27, 2012

As a freshman, Loucheiz Purifoy struggled to get on the field. One year later, Florida can’t take him off it.

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