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After postponed debut, Texas A&M to have rust, element of surprise
By ADAM PINCUS | Sep. 5, 2012Gusts from Hurricane Isaac brought a whirlwind of emotions for Texas A&M.
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Muschamp names Driskel starting quarterback for Texas A&M
By JOSH JURNOVOY | Sep. 3, 2012Will Muschamp didn’t want to name a starting quarterback following Saturday’s win against Bowling Green, but he decided to end the speculation on Monday by naming Jeff Driskel his starter.
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Gillislee's career day fuels Gators in season opener
By ADAM PINCUS | Sep. 1, 2012At this rate, Mike Gillislee will eclipse 2,000 yards and surpass his touchdown prediction. After saying he’d reach 1,500 yards and 24 touchdowns at Southeastern Conference Media Days in July, the senior running back made an early push to the seemingly unreachable goals.
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Driskel, Brissett both start in Florida's opener against Bowling Green
By GREG LUCA | Sep. 1, 2012After weeks of debate and indecision, both Jacoby Brissett and Jeff Driskel were on the field for the first snap of Saturday's season opener against Bowling Green.
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Picks Column: Bowling Green
Aug. 30, 2012Like the throngs of people waiting for the release of Lil Wayne’s Dedication 4 mixtape, we here at the alligatorSports Brand Picks Column started bugging out when the calendar turned to Aug. 30 yesterday! College football season has arrived! Wait, Weezy didn’t drop the tape on time? I see “Sorry 4 the Wait 2” on the horizon!
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Bowling Green to face unusual foe
By JOSH JURNOVOY | Aug. 28, 2012Bowling Green is not familiar with the Southeastern Conference.
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Football shouldn’t control the university
Aug. 28, 2012As a much-anticipated college football season kicks off at The Swamp this weekend, it may be appropriate to look almost 1,000 miles north to Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa.
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Both quarterbacks will play
By JOSH JURNOVOY | Aug. 26, 2012Last Monday was supposed to be “Decision Day” for the Gators, as Will Muschamp would release the season-opening depth chart. He decided to delay the decision for a week so he could further evaluate his players.
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Gators plan to play both Driskel, Brissett in season opener
By JOSH JURNOVOY | Aug. 24, 2012Will Muschamp continues to hold off on naming Florida's starting quarterback for the season-opener, but he has provided insight as to who will be under center on Sept. 1 against Bowling Green.
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Hines, Burton giving Florida versatility
By GREG LUCA | Aug. 22, 2012When Brent Pease kicks his offense into high gear, confusing opposing defenses with various formations, motions and shifts, Trey Burton and Omarius Hines are expected to present some of the biggest problems.
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Forget Atlanta: UF must move on from dismal 2011 season
By ADAM PINCUS | Aug. 22, 2012The Gators have Georgia on their mind.
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Reed back in practice after MCL sprain
By JOE MORGAN | Aug. 22, 2012Two days after coach Will Muschamp announced Colin Thompson would miss about eight weeks due to surgery on his right foot, the Gators have good news at tight end: Jordan Reed is healthy.
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'Decision Day' approaching for Gators
By ADAM PINCUS | Aug. 22, 2012For the first time in five months, questions will turn into answers for the Gators.
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Florida quarterback battle remains undecided
By ADAM PINCUS | Aug. 15, 2012Jacoby Brissett smiled when asked about the potential of starting at quarterback for Florida.
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The Real McCoy: Former Gator beats leukemia, continues battle for others
By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Aug. 15, 2012Behind the cluttered facemask that adorned bits of turf and paint from the field, he peered into the roaring depths of orange and blue that drowned the stands of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
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New coordinator Pease bringing ‘imagination’ to Florida offense
By ADAM PINCUS | Aug. 15, 2012Florida coach Will Muschamp called last year’s team soft. With new offensive coordinator Brent Pease, the tone is changing.
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Gators cornerbacks key in creating more ‘loose down’ plays
By JOE MORGAN | Aug. 15, 2012With the Gators’ turnovers at a minimum last season, the interceptions naturally followed suit.
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Thompson to play at UF near family
By ADAM PINCUS | Aug. 15, 2012Chris Thompson scored six touchdowns last season for Gainesville High School. His mother saw every one.
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Notebook: Floyd, Easley look to rush passers from different positions
By JOE MORGAN | Aug. 15, 2012With Jaye Howard gone to the NFL and Ronald Powell injured, Sharrif Floyd and Dominique Easley will try to pick up the slack for Florida’s 2011 sacks leaders.
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Column: The Dark Knight Advises — What the Gators can learn from The Joker
By JOE MORGAN | Aug. 15, 2012At times last season, the Gators seemed embroiled in chaos — much like what the citizens of Gotham City experienced at the hands of The Joker in “The Dark Knight.” But with a little help from Batman, the people proved resilient and outlasted the terrorist clown.
