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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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Harvin, Spikes out for Hawaii

What had long been suspected was confirmed after the Gators practice Wednesday: Wide receiver Percy Harvin and linebacker Brandon Spikes will not play in the season-opener against Hawaii on Saturday.


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Marsh coming of age

There's a certain point when a talented prospect becomes a great player. It's the point where athletic ability meets experience.


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SEC inks 15-year deal with ESPN

ESPN and the Southeastern Conference have agreed to the longest-running contract in the network's history to gain rights to the SEC's football and men's and women's basketball games.


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UF defense uses pack mentality

Despite sporting a collection of highly touted recruits it would be an understatement to say the Gators defense struggled last season.


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Moody ready to run

This summer, Urban Meyer walked by Emmanuel Moody in the weight room and succinctly told him, "Boy, I hope you're really good."


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Spikes will likely miss Hawaii game

Gators starting middle linebacker Brandon Spikes will probably not be playing in Saturday's season-opener against Hawaii, UF coach Urban Meyer said Monday morning.


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Sex class not what Rainey expected

Gators running back Chris Rainey may not be the best player to talk to for many things, but he sure as hell knows how to make reporters laugh. This exchange could be heard at UF's morning press conference today with the player of "I'm a white-girl man" fame.


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ESPN, SEC agree to huge 15-year contract

ESPN and the Southeastern Conference has reached a huge ridiculous 15-year deal. The deal begins in 2009-10 and will include events from football, men's basketball and women's basketball. Check our Web site later tonight as we'll have a full story.


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