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Sophomore quarterback Jacoby Brissett announced his intention to transfer from the Florida Gators.

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Gators' Brissett to have starting opportunity at quarterback

By ADAM PINCUS | Nov. 12, 2012

After 10 games of waiting and an offseason of preparation, Jacoby Brissett is getting his chance.

Kat Williamson pushes the ball in Florida’s 2-0 win against FGCU on Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

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All-American’s return bolsters UF defense

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Nov. 12, 2012

Florida coach Becky Burleigh started two underclassmen at center back against Florida Gulf Coast on Friday, but she had an All-American waiting in the wings.

Offensive lineman Jon Halapio blocks during Florida’s 27-20 win against Louisiana on Nov. 10 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Gators injury situation in flux as season nears conclusion

By JOE MORGAN | Nov. 12, 2012

Linebacker Neiron Ball (ankle) and wide receiver Andre Debose (sprained knee) are doubtful for Florida’s game against Jacksonville State on Saturday. Ball injured his ankle early in Florida’s 27-20 win against Louisiana on Saturday, while Debose missed the game entirely.

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Spring semester: Tips for registration

By Craig Kissoon | Nov. 11, 2012

Plan early, plan often.

Senior Jennifer George poses for photos during UF Media Day on Oct. 10. George racked up 15 points and nine rebounds in a losing effort against Michigan on Saturday.

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Butler gets win No. 100 as George leads Gators in blowout home win

Nov. 11, 2012

After sitting out Friday’s game due to personal reasons, Jennifer George returned Sunday and helped the Gators pick up their second win of the season.

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UF women's tennis has mixed performance during weekend

Nov. 11, 2012

Three Gators from Florida’s women’s tennis team entered the 32-person pool in Flushing, N.Y., and four entered the tournament in Lakewood, Fla., on the weekend with high aspirations.

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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Backup Brissett leads Gators' fourth-quarter comeback

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Nov. 10, 2012

The circumstances weren’t ideal, but Jacoby Brissett wasn’t caught off guard.

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Moss propels inexperienced Gators to blowout win in opener

Nov. 9, 2012

Sydney Moss flirted with a triple-double Friday night in her first career game for the Gators.

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Five Food Fundamentals for Healthy Skin

By Jennifer Hernandez | Nov. 9, 2012

If you have ever watched the cult classic “Girls,” on HBO, you probably remember when Hannah is at that new job and one of the women she works with tells her that her eyelids are too oily and that she is obviously a vegan who isn’t in-taking proper nutrition.

Will Cohen plays with Nicole Reed, a 21-year-old family, youth and community science senior, who cares for Will after school as his personal counselor. Reed has spent 20 hours a week with Will for the last four months. “I’m blessed that I’m a one-on-one,” Reed said.

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Will Power

By Colleen Wright | Nov. 8, 2012

Will Cohen was diagnosed with severe autism, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and other challenges at 22 months old. He is considered preverbal, meaning he can make sounds, but he can’t speak.

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Darts & Laurels

Nov. 8, 2012

Brr! Or something. Don’t worry, you’re not the only one who’s overly excited for the winter flavors available at Starbucks now. Even though our winter is much more mild than Actual Winter, we can still pretend that what we see could be a scene from Winterfell.

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Lessons from Florida election results

Nov. 8, 2012

Despite President Obama’s re-election being officially projected just after 11 p.m. on Tuesday, ballots were still being counted well after in Florida, where voters waited in lines well past midnight.