NEWS
Women drop a heartbreaker to 'Noles
Nov. 23, 2007UF fell just shy of upsetting No. 20 Florida State, losing a heartbreak 81-78 Friday night.
El Caimán
NEWS
Haden on field and warming up
Nov. 23, 2007Cornerback Joe Haden, who was questionable with a right ankle sprain, is on the field and warming up. It was going to be a game-time decision whether the freshman, UF's top corner, would start. More on this as the lineups are announced.
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FOOTBALL
Small senior class goes out with big win
Nov. 23, 2007For a group of seniors who experienced everything from mediocrity to a coaching change to a national title, Saturday was a flawless ending.
NEWS
HALFTIME: UF 24 FSU 12
Nov. 23, 2007Although Gary Cismesia kicked a miraculous 60-yard field goal as time expired, the Seminoles haven't been able to do much more than that as the Gators lead 24-12 at the half. Tim Tebow has thrown two touchdowns to Louis Murphy and Tebow has also ran for one, helping further his Hesiman campaign.
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FOOTBALL
Rickerson picks up slack for injured Haden
Nov. 23, 2007With freshman cornerback Joe Haden (high right ankle sprain) out of the lineup this week, Jacques Rickerson knew he had a second chance to impress UF's coaching staff.
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FOOTBALL
Receivers spread wealth in break-out game
Nov. 23, 2007If Tim Tebow wins the Heisman Trophy, he will have plenty of hands to shake and people to thank.
NEWS
UF loses a heartbreaker to No. 20 Florida State
Nov. 23, 2007UF fell just shy of upsetting No. 20 Florida State and the Gators will be left wondering what could have been after a 81-78 loss Friday night.
NEWS
Matchup: UF vs No. 20 Florida State
Nov. 22, 2007Who/When/Where: UF (3-1) vs. No. 20 Florida State (4-1), 5:30 p.m., O'Connell
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COLUMNS
Things to be thankful for at UF this holiday
By Leigh Shapiro | Nov. 20, 2007Ah, Thanksgiving. I'm thankful for the holiday you can't screw up. There's no need to fret about finding the perfect gift for your mom or someone hot to kiss at midnight. It's socially acceptable to eat so much pie that you can't get up from the table. Here's what I'm thankful this year:
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Nothing wrong with fishing T-shirts
By Stephanie Stock | Nov. 20, 2007In Monday's "Fashion" Alligator Rants, "frat guys who wear Guy Harvey shirts" were chastised for wearing the artists's apparel simply because "Gainesville doesn't have any good places to fish for swordfish." As a longtime supporter of Mr. Harvey's artwork and marine preservation efforts, I'm a little baffled.
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VOLLEYBALL
McGinnis wins second straight SEC Player of the Year
Nov. 20, 2007The Southeastern Conference office announced its end-of-season volleyball awards Tuesday afternoon, and, just like the conference standings, the Gators came out on top.
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COLUMNS
UPD learned lesson from Tasergate
Nov. 20, 2007With one day before break, we have a lot to be thankful for. But with Monday's speech, one thing that is fairly low-key tops my list.
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FOOTBALL
Rivalry sways in-state talent
Nov. 20, 2007When UF throttled Florida State 34-7 two years ago in the Swamp, UF coach Urban Meyer walked around the locker room with his hands in his pockets.
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FEATURES
By LANE NIESET, Alligator Contributing Writer
Nov. 20, 2007With temptations of pumpkin pie, gingerbread, turkey with gravy and more, it's easy to make bad decisions when eating during the holidays.
METRO
Students advised on safety precautions for holiday travel
Nov. 20, 2007With 26 student deaths since January, including several caused by traffic accidents, law enforcement officials are advising students to be careful on the roads this weekend.
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COLUMNS
What do you think the Gators are thankful for?
Nov. 20, 2007Christmas music is already playing on the radio, red and green decorations are infiltrating stores in the Oaks Mall and white, plastic reindeer are grazing on the lawn of the V.A. Medical Center on Archer Road.
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CAMPUS
Student group aims to bring creativity to Gainesville community
By ILEANA MORALES | Nov. 20, 2007Alisha Wainwright, a UF sophomore, said she is hoping to bring creative learning, fun and a break from curriculums geared toward FCAT to elementary school students in Gainesville.
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Gators crush Ospreys, prep for clash with 'Noles
Nov. 20, 2007With Friday's rivalry matchup against Florida State looming, the UF men's basketball team prepared with a warm-up game Tuesday night.
NEWS
Within Reach
Nov. 20, 2007(Jeremiah Wilson / Alligator) Connor Thompson, 6, awaits a pass from his father, Ron, during a game of catch Tuesday evening on the Plaza of the Americas.
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CAMPUS
Social Security numbers of former UF students leaked on Web site
By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Nov. 20, 2007More than 400 former UF students might have been put at risk for identity theft after their Social Security numbers were posted on UF's Computing & Networking Services Web site.
