With a student population of 30,000 and a football team that once went 0-10-1 during her enrollment, UF alumna Sharon Taylor never thought her alma mater would come this far.
Ah, Homecoming weekend. The grills are lit, the RVs are parked, the beer is on ice. We'd be lying if we said we don't enjoy it. Even though Archer Road is more packed than a tin of sardines and our favorite bars are at capacity, we wouldn't trade this three-day weekend for anything.
Vanderbilt isn't exactly known for its football, but we at the alligatorSports brand picks column were determined to find someone who considers him or herself a Commodores fan.
For police, Homecoming weekend isn't much different from a weekend with a home football game, said Capt. Jeff Holcomb, University Police Department spokesman. Still, officers are taking some precautionary measures.
My husband and I wish to express our gratitude to all of the sororities that participated in the "Ghouls, Goblins, and Greeks" event on Halloween. All of the girls were so caring and wonderful with our kids, and the effort spent decorating the houses, making costumes and creating games for the kids' enjoyment was so appreciated by our family. Our children, who are ages 3 and 1, had a fantastic time, and we all hope to participate again next year. Thank you again for the wonderful Halloween experience.
In addition to the traditional overhead fireworks display in tonight's Gator Growl, this year's show will be brought to a new and more personal level by using indoor fireworks.
Several UF notables will join sports teams and Florida politicians in today's Homecoming parade that starts at noon.
The last trucks to go by in the Homecoming parade Nov. 2 won't be part of the entertainment. They'll be filled with city employees to clean up the mess.
(Jeremiah Stanley / Alligator) Hastings Westphal, a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, scrapes paint off of "Leo," the lion statue in front of the fraternity's house, on Thursday evening.
It will be a bittersweet day when the Gators take the field this weekend.
After winning two national titles, UF men's basketball coach Billy Donovan is working for another repeat triumph - this time for premature babies.
Before UF battles Vanderbilt University in Saturday's Homecoming football game, students will have a chance to celebrate with plenty of fireworks, music and comedy at tonight's Gator Growl.
UF alumni are coming home, and university fundraisers are ready with open arms - and pockets.
With the influx of freshmen and sophomores, some hyped and experienced players have gotten lost amid UF's youth movement.
Freshman Mike Pouncey continues to impress UF coach Urban Meyer on the defensive side of the ball.
Not everyone at UF will have the day off to watch the Homecoming parade today.
While Gainesville residents may be decked out in orange and blue on Homecoming weekend, not every event in town will be about football.
UF students can expect a mix of up-and-coming talent as well as tried-and-true success at tonight's Gator Growl.
UF's defeat at the hands of Arkansas was only three weeks ago, but it's a fading memory for the Gators.
Nicholas Baragona
Solutions by The State News
