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Picks Column: Week 12

Nov. 17, 2016

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Taylor Tubbs races in the Southeastern Conference Championships on Nov. 1, 2013, on the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

UF Cross Country season comes to a close

By Mark Stine | Nov. 17, 2016

The UF Cross Country team’s season came to an end on Nov. 11 in Tallahassee at the NCAA South Regional Championship. Both the men and women’s teams finished outside of the top two, which would have directly qualified them to nationals.

UF coach Amanda Butler claps during Florida's 53-45 win against LSU on Jan. 17, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Guards primed for major role in game versus Temple

By Alejandro López | Nov. 17, 2016

The Florida Gators women’s basketball team has been through this before.

UF goalkeeper Kaylan Marckese throws the ball back into play during the first half of Florida's 5-2 win against Iowa State on Aug. 19, 2016, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

UF soccer team hosts NCAA second round

By Lauren Staff | Nov. 17, 2016

Today, for the first time in program history, Florida will play against Wisconsin in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Florida forward Devin Robinson fights for a shot against Florida Gulf Coast forward Antravious Simmons during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday Nov. 11, 2016, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Bob Mack/The Florida Times-Union via AP)

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

UF holds off St. Bonaventure for third win

By Ray Boone | Nov. 17, 2016

With 15 seconds remaining in Florida’s battle with St. Bonaventure, UF guard Chris Chiozza stole the ball from Bonnies guard Matt Mobley.

Antonio Callaway lies on the grass during Florida's win against South Carolina on Nov. 12, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida hoping history doesn’t repeat itself against LSU

By Ethan Bauer | Nov. 17, 2016

Antonio Callaway turned and propelled himself through the air like a rocket, extending his arms as high as they’d go to grab the football. The pair of LSU defenders on either side of him didn’t have time to react.

Eddy Pineiro (15) smiles as he walks off the field after making a field goal during the Orange & Blue Debut on April 8, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Police: Florida kicker Eddy Pineiro could face misdemeanor charges after causing $800 worth of damages

By Patrick Pinak | Nov. 17, 2016

Florida kicker Eddy Pineiro could face two misdemeanor charges after police said he caused roughly $800 worth of damages to two scooters, according to a sworn complaint filed Nov. 7.

UF midfielder Gabby Seiler dribbles down the field during Florida's 5-2 win against Iowa State on Aug. 19, 2016, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Seiler aiding UF’s defense through NCAA Tournament

By Lauren Staff | Nov. 16, 2016

When redshirt junior Gabby Seiler transferred from Georgia to Florida in 2014, she was an attacking midfielder who put pressure on opposing defenses.

UF outside hitter Carli Snyder passes a ball during Florida's 3-0 win against Texas A&M on Oct. 9, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

UF volleyball team hoping to stay hot against Mizzou

By Skyler Lebron | Nov. 16, 2016

After eight consecutive sweeps against conference opponents, it’s hard to fault the No. 5 Florida volleyball team.

Coach Jim McElwain looks on during Florida's 24-10 win over Georgia on Oct. 29, 2016, in Jacksonville.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Gators focused on limiting turnovers

By Patrick Pinak | Nov. 16, 2016

If the Gators hope to escape Baton Rouge with a second-straight Southeastern Conference East title, there’s two things they need to do according to head coach Jim McElwain.

Alabama head coach Nick Saban tries to get the referee's attention as the play clock approaches zero in the second half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. Alabama won 10-0. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Tired of seeing Alabama dominate college football? You’re not alone

By Ethan Bauer | Nov. 15, 2016

If you ask the average college football fan why the sport trumps all others, he or she might point to this past weekend as proof.

Cornerback Jalen Tabor (31) celebrates after successfully defending wide receiver Josh Hammond (10) during the Orange & Blue Debut on April 8, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Tabor says Gators aren’t ‘scared’ of LSU despite injuries

By IAN COHEN | Nov. 15, 2016

The Florida-LSU matchup didn’t need any extra hype.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators’ offseason work paying off at free-throw line

By Ray Boone | Nov. 15, 2016

With about eight minutes left in the first half of Florida’s 76-54 win over Mercer on Sunday night, UF forward Devin Robinson was fouled by Bears forward Stephon Jelks after Robinson snagged an offensive rebound, sending the 6-foot-8 junior to the free-throw line for two shots.

T.J. McCoy (59) prepares to snap the ball during Florida's win against South Carolina on Nov. 12, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Third-string center proves his worth vs. South Carolina

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 15, 2016

T.J. McCoy didn’t have time to think before going in to play against South Carolina on Saturday.

UF guard Eleanna Christinaki goes for a layup during Florida's 53-45 win against LSU on Jan. 17, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Christinaki carries Florida to win over Chattanooga

By Alejandro López | Nov. 14, 2016

Eleanna Christinaki is used to leading the Florida women's basketball team.

UF soccer coach Becky Burleigh talks with her team following Florida's 5-2 win against Iowa State on Aug. 19, 2016, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Roster depth paying dividends for Florida soccer team

By Dylan Dixon | Nov. 14, 2016

The Florida soccer team gained attention back in May when it unveiled its roster for the 2016 regular season.

Austin Appleby throws during Florida's 20-7 win against South Carolina on Nov. 12, 2016, at ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida football: Five things to know for LSU week

By IAN COHEN | Nov. 14, 2016

A week after losing by 21 points to Arkansas, Florida defeated South Carolina 20-7 at home, lost a handful of starters to injuries, and is now faced with a must-win game at LSU if the Gators want to guarantee a clinch of the SEC East.

Kevarrius Hayes, left, and Justin Leon watch from the sideline during Florida's 95-63 win over Auburn on Jan. 23, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators breeze past Mercer for second win

By Matt Brannon | Nov. 13, 2016

With 0.6 seconds left in the first half, Florida guard KeVaughn Allen stood behind the backboard and lobbed an out-of-bounds pass to forward Kevarrius Hayes.

Austin Appleby runs during Florida's 20-7 win over South Carolina on Nov. 12, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

CHALLENGING ROAD AHEAD: UF needs win over LSU to clinch SEC East

By Patrick Pinak | Nov. 13, 2016

Austin Appleby walked to the lectern with the confidence one would expect from a backup quarterback who’d just led his team to a Southeastern Conference win.

Ahmad Fulwood jumps to make a catch during Florida's 20-7 win over South Carolina on Nov. 12, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Senior receiver earning shot at redemption after big game

By IAN COHEN | Nov. 13, 2016

Through the stadium tunnel, past a pair of double doors and nestled in a corner of the weight room, Ahmad Fulwood sat with a confident smile following the best collegiate game of his life.