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Coach Will Muschamp reacts to a call during UF’s 44-11 win against South Carolina on Saturday in The Swamp.

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Notebook: Gators linebacker Jelani Jenkins happy to return

By GREG LUCA | Oct. 24, 2012

After struggling with drops throughout last season, Jelani Jenkins held onto the ball on Saturday.

Gunner Loucheiz Purifoy (15) chases South Carolina punt returner Ace Sanders (1) during UF’s 44-11 win on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Purifoy forced two fumbles in the game.

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Gators defense targeting ‘violators’ to create turnovers

By ADAM PINCUS | Oct. 24, 2012

No opponent wants to be on the list.

Erik Murphy poses during Florida’s media day on Oct. 10. Murphy hit 59 threes in 2011-12 and has been working on his post game.

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Senior forward Erik Murphy looking to expand post game in 2012-13

By KATIE AGOSTIN | Oct. 24, 2012

Erik Murphy’s perimeter play earned increased attention last season.

Ziva Recek spikes the ball over the net in Florida’s 3-0 win against Arkansas on Oct. 5, 2012, in the O’Connell Center.

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Poor passing hurts UF volleyball in loss to FSU

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN | Oct. 24, 2012

Coach Mary Wise’s “down 2-0” speech isn’t magic.

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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Gators' Jennifer George earns All-SEC recognition

Oct. 24, 2012

Last season, Jennifer George developed into one of the Southeastern Conference’s elite players.

Florida center back Kat Williamson fights for the ball against FIU on Sept. 7. Williamson suffered a torn right meniscus during the game.

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Youngsters filling in for injured veterans

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Oct. 23, 2012

Until Sunday, Lauren Smith had never played center back in her life.

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UF golf ends fall with lackluster showing

By CHARLES KINGSBURY | Oct. 23, 2012

The Isleworth Country Club is notorious for being one of the country’s most difficult courses.

Redshirt senior middle blocker Betsy Smith attempts an attack in Florida’s 3-0 win against Ole Miss on Oct. 12 in the O’Connell Center. Smith is fourth on the team with 1.98 kills per set this season.

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Middles for Gators volleyball provide offensive boost

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN | Oct. 23, 2012

Coach Will Muschamp reacts to a pass interference penalty during the second half of Florida’s 24-20 loss to Georgia on Oct. 29, 2011. The Gators have a chance to avenge last year's loss against the Bulldogs on Saturday in Jacksonville.

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Call Florida-Georgia what it is: The biggest game of the year

By JOE MORGAN | Oct. 23, 2012

On Saturday, a football game played in Jacksonville will actually matter.

Left tackle Xavier Nixon (73) blocks South Carolina linebacker Shaq Wilson (54) during Florida’s 44-11 win against the Gamecocks on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Notebook: UF wants points, not yards

By ADAM PINCUS | Oct. 23, 2012

Jeff Driskel threw four touchdowns against South Carolina, but he couldn’t reach triple-digit passing yards.

Jeff Driskel gets sacked during UF’s 44-11 win against South Carolina on Saturday in The Swamp. Although Driskel failed to eclipse 100 passing yards for the third straight game, he has only one interception in 2012.

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Ball security strong for Driskel, Gators offense in 2012

By GREG LUCA | Oct. 23, 2012

When Jeff Driskel drops back to pass in practice, offensive coordinator Brent Pease becomes a pass rusher.

Gators coach Will Muschamp has Florida at 7-0 heading into its matchup against Georgia on Saturday. He has reenergized a team that went 15-11 after winning two national titles the previous four seasons.

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Column: Muschamp’s energy reviving UF football

By ADAM PINCUS | Oct. 22, 2012

At Auburn, he said “Boom, mother f#@%*!” on national television after his defense forced a punt in the third quarter.

Damien Jacobs (4) gets helped off the field during Florida’s 44-11 win against South Carolina on Saturday in The Swamp. Jacobs is expected to practice today.

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Notebook: Gators still downplaying hype of No. 2 BCS ranking

By JOE MORGAN | Oct. 22, 2012

When Florida was ranked second in the initial BCS standings, coach Will Muschamp had one message for his team: ignore the polls.

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Sophomore healthy after battling injuries

Oct. 22, 2012

Kayla Lewis has had trouble staying on the court during her first two seasons with the Gators.

Junior Will Yeguete poses during UF’s media day on Oct. 10. Yeguete added muscle during the offseason to prepare for time at center.

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Gators' Will Yeguete ready to play center

By LANDON WATNICK | Oct. 22, 2012

While the Gators were practicing on the court before the NCAA Tournament, Will Yeguete was busy in the weight room.

Senior T.J. Vogel and the Gators finished 25th at the NCAA Championships in Woodstock, Ga.

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UF men's golf in third after trio of strong outings

By CHARLES KINGSBURY | Oct. 22, 2012

The Gators fired the lone under-par score in the second round of the Isleworth Collegiate Invitational on Monday to move within four strokes of first-place California.

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Junior wins first singles title for Florida men's tennis

Oct. 22, 2012

After competing in 36 NCAA singles matches, Florida junior Florent Diep won his first tournament championship on Monday.

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Gators men's golf struggles at Isleworth Collegiate Invitational

By CHARLES KINGSBURY | Oct. 21, 2012

Florida’s final tournament of the fall has proven to be the toughest.

With Josh Evans (9) looking on in celebration, Chris Johnson reaches for the end zone after recovering a fumble in the second quarter of Florida’s 44-11 win against South Carolina on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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One win from Atlanta: Turnovers key rebound for Gators

By JOE MORGAN | Oct. 21, 2012

Sharrif Floyd had one message for his teammates before Saturday’s game: FNB.

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Gators swim team places in top-5 at SMU Classic

By ROBERT JUDIN | Oct. 21, 2012

The Gators capped off the SMU Classic in Dallas with a third-place showing. Florida tallied 289 points, which trailed first place USC’s 366 and North Carolina’s 292.5.