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Havana Solaun (19) moves past Tennessee midfielder Alison Clarke (11) at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Sophomore midfielder stepping up on offense for Gators

By LANDON WATNICK | Sep. 24, 2012

By nature, Havana Solaun is a calm person.

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Florida freshmen make strong first impression in singles

Sep. 24, 2012

Entering last weekend, Allie Will was the last UF freshman to win her first three singles matches, doing so in 2009.

Libero Taylor Unroe celebrates after recording an ace in a 3-0 sweep of Missouri. The sophomore had 15 digs and 5 assists against the Tigers on Friday.

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Gators’ overwhelming offense making up for lackluster defense

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN | Sep. 24, 2012

Coach Mary Wise said some of the offensive numbers Florida has put up have blown away her preseason expectations.

Gators coach Will Muschamp shakes hands with Kentucky coach Joker Phillips after the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday. Kentucky moved to 23-57 in conference play since 2002.

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Column: Time for SEC football weaklings to go

By JOE MORGAN | Sep. 23, 2012

Florida defeated Kentucky for the 26th straight time on Saturday. The last time the Wildcats beat the Gators, UF coach Will Muschamp was 15 years old.

Junior middle-blocker Chloe Mann attacks the Missouri defense. Florida won the match 3-0 at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Friday night.

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Intermission adjustments prove key for UF volleyball

By KATIE AGOSTIN | Sep. 23, 2012

The Gators may have won the first two sets over the Tigers on Friday, but the start wasn’t their best.

Senior Erika Tymrak (17) reaches for her leg after falling to the ground during Florida's game against Tennessee at James G. Pressly Stadium on Friday. Tymrak didn't play when Florida hosted Georgia.

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Gators’ attack overcomes Tymrak’s absence in win on Sunday

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Sep. 23, 2012

Without midfielder Erika Tymrak, UF’s premier scoring threat, the Gators put on their strongest offensive display this season.

Sophomore quarterback Jeff Driskel throws a completed pass during Florida's 38-0 win against Kentucky at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday. Driskel finished 18-of-27 for 203 yards, two total touchdowns and an interception.

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Driskel’s development continues in uneven performance

By GREG LUCA | Sep. 23, 2012

For quarterback Jeff Driskel, Saturday’s inconsistent performance was another point on the learning curve.

Sophomore linebacker Michael Taylor goes to the ground after intercepting a pass thrown by Morgan Newton against Kentucky at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday. Florida extended its winning streak against the Wildcats to 26 games.

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Reaching for More: UF hopes to build on 4-0 start

By ADAM PINCUS | Sep. 23, 2012

For the fourth straight season, Florida finds itself undefeated after four weeks.

Red shirt junior tight end Jordan Reed takes a hard hit during Florida's 38-0 victory against Kentucky at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday.

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Burton misses Saturday's game with back spasms

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Sep. 23, 2012

When the Florida offense took the field against Kentucky on Saturday, it surprisingly did so without the Gator who has had the most success against the Wildcats

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Transfer steps up for Gators against Mizzou

By KATIE AGOSTIN | Sep. 21, 2012

When the Tigers came to Gainesville for Florida’s Southeastern Conference home opener, they knew exactly how they would get points on the board.

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Gators earn victory despite injury to key player

By LANDON WATNICK | Sep. 21, 2012

Florida may have won its match against Tennessee, but the victory didn’t come without a cost.

Erika Tymrak (17) battles with Crystal McNamara (15) of Florida International University during Florida's 3-0 win on Sept. 2 at James G. Pressly Stadium. Tymrak is one of three Florida seniors to earn All-Southeastern Conference first team. She also won SEC Offensive Player of the Year.

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Gators to face pair of SEC rivals this weekend

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Sep. 20, 2012

When the Gators take the field this weekend, they will have to deal with more than just a pair of Southeastern Conference rivals.

Coach Will Muschamp reacts to a referee during Florida's game against Tennessee on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. The No. 14 Gators try to avoid an upset loss to unranked Kentucky at home this weekend.

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Florida looks to avoid letdown after key wins

By GREG LUCA | Sep. 20, 2012

For Florida, the sting of last season’s embarrassment against Furman is still fresh.

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Picks Column: Kentucky

Sep. 20, 2012

After two weeks on the road, we here at alligatorSports will finally spend a weekend in Gainesville. But instead of catching up with school work and cleaning up the hell holes our rooms have become during our absence, we plan on getting wasted on whatever’s cheapest and introducing ourselves by our column names to numerous unimpressed females at Midtown.

Sophomore quarterback Jeff Driskel (6) looks for an open receiver during UF's victory against Tennessee at Neyland Stadium on Saturday. For the first time in 20 years, Florida has just one true Southeastern Conference road game remaining.

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Schedule set up favorably for Gators, Driskel going forward

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Sep. 20, 2012

One of the worst parts of the season is already in the past for the Gators.

Senior running back Mike Gillislee (23) runs in a touchdown against Bowling Green at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Sept. 1. Gillislee, a native of DeLand, Fla., worked up the Florida depth chart his first three years to now lead the Southeastern Conference in rushing as the Gators' premier running back.

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Running with Purpose: Patience and perseverance pay off for Gillislee

By ADAM PINCUS | Sep. 20, 2012

With each carry, Mike Gillislee runs farther away from the dangers of DeLand. His cousin Kentrell Gillislee, meanwhile, deals with the perils of their hometown every day.

UF head coach Will Muschamp reacts to a penalty during UF's 37-20 win against Tennessee at Neyland Stadium on Saturday.

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Column: Gators should ditch gimmicks

By GREG LUCA | Sep. 19, 2012

Only one thing is keeping coach Will Muschamp from fully establishing Florida as a team known for toughness and physicality: his foolish, stubborn insistence on trick plays.

Kentucky coach Joker Phillips reacts after his team failed to make a first down against in their season-opening NCAA college football game against Louisville at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Ky., Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. Louisville won 32-14.

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Kentucky downplaying 25-year losing streak

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Sep. 19, 2012

Joker Phillips is ignoring the elephant in the room.

Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn yells to the defense during UF's 37-20 victory against Tennessee on Sept. 15. at Neyland Stadium. Florida faces Vanderbilt and versatile quarterback Jordan Rodgers this Saturday.

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UF enjoying depth in front seven

By JOE MORGAN | Sep. 19, 2012

Coach Will Muschamp has led the Gators to a 3-0 start for a second consecutive year.

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Lendl following in family's footsteps

By CHARLES KINGSBURY | Sep. 19, 2012

* Editor's Note: A previous version of this story ran online at alligatorSports.org on Monday, Sept. 17.