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Column: Gators must pass to win

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Sep. 5, 2012

Jeff Driskel needs to be unleashed.

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The Rally: Who is to blame for Florida’s problem with penalties?

By GREG LUCA | Sep. 5, 2012

Greg: Florida’s problems with penalties should fall squarely on the shoulders of one man — coach Will Muschamp.

Erika Tymrak (17) battles with Crystal McNamara (15) of Florida International University during Sunday nights win at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Tymrak, UF failing to capitalize on numerous scoring chances

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Sep. 5, 2012

Erika Tymrak entered Florida’s Sunday match against Florida International as the team’s top scorer, but she squandered multiple chances to extend her lead.

Defensive Coordinator Dan Quinn watches with excitement during Saturdays win against Bowling Green University.

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After postponed debut, Texas A&M to have rust, element of surprise

By ADAM PINCUS | Sep. 5, 2012

Gusts from Hurricane Isaac brought a whirlwind of emotions for Texas A&M.

Lerentee McCray gets by Jordon Roussos of Bowling Green at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during the season opener Sept. 1. McCray took over the Buck position when Ronald Powell suffered a torn ACL in the spring game.

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UF football working to solve penalty problems

By ADAM PINCUS | Sep. 4, 2012

Excuses will run out for the Gators when they face The 12th Man this weekend.

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Column: Florida’s cautious approach will result in ‘Eh’ or embarrassment

By GREG LUCA | Sep. 4, 2012

The Gators are choosing a conservative, run-based attack. They’re also choosing to finish 6-6.

Loucheiz Purifoy, looks to the sidelines during UF's win against Bowling Green University on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Notebook: Pease sorry for swearing and Purifoy working at receiver

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Sep. 4, 2012

During Florida’s game against Bowling Green on Saturday, television cameras caught offensive coordinator Brent Pease yelling profanities after an unsuccessful play.

Redshirt senior forward McKenzie Barney scored only four goals in 2011 and missed the end of the year due to injury, but she has returned to form this season.

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Barney bouncing back from rough 2011 in senior campaign

By LANDON WATNICK | Sep. 4, 2012

For McKenzie Barney, one of the Gators’ most experienced players, it’s all about being in the right place at the right time.

Ziva Recek (9) spikes the ball over the net against Florida Gulf Coast University, Aug. 25, 2012, at the O'Connell Center. Recek took a team-high 40 swings Friday night against LIU-Brooklyn.

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Recek named SEC Freshman of the Week

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN | Sep. 4, 2012

After a pair of losses, the Gators found their silver lining.

Caleb Sturgis, boots a field goal during Saturday's win against Bowling Green University at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Gators looking to overcome red zone struggles in 2012

By JOE MORGAN | Sep. 4, 2012

For last year’s Gators, the final 20 yards proved the toughest.

Sophomore Taylor Unroe digs the volleyball during a game in 2011. Hesitation on defense hurt the Gators against top-ten opponents in Texas and Stanford at the NIKE Big Four Classic last weekend, she said.

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Florida looking for better defense from back-row players

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN | Sep. 3, 2012

Mary Wise has no doubt that her team can attack the ball. But the Gators’ defense is full of question marks.

Tessa Andujar (15) moves the ball past Ashleigh Shim (9) during Sundays win against Florida International University at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Gators' soccer attack finding its groove

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Sep. 3, 2012

After facing two in-state rivals early in the season and scoring only one goal, Florida’s offense came alive on Sunday against Florida International, scoring three goals on 24 shots.

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Column: UF football will win with ground game

By JOE MORGAN | Sep. 3, 2012

Florida coach Will Muschamp named Jeff Driskel the starting quarterback on Monday, but that doesn’t mean much.

Mack Brown (33) runs a drill during open practice at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Gators looking for backup running back behind Mike Gillislee

By GREG LUCA | Sep. 3, 2012

Mike Gillislee showed he has what it takes to be a workhorse in Saturday’s season opener. Now he has to prove he can hold up through a 12-game season.

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Opening-game ejections fewer than last year

By Chris Alcantara | Sep. 3, 2012

As thousands of fans battled the heat to catch the first game of the 2012 Florida Gators football season, University Police and Gainesville Police officers had their share of stadium ejections and arrests.

Jeff Driskel (6) takes a snap in shotgun during Saturdays win against Bowling Green University at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Muschamp names Driskel starting quarterback for Texas A&M

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Sep. 3, 2012

Will Muschamp didn’t want to name a starting quarterback following Saturday’s win against Bowling Green, but he decided to end the speculation on Monday by naming Jeff Driskel his starter.

Sophomore midfielder Havana Solaun scored the first goal of the game against Ole Miss early in the first half. Solaun leads the Gators with four goals on the season.

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UF soccer bounces back with home win against FIU

By LANDON WATNICK | Sep. 2, 2012

Frustrated with how her team lost to No. 1 Florida State 1-0 on Friday, sophomore midfielder Havana Solaun vented her aggression against FIU’s backline Sunday night.

Mike Gillislee runs in a touchdown Saturday against Bowling Green University at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Gillislee's career day fuels Gators in season opener

By ADAM PINCUS | Sep. 1, 2012

At this rate, Mike Gillislee will eclipse 2,000 yards and surpass his touchdown prediction. After saying he’d reach 1,500 yards and 24 touchdowns at Southeastern Conference Media Days in July, the senior running back made an early push to the seemingly unreachable goals.

Coach Will Muschamp walks off the field during Saturdays game against Bowling Green University at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Gators football grinds out victory against underdog Bowling Green

By GREG LUCA | Sep. 1, 2012

The Gators entered the new year expecting to be better, faster and more disciplined, but in Saturday’s season opener they showed only more of the same struggles that led to a disappointing 2011.

Chloe Mann help the No. 12 Florida Gators defeat the South Carolina Gamecocks on Friday night in Columbia, S.C. She set career highs with 20 kills and 22 points.

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UF loses second-straight marquee matchup at NIKE Big Four

By KATIE AGOSTIN | Sep. 1, 2012

Three back-to-back-to-back kills in fourth set by Chloe Mann almost changed the pace for the No. 18 Gators (3-2). She was able to narrow a 5 point deficit to just 2.