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Ten reasons why UAB can pull off the upset in The Swamp

By GREG LUCA< | Sep. 7, 2011

Am I crazy to think UAB might actually have a shot Saturday?

Florida defensive specialist Taylor Unroe (55) was named Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week on Tuesday after recording nine assists in 44 digs in four Gators wins last week.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Underclassmen playing large role for Gators

By JOE MORGAN< | Sep. 7, 2011

With five seniors and three juniors on the roster, the natural assumption would be that the No. 7 Gators are a top-heavy, veteran squad.

Gators offensive coordinator Charlie Weis is drawing rave reviews from players for his quick play calls and fast-paced tempo.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Offense more efficient under Weis

By TOM GREEN | Sep. 6, 2011

Charlie Weis doesn’t like to waste time.

Florida right guard Jon Halapio (67) said the offensive line now trusts each other. He said their off-the-field relationships have helped bring the unit closer together.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Offensive line coming together despite rotation

By GREG LUCA | Sep. 6, 2011

Florida may not have found five definitive starters on the offensive line, but that doesn’t mean the position remains unsettled.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Competition at keeper between Burke, Chancey still open

By JOHN BOOTHE | Sep. 6, 2011

After two years of former UF goalkeeper Katie Fraine making life easy on the Gators’ coaching staff, the decision for who will play between the pipes each week has gotten a little tougher in 2011.

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The Rally: Still unproven — youthful secondary or Brantley’s downfield game?

By MATT WATTS< | Sep. 6, 2011

Matt: The day we’ve all been waiting for came and went Saturday, and for a lot of you it was a joyous occasion.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

UAB will lean on quarterback Ellis against UF on Saturday

Sep. 6, 2011

Bryan Ellis probably won’t leave Florida Field a winner Saturday. He just won’t. He’s not supposed to.

Florida coach Will Muschamp would not comment on the status of Sharrif Floyd’s eligibility on Monday after the school announced before Saturday’s game that Floyd would not play.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Floyd not eligible, hearing set for today

By GREG LUCA | Sep. 5, 2011

Two days after sophomore Sharrif Floyd was declared ineligible just prior to Florida’s season opener, the reasoning behind his status remains unclear.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Be realistic Gator Nation, that was just Florida Atlantic

By TOM GREEN< | Sep. 5, 2011

The way things looked in The Swamp on Saturday, you’d think the Urban Meyer era never ended.

Gators right-side hitter Tangerine Wiggs had a career day on Monday against Iowa State, but the junior took Florida’s first loss of the season especially hard and was seen crying on the court after the match.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators lose first match of season

Sep. 5, 2011

Kelly Murphy’s kill attempt ricocheted off the net and back to her. Instead of a pleasant sendoff after a lengthy homestand, Monday’s match ended in the first loss of the season.

Florida defensive tackle Dominique Easley (2) helped the front seven completely disrupt the FAU offense on Saturday. The Gators recorded two sacks and 11 tackles for loss.

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Easley, defense dominate FAU

Sep. 5, 2011

Dominique Easley made Ben Hill Griffin Stadium his own ballroom Saturday night; one that happens to rely heavily on hip hop and welcomes 280-pound performers.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Wambach, Mitts reminded of Gainesville glory days after visit

By JOHN BOOTHE | Sep. 5, 2011

Though it has been 10 years since U.S. women’s national team members Abby Wambach and Heather Mitts last dressed out in orange and blue, memories of their time in Gainesville flood back in an instant.

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DL Floyd ruled indefinitely ineligible

By TOM GREEN | Sep. 4, 2011

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