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Open letter to Will Muschamp

Sep. 14, 2011

Dear Will,

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The Mailbag: Janoris comparisons, beach house ragers and love handles

Sep. 14, 2011

We missed you. Sincerely. After a week off, The Mailbag is back to answer your pressing questions related to all things Gators. As expected, the Tennessee matchup was a hot topic this week. Let’s “square” up these questions.

Gators midfielder Erika Tymrak has scored five goals in the team’s last five games, and coaches are raving about the junior’s game-changing ability.

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Tymrak reminds coach of game’s best

By JOHN BOOTHE | Sep. 14, 2011

It’s not every day a former Manchester United footballer favorably compares one of his players to the man most responsible for twice booting his beloved Red Devils from the Champions League Final.

Gators offensive lineman Dan Wenger (56), a sixth-year senior who transferred from Notre Dame during the summer, is no longer worried about the concussions he suffered a year ago. Wenger has experience with offensive line coach Frank Verducci and coordinator Charlie Weis from his time with the Irish.

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Notebook: Finley’s felony charge, Weis not concerned with Week 2 red-zone woes

By MATT WATTS | Sep. 13, 2011

Linebacker Dee Finley had his first appearance before a judge on Tuesday morning after he was arrested Monday on charges of driving on a suspended license and resisting arrest with violence, a third-degree felony.

Florida center Jonotthan Harrison and the Gators offensive line has yet to allow a sack through two games this season — only one of 10 teams in the nation to do so.

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Offensive line protecting Brantley, has yet to allow a sack

Sep. 13, 2011

John Brantley has taken plenty of criticism the last two years, but his gift-giving ability was never a point of contention until Tuesday.

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Whether he admits it or not, this one is huge for Muschamp

By TOM GREEN | Sep. 13, 2011

It’s almost The Third Saturday in September.

Senior right-side hitter Tangerine Wiggs recorded 31 total kills during the weekend, including a career-high 18 in a five-set loss to Stanford.

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Wiggs emerging as offensive force for UF volleyball

By JOE MORGAN< | Sep. 13, 2011

Something was missing for UF volleyball coach Mary Wise at the end of last weekend’s Nike Big Four Classic in Palo Alto, Calif.

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Gators women's golf, Hedberg finish in third

By LANDON WATNICK< | Sep. 13, 2011

Florida fell short of its goal Tuesday but left South Carolina with a sense of encouragement.

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Gators, Gainesville right fit for top-tier TE commit Thompson

By Kelly Price | Sep. 13, 2011

Nine-hundred twenty-five miles is a long way from home.

Florida defensive lineman Sharrif Floyd (73) is slated to return against Tennessee this Saturday after missing the first two games. He was suspended by the NCAA for taking impermissible benefits during the recruitment processs.

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Gators hope Floyd’s return helps bolster sagging pass rush

By TOM GREEN | Sep. 12, 2011

A 295-pound void in the Gators’ front seven will be filled this weekend.

Florida coach Will Muschamp said he doesn’t treat any game different from the next. But fullback Trey Burton said the UT game could mean the difference later on.

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Notebook: Florida preparing for ‘nameless, faceless’ Vols

Sep. 12, 2011

When it comes to rivalry games, Will Muschamp is more subdued than his predecessor.

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The Rally: Let Rainey shoulder the load or distribute the wealth?

By MATT WATTS< | Sep. 12, 2011

GREG: Even as Chris Rainey darts over, around and past would-be tacklers, some people take away more concern than optimism.

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Tough opening slate readying Gators for SEC

By JOHN BOOTHE | Sep. 12, 2011

Though the Gators are less than a month into their season, UF coach Becky Burleigh feels like the team has already been through a round of the playoffs.

Redshirt freshman libero Taylor Unroe (right) recorded 42 digs during the weekend at the Nike Big Four Classic in Palo Alto, Calif.

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Wise not concerned with UF’s close losses

Sep. 12, 2011

A little more than one week ago, Florida’s volleyball team could do no wrong.

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Hedberg goes low, Florida women's golf in second

By LANDON WATNICK< | Sep. 12, 2011

Forget about any freshman jitters.

Florida beat UAB handily on Saturday in The Swamp, shutting out the Blazers 39-0, but questions linger as Southeastern Conference play gets underway. Tennesee and its ninth-ranked passing attack await.

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Under Construction: Gators win, Vols up next

Sep. 11, 2011

HEEEERRRREEE come the questions.

Gators fullback Trey Burton was part of a diverse rushing attack in UF’s 39-0 win against UAB on Saturday. In all, Florida ran the ball 55 times for 300 yards and unveiled several new packages, including the Wildcat.

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Gators get creative in Demps’ absence

By TOM GREEN | Sep. 11, 2011

UAB’s defense knew the run was coming. The Blazers still couldn’t stop it.

Gators midfielder Annie Speese notched a game-best three assists against Florida Gulf Coast on Sunday.

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Florida bounces back with rout of Florida Gulf Coast at home

By JOHN BOOTHE | Sep. 11, 2011

Less than 48 hours removed from a painful loss to an in-state rival, Florida found the perfect catharsis Sunday in a hapless Florida Gulf Coast squad.

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Tennessee provides first real test for inexperienced secondary

By MATT WATTS | Sep. 11, 2011

Finally, real football is here.

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Florida outlasts Texas in another five-set thriller

Sep. 11, 2011

At the Nike Big Four Classic, the Gators had a couple of big fives out on the court.