Gators struggle on front nine, finish day in sixth
By MATT WATTS< | Sep. 13, 2010It was a tale of two nines.
It was a tale of two nines.
For about two-and-a-half quarters against USF, Florida looked every bit as vulnerable as it did in its season opener.
From heartbreak to euphoria in a matter of seconds.
Through the first 97 minutes of Florida’s football season, Gators fans had little reason to be optimistic.
Less than 24 hours after 15 service errors cost Florida a chance to beat No. 1 Penn State, a pair of service aces brought them a measure of redemption.
Florida fans knew entering this season that the fastest man in college football wasn’t going to be caught from behind.
High expectations are common for the UF women’s golf team. Heading into the first round of its tournament Sunday, sophomore Mia Piccio was one of the latest to be in that spotlight.
Sophomores Caroline Hitimana and Brittany Borsanyi each won their singles draws titles Sunday, putting the final touches on the Gators' impressive performance at the Southeastern Conference Coaches Fall Classic.
For about two-and-a-half quarters against USF, Florida looked every bit as vulnerable as in its season opener.
Less than 24 hours after 15 service errors cost the Gators a chance to beat No. 1 Penn State, a pair of service aces brought them a measure of redemption.
Before tonight’s match against Penn State, Florida volleyball coach Mary Wise said there would not be a whole lot of room for mistakes.
Heartbreak to euphoria in a matter of seconds.
The Gators lost, but the fans won.
In the second week of September, South Florida went into a hostile Southeastern Conference environment and emerged with a win.
Week by week, the margin for error is shrinking.
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The centerpiece of Florida’s defense has been downsized by about 60 pounds and half a foot.
Florida is just five games into its season and has already faced top-tier teams like No. 7 Nebraska, No. 11 Iowa State and No. 15 Colorado State.
One week is all the Gators will get.
It’s a matchup of two top-10 teams. It’s a matchup featuring multiple nominees for the sport’s most prestigious award. It’s a game with fresh blood, smack talk and a blackout.