Golf may be an individual sport, but the Gators are going to need a better team effort if they are going to succeed this season.
UF coach Rhonda Faehn said last week that the Alabama meet might provide the best gymnastics the O'Connell Center saw all year.
In a four-day 2009 SEC Championship meet that came down to the very last relay, the No. 5 UF women won their 17th SEC crown, the first since 2002, after edging out second-place finisher Auburn and third-place Georgia. The win for the Gators was the third-closest competition in SEC history, UF with 744 points, Auburn with 730.5 and Georgia with 725. On the men's side, the No. 8 Gators claimed second place (626) at the 2009 league meet for the eighth-consecutive year to the men's team from Auburn (880.5).
The No. 11 UF men's tennis team continued its dominance over in-state rivals with a 5-2 win against Miami on Sunday.
For the UF softball team, the difference between a win and a loss might be the difference between facing great pitching and the best pitching.
One of my favorite movie scenes is the Blues Brothers clip where Jake (John Belushi) begs to avoid the wrath of his former girlfriend.
Sha Brooks and Marshae Dotson had that look in their eyes - the one that says they're not going to be denied.
For the first time this season, Nick Calathes didn't steal the show.
Clayton Pisani had not scored a run, and Mike Mooney had not recorded a hit all series against No. 23 Louisville. Then came the bottom of the ninth Sunday.
Please excuse Patrick Keating. He gets a little emotional.
With another outstanding season, Matt den Dekker could be on his way to a professional baseball future.
No disrespect to the Saints, but the Gators are facing quality opponents a little bit earlier this year.
Following UF's win against Alabama on Wednesday night, coach Billy Donovan defended his team's effort this season.
The UF softball team's journey to California was more than just a chance to play some of the top teams in the country. It gave many Gators originally from the Golden State an opportunity to shine in front of their families and friends.
Brandon McArthur's hair is longer now, long enough to hide the painful memories underneath.
Two straight UF losses snowballed to three in a hurry Thursday night.
Home will be a welcome sight for Sha Brooks and Marshae Dotson.
Josh Adams had little idea what position he would play for most of last season, as he split time between six positions.
The Gators are tired of chasing the past.
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