Sorry for the delay in getting this up for all you, but it's been a hectic few days in Alligator land as we're preparing for the New Student Edition (check the Web site in the upcoming weeks for stories, mainly aimed toward freshmen).
UF has already lost tight end Cornelius Ingram for the season and receiver Percy Harvin still hasn't fully practiced, and now No. 2 receiver Louis Murphy is out with a sprained ankle. Coach Urban Meyer said he doesn't "think it's that serious" and Murphy should be back later this week. However, still not a good sign. For those keeping track at home, that probably leaves Deonte Thompson has the Gators top receiver right now.
Forty-one-year-old Dara Torres was the anchor on the U.S. team that won the 400-freestyle relay Saturday night, leading them to a silver medal. The former Gator might have been able to catch the Netherlands team if there were just 50 to 100 more meters in the race, but the Dutch were too far ahead when she started her leg.
This isn't what Cornelius Ingram had in his mind when he decided to return for his senior year.
Percy Harvin's No.1 jersey may be fitting a little tighter than last season.
A reincarnation is breeding.
Jheranie Boyd doesn't buy into the hype.
Gators talk about their first full practice
Forty-five minutes before the sun showed its face, the UF football freshmen were stretching, sprinting and sweating.
Former UF cross country coach Jeff Pigg has left the program for the same position at Georgia, the Bulldogs athletic association announced Monday.
Senior Maureen Farrell jumps into the pool and pulls herself up on to the blocks. She grasps the handles closely as if she's holding on to the last remnants of her slowly evaporating career.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - All the questions surrounding Auburn didn't change the perennial high expectations.
Desmond Parks left coaches around the Southeast with tears in their eyes.
HOOVER, Ala. - Which Alabama team will take the field in 2008?
HOOVER, Ala. - At Southeastern Conference Media Days last year, South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier said his team finally had enough talent to compete for the conference title.
Tim Tebow spent Friday night flipping a 450-pound tire across Florida Field.
HOOVER, Ala. - Georgia is one of the favorite picks for best team in the nation heading into the season, but writers at Southeastern Conference Media Days chose UF to win the East Division and come away with the conference crown.
HOOVER, Ala. - There were plenty of memorable moments for Georgia last season.
This weekend at the Dwight H. Hunter Municipal Pool in northeast Gainesville, a national champion was crowned.
There won't be any more opportunities to giggle at former Mississippi coach Ed Orgeron and his gruff Southern accent. If you want to see what I'm talking about, just search for his Hummer ad on YouTube.
Solutions by The State News
