COLUMBIA, S.C. — A last minute switch in the starting lineup was not the way the Gators wanted to begin their second Saturday in Southeastern Conference play.
In front of an O'Connell Center crowd of 4,796 Friday night, UF put its depth on display in its home opener.
Tasked with hiring his second offensive coordinator in as many years, Florida coach Will Muschamp put his focus on finding the right fit for his team and system as he tries to rebuild Florida’s program.
When Patric Young is posting up and waiting for a pass, it usually takes the Gators a day to find him.
Florida running back Jeff Demps finally came to his senses.
With Florida trailing 53-49 and just more than two minutes to play, senior guard Lanita Bartley stole the ball from Georgia’s Jasmine Johnson and started up the floor.
The Gators are excited for their home opener tonight against Illinois-Chicago, but coach Rhonda Faehn is looking ahead.
The ball left Mike Rosario’s hand and flew more than 21 feet before it finally hit nothing but hardwood. No clang, no swish. Just a swift rotation of leather cutting through an air-conditioned arena.
For two months, Florida coach Billy Donovan has seen his patience dwindle.
For Florida coach Will Muschamp and new offensive coordinator Brent Pease, it all started with a 6-foot-2, 260-pound defensive tackle named “Sweet Pea.”
Crashing the glass was a strength for Florida last season, and the Gators have picked up where they left off last March.
Georgia guard Gerald Robinson spun 360 degrees in the lane, blowing by Erving Walker with his sights set on the rim. But Robinson didn’t see a trailing Patric Young, who swatted the layup attempt into the sixth row.
Brent Pease will be announced as Florida’s next offensive coordinator today, according to a source close to the team.
Kenny Boynton knew Brad Beal’s shooting woes wouldn’t last long.
Greg: Alabama’s 21-0 win against LSU in the BCS title game may not have been the most entertaining to watch, but it reaffirmed one thing many of us already knew: The SEC is king.
Junior forward Jennifer George does not worry about double-doubles.
Coach Rhonda Faehn may have found herself another dynamic freshman.
The Gators have dropped the ball to start the new year.
Prized defensive end Jordan Jenkins continued the stay-at-home streak established by many top recruits in the class of 2012 on Monday — the four-star prospect chose Georgia over Florida, Alabama and Auburn in a televised interview with the Fox Sports South network.
Florida coach Billy Donovan does not have to stretch his vocabulary when his team is lacking defensive intensity.
Solutions by The State News
