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Longhorns overpower UF despite Recek's record performance
By JONATHAN CZUPRYN | Aug. 31, 2012Taking down the Longhorns was just too tall of an order.
Brissett, Driskel still battling for starting role
By JOE MORGAN | Aug. 30, 2012During halftime on Saturday, Florida coach Will Muschamp will have to make a choice: Jacoby Brissett or Jeff Driskel.
Tougher Gators looking to rebound, ditch ‘soft’ label in 2012
By GREG LUCA | Aug. 30, 2012A 7-6 season is not acceptable at Florida.
Burke excelling in net for Florida after disappointing 2012 debut
By LANDON WATNICK | Aug. 30, 2012Florida’s season opener was not the best night for sophomore goalkeeper Taylor Burke.
Antwi’s serve key vs. tall UT
By KATIE AGOSTIN | Aug. 30, 2012Because the average height for Florida A&M, Florida Gulf Coast and FIU is 5 feet 11 inches, it’s no surprise that 6-foot-2 Chloe Mann and 6-foot Živa Recek combined for 71 kills at the Campus USA Credit Union Invite last weekend.
Spangler bringing fresh outlook to UF
By JONATHAN CZUPRYN | Aug. 30, 2012The Gators will feast today.
Picks Column: Bowling Green
Aug. 30, 2012Like the throngs of people waiting for the release of Lil Wayne’s Dedication 4 mixtape, we here at the alligatorSports Brand Picks Column started bugging out when the calendar turned to Aug. 30 yesterday! College football season has arrived! Wait, Weezy didn’t drop the tape on time? I see “Sorry 4 the Wait 2” on the horizon!
Versatile Burton creates problems for defenses
By ADAM PINCUS | Aug. 30, 2012For an offense that didn’t do much of anything last season, Trey Burton was constantly trying out different roles.
Tymrak racks up weekly awards after netting critical goal
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Aug. 29, 2012Gators midfielder Erika Tymrak has a knack for clutch plays.
Accomplished Beisel awed by unexpected Olympic success
By KATIE AGOSTIN | Aug. 29, 2012Although she had already won five Southeastern Conference titles, an NCAA title and a world title, junior Elizabeth Beisel was shocked when she won two Olympic medals in London.
Still no starter at QB
By GREG LUCA | Aug. 29, 2012The kickoff to the 2012 season is only three days away, but coach Will Muschamp is still mum on the identity of Florida’s starting quarterback.
Defensive line making life easier for Gators linebackers
By ADAM PINCUS | Aug. 29, 2012Coaches expect a Florida defense that ranked eighth in the country in 2011 to be even better this fall.
Under Troy’s leadership, Lochte swims to Olympic history
By KATIE AGOSTIN | Aug. 28, 2012At the 2012 London Olympics, coach Gregg Troy led the U.S. men’s swimming team to 16 medals, six of which came from athletes Troy coached at Florida.
Bowling Green to face unusual foe
By JOSH JURNOVOY | Aug. 28, 2012Bowling Green is not familiar with the Southeastern Conference.
Freshmen filling void left by Santos-Lamb
By JONATHAN CZUPRYN | Aug. 28, 2012With Noami Santos-Lamb hobbling on crutches, Florida’s freshmen have given the team a leg to stand on.
Chemistry with wideouts not affected by QB battle
By JOSH JURNOVOY | Aug. 28, 2012While the Florida coaching staff still has not settled on a starting quarterback, all parties involved in the decision feel good about the eventual starter’s rapport with the wide receiving corps.
Column: Gators will silence doubters in 2012
By ADAM PINCUS | Aug. 28, 2012To most, Florida looks like a Gator Bowl bid waiting to happen.
UF quarterback rotation not ‘sustainable’
By JOE MORGAN | Aug. 28, 2012Florida coach Will Muschamp believes the Gators can win with two quarterbacks. Beyond this weekend, offensive coordinator Brent Pease is not so certain.
Football shouldn’t control the university
Aug. 28, 2012As a much-anticipated college football season kicks off at The Swamp this weekend, it may be appropriate to look almost 1,000 miles north to Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa.