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Furman coach Fowler familiar with Florida

By TOM GREEN | Nov. 16, 2011

Bruce Fowler is no stranger to Florida’s football team.

Sophomore tight end Jordan Reed, who said he has become more comfortable in his new role, leads the team in receptions with 24.

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Notebook: Position switch likely for Burton

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 15, 2011

Florida’s jack of all trades is going to become a master of one this offseason.

Quarterback John Brantley’s career as a Gator hasn’t gone as scripted, but he isn’t letting that affect him heading into his final games.

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Brantley concentrated on Furman, not legacy at Florida

By MATT WATTS | Nov. 15, 2011

After Saturday’s loss to South Carolina, John Brantley sat aboard a flight heading south. Back to Gainesville and life as the Gators’ starting quarterback, at least for a few more games.

Florida freshman cornerback Marcus Roberson (5) will spend the rest of the season looking on from the sideline after suffering a strained neck during Saturday’s 17-12 loss to South Carolina.

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Notebook: Gators to finish season without top cornerback Roberson

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 14, 2011

Freshman cornerback Marcus Roberson will sit out the remainder of the season due to a neck strain, coach Will Muschamp said Monday.

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Patience key with Muschamp

Nov. 14, 2011

The heat has really cranked up this month.

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Muschamp trying new methods to curb flags

By TOM GREEN | Nov. 14, 2011

The Gators have a problem, and coach Will Muschamp is going to great lengths to try to solve it.

Florida coach Will Muschamp was frustrated by the turnovers and mistakes in crucial moments during Saturday’s loss to South Carolina.

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Loss assures UF worst conference finish in 25 years

By MATT WATTS | Nov. 13, 2011

COLUMBIA, S.C. — For the fifth time in six games, the Gators lost on Saturday. For the third time in four games, they have mistakes in pivotal situations to thank for the loss.

Defensive end Dominique Easley takes on Tyler Bray and the Tennessee offense on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. Florida has generated four sacks this season while the Volunteers have allowed just one.

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Defense gashed by run game again

Nov. 13, 2011

COLUMBIA, S.C. — As Dominique Easley teetered off the field, his left leg was limp, his shoulders hunched, his head down.

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Florida lacking killer instinct in dead season

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 13, 2011

COLUMBIA, S.C.

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Notebook: Gators shuffle offensive line personnel against Gamecocks

By TOM GREEN | Nov. 13, 2011

COLUMBIA, S.C. — After tweaking the offensive line in the second half against Vanderbilt, Florida came out with a makeover on the front against South Carolina.

Florida cornerback Jaylen Watkins (14) said the Gators’ secondary has to concentrate on taking the ball out of South Carolina receiver Alshon Jeffery’s hands this Saturday.

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Secondary facing biggest test of season Saturday

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 9, 2011

Like every other unit on the team, the Gators’ secondary has been through some tough times.

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Junior Sam Robey replaced sophomore Jonotthan Harrison at center after halftime against Vanderbilt, and he worked with the first team in practice on Monday.

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Notebook: Robey working with first-team offense at center

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 8, 2011

After replacing sophomore center Jonotthan Harrison on Saturday, junior Sam Robey took the ﬁrst-team reps in Monday’s practice.

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Brantley’s injury saved Florida against Vandy

By TOM GREEN | Nov. 8, 2011

Florida escaped utter embarrassment at the hands of Vanderbilt on Saturday, and fans have no one to thank more than Commodores linebacker Archie Barnes.

Quarterback John Brantley sat out the final nine minutes of UF’s win against Vanderbilt on Saturday after suffering an injury to his arm.

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Notebook: Brantley expected to play at South Carolina

By TOM GREEN | Nov. 7, 2011

Florida redshirt senior quarterback John Brantley was held out of practice Monday after injuring his right arm against Vanderbilt.

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The Rally: Should the SEC expand from eight to nine conference games?

Nov. 7, 2011

Tyler: University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides said Sunday that the SEC will expand to a nine-game conference schedule starting next season. SEC officials, for their part, went all “nothing to see here” and said they had not even discussed changing the current eight-game format.

Deonte Thompson (6) and Jordan Reed (center), members of UF’s hands team, celebrate after corraling Vanderbilt’s onside kick late in Saturday’s 26-21 win.

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Gators fend off late comeback, find win column

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 6, 2011

There were ample moments Saturday when it appeared the Gators might allow the unthinkable.

Vanderbilt receiver Chris Boyd catches a fourth-quarter touchdown over UF corner Marcus Roberson. UF allowed 297 passing yards.

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Secondary exposed in second half

By TOM GREEN | Nov. 6, 2011

Florida’s defense faced an unfamiliar situation Saturday, and coach Will Muschamp wasn’t pleased with how the Gators handled it.

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Gators post lowest penalty mark of season in close win

By MATT WATTS | Nov. 6, 2011

The Gators committed just three penalties Saturday; they also won a football game for the first time in more than a month.

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Win brings joy, but UF still a letdown in ‘11

Nov. 6, 2011

Don’t expect to see a plaque with Mike Gillislee’s inspirational words pasted on the side of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium any time soon. Tim Tebow, he is not.