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UF trying to avoid repeat of 2010's three-game losing streak
By GREG LUCA | Oct. 6, 2011This year was supposed to be different.
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Five things the Gators must do in order to shock the nation
By MATT WATTS | Oct. 6, 2011With a matchup against the No. 1 team in the country looming, with John Brantley out, with so much doom and gloom surrounding the Gators this week, it’s hard to get excited for Saturday.
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Brissett climbing QB depth chart
By TOM GREEN | Oct. 5, 2011Jacoby Brissett has come a long way in a short time.
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Notebook: Florida pass rush facing SEC’s top offensive line; Wenger takes blame for hit that injured Brantley
Oct. 5, 2011Florida’s defensive line has struggled to pressure quarterbacks this year, and the unit will face its stiffest test yet Saturday. LSU has allowed only three sacks this season, the fewest in the Southeastern Conference.
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Gators should start Murphy, not risk Driskel’s development
By GREG LUCA | Oct. 5, 2011On the surface, Jeff Driskel seems like the obvious choice to start in place of John Brantley.
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LSU’s Mathieu poses stiff test for Florida, freshmen QBs
By MATT WATTS | Oct. 5, 2011Like last weekend, when Florida plays LSU on Saturday, the Gators will be trying to stop a Heisman candidate from beating them.
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The Mailbag: Playing Nixon at QB, lightning strikes and sarcasm
Oct. 5, 2011There are plenty of questions surrounding the Gators this week as they head in to Death Valley to take on No. 1 LSU. Who will start at quarterback? Will Florida be able to establish the run? How will the defense respond after last week’s beating?
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Notebook: Starter for Saturday yet to be determined
By GREG LUCA | Oct. 4, 2011As Florida prepares for life without John Brantley, three other quarterbacks are splitting repetitions in practice.
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O-line vows improved play this weekend
Oct. 4, 2011That line-of-scrimmage whooping was a fluke. Florida’s offensive linemen swear.
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The Rally: Does it matter who starts at QB against LSU?
By TOM GREEN | Oct. 4, 2011Tom: With senior John Brantley sidelined with a reported high ankle sprain, the Gators are going to rely on the arm (and possibly legs) of a freshman quarterback when they travel to Death Valley this weekend.
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Brantley out against LSU, freshman Driskel to start at QB
By TOM GREEN | Oct. 3, 2011Florida will be without John Brantley when it travels to Baton Rouge, La., this weekend.
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Notebook: Multiple issues at fault for lapse in run defense; Bostic not suspended
By MATT WATTS | Oct. 3, 2011Florida coach Will Muschamp addressed his defense’s issues Monday following a 38-10 blowout loss at home in which the Gators failed to limit the Crimson Tide’s run game.
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Florida needs to beef up its beefcakes in pro-style system
Oct. 3, 2011Big men need love, too.
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Brantley injured against Crimson Tide, status in doubt
Oct. 2, 2011When John Brantley entered the locker room prematurely, Florida’s underlying fears bubbled to the surface.
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Gators' deficiencies exposed in blowout
By TOM GREEN | Oct. 2, 2011Will Muschamp said it best Saturday night: The Gators simply got beat by a better team.
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Notebook: ‘Bama defense stymies Florida running backs; Debose catches first TD in loss
By GREG LUCA | Oct. 2, 2011After four weeks of dominating inferior opponents, the Florida rushing attack ran into a buzz saw against Alabama.
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Child's Play: Often misunderstood, Easley refuses to hide personality
Sep. 29, 2011Here is the doll. The “Chucky” doll. The doll that has become Dominique Easley’s famous accessory. The doll with the murderous streak. The doll that exemplifies the scariness of Florida’s 282-pound defensive tackle.
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Gators facing first real rushing test against Tide
By TOM GREEN | Sep. 29, 2011Florida’s players don’t like talking about last season. They don’t want to discuss the 31-6 drubbing at the hands of Alabama — and for good reason.
