SPORTS
|
FOOTBALL
Mullen dials up old friend, ices game
Jan. 10, 2009MIAMI - It has become the Gators' signature play.
Sports | Football
SPORTS
|
FOOTBALL
Defenses crash BCS party
Jan. 9, 2009MIAMI - The prevailing sentiment entering the BCS National Championship Game was that whichever team played defense would win the game.
SPORTS
|
FOOTBALL
QB's fortitude more meaningful than stats
Jan. 8, 2009MIAMI - It's funny to think that a player who committed two turnovers served as a stabilizing influence on the winning team.
SPORTS
|
FOOTBALL
Harvin returns from injury to lead Gators to victory
Jan. 8, 2009MIAMI - Earlier this week, UF receiver Percy Harvin said the only lingering effect from his sprained ankle was that it made it hard to slow down.
SPORTS
|
FOOTBALL
A Familiar Ring: Gainesville once again boasts top college football program thanks to defense
Jan. 8, 2009MIAMI - Titletown is alive and well again.
SPORTS
|
FOOTBALL
Mullen dials up old friend, ices game
Jan. 8, 2009MIAMI - It has become the Gators' signature play.
SPORTS
|
FOOTBALL
Defenses crash BCS party
Jan. 8, 2009MIAMI - The prevailing sentiment entering the BCS National Championship Game was that whichever team played defense would win the game.
SPORTS
|
FOOTBALL
Strength in Numbers: Dedicated coach inspires Gators to unite team, unlock full potential
Jan. 7, 2009MIAMI - You stumble in at around 5 in the morning. You're met headfirst with a view of your normal weight room, your sanctuary, warped into a Quentin Tarantino horror flick. You can't see anything besides the four walls, because the windows are blocked with panels - it feels like you're in jail.
SPORTS
|
FOOTBALL
Time off builds anxieties, heals injuries
Jan. 7, 2009MIAMI - While the time between the Gators' last two games may have been tough on players mentally, it's a good thing they had those 33 days to recover from injuries.
SPORTS
|
FOOTBALL
Oklahoma out to prove the Big 12 can play defense
Jan. 7, 2009MIAMI - It all started with a playful jab. It's become a war of the words.
SPORTS
|
FOOTBALL
Talented recruiting class lays foundation for future titles
Jan. 7, 2009While the Gators' tickets to the BCS National Championship Game were punched Dec. 6 with a win against Alabama, the journey began much earlier.
SPORTS
|
FOOTBALL
Improved run-blocking takes pressure off Bradford, passing game
Jan. 7, 2009MIAMI - Oklahoma senior center Jon Cooper chuckles and agrees it's usually a good sign when the offensive linemen aren't in the spotlight. Cooper's content not to deal with "100 cameras" and is happy to take the occasional slap on the back or get a free dinner.
SPORTS
|
FOOTBALL
Haden, Gators hope to join USC as top college football powerhouse
Jan. 7, 2009MIAMI - Joe Haden is a starting cornerback for UF - one of the nation's most well-known and respected teams - and he's about to play for the Gators in their second BCS Championship appearance in three seasons.
SPORTS
|
FOOTBALL
Ingram will dress, likely not play in championship game
Jan. 6, 2009MIAMI - It appeared to be one of the misfortunes of sports, one of those bad things that happen to good people.
SPORTS
|
FOOTBALL
Seniors participate in final college practice
Jan. 6, 2009MIAMI - Practice not only ended for the season Tuesday afternoon, it also ended the practice career of UF's seniors.
SPORTS
|
FOOTBALL
Sooners turn to Brown to carry load in Murray's absence
Jan. 6, 2009MIAMI - Chris Brown was sitting at home watching his normal ESPN programming when he saw teammate DeMarco Murray, the man in front of him on the depth chart, and his own mug shot flash across the screen.
SPORTS
|
FOOTBALL
Improved secondary ready to take on Oklahoma
Jan. 5, 2009As UF defensive backs Major Wright, Joe Haden and Ahmad Black left the Gators' team hotel on Saturday morning, safeties coach Chuck Heater stopped them.
SPORTS
|
FOOTBALL
UF defense gears up for Oklahoma’s no–huddle attack
Jan. 5, 2009MIAMI - The Gators' scout offense sure must be tired.
SPORTS
|
FOOTBALL
UF's offense back to full strength with Harvin
Jan. 5, 2009MIAMI - UF's win against then-No. 1 Alabama in the Southeastern Conference Championship was an unforgettable experience for most members of the UF football team.
SPORTS
|
FOOTBALL
Spikes says Big 12 doesn't have the athletes on defense
Jan. 5, 2009MIAMI - The Gators' scout offense sure must be tired.
