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With history on their side, Gators have no fear of Georgia
By Matt Brannon | Oct. 24, 2017Jeremiah Moon knows how important a win on Saturday is.
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Jim McElwain says death threats are ‘part of the business’
By Matt Brannon | Oct. 23, 2017Off to their worst start since Jim McElwain took over as head coach, criticism seems to surround the Gators (3-3, 3-2 SEC). On Wednesday, that negativity took a turn for the dramatic when McElwain said some people have sent death threats to UF coaches and their families.
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Depleted Gators open as 14.5-point underdogs to Georgia
By Matt Brannon | Oct. 22, 2017UF receiver Dre Massey said he’s never been on a team with so many season-ending injuries.
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McElwain confirms Gators defensive end Jordan Sherit is out for the season
By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 18, 2017Jordan Sherit fell to the turf, propped himself up by the elbow and reached for his right hip. When Florida’s trainers arrived, he lied down and tugged at his facemask in pain. He hobbled to the sideline using the trainers as crutches. Finally, he was carted off the field, tightening his face with each movement and giving a thumbs up near the tunnel. But the thumbs up was just sentiment.
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BEYOND REPAIR: No solution in sight for scoring struggles
By Matt Brannon | Oct. 15, 2017Coach Jim McElwain stood in front of reporters and ran through his postgame clichés.
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Notebook: Veteran defensive lineman Jordan Sherit injured
By IAN COHEN | Oct. 14, 2017There had already been so many. There was the ACL injury during his senior year of high school. There was the season ending injury in 2014. There was the time when a teammate rolled onto his leg against Florida State last year, ending his year.
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Gators fall to Aggies after allowing trio of fourth-quarter field goals
By Dylan Dixon | Oct. 14, 2017Tyrel Dodson knew the throw was coming.
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Rejuvenated: Jordan Sherit making the most of his final season at UF
By Dylan Dixon | Oct. 12, 2017As Jordan Sherit lay sprawled out on the ground of Doak Campbell Stadium, staring into the sky with tears in his eyes while Florida’s training staff attended to his knee, he couldn’t help but question his future as a college football player.
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Gators facing must-win game vs. Texas A&M
By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 12, 2017Florida emerged from the tunnel at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium last Saturday favored against the visiting LSU Tigers. It didn’t matter. Despite oddsmakers initially favoring the Gators by 3.5 points, Florida lost by one, leaving LSU players dancing on the field. It was coach Jim McElwain’s second-ever loss in The Swamp in 15 tries.
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Expect big things: Jachai Polite’s hard work is finally paying off
By Matt Brannon | Oct. 12, 2017Jachai Polite saw it coming.
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360-pound freshman Tedarrell Slaton making his presence felt
By Matt Brannon | Oct. 12, 2017Taven Bryan calls him Shrek. Jim McElwain calls him one of the “Bam Bam” kids. Jordan Sherit calls him the 400-pound freshman from Fort Lauderdale.
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Notebook: Gators defense still looking to force team's first fumble
By IAN COHEN | Oct. 10, 2017The players were still in their meeting room. The coach had left, but Jordan Sherit knew this issue needed to be addressed. He felt responsible: Florida has caused five turnovers this season, tied for 104th in the nation.
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With one of the slowest offenses in college football, Gators want to ramp up tempo
By Matt Brannon | Oct. 9, 2017Rhythm, pace and communication were three offensive pillars noticeably lacking in the Gators’ 17-16 loss to LSU on Saturday.
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Notebook: UF dealing with player shortages at nearly every position
By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 9, 2017It started with the suspensions. First, the loss of starting wideout Antonio Callaway, then starting running back Jordan Scarlett. Add in a backup left tackle, a couple backup linebackers and three defensive linemen, and Florida was facing depth shortages all over the field following the nine suspensions for possible credit card fraud ahead of the season. After this past weekend’s loss to LSU, the numbers are even worse, and they span the entire field.
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WAKE-UP CALL: Florida forced to re-evaluate after loss to LSU
By IAN COHEN | Oct. 8, 2017The ball was tilted, sure. Leaning slightly to the left. The hold was a bit awkward, and the kick could have been straighter, and the score could have been different. But they weren’t.
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Gators kicker Eddy Pineiro’s miss stings harder because of his history
By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 7, 2017Eddy Pineiro’s right foot has redefined the word “kicking.”
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Three bright spots for Florida in Homecoming loss to LSU
By Matt Brannon | Oct. 7, 2017Florida’s 17-16 loss to LSU showcased the Gators’ struggles to stop opponents on third down, a lack of preparation for pre-snap trickery, and the absence of a sense of urgency when the game was on the line.
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Gators fall to Tigers 17-16 behind missed PAT, fourth quarter struggles
By Dylan Dixon | Oct. 7, 2017Eddy Pineiro has watched plenty of extra point attempts sail through the uprights of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium over the course of his career.
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RUNNING UP THE SCORE: Four playmakers helping Gators hit their stride
Oct. 5, 2017For the past two years, Florida has finished near the bottom of the SEC in running the football. But through the first month of the 2017 season, the Gators are starting to find success on the ground. UF is rushing the ball for 191 yards per game against conference opponents, up 65 yards from the year before.
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Gators defensive line a point of emphasis vs. LSU
By Matt Brannon | Oct. 4, 2017LSU may have lost to Troy last weekend, but Florida coach Jim McElwain isn’t letting his guard down.
