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Gators defense struggling to tackle, generate turnovers
By Matt Brannon | Oct. 3, 2017Quarterback battles. Off-field scandals. Last-second wins.
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With Franks’ first option injured, Hammond and other receivers are ready for bigger roles vs. LSU
By Dylan Dixon | Oct. 2, 2017Josh Hammond didn’t see too many passes thrown his way the last time Florida and LSU went head to head in the regular season.
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Notebook: Florida offensive line, rushing attack showing game-by-game improvement
By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 2, 2017Brett Heggie and the rest of Florida’s offensive line weren’t the stars of Saturday’s game against Vanderbilt. The announcers weren’t hailing them on long runs. They weren’t praised as heavily as the running backs for Florida’s five rushing touchdowns. But without that unit playing better than in previous weeks, the running game couldn’t have done what it did. And the front five have noticed.
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QB questions answered: Gators’ season sits on Franks’ shoulders
By Matt Brannon | Oct. 1, 2017One week ago, Gators coach Jim McElwain had options when it came to his starting quarterback. On Saturday, his decision was made for him.
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Notebook: Del Rio out for the year, Gators tie consecutive-game scoring record
By Dylan Dixon | Sep. 30, 2017After failing to win Florida’s starting quarterback job out of fall camp and sitting on the bench through its first two games, Luke Del Rio finally got his shot last Saturday against Kentucky.
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Florida tops Vanderbilt but loses Del Rio for the season
By IAN COHEN | Sep. 30, 2017The pass was a good one. It arced high, finally falling into Brandon Powell’s hands, who raced toward the sideline for a 13-yard gain.
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Marco Wilson steps out of brother’s shadow and into the spotlight
By Ethan Bauer | Sep. 28, 2017It wasn’t flashy. No, it was a simple gesture. The waving of his arms across his body, as if to tell his waiter he had no room for dessert, and a couple nods to about 90,000 screaming fans. That was Marco Wilson’s reaction after smacking the ball away from Tennessee receiver Marquez Callaway two weeks ago on what was probably the most important play of his young career. It wasn’t ornate. It wasn’t over-the-top. But it was something. For Marco Wilson, there’s always something.
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CJ Henderson an ‘outlier’ among freshman defensive backs
By IAN COHEN | Sep. 28, 2017On a recent Wednesday afternoon, two days before his high school’s annual rivalry game against Belen Jesuit, Chris Merritt thought about the typical Miami football player. The one with all the scholarship offers. The one with the college recruiters he knows on a first-name basis. The one with the attitude. The one with the arrogance.
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Luke Del Rio to start at quarterback against Vanderbilt
By Matt Brannon | Sep. 28, 2017Luke Del Rio has seen a lot from the sidelines.
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Notebook: Del Rio’s first start will come against the SEC’s best pass defense
By Matt Brannon | Sep. 27, 2017Redshirt junior Luke Del Rio will start Saturday against Vanderbilt, McElwain said, one week after he replaced former starter Feleipe Franks mid game at Kentucky and led the No. 21 Gators to a 28-27 win.
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Gators defensive lineman Jordan Smith facing additional charges following GPD investigation
By Dylan Dixon | Sep. 27, 2017The total number of recommended felony charges for Florida defensive lineman Jordan Smith reached 22 counts on Wednesday afternoon after the Gainesville Police Department filed a sworn complaint.
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Brissett scores two TDs; pair of Colts LBs have strong outings
By Jake Dreilinger | Sep. 26, 2017Week 3 of the NFL season has come and gone, and some former Gators had solid performances for their respective professional teams. Here’s a look at how some of those players did last weekend in this edition of Gators in the NFL:
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Lost in suspension news, Del Rio to start against Vanderbilt
By Ethan Bauer | Sep. 25, 2017Luke Del Rio’s biggest strength during Florida’s preseason quarterback battle was, in his own words, “consistency.” He was said to be a veteran who knew the offense, and one who didn’t make many mistakes. His first drive of 2017 didn’t show that.
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Suspended players tried to use stolen credit card information to buy electronics, per UPD sworn complaint
By Alligator Staff report | Sep. 25, 2017According to UPD reports, all nine players are accused of systematically taking other peoples' credit card information, using the information to add money to their UF Bookstore debit accounts, and buying electronics like laptops, headphones and iPads.
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Receiver Antonio Callaway among nine Gators potentially facing felony charges
By Matt Brannon | Sep. 25, 2017Florida fans got their first official update today on the nine UF football players who have been suspended indefinitely since August.
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WORK TO BE DONE: Despite win, QB questions surround Gators
By IAN COHEN | Sep. 24, 2017Luke Del Rio wouldn’t answer the question.
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With RB Jordan Scarlett suspended, freshman Malik Davis breaks out as lead rusher
By Matt Brannon | Sep. 23, 2017LEXINGTON, Ky. — It didn’t take long for Malik Davis to redeem himself.
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Notebook: Toney makes plays with hands, legs and arm
By Ethan Bauer | Sep. 23, 2017Kadarius Toney caught the ball and went backwards. Instead of cutting up field, he cut to his right and tried to use his speed to outrun Kentucky’s entire defense. “Man,” defensive end Jabari Zuniga thought on the sideline, “what’re you doing?”
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Gators shock Wildcats on the road, keep win streak alive
By Dylan Dixon | Sep. 23, 2017When Luke Del Rio noticed Freddie Swain uncovered in Florida’s end zone and started to lob the ball toward his open receiver, only one thing ran through his mind.
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Gators tuning out talk, locked in for matchup with Kentucky
By Ethan Bauer | Sep. 21, 2017Florida’s football players know about streaks. Last year, they entered a game at Tennessee having won 11 straight over the Volunteers. Former Gators cornerback Quincy Wilson announced he had a message for UT ahead of that game when he asked whether a duck could pull a truck, the point being that ducks don’t pull trucks, and Tennessee doesn’t beat Florida. That’s just the way it is. Or at least the way it was.
