The Florida football team wasn’t the only unit wearing orange and blue to win ugly Saturday.
Last weekend the Gators traveled to Omaha, Neb., and defeated Nebraska in front of a hostile road crowd.
It was the best birthday present assistant coach Dave Boos could ever ask for.
Florida arrived in Omaha, Neb., to open the season ranked the 13th best team in the country.
Despite the fact that they lost total points 88-85, led their set for just 31% of the match and never had a lead greater than five points, the Gators won in the area that matters most – sets.
This offseason, the Gators were asked many questions regarding the departure of Elyse Cusack and the arrival of a new defense taught by first-year assistant coach Dave Boos.
When freshman setter Chanel Brown steps onto the court for Florida’s opening match, she will instantly accomplish a number of career firsts.
Whoever said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks never met Mary Wise.
The UF football team isn’t the only squad trying to replace a Southeastern Conference star. As junior John Brantley takes the reins from Tim Tebow, the Florida volleyball team will have to replace a leader of its own.
When a team features just one senior in the final match of its campaign, it usually comes back the next year with many of the same faces and can pick up right where it left off.
Every year, Florida kicks off its season with the Orange and Blue Scrimmage. Before the match starts, coach Mary Wise introduces all of the players to the fans.
Every year the UF volleyball team kicks off its season with the Orange and Blue Scrimmage. Before the scrimmage starts, head coach Mary Wise introduces all of the players to the fans that have come to watch.
When the Southeastern Conference all-time digs leader, Elyse Cusack, graduated and Colleen Ward and Brynja Rodgers decided to transfer because of personal reasons, depth was thought to be a problem heading into this season.
Sand volleyball at the college level almost never made it to the opening serve.
Two years ago, Mary Wise couldn’t believe her eyes.
The Gators had the chance to end two records on Friday.
This season, Florida’s unprecedented 18-year streak of conference dominance was snapped. On Friday, it will try to return the favor and end another team’s historic run.
For the last week, the Gators have had to hold it in.
For the last week, the Gators have had to hold it in.
Not much has changed in the last two years.
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