Talented freshmen play big role for UF
Oct. 7, 2008Another week, another award for the Gators' freshmen class.
Another week, another award for the Gators' freshmen class.
Apparently, Kelly Murphy has her fellow freshman to thank for her recent string of triple-doubles.
Nearly lost in the sound of cowbells and Bulldog yells was yet another golden moment for Kelly Murphy.
It's easy to get caught up in the gaudy hitting percentages, the electrifying kills and the smooth sets.
For the second weekend in a row, the Southeastern Conference schedule will have the Gators away from Gainesville and in two different SEC cities in three days.
Mary Wise's weekend was filled with motorcycles and booked hotels.
Amid the buzz of a presidential debate and football upset, the Gators found a way to leave their mark on Oxford, Miss.
Patience isn't a virtue that Callie Rivers is fond of.
With six freshmen on this year's roster, the No. 11 Gators (8-1, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) have had to build the chemistry between their young talent and veteran players.
All Janine Williams wanted was a chance to play.
After being plagued by injuries during the early part of the season, things are starting to fall into place for the Gators.
LSU was supposed to be the team that could put an end to UF's dominance of the Southeastern Conference.
The Gators' freshmen will have their first brush with Southeastern Conference play tonight, but that doesn't mean the match will be entirely foreign for a few first-year players.
The Gators' freshmen will have their first brush with Southeastern Conference play tonight, but that doesn't mean the match will be entirely foreign for a few first-year players.
Call it confidence, swagger or whatever you like.
Apparently, there really is no place like home.
In the first two weeks of the season, freshman Kristy Jaeckel has received two Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week awards and a couple of tournament MVPs.
Elyse Cusack is strong - and not just on the court.
Some games, All-American high school talent gives way to freshman inexperience.
After storming through an early nonconference schedule that included lightweights Alabama-Birmingham, Pacific and Jacksonville, the Gators finally climbed into the ring with someone that was willing to hit back.