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Florida’s baseball team poses for a photo before its 2-0 win against Miami on Feb. 25, 2017, at McKethan Stadium.
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Alligator Awards: Which was UF’s best team of 2016-17?

In this edition of the Alligator Awards, we debate which UF team was the best of the 2016-17 season. Sports writers Mari Faiello, Andrew Huang and Morgan McMullen join alligatorSports editors Dylan Dixon and Jake Dreilinger in a roundtable discussion to debate the five nominees. Debates will go in alphabetical order by the writer’s last name.


Roland Thornqvist looks on during UF’s 4-2 win against Oklahoma State on Feb. 18, 2017, at the Ring Tennis Complex.
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Who was Florida's best coach of 2016-17?

In this edition of the Alligator Awards, we debate which coach was the best of the 2016-17 season. Sports writers Mari Faiello, Andrew Huang and Morgan McMullen join alligatorSports editors Dylan Dixon and Jake Dreilinger in a roundtable discussion to debate the five nominees. Debates will go in alphabetical order by the writer’s last name.


KeVaughn Allen shoots a free throw during Florida's 84-83 win over Wisconsin in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on March 24, 2017, at Madison Square Garden.
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Alligator Awards: Who was Florida’s best male athlete of 2016-17?

In this edition of the Alligator Awards, we debate which UF male athlete was the best of the 2016-17 season. Sports writers Mari Faiello, Andrew Huang and Morgan McMullen join alligatorSports editors Dylan Dixon and Jake Dreilinger in a roundtable discussion to debate the five nominees. Debates will go in alphabetical order by the writer’s last name.


UF hurdler Eric Futch races during the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships on June 10, 2016, in Eugene, Oregon.
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Fourteen athletes will represent Gators on world teams

A grand total of 14 Gators—past, present and future—earned the chance to compete in the IAAF World Championships this August in London following strong showings at the USATF Outdoor Championships in Sacramento, California. The four-day meet concluded this Sunday.



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