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Picks column: East Carolina

Sep. 10, 2015

Site: The Swamp (Cap. 88,548)

UF soccer coach Becky Burleigh talks with her team following Florida's 2-1 loss to Texas A&M on Sept. 10, 2015, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Mistakes prove costly for UF’s loss to Texas A&M

By Kyle Brutman | Sep. 10, 2015

The first game of the Gators’ Southeastern Conference schedule did not go as planned.

UF quarterback Will Grier rushes for a touchdown during Florida's 61-13 win against New Mexico State on Sept. 5, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Grier to start as Florida hosts East Carolina

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 10, 2015

The Gators take on the East Carolina Pirates for the second time in nine months on Saturday night in The Swamp, but they will do so with a different starting quarterback.

Mackenzie Dagostino sets the ball during No. 8 seed Florida's 3-1 win against Miami in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Dec. 6, 2014, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida volleyball set for doubleheader in Hawaii

By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 9, 2015

The Florida volleyball team may be in Hawaii, but they’re not on vacation.

UF midfielder Liz Slattery dribbles during Florida's 2-1 win against Troy in an exhibition match on Aug. 11, 2015, at the soccer practice field at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida set to open SEC play at home against Texas A&M

By Kyle Brutman | Sep. 9, 2015

The No. 10 Gators soccer team will open Southeastern Conference play tonight, as they host the reigning conference champs, No. 6 Texas A&M, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium at 7.

Preston Tucker knocked in a game-high three runs in Florida's 10-2 win against Vanderbilt in Friday night's Southeastern Conference opener.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Former Gators providing support for major-league teams

By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 9, 2015

MAJORS

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators to use similar quarterback rotation against East Carolina

By GRAHAM HALL | Sep. 9, 2015

Like the season opener, Florida won’t name a first-string quarterback for Saturday’s game against East Carolina, coach Jim McElwain said Wednesday.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Column: NFL needs to rid itself of Roger Goodell

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 9, 2015

It’s time for Roger Goodell to give up his disciplinary powers.

UF soccer coach Becky Burleigh leads practice prior to Florida's 2-1 win against Troy in an exhibition match on Aug. 11, 2015, at the soccer practice field at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Gators working on staying focused following victories

By Kyle Brutman | Sep. 8, 2015

Following last week’s introduction of the orange oar, symbolizing that the team needs to "row" together to move forward, Florida soccer coach Becky Burleigh introduced another motivational prop this week.

UF defender Claire Falknor waits for the start of the second period during Florida's 2-1 win against Troy in an exhibition match on Aug. 11, 2015, at the soccer practice field at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

UF soccer finding success through defensive mindset

By Ryan Summers | Sep. 8, 2015

There is one huge element of the Florida Gators soccer team being overlooked.

Gators celebrate after Demarcus Robinson (11) OT TD during the match between the Florida Gators and the Kentucky Wildcats Staurday night in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida emphasizing togetherness through discipline

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 8, 2015

Florida coach Jim McElwain might have an easy-going personality, but he doesn’t have the same mindset when it comes to discipline.

Surrounded by media, Jim McElwain celebrates Florida's 61-13 win against New Mexico State on Sept. 5, 2015. This was his first game as head UF football coach.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: For McElwain, family comes first

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 8, 2015

Jim McElwain didn’t need the game ball Saturday.

UF football coach Jim McElwain walks out of the tunnel Florida's 61-13 win against New Mexico State on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida to continue using dual quarterback system against East Carolina

By GRAHAM HALL | Sep. 7, 2015

Florida’s offense moved the ball at will, coughed up just one turnover and didn’t commit a penalty in the team’s season opening 61-13 win against New Mexico State on Saturday night.

All recommended charges are for third-degree felonies.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida enjoying new indoor practice facility

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 7, 2015

In previous Florida football seasons, a rainy day like Monday meant practice would be in the O’Connell Center or Florida Gym — not exactly an ideal situation.

UF tight end C'yontai Lewis celebrates as he scores a touchdown during Florida's 61-13 win against New Mexico State on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

UF football utilizing tight end group

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 7, 2015

For tight end Jake McGee, the toughest part is over.

UF quarterback Treon Harris passes during Florida's 61-13 win against New Mexico State on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Column: Gator fans must temper offensive expectations

By Luis Torres | Sep. 7, 2015

Florida’s offense under Jim McElwain got off to a fast start on Saturday night against New Mexico State.

Jimmy Clark races during the 2013 Southeastern Conference Cross Country Championships at the Mark Bostick Golf Course

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Florida men led by Garcia, Clark; Women finish second to FSU

By Ethan Bauer | Sep. 7, 2015

Since 2011, the Florida cross country team has started the season by sweeping the Western Carolina Invitational. This season, however, the team opted for the Covered Bridge Open hosted by Appalachian State instead.

Middle blocker Rhamat Alhassan swings for a kill during Florida's 3-0 win against Mississippi State on Oct. 26, 2014, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

No. 4 Florida upsets No. 3 Texas in VERT Challenge

By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 7, 2015

Rhamat Alhassan can do it all.

UF head football coach Jim McElwain (center) smiles as he walks off the field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium following Florida's 61-13 win against New Mexico State Sept. 5, 2015

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida offense shows up, stands out in season-opening rout of New Mexico State

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 5, 2015

It might just be one game, but the Gators’ offense looks to have potential under coach Jim McElwain.

Mackenzie Dagostino (6) and Rhamat Alhassan (1) attempt to block a kill attempt during No. 8 seed Florida's 3-1 win against Miami in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida volleyball makes ease of No. 11 Oregon in VERT Challenge

By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 5, 2015

With a match against No. 3 Texas looming the day after playing No. 11 Oregon, Mary Wise didn’t want to look past the Ducks.