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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Percy Harvin (18) celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Orchard Park, N.Y.

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Gators in the NFL: Week 1 results

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 15, 2015

With Week 1 of the NFL season officially over, here’s a recap of how former Florida players fared in their season debuts.

Defensive Specialist Nikki O'Rourke serves during Florida's 3-1 win against Miami in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Dec. 6 in the O'Connell Center.

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UF prepping for home debut without starting outside hitter

By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 14, 2015

After five road games and spending back-to-back weekends in Texas and Hawaii, the Florida volleyball team can finally relax.

UF coach Jim McElwain stands on the sidelines during Florida's 31-24 win against East Carolina on Sept. 12, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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McElwain addresses sideline burst

By Luis Torres | Sep. 14, 2015

On Monday morning, Florida head coach Jim McElwain got his first opportunity to address the Kelvin Taylor sideline incident.

UF goalkeeper Val Tysinger (right) battles for possession with FSU forward Cheyna Williams (19) during Florida's 3-2 win on Aug. 30, 2015, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Gator using symbolism to emphasize need for resilience

By Kyle Brutman | Sep. 14, 2015

Becky Burleigh is a big fan of symbolism.

Taylor Tomlinson putts during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational at UF's Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Gators enter final round of Cougar Classic in fourth place

By Matt Brannon | Sep. 14, 2015

Heading into the third and final round of the Cougar Classic, the UF women’s golf team is in a tie for third place out of 20 teams.

UF tight end Jake McGee runs a route during Florida's 31-24 win against East Carolina on Sept. 12, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Notebook: QB race to continue at Kentucky

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 14, 2015

After watching Will Grier and Treon Harris battle it out for the starting quarterback job for two weeks, coach Jim McElwain still isn’t ready to make his decision.

Taylor Tubbs races in the Southeastern Conference Championships on Nov. 1, 2013, on the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Freshmen anticipating home meet

By Ethan Bauer | Sep. 14, 2015

If anyone is excited for Florida’s first and only home meet of the season, it’s freshman Maria Larsen.

UF forward Savannah Jordan (right) dribbles the ball during the Gators' 2-1 loss to Texas A&M on Sept. 10, 2015, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Florida gets back to winning ways with victory over Jacksonville

By Ryan Summers | Sep. 13, 2015

It didn’t take long for the Florida soccer team to show that it was clicking on all cylinders in Sunday’s match against Jacksonville University.

UF linebacker Alex Anzalone pursues East Carolina tight end Stephen Baggett during the Gators' 31-24 win against the Pirates on Sept. 12, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Notebook: Starting linebacker could miss time; Goolsby emerging

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 13, 2015

While the Gators are still searching for a long-term answer at quarterback on offense, there is concern about the quarterback of their defense.

UF football coach Jim McElwain reacts after a penalty during Florida's 31-24 win against East Carolina on Sept. 12, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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'We’ve got a long ways to go’: UF regresses in win against ECU

By Luis Torres | Sep. 13, 2015

As Jim McElwain walked into his postgame press conference following the Gators’ win against East Carolina on Saturday night, the look on his face said it all.

UF running back Kelvin Taylor carries the ball during Florida's 31-24 win against East Carolina on Sept. 12, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Column: McElwain’s anger is necessary for Gators to correct discipline problem

By GRAHAM HALL | Sep. 13, 2015

Jim McElwain couldn’t mask his emotions.

Led by first-year head coach JC Deacon, the Florida men's golf team returned to the NCAA Championship last season. Here's Ryan Summer's story on the occasion (http://www.alligator.org/sports/golf/article_982fe4ae-fdf2-11e4-833b-83c78d3e0d3f.html)

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Florida men’s golf team finishes in seventh place in first Fall tournament

By Matt Brannon | Sep. 13, 2015

The Florida men’s golf team wrapped up the final round of the Carpet Capital Collegiate on Sunday, finishing seventh out of 15 teams. Freshman Sam Horsfield led the way for the Gators at The Farm Golf Club in Dalton, Georgia, ending the tournament tied for fourth place at 1-under par.

Linebacker Jarrad Davis (left) wraps up teammate Alex McCalister after McCalister recovered a fumble late in the fourth quarter to seal Florida's 31-24 win against East Carolina Sept. 12, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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'We didn't deserve to win': UF squeezes past East Carolina despite mistakes

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 12, 2015

Florida almost gave it all away.

Right-side hitter Alex Holston swings for a kill during Florida's 3-1 win against Miami in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Dec. 6 in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida suffers 3-2 defeat to Hawaii

By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 12, 2015

Florida simply couldn’t contain Nikki Taylor.

Rhamat Alhassan swings for a kill attempt during Florida's 3-0 win against Alabama State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Dec. 5 in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida downs Eastern Washington in Hawaii

By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 10, 2015

It was only fitting Rhamat Alhassan put Eastern Washington away with a kill.

UF cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III returns an interception during Florida’s 61-13 win against New Mexico State on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Sharing a Common Goal: UF secondary wants to be the best

By Luis Torres | Sep. 10, 2015

Florida’s secondary is known around the country as one of the best in college football.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.