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Freshman outside hitter Carli Snyder attempts a kill during Florida's 3-0 win against Idaho in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida volleyball falls 3-1 to Texas

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 6, 2014

Carli Snyder is a freshman, but she doesn’t play like one.

Redshirt senior Neiron Ball tackles an Eagles player during Florida's 65-0 victory against Eastern Michigan on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Ball highlights dynamic Florida defense

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 6, 2014

UF defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin said Wednesday that he wants to use Neiron Ball more in pass-rushing situations this year.

Redshirt senior tight end Jake McGee lies on the field injured during Florida's 65-0 victory against Eastern Michigan on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. McGee broke his tibia and fibula and will be out for the season, Muschamp said.

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Notebook: McGee out for the season

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Sep. 6, 2014

Jake McGee will miss the entire 2014 season with a broken tibia and fibula after playing less than one full game for the Gators.

Coach Will Muschamp celebrates following Florida's 65-0 win against Eastern Michigan on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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'WE WANT 70': UF offense shines in season-opening win

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Sep. 6, 2014

For 49 years, the University of Florida has been quenching your thirst with the signature sports drink of athletes everywhere — Gatorade.

Sophomore midfielder Pamela Begic runs downfield during Florida's 3-0 win against Miami on Aug. 22 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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UF soccer upsets FSU

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Sep. 5, 2014

The last time Florida State loss at the Seminole Soccer Complex in Tallahassee was back in 2011.

J.D. Tomlinson tees off on Day 2 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 16 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Florida men’s golf in last after Day 1 of season-opening tournament

By Luis Torres | Sep. 5, 2014

The Carpet Capital Collegiate Classic in Dalton, Ga., at The Farm Golf Course has come to a close, which means the first tournament of the season for the Florida’s men’s golf team has been completed. J.C. Deacon made his coaching debut during the tournament and after a rough first day, the Gators steadily improved on the second day, and held their ground on the final round of play. UF finished in 13th place out of 14 teams after shooting 33-over-par.

Florida students and fans cheer during Florida's weather delayed game against Idaho on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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STORIES FROM THE SWAMP: UF fans, players ready for football

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Sep. 4, 2014

How did you spend your week? And what were you doing when the heavens opened Saturday evening over Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?

Taylor Unroe jumps to serve the ball during Florida's 3-0 win against Georgia Southern on Friday in the O'Connell Center.

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UF volleyball falls to FSU in five sets

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 4, 2014

Florida would have relished a win last night against Florida State.

Savannah Jordan dribbles the ball during Florida's 3-0 win against Miami on Aug. 22 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Florida soccer heads to Tallahassee to face Florida State

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Sep. 4, 2014

Of the women’s soccer matches this weekend, only Florida and Florida State will headline a match that contains two top-10 ranked opponents.

Stanford head coach David Shaw watches his team play UC Davis during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014, in Stanford, Calif.

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Picks Column: Eastern Michigan

Sep. 4, 2014

Mother Nature got the best of Florida football on Saturday.

Richard Donegan stands on the course during the Suntrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 15 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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UF men’s golf team begins season with tournament in Georgia

By Luis Torres | Sep. 4, 2014

After failing to make the NCAA Championships during its spring season, the Florida men’s golf team looks to redeem itself starting today as it tees off for its fall schedule at the Carpet Capital Collegiate Classic in Dalton, Ga.

Quinton Dunbar attempts to catch a pass in the end zone during the fourth quarter of Florida’s 26-20 loss to Georgia Southern on Nov. 23, 2013, in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Dunbar leading UF wide receivers

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 4, 2014

It’s been a while since Quinton Dunbar left a game without a catch.

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota runs the football during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against South Dakota in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014.

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College Football Preview: Week 2

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Sep. 4, 2014

It seems like just yesterday we were kicking off the 2014 college football season with the Texas A&M vs South Carolina Thursday night opener, but week two is already upon us. Outside of Florida’s game against Eastern Michigan this Saturday, let’s take a look at some of the best games of the weekend.

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Student football ticket sales declining slowly across nation

By Cassidy Whitson | Sep. 3, 2014

Throughout JT Reale’s time spent at UF, he has never participated in the UF student football lottery.

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UF volleyball set for road match against FSU

By EDEN OTERO | Sep. 3, 2014

With the first road trip looming, the Gators are looking to put the past behind them and focus on creating an impression with its largest roster since at least 1996.

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Depth provides Florida soccer with opportunities to tire out opponents

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Sep. 3, 2014

For many teams, when the starting players begin to get tired or are not having their best game, coaches struggle with substituting and putting in a player off the bench.

Dante Fowler Jr. (6) rushes Vanderbilt quarterback Patton Robinette during the Gators 34-17 loss to the Commodores on Nov. 9 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Notebook: Muschamp responds to critics regarding suspensions

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 3, 2014

Coach Will Muschamp has received criticism this week concerning his decision to lift the suspensions of wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (university sanction) and nose tackles Darious Cummings and Jay-nard Bostwick (violation of team rules) on Monday.

Fans wait out the weather delay during Florida's suspended game against Idaho at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday night. The game was announced a no contest on Wednesday.

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Florida-Idaho game declared no contest

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 3, 2014

Florida and Idaho will not face off again in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium this season.

Freshman middle blocker Rhamat Alhassan swings for a kill during Florida's 3-0 win against Georgia Southern on Aug. 29 in the O'Connell Center.

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SEC honors freshman middle blocker

By EDEN OTERO | Sep. 2, 2014

After an impressive start to her collegiate career, freshman Rhamat Alhassan ended the weekend on a high note as she was named the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week on Tuesday.

Offensive coordinator Kurt Roper addresses the media during his introductory press conference on Jan. 13.

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Roper’s first game cut short, offense fails to see field

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Sep. 2, 2014

Although Florida fans were expecting to get its first look at Kurt Roper’s new offense, they would have to wait another week to do so as the season opener versus Idaho was suspended last weekend due to unsafe weather in the area.