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Max Garcia (76) runs at an opposing player during Florida’s 30-10 victory against Arkansas on Oct. 5, 2013, in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Garcia moved from guard to center during spring practice.

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A Mid-Summers Night’s Dream: Florida’s O-line resurgence

By MORGAN MORIARTY | July 21, 2014

AlligatorSports continues its position breakdown by looking at Florida’s offensive line.

Will Muschamp speaks at a press conference in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Jan. 13. The Gators signed 15 players to finish 24-member recruiting class that was ranked seventh nationally, according to Rivals.com.

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Notebook: Williams, Payton of 2015 Florida recruiting class decommit

By MORGAN MORIARTY | July 21, 2014

Florida’s 2015 recruiting class lost a member of its verbal commitments over the weekend.

Alabama coach Nick Saban speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference Media Days on Thursday in Hoover, Ala.

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SEC Media Days: Saban, Crimson Tide moving forward

By MORGAN MORIARTY | July 18, 2014

HOOVER, Ala.—Alabama’s Nick Saban stands on the podium at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. He looks exhausted. The bright white lights shining on him for television don’t do a good job of hiding the fatigue in his eyes.

Auburn fan Jeff Moorer (center) waits in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Birmingham on Thursday during the final day of the Southeastern Conference Media Days.

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SEC Media Days: Auburn fan relishes in 2013 season highlights

By RICHARD JOHNSON | July 17, 2014

HOOVER, Ala. — Welcome to Alabama day.

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Bleacher Creatures: One last look at the 2014 FIFA World Cup

By Zack Gonzalez | July 17, 2014

Thirty-two teams entered this year’s World Cup with aspirations of winning the biggest tournament in soccer. One month and 64 matches later, Germany emerged as World Cup champions. Join me as I recap Germany’s epic title run and relive some other great moments from the World Cup.

Justin Connolly, from the SEC Network, speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference Media Days on Wednesday in Hoover, Ala.

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SEC Network puts on finishing touches, prepares for August debut

By RICHARD JOHNSON | July 16, 2014

HOOVER, Ala. — During the 2013 Southeastern Conference Media Days, details about the SEC Network were vague.

Savannah Jordan dribbles the ball during UF's 3-0 win against LSU on Oct. 20, 2013, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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The Alligator Awards: Combining youth and experience, who was UF’s top freshman?

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | July 16, 2014

As part of the Alligator Awards recognizing the best in UF athletics during the 2013-14 season, staff writers Jordan McPherson and Eden Otero will debate two of the four nominees for best freshman. Vote for the winner online at alligatorSports.org.

Jabari Gorman (21) tackles Arkansas running back Alex Collins (3) during Florida's 30-10 win on Oct. 5, 2013, in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Gorman provides experience for youthful safety squad

By MORGAN MORIARTY | July 16, 2014

HOOVER, Ala. — AlligatorSports continues its Gators football position breakdown by looking at the safety position.

College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference Media Days on Wednesday in Hoover, Ala.

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Zoop's Scoop: College Football Playoff unclear after poor media day presentation

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | July 16, 2014

HOOVER, Ala. – The College Football Playoff will officially replace the Bowl Championship Series for the 2014-2015 college football postseason, and the program’s executive director had a chance on Wednesday to wow the public with a simple and efficient presentation of the incoming system.

LSU coach Les Miles speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference Media Days on Wednesday in Hoover, Ala.

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LSU reloading after losing top players on offense

By RICHARD JOHNSON | July 16, 2014

HOOVER, Ala. — LSU coach Les Miles has a bone to pick with Austin, Texas.

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Five Gators commits compete in Under Armour All-America Game

By EDEN OTERO | July 16, 2014

Five Florida recruits for the 2015 season made an appearance at the Under Armour All-America game on Saturday in Towson, Md.

Coach Roland Thornqvist looks down the courts of the Ring Tennis Complex during Florida's 4-0 win against Louisville on Aug. 25.

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Harvard tennis standout transfers to Florida

By IAN COHEN | July 16, 2014

On Monday, Florida announced the addition of a slightly more experienced player to its young and talented roster.

Johnny Manziel scrambles during the third quarter of Texas A&M’s 52-31 victory against Rice on Aug. 31, 2013 in College Station, Texas.

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Column: Texas A&M fans need to move on from Johnny Football

By MORGAN MORIARTY | July 15, 2014

HOOVER, Ala. — If you’re a Texas A&M fan, you might not like what I’m about to say.

Tennessee coach Butch Jones speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference media days on Tuesday in Hoover, Ala.

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Volunteers looking to improve 'brick by brick'

By RICHARD JOHNSON | July 15, 2014

HOOVER, Ala. — The mantra of the Tennessee football program under Butch Jones has been “brick by brick,” and this offseason Jones signed enough new ones to build the Great Wall of China if he wanted to.

Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen speaks to media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media days on Tuesday in Hoover, Ala.

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Mullen, Mississippi State look to 'get to Atlanta' in 2014

By MORGAN MORIARTY | July 15, 2014

Hoover, Ala.— When Dan Mullen was hired at Mississippi State following a disastrous 4-8 season under former head coach Sylverster Croom, the expectations were low.

Will Muschamp looks on during the Orange & Blue Debut on April 12 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Manage the Game: Muschamp, UF football look to rebound from 2013 season

By MORGAN MORIARTY | July 14, 2014

HOOVER, Ala. — The eyes of college football fans are upon Hoover, Ala., all week as the 2014 Southeastern Conference Media Days kicked off on Monday.

Southeastern Conference (SEC) Commissioner Mike Slive speaks during SEC media days on Monday in Hoover, Ala.

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SEC commissioner opens media day with state of the conference, ‘brag bag’

By RICHARD JOHNSON | July 14, 2014

HOOVER, Ala. — Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive finished the things he does best to open SEC media days.

Jeff Driskel attempts a pass during the Orange & Blue Debut on April 12 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Driskel looking to jumpstart Florida offense in 2014

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | July 14, 2014

HOOVER, Ala. — Without consistency at the quarterback position, the Florida Gators suffered a dismal fate in 2013.

Vernon Hargreaves III intercepts a pass in the end zone during Florida’s 24-7 victory on Sept. 28, 2013, at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky.

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Hargreaves, Fowler look to revamp UF defense after loss of veterans

By RICHARD JOHNSON | July 14, 2014

HOOVER, Ala. — Whether it was saying Kentucky being the best road environment he’d experienced in the Southeastern Conference, lauding Jeff Driskel as the best quarterback in college football or admitting Bryan Cox, Jr. actually has the best fade haircut on the team, Vernon Hargreaves III had a whirlwind experience at the 2014 Southeastern Conference media days.

Hunter Joyer (41) attempts to avoid a tackle from Marcel Harris (26) and Quincy Williams (12) during the Orange & Blue Debut on April 12 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Joyer has the opportunity to play the B-position in Kurt Roper's spread offense.

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Tight ends to see increased role in passing game after 2013 slump

By MORGAN MORIARTY | July 14, 2014

AlligatorSports continues its position breakdown, with this edition shining light on the tight ends. The B-position in Kurt Roper’s offense will be broken down in this piece.