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Central Florida quarterback Blake Bortles (5) runs past Connecticut defensive end Tim Willman, left, during UCF's 62-17 win in Orlando on Oct. 26.

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Picks Column: Vanderbilt

Nov. 7, 2013

Listen up, pipsqueaks.

Savannah Jordan battles for the ball during Florida’s 2-0 victory against Texas A&M on Oct. 27 at James G. Pressly Stadium. Jordan has 20 goals this season.

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Florida preparing for tough Ole Miss team in SEC semifinals

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Nov. 7, 2013

The Gators are trying to bring back the potent offense and strong defense that led them to six consecutive shutouts during the regular season.

Florida sophomore Elizabeth Beisel competes in the women’s 200-yard breaststroke during the Gators’ meet against FAU on Jan. 14, 2012 in the O’Connell Center Natatorium.

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Gators win home dual meet against Crimson Tide

By Logan McGuire | Nov. 7, 2013

It was another win for Florida swimming and diving on Thursday night in the O’Connell Center against visiting Alabama as the No. 2 men improved to 4-0 and the No. 5 women drew even at 2-2.

Junior Alexandra Cercone swings during Florida’s 7-0 victory against Baylor on Feb. 2 at Linder Stadium.

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Oyen, Cercone lose on first day of USTA/ITA Championships

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Nov. 7, 2013

Thursday began the USTA/ITA National Indoor Championships, a four-day tournament held at Flushing, N.Y., at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

Guard Jaterra Bonds drives to the basket during Florida’s 69-58 win against Arkansas on Feb. 28 in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida women ready for season opener against Bethune-Cookman

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 7, 2013

After seven grueling months, the time has finally come for the Florida women’s basketball team.

Tyler Moore (73) blocks Georgia junior inside linebacker Ramik Wilson (51) during Florida’s 23-20 loss to the Bulldogs on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

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Moore out for season after fracturing elbow in scooter wreck

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 6, 2013

Add Tyler Moore to an injury list that keeps growing each week.

Florida swimmers line up to begin the men’s open 400-meter individual medley during the Pinch A Penny All Florida Invitational on Sept. 28 in the O’Connell Center.

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Gators begin dual meet against Crimson Tide

By Logan McGuire | Nov. 6, 2013

A little more than a month into the swimming and diving season, the No. 2 Gators men’s team (3-0) and No. 5 women’s team (1-2) will continue their tour of ranked opponents when they face the Crimson Tide tonight.

Savannah Jordan dribbles the ball during Florida’s 2-0 win against Texas A&M on Oct. 27 in Gainesville. Jordan scored the game-winning goal in Florida's 1-0 win against Arkansas on Wednesday.

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Freshman forward powers Gators to SEC Tournament victory

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Nov. 6, 2013

Savannah Jordan made a bold move against Arkansas’ goalkeeper Cameron Carter.

Cody Riggs (31) tackles LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during Florida’s 17-6 loss to LSU on Oct. 12 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

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Can LSU cover a 13-point spread against Alabama?

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 6, 2013

Each week, two alligatorSports columnists will debate the biggest looming matchup in college football. Today, Adam Lichtenstein and Adam Pincus preview No. 13 LSU’s road matchup against No. 1 Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday at 8 p.m. on CBS. For simplicity, Adam Pincus will go as “Pincus.”

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UF travels to New York for tournament

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Nov. 6, 2013

Beginning today, the Florida women’s tennis team will be splitting up to participate in two separate events.

Florida right tackle Trenton Brown (74) blocks Georgia defensive lineman Garrison Smith (56) during the Gators’ 23-20 loss to the Bulldogs on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

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Massive Brown playing large role on line

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 5, 2013

When Trenton Brown signed with Florida last winter, he expected to make a contribution equal to his size.

Quarterback Tyler Murphy attempts a pass during Florida’s 23-20 loss to Georgia on Nov. 2 at EverBank Field in Jacksonville. UF announced Sunday that Murphy will transfer from Florida and play his final season of eligibility elsewhere.

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Notebook: Gators shocked by Dolphins’ bullying issue

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Nov. 5, 2013

Accusations of using threats of violence and racial slurs against teammate Jonathan Martin caused Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Richie Incognito to be suspended from the team this week.

Freshman forward Savannah Jordan passes the ball during Florida’s 2-0 victory against Texas A&M on Oct. 27 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Gators begin SEC Tournament play against Razorbacks

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Nov. 5, 2013

When Florida lost two straight games against Missouri and South Carolina early in conference play, its chances of winning a Southeastern Conference title looked grim.

Senior Sebastien Rousseau swims the butterfly in the men’s 400-meter individual medley on Aug. 28 in the Pinch A Penny All Florida Invitational. Rousseau and the Gators start competition at the NCAA Championships today.

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Senior swimmer aims to cap successful career with national title

By Logan McGuire | Nov. 5, 2013

Sebastien Rousseau is a two-time NCAA champion, 10-time All-American and two-time South African Olympian.

Will Muschamp speaks at a press conference following Florida’s 23-20 loss to Georgia on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville. The Gators have lost three straight games and are in jeopardy of failing to become bowl eligible.

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Gators rallying around coach in bid for bowl eligibility

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 4, 2013

Nearly two months ago, Will Muschamp led No. 12 Florida into Sun Life Stadium as a three-point favorite against Miami. Now, the Gators are fighting to avoid both their first postseason without a bowl bid since 1990 and their first losing season since 1979.

D.J. Humphries blocks an Arkansas defensive lineman during Florida’s 30-10 win against Arkansas on Oct. 5 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Notebook: Freshman wide receiver developing for Florida

By ADAM PINCUS< | Nov. 4, 2013

Demarcus Robinson and Ahmad Fulwood have been grouped together since they arrived at Florida.

Riley Cooper celebrates after catching a 63-yard touchdown pass during the Philadelphia Eagles’ 49-20 victory against the Oakland Raiders on Nov. 3.

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Gators in the NFL: Cooper catches three touchdowns as Eagles soar against Raiders

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 4, 2013

With Week 9 of the NFL season in the books, here are a few former Gators who made the most tangible impact for their respective teams.

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Jordan honored following historic freshman season for Florida

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Nov. 4, 2013

Savannah Jordan has single-handedly rewritten Florida history.

Redshirt senior middle blocker Chloe Mann spikes the ball over the net in Florida’s 3-0 win against Auburn on Oct. 25 in the O’Connell Center.

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Several Gators awarded following successful road weekend

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Nov. 4, 2013

Florida came home with more than a pair of victories after winning on the road against LSU and Texas A&M last weekend.

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Despite Alabama decision, no worries for block seating at UF

By Steven Katona | Nov. 4, 2013

Students who get their football tickets in block seating at UF can breathe a little easier. Privileges will not be taken away for leaving a football game early.