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Ronni Williams posts up during Florida’s win against North Florida on Sunday in the O’Connell Center.

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Slow start dooms Gators in road loss

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 14, 2013

The third time is not always the charm.

Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall passes in a 35-17 win against Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark., on Nov. 2.

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The Rally: Who will win the UGA-AU game?

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Nov. 14, 2013

Each week, two alligatorSports columnists will debate the biggest looming matchup in college football. Today, Phillip Heilman and Adam Pincus preview No. 25 Georgia’s road matchup against No. 7 Auburn on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on CBS.

Mark Parrish (left) and Jimmy Clark run during the SEC Championships on Nov. 1 in Gainesville. The NCAA Championships begin today.

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Gators cross country to compete in NCAA Championships

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 14, 2013

After mixed results at the Southeastern Conference Championships on Nov. 1, Florida’s cross country teams are hoping to boast a strong showing today starting at 11 a.m. at the NCAA South Regional Championships in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

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Florida looking for redemption against undefeated Missouri

By RJ Schaffer | Nov. 14, 2013

The Gators can take another step toward their 21st Southeastern Conference title tonight.

Da’Shawn Hand, the No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2014 according to Rivals.com, celebrates after committing to Alabama over Florida and Michigan on Thursday afternoon at a ceremony at Woodbridge (Va.) Senior High.

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Hand picks Alabama over Florida, Michigan

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 14, 2013

The Gators needed a Hand but could not get one.

Mike Davis (28) carries the ball during South Carolina’s 34-16 victory against Mississippi State on Nov. 2 in Columbia, S.C. Davis leads the Southeastern Conference in rushing yards per game.

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Former UF commit to challenge Gators’ defense

By ADAM PINCUS< | Nov. 13, 2013

Mike Davis felt burned by Florida.

Havana Solaun (19) fights for the ball during Florida’s 2-0 win against Oklahoma State on Sept. 6 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Solaun to miss NCAA Tournament after suffering ACL tear

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Nov. 13, 2013

The Gators are down a leader.

U.S. forward Abby Wambach (20) tries to head the ball in the goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Brazil in Orlando on Sunday.

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Wambach continues to shine

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Nov. 13, 2013

ORLANDO — Abby Wambach continues to leave the rest of the world in the dust.

Ziva Recek reaches for the ball during Florida’s three-set victory against Tennessee on Oct. 27 in the O’Connell Center.

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Florida sweeps South Carolina

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Nov. 13, 2013

Ziva Recek got off to a slow start against South Carolina on Wednesday night.

Jaterra Bonds attempts a shot during Florida's 88-77 victory against North Florida on Nov. 10 in the O'Connell Center.

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Gators preparing for road test tonight

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 13, 2013

Slowly but surely, the Gators’ competition stiffens as the season progresses.

Brent Pease watches on as players go through warm-ups prior Florida’s 30-10 victory against Arkansas on Oct. 5 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Pease accepts criticism of struggling UF offensive unit

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Nov. 12, 2013

Brent Pease expected his second season as Florida’s offensive coordinator to be smoother than his first.

Erika Tymrak (23) scores a goal between Brazil midfielder Bia (15) and defender Calandrini (3) during a friendly soccer match in Orlando on Sunday. The U.S. Women's National Team beat Brazil 4-1.

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Former Gator scores first goal for U.S. Women's National Team

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Nov. 12, 2013

ORLANDO — Erika Tymrak put her hands on her head and smiled in disbelief.

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 continues to impress with two-touchdown performance

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 12, 2013

With Week 10 of the NFL season in the books, here are a few former Gators who made the most tangible impact for their respective teams.

Jon Harrison (72) attempts to block Vanderbilt defensive tackle Jared Morse (97) as Tyler Murphy (3) drops back during the Gators’ 34-17 loss to the Commodores.

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Notebook: Clowney presents steep challenge for Gators

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 12, 2013

Florida’s offensive line will face arguably its toughest challenge on Saturday in Columbia, S.C.

Skyler Mornhinweg warms up prior to Florida’s 24-7 victory against Kentucky on Sept. 28 in Commonwealth Stadium. Mornhinweg will make the first start of his college career against South Carolina at 7:10 p.m. on Saturday.

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#HotSportsTakes: Forget Tyler, UF should start Skyler

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 12, 2013

Every now and then, Grantland.com attempts to write the worst sports column on Earth. Today, Joe will try, too.

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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Senior looking to carry Florida during season's stretch run

By RJ Schaffer | Nov. 12, 2013

After a late-season bye week, the No. 5 Gators will try to shake off any rust and bring home a Southeastern Conference title.

Members of "Tolbert 5" watch the Florida women's volleyball team during a home match this year in the O'Connell Center.

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Student section makes presence heard at Florida volleyball games

By RJ Schaffer | Nov. 11, 2013

It makes the sounds that are heard when there is complete silence. It does its best to get into the opposition’s head and helps the home team anyway it can.

Antonio Morrison helps tackle Vanderbilt running back Jerron Seymour during the Gators’ 34-17 loss to the Commodores in the 2013 season.

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Morrison joins long list of Gators out for year

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 11, 2013

The hits keep coming for the Gators.

Tyler Murphy (3) attempts to scramble during Florida’s 34-17 loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The redshirt junior has a sprained shoulder.

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Murphy still bothered by shoulder pain

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Nov. 11, 2013

With his team mired in a four-game losing streak and his own production lagging, Tyler Murphy could benefit from added time on the practice field.

Florida coach Will Muschamp gazes at the Missouri crowd and reflects after the No. 22 Gators' 36-17 loss to the No. 14 Tigers on Oct. 19 in Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo.

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Overreactions to struggles of Florida football team unwarranted

By ADAM PINCUS< | Nov. 11, 2013

It started with a tweet.