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Tight end Jordan Reed (11) breaks a tackle during UF's 27-14 win against Bowling Green University on Sept. 1 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Reed growing into tight end role, leads Florida in receiving

By ADAM PINCUS | Sep. 11, 2012

Will Muschamp always wears his realistic glasses.

Offensive lineman Jonotthan Harrison (72) blocks for sophomore quarterback Jeff Driskel (6) during UF's 20-17 victory on Saturday against Texas A&M University at Kyle Field.

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Pease: Line is UF’s strength

By JOE MORGAN | Sep. 11, 2012

Texas A&M’s eight sacks against Florida on Saturday did not faze offensive coordinator Brent Pease. He believes the Gators’ offensive line is the “strength of the team.”

Taylor Brauneis sat out Friday's match against the Jacksonville Dolphins with a mild concussion. The junior played 255 of 257 sets dating back to her previous two years at Louisville.

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Gators dealing with rash of injuries entering SEC play

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN | Sep. 11, 2012

For the Gators volleyball team, black and blue have become the unofficial team colors this season.

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Hedberg opens new year with first career title in Florida win

By KATIE AGOSTIN | Sep. 11, 2012

Camilla Hedberg started her 2012 season perfectly on Tuesday. Not only did the Gators win the Cougar Classic, but the sophomore also grabbed the first individual title of her college career.

Runningback Mike Gillislee moves the ball against against Texas A&M on Saturday at Kyle Field. Gillislee rushed for two touchdowns in Saturday's victory against the Aggies.

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Notebook: Gillislee practicing despite injury; Driskel working to prevent sacks

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Sep. 11, 2012

When Brent Pease took over as Florida’s offensive coordinator in January, he had no idea what to expect from Mike Gillislee.

Receiver Andre Debose (4) waits in the end zone to return a kick-off during the game against Texas A&M on Saturday at Kyle Field. Debose is out for 2013 with an ACL tear.

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Notebook: Reliable Sturgis wins SEC award; Gators injury updates

By JOE MORGAN | Sep. 10, 2012

Caleb Sturgis watched as his 51-yard kick ricocheted off the right upright and fell to the ground. However, Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin gave Sturgis two chances to pull Florida within a touchdown of the lead.

Florida head coach Will Muschamp speaks to a referee during at Kyle Field during Florida's 20-17 victory against Texas A&M.

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Column: UF football needs two good halves to win

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Sep. 10, 2012

Will Muschamp doesn’t mind “winning ugly,” but it will only get the Gators so far.

T.J. Vogel watches one of his drives during a tournament last spring. Vogel will begin competition at The Masters today.

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Hedberg leads strong day for Gators golf

By KATIE AGOSTIN | Sep. 10, 2012

When Camilla Hedberg shot a 69 (-3) on Sunday, she was just getting started. In the second day of the Cougar Classic, Hedberg turned in a round of 66 (-6), which allowed her to move into first place.

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Alford, Diep claim Gators’ first title of new season in doubles

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Sep. 10, 2012

Mike Alford and Florent Diep started the Florida men’s tennis team’s season on a high note on Monday.

Florida Forward Kathryn(7) Williamson battles for the ball against FIU forward Chelsea Leiva (2) in a 3-0 win on Sept 2.

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UF trying to replace All-American Williamson after knee injury

By LANDON WATNICK | Sep. 10, 2012

With their top defender out indefinitely, the Gators have big shoes to fill.

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Men's golf, Lendl at top of leaderboard after first round

By KATIE AGOSTIN | Sep. 10, 2012

It was a rough start for Santiago Gavino on Sunday. The redshirt sophomore started off his first tournament as a Gator by bogeying three of his first four holes.

Forward Erika Tymrak pushes the tempo against Kentucky in a game last season. Tymrak broke Florida's scoreless drought during the weekend with a goal in the 51st minute against Vanderbilt.

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Rodgers' vision realized in UF soccer win

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Sep. 9, 2012

Maggie Rodgers knew Erika Tymrak was going to score.

UF coach Mary Wise (above) will square off against former Gator and current LIU-Brooklyn assistant coach Jennifer Robinson when both teams play tonight at 7:30.

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Gators back on track after early season injury

By KATIE AGOSTIN | Sep. 9, 2012

It took three weeks, but for the first time this season the No. 15 Gators (6-2) are in control of both sides of the net.

UF coach Will Muschamp congratulates defensive lineman Dominique Easley after Florida's 20-17 win against Texas A&M Saturday at Kyle Field.

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Column: Florida's 'boring' plays keys important win

By ADAM PINCUS | Sep. 9, 2012

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Will Muschamp walked into his post-game press conference dripping in sweat with a white towel wrapped around his neck. He looked worn out from yet another close game.

Gators sophomore quarterback Jeff Driskel tries to evade Texas A&M defensive lineman Damontre Moore at Kyle Field Saturday. UF defeated the Aggies despite surrendering eight sacks.

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Sacks problematic in Gators victory

By JOE MORGAN | Sep. 9, 2012

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M led the nation with 51 sacks last season, and Florida failed to slow down the Aggies. The Gators surrendered eight sacks in a 20-17 victory in their Southeastern Conference opener on Saturday at Kyle Field.

Senior middle blocker Betsy Smith combined with Tangerine Wiggs and Chloe Mann to record a season high in blocks per match. Florida defeated Louisiana Lafayette and Georgia Tech Saturday in the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

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Gators volleyball earns two more wins before SEC play

By KATIE AGOSTIN | Sep. 8, 2012

As No. 15 Florida (6-2) took on Louisiana Lafayette (4-5), it did something it hasn’t done so far this season in the O’Connell Center. The Gators narrowly missed the sweep as they dropped a set to the Ragin’ Cajuns.

Senior linebacker Jon Bostic attempts to tackle Texas A&M running back Christine Michael at Kyle Field Saturday. Bostic recorded five stops including a team leading two tackles for a loss.

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Florida grinds out physical win against Texas A&M

By GREG LUCA | Sep. 8, 2012

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — In Texas A&M’s first game in a new league, the Gators showed the Aggies what Southeastern Conference football — specifically Florida’s brand of football — is all about.

Josh Evans hurt his shoulder trying to tackle Texas A&M running back Ben Malena in the first half on Saturday at Kyle Field. Evans didn't return to the game.

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SEC victory brings pain for Gators football

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Sep. 8, 2012

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Although the Gators opened Southeastern Conference play with a win on Saturday, the physical toll it took on the team was immense.

Dana Backlund prevents the ball from going over the net during Florida's win over Jacksonville Friday night at Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

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Freshman Backlund leads Gators to victory

By KATIE AGOSTIN | Sep. 7, 2012

With so many freshmen this year, coach Mary Wise has taken full advantage of trying out multiple lineups before Southeastern Conference play. Tonight was no exception.

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Picks Column: Texas A&M

By GREG LUCA | Sep. 6, 2012

We here at the alligatorSports Brand Picks Column are on our way to mess with Texas.