Florida’s biggest strength in 2011, its defense, had just one glaring weakness: forcing turnovers.
For Maddy Monserez, the Active Ankle Challenge wasn’t just another three wins for the Gators. Instead, last weekend’s matches against Jacksonville, Louisiana-Lafayette and Georgia Tech were the first time that the sophomore played right back for Florida.
Annie Speese’s phenomenal freshman season last year did not have a happy ending.
The last time Tennessee beat Florida, Will Muschamp and Derek Dooley were co-workers at LSU. Muschamp served as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. Dooley was the special teams coordinator and coached the running backs. It was 2004.
For the Gators volleyball team, black and blue have become the unofficial team colors this season.
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.
When Brent Pease took over as Florida’s offensive coordinator in January, he had no idea what to expect from Mike Gillislee.
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.
Will Muschamp doesn’t mind “winning ugly,” but it will only get the Gators so far.
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.
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.
Maggie Rodgers knew Erika Tymrak was going to score.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We here at the alligatorSports Brand Picks Column are on our way to mess with Texas.
Coming off a weekend stained with loss and disappointment, the Gators are looking to one another for motivation.
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