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Florida coach Will Muschamp said his team is “soft” after losing
21-7 to rival Florida State on Saturday. The loss drops the Gators
to 6-6.

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Same old mistakes doom Gators in season-ending loss

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 27, 2011

Saturday was supposed to be the day the Gators turned it all around.

Gators sophomore linebacker Darrin Kitchens is carted off the field during the third quarter of Saturday’s loss to the Seminoles after suffering an injury during a kickoff return.

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Notebook: Kitchens out of hospital, should be OK after concussion

By TOM GREEN | Nov. 27, 2011

After a major scare to open the second half, Florida linebacker Darrin Kitchens is expected to be fine.

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Muschamp lets off steam from trying first year

By MATT WATTS | Nov. 27, 2011

A six-loss season of frustration, of trying to fit square pegs into round roles, finally came to a head Saturday for Florida and first-year coach Will Muschamp.

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Best defensive performance of season spoiled against FSU

Nov. 27, 2011

By nearly every measurement, Florida’s defense dominated Saturday night.

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Lackluster finish for Florida’s senior class

By TOM GREEN | Nov. 27, 2011

What was supposed to be a dream sendoff at home for Florida’s seniors quickly turned into a nightmare Saturday.

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Gators volleyball receives unseeded bid to NCAA Tournament

By MEGAN WALSH< | Nov. 27, 2011

Although Gainesville is home to a regional in this year’s NCAA volleyball tournament, it’s going to take Florida two wins on the road if it wants to play in the O’Connell Center again this season.

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Gators question their toughness after home loss to Seminoles

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 27, 2011

Saturday was supposed to be the day the Gators turned it all around.

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Improved free-throw shooting helps Florida beat Charlotte

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 26, 2011

For the second consecutive day, the Gators’ leading scorer had 28 points.

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Jones nets career high to lift Florida past La Salle

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 25, 2011

La Salle’s Brittany Wilson hit her second free throw, knotting the score 51-51 with 13:37 remaining in the second half.

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Gators wrap up regular season with straight-set win

Nov. 23, 2011

Stephanie Ferrell didn’t take a single swing in the third set.

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Brantley, Thompson have ‘no regrets’ as final home game looms

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 22, 2011

When John Brantley and Deonte Thompson first met, the future seemed incredibly bright.

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Lacking leaders, Gators need to grow up to get out of hole

By MATT WATTS | Nov. 22, 2011

There was no chain slung around his neck. There was no ferocious glare on his face. There was no energy, no passion.

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Picks Column: Florida State

Nov. 22, 2011

We here at the alligatorSports Brand Picks Column are feeling the holiday spirit.

Florida junior forward Jennifer George (32) finished with her fifth career double-double in UF’s 63-46 win against Hampton on Tuesday. George led a dominant post game that helped the Gators erase last year’s loss to the Pirates.

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George’s double-double leads Florida past Hampton

Nov. 22, 2011

After a disappointing performance in a season-opening loss to Michigan, Florida junior forward Jennifer George knew something had to change. Now, with three additional games on the stat sheet, it’s looking like the transformation didn’t take long.

Since sophomore middle blocker Chloe Mann (10) joined the Florida starting rotation, the team has won six straight matches.

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Florida wraps up season against South Carolina

By MEGAN WALSH< | Nov. 22, 2011

While many volleyball teams around the NCAA have already wrapped up their regular seasons, Florida’s players have one last test against South Carolina tonight in the O’Connell Center before they can enjoy a quick Thanksgiving break.