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The Gators’ hopes on offense rest on the health of senior quarterback John Brantley and running back Chris Rainey. During the four-game losing streak, UF has scored just 11 points and rushed for less than 100 total yards during the second half.

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UF must move ball in second half against Vandy

By MATT WATTS | Nov. 3, 2011

The Gators’ season is standing on one leg, and so, too, are their hopes of winning on Saturday.

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Picks Column: Vanderbilt

Nov. 3, 2011

The alligatorSports Brand Picks Column is nothing if not a medium for social movements.

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Facing an even matchup, Florida may have hands full

By TOM GREEN | Nov. 3, 2011

This isn’t the Vandy you’re accustomed to seeing.

Florida forward Tahnai Annis said the Gators are at an advantage when scoring first, as they did against Georgia on Wednesday.

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UF soccer preparing for match with ‘Bama

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Nov. 3, 2011

The Gators are hoping for more of the same tonight, and that is something they would not have said two days ago.

Florida senior guard Jordan Jones led the team in scoring last season with 10.2 points per game.

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Jones still looking for SEC title as career at Florida winds down

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 3, 2011

Coach Amanda Butler had a vision for the Gators, and Jordan Jones wanted in.

Sophomore middle blocker Chloe Mann had 10 kilss, 4.5 blocks and seven digs in a loss to No. 19 Kentucky on Sunday.

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Mann looking for more playing time after quality match at Kentucky

Nov. 3, 2011

When No. 17 Florida’s volleyball team was swept last weekend by Southeastern Conference opponents for the first time in coach Mary Wise‘s tenure, bright spots were not easy to come by.

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Youth has Gators cross country excited for future

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Nov. 3, 2011

Losing a race to your little brother sucks, and Florida is the Southeastern Conference’s little brother.

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UF women's swimming struggling with fatigue from loaded schedule

By ALEX PECKHAM< | Nov. 3, 2011

The contrast between the fall schedules of the Florida men’s and women’s swimming teams is striking.

After switching from defensive tackle to defensive end in fall camp, sophomore Sharrif Floyd is starting to become acclimated to his new position. He had eight tackles, including two for loss, against UGA.

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Notebook: Floyd becoming comfortable in new role at defensive end

Nov. 2, 2011

Sharrif Floyd is starting to hit his stride coming off the edge.

Florida forward Tahnai Annis scored both goals in the Gators’ 2-0 first-round win at the SEC Tournament.

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Annis lifts No. 23 Gators to SEC Tourney semis

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Nov. 2, 2011

The Gators benefited Wednesday night when Tahnai Annis gave them something they had not had in more than two weeks: a first-half lead.

Coach James Franklin said he knows the only thing that will truly change what people think about Vanderbilt is wins.

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First-year coach Franklin trying to change perception at Vanderbilt

By MATT WATTS | Nov. 2, 2011

The passion was visible in the eyes of their first-year head coach.

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With hopes of title dashed, should freshmen see more time?

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 2, 2011

Greg: There’s a big difference between a disappointing season and a “lost” season.

After dropping back-to-back matches on the road to Kentucky and Tennessee, Florida coach Mary Wise said the level of competition in the Southeastern Conference is starting to catch up to the Gators.

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Wise: Parity developing in previously uncompetitive SEC

Nov. 2, 2011

For years, Mary Wise has heard the same question repeatedly.

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Men, women handle Florida State at home

By ALEX PECKHAM< | Nov. 2, 2011

Florida swimming coach Gregg Troy assessed the Gators’ rivalry with Florida State after Wednesday’s meet, with one word: fierce.

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Disappointing final round leaves Gators tied for second

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 2, 2011

Florida only trailed Texas by eight strokes heading into Wednesday’s final round.

After taking all but one snap from the shotgun formation against Georgia, quarterback John Brantley has healed enough to start working from under center in practice this week. Offensive coordinator Charlie Weis said he will evaluate Brantley’s progress throughout the week to determine Saturday’s gameplan.

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Notebook: Brantley healthy enough to take snaps from center

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 1, 2011

Florida senior quarterback John Brantley is able to play from under center and has even been politicking for more under-center snaps this week, offensive coordinator Charlie Weis said.