Sports - The Independent Florida Alligator

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

FAU's Howard Schnellenberger briefly hospitalized

By GREG LUCA | Sep. 2, 2011

FAU coach Howard Schnellenberger is expected

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators down Jacksonville to open Campus USA Invite

Sep. 2, 2011

In a game where the Gators volleyball team found a way to use all but one player on the roster, an overmatched Jacksonville squad was on the losing end of a 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-6) sweep.

Gators coach Will Muschamp was born in Rome, Ga., but he grew up in Gainesville admiring the Florida program. His family had season tickets in the north end zone, and a younger Muschamp used to sell sodas outside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Muschamp bringing the heat in first season

By GREG LUCA | Sep. 1, 2011

As he patrols Florida practice, Will Muschamp personifies intensity.

Florida linebacker Jon Bostic said people are overlooking the Gators this season after an 8-5 record last year. Bostic said the Gators must avoid another slow start to prove the doubters wrong.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

‘Forgotten’ Gators ready for opener against FAU

By TOM GREEN | Sep. 1, 2011

Linebacker Jon Bostic and the rest of the Gators don’t care about their preseason No. 23 ranking, nor are they concerned about outsiders looking down on them following a disappointing season a year ago.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Picks Column: Florida Atlantic

Sep. 1, 2011

Like the Gators, this week is our first test of the season. We’re a young, inexperienced group with a little bit of upside. Everyone has been working hard all month, and we feel like we’re hitting our stride.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida welcomes Texas Tech for home debut

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Sep. 1, 2011

After a record four-game road trip to begin the 2011 season, Florida plays its home opener tonight against Texas Tech at home.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

New schedule, challenges for UF cross country

By JOHN BOOTHE | Sep. 1, 2011

After an offseason filled with both anticipated and unexpected change, coach Todd Morgan knew he needed to challenge his runners as soon as they hit campus.

Setter Chanel Brown is impressing teammates during her second year at UF.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Brown improving at setter in sophomore season

Sep. 1, 2011

Chanel Brown busted into college volleyball with a successful first season in 2010.

Florida offensive
coordinator Charlie Weis said Tuesday that running backs Jeff Demps
(pictured) and Chris Rainey are two of the fastest players he has
coached throughout his 32-year career.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Weis blown away by speed of Demps, Rainey; Muschamp not worried about Texas A&M

Aug. 31, 2011

Jeff Demps and Chris Rainey are not just the fastest players at Florida; they are some of the fastest players ever, according to offensive coordinator Charlie Weis.

Gators defensive coordinator Dan Quinn said sophomore Sharrif Floyd would play defensive end in the team’s base package and would slide inside to play tackle in nickel packages.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators looking for physical, fast defense under Quinn

By TOM GREEN | Aug. 31, 2011

Dan Quinn’s shirt said it all Wednesday.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Wins, losses not the only concern for first-year coach

By GREG LUCA< | Aug. 31, 2011

Will Muschamp faces a difficult task as a first-year coach in the Southeastern Conference, but the odds are stacked in his favor.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

The Mailbag: Fun with math, Muschamp’s intensity, finding Furman

Aug. 31, 2011

After a successful debut, The Mailbag is back for the opening week of football season, and judging by the questions we received, you guys are fiending for some pigskin. That being said, let’s kick it off.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Freshmen Solaun, Sapienza bring local energy to Gators

By JOHN BOOTHE | Aug. 31, 2011

From their glory days at Gainesville Buchholz High to rooming together in college, freshmen Havana Solaun and Kim Sapienza have shared nearly every experience in their young soccer careers.

Florida senior Kelly Murphy led the Gators with a triple-double (12 kills, 17 assists and 10 digs) in the team’s win against Florida State on Tuesday in the O’Connell Center. The Gators have not dropped a set this season.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators sweep Seminoles thanks to Murphy, Unroe

Aug. 30, 2011

For 10 points in the second set, the Gators volleyball team was on the ropes as much as it has been since last December’s season-ending loss to Purdue.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Reliving last season the only remaining option

Aug. 30, 2011

What year is it?

Florida sophomore cornerback Cody Riggs injured his thumb in practice but said he should be ready to go on Saturday against FAU.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Corner situation muddled with Riggs in cast

By MATT WATTS | Aug. 30, 2011

Sophomore Cody Riggs appeared in front of reporters Tuesday with a cast on his right hand, further jumbling an already unsettled situation in Florida’s secondary.

Gators offensive coordinator Charlie Weis said he’ll be looking for minimal mistakes against FAU on Saturday.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Weis to unveil new pro-style offense Saturday

By TOM GREEN | Aug. 30, 2011

Charlie Weis came in with a plan when he became offensive coordinator on coach Will Muschamp’s staff.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Florida releases preliminary depth chart; Weis, Quinn will be on field this season

By MATT WATTS | Aug. 29, 2011

Gators coach Will Muschamp released the first depth chart since spring on Monday, and while there were some surprises, there’s also a catch.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

The Rally: Pivotal position — offensive line or secondary?

Aug. 29, 2011

Tyler: I know this sounds boring to the casual fan, but you need to watch the offensive line Saturday. If the group plays well this year, the offense will thrive. And if the offense thrives, the Gators will exceed the ho-hum expectations we all have thrust upon them.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

New season, same expectations for Brantley

Aug. 29, 2011

This time last August, John Brantley joked about chucking the ball out of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in the season opener.