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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.

Coach Becky Burleigh and the Gators lost their first match since Sept. 14 on Friday in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama defeated Florida 1-0 using primarily a bunker defense.

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Gators to be more aggressive on offense in SEC tourney

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Nov. 1, 2011

It’s one thing to lose as time expires, but the Gators have been setting themselves up for defeat 85 minutes sooner.

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Oversigning opponents will soon underwhelm

Nov. 1, 2011

We’re dealing with a depth misperception right now.

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Receiver prospect has local roots

By Kelly Price | Nov. 1, 2011

Uriah LeMay is 17 years old, but he was in Gainesville to celebrate the Gators winning a BCS title before most students on campus applied to college.

UF golfer Mia Piccio carries her bag at the Betsy Rawls Invitational on Nov. 2, 2011. Piccio carded a 73 (+1) in Florida's first round at the NCAA Championships on Tuesday at the UGA Golf Course.

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Piccio leads; Gators women's golf drops to second

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 1, 2011

Florida hoped to build its lead Tuesday, but black numbers tarnished a golden opportunity.

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Florida swimming to host Florida State

By ALEX PECKHAM< | Nov. 1, 2011

A swim race is relatively simple to understand: Whoever touches the wall first wins.

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UF vs. Furman

Nov. 1, 2011

Sitting at 5-5 on the season and with a losing record in SEC play for the first time in 25 years, Florida returns to The Swamp to host FCS opponent Furman at 1 p.m. With a win against the Paladins, the Gators will earn a bowl berth for the 21st consecutive season.