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Burton easing into new role
By MATT WATTS | Aug. 15, 2011It’s not learning the playbook, or figuring out where he’s supposed to be.
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Sturgis healthy, primed to anchor special teams unit
By MATT WATTS | Aug. 15, 2011Coming off an injury that can be described in essence as a broken back, place-kicker Caleb Sturgis exemplifies the unknowns surrounding Florida at nearly every position.
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Wenger beneficial in transition
By GREG LUCA | Aug. 15, 2011There were times last season when sixth-year senior Dan Wenger wasn’t sure if he’d ever play football again.
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Bostic, Jenkins eager to take reins of young LB corps
Aug. 15, 2011Before last season, Jon Bostic could hear doubts creeping through his mind. Where do you see yourself fitting, he thought. Can you really play at the college level?
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After trying year, D-line trio finding maturity, growth
By GREG LUCA | Aug. 15, 2011As the five core members of Florida’s defensive line leaned over microphones in front of a sea of reporters at media day, they joked about their potential nicknames and junior Omar Hunter’s Chick-fil-A-induced love handles.
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Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field: A History
By JOHN BOOTHE< | Aug. 15, 2011In his 52 years as a student, assistant athletics director and, finally, athletics historian at the University of Florida, Norm Carlson has witnessed nearly every concrete and brick fueled evolution in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
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Who will be the guy?
Aug. 15, 2011Omarius Hines didn’t know how to answer. Or didn’t want to. Or, well …
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Debose seeking fresh start
Aug. 15, 2011Andre Debose isn’t used to this. He isn’t used to special teams being his only outlet. He isn’t used to being an afterthought.
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Despite lack of experience, secondary has raw ability
By TOM GREEN | Aug. 15, 2011The players in the Gators secondary lack experience, but they are sheer athletes. Head coach Will Muschamp wouldn’t have it any other way.
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TE Leonard out six-to-eight weeks with torn meniscus
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Embree: A year to remember
By JOHN BOOTHE< | Aug. 3, 2011By the end of the UF sports calendar year, 10 women’s athletes walked away as national champions.
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UF using Weis, pro-style offense to lure four-star offensive tackle
Aug. 3, 2011While some might say Kyle Murphy is destined to be a West Coast guy, the offensive tackle said he is still open to colleges all over the country.
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Gators welcome 13 freshmen
By JOHN BOOTHE< | Aug. 3, 2011With an opening draw against Miami looming just 15 days away, Florida soccer became the first team on campus Wednesday to hit the practice pitch.
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Taylor honored as year’s best
By JOHN BOOTHE< | Aug. 1, 2011Each UF athlete named on the All-alligatorSports team has pushed the boundaries and flirted with the limitations of what a collegian can do in competition.
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Rejoice Gator Nation: This was your season
By MATT WATTS | Aug. 1, 2011Fans love to gloat. They love to boast.
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Four-star DE set to announce decision
Aug. 1, 2011For Ocean Lakes High (Va.) defensive end Eli Harold, today is significant.
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The Challenge: Where sports and entertainment meet for a marvelous orgy
By JESSE SIMONTON | July 28, 2011MTV’s “The Challenge: Rivals” is the best damn show on TV not starring Larry David.
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UF’s showcase fails to wow recruits
July 27, 2011Friday Night Lights is marketed as one of the nation’s grandest showcases for top-tier high school football players.
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Demps announces intention to return
By MATT WATTS | July 27, 2011The university announced Tuesday that running back Jeff Demps will return to the football team this fall.
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Agholor shines at Gridiron Kings, yet to list favorites
July 25, 2011KISSIMMEE, Fla. — With the mid-July sun beating down on the two football fields at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex over the weekend, 64 of the nation’s top high school football players participated in an inter-regional battle for touch football supremacy.
