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Say hello to the new smartest guys in the room
By BILL O'CONNOR | Jan. 20, 2011After the Jets game Sunday, “60 Minutes” did a profile on multimillionaire Billy Walters, who terrorizes Vegas sports books with scores of computers, consultants and shills.
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Gators’ late collapse to Wildcats all too familiar
By MATT WATTS< | Jan. 20, 2011The Gators knew it was coming, but still, they couldn’t stop it.
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Florida to start spring with tune-up match vs. Furman
By STEPHEN SHEEHAN< | Jan. 20, 2011The men’s tennis team will kick off its spring season today at 3 p.m. as it squares off against Furman at Linder Stadium.
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Gators take top-ranked squad on road to face Tigers
By ALLISON BANKO | Jan. 20, 2011Florida has dominated on its home turf. Now, it’s time to see what the Gators can accomplish on another team’s mats.
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Loughran tinkers with stroke, ready to meet rival friend
By JOHN BOOTHE< | Jan. 20, 2011Practice is over. It’s 16 hours until the Gators jump on a bus for their dual meet in Auburn, Ala., and the pool is empty except for one swimmer still taking in extra time to perfect his backstroke start.
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Gators can’t be satisfied with wins
Jan. 19, 2011Gators fans, expect to be happy by the end of the night.
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Florida preparing for UK forward Dunlap
By MATT WATTS< | Jan. 19, 2011When Florida and Kentucky square off in the O’Connell Center tonight at 7, the Gators will be up against more than just the No. 19 team in the nation.
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Jump to college sparks change of focus for freshmen
By ALLISON BANKO | Jan. 19, 2011It used to be every gymnast for herself. Now, they give it all for the team.
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Mather shines as Gators face U.S. Junior National Team
By STEPHEN SHEEHAN< | Jan. 19, 2011The Gators hosted their last tune-up for the 2011 season on Wednesday as they squared off against the U.S. Junior National Team at Linder Stadium.
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OL recruits discouraged by Addazio’s departure
By TOM GREEN | Jan. 18, 2011Steve Addazio didn’t attract many fans during his time in Gainesville, but he certainly had plenty on the recruiting trail.
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Allen stepping up since returning from injuries
By MATT WATTS< | Jan. 18, 2011After last season, coach Amanda Butler and the Florida women’s basketball team found themselves in a precarious position. The Gators entered the offseason with just one returning guard and had to recruit the position heavily.
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Jumpball: Is John Brantley the right QB for Florida’s revamped offense next season?
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Jan. 18, 2011The Gators got their man.
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Jumpball: Is John Brantley the right QB for Florida’s revamped offense next season?
By ADAM BERRY | Jan. 18, 2011John Brantley proved to be no stranger to speaking in clichés last season, and he is about to learn the value of another one: Timing is everything.
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UF to host junior national team
By STEPHEN SHEEHAN< | Jan. 18, 2011The Gators will play host to the U.S. Junior National Team today, with action beginning at 4 p.m. at the Ring Tennis Complex.
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Lineup shuffling allows rest, new opportunities
By ALLISON BANKO | Jan. 17, 2011Following the Florida gymnastics squad’s first meet Jan. 7, coach Rhonda Faehn said the team would be playing around with its lineups this season, allowing some athletes to rest while others gain exposure in new events.
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UF struggling late in games
By MATT WATTS< | Jan. 17, 2011ATHENS, Ga. — A constant point of emphasis for the Florida women’s basketball team is setting the tone early in games.
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UF overcomes illness, depth issues
By JOHN BOOTHE< | Jan. 17, 2011All week long, the Gators dealt with multiple obstacles. The No. 6 women’s team struggled with sickness, while the No. 5 men’s team lacked depth as coach Gregg Troy and nine of team’s best left for the SMU Classic.
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Blue-chip prospect reaching potential
By STEPHEN SHEEHAN< | Jan. 17, 2011After coming to UF a year ago as the No. 6 overall recruit, Sekou Bangoura Jr. has had to live up to high expectations. Now, in his second season as a Gator, he is showing why he was so highly regarded.
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Gators enter rankings due to hot start
Jan. 17, 2011Florida’s track and field teams won 10 events and posted three meet records in their season-opening performances at the Nittany Lion Challenge, and the national rankings reflected the Gators’ strong showing.
