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TAMPA — The recruiting process came to an end for two of the state’s top recruits Wednesday. But only one of those journeys ended with Gainesville as the final destination.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Whitson picks UF over MLB; Barbato signs

By TOM GREEN | Aug. 22, 2010

Last Monday’s midnight deadline for MLB teams to sign draft picks came and went, and when the dust settled, one draft pick decided on a college career before a professional one.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Like ‘Jersey Shore,’ Florida football has its own cast of characters

Aug. 22, 2010

Whether it was the time I spent in New York, summer’s natural lack of intellectual stimulation, or my inherent love for mindless reality shows, I now find myself relating all aspects of life to the MTV hit show “Jersey Shore.”

SPORTS | COLUMNS

If NCAA coaches were characters from ‘Mad Men,’ who would they be?

Aug. 22, 2010

Tyler: To start from the top, obviously Urban Meyer is Don Draper.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

DEs Trattou, Lemmens share bond on, off field

Aug. 22, 2010

If the shoulders of Justin Trattou and Duke Lemmens can carry as much weight as their scooter, the Gators’ pass rush should be in good shape.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

New assistant coach installs unique defensive system

By GREG LUCA | Aug. 22, 2010

Whoever said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks never met Mary Wise.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Moving Forward, Playing Back

By JESSE SIMONTON | Aug. 22, 2010

When Chipper Jones suffered a torn ACL, he said it sounded like a gunshot. When Willis McGahee fell victim to the same injury, he writhed in pain as if he had been shot.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Fleming set to become UF’s libero

By MATT RUBIN< | Aug. 22, 2010

The UF football team isn’t the only squad trying to replace a Southeastern Conference star. As junior John Brantley takes the reins from Tim Tebow, the Florida volleyball team will have to replace a leader of its own.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Busy transfer season brings Gators three new players

By GREG LUCA | Aug. 22, 2010

When a team features just one senior in the final match of its campaign, it usually comes back the next year with many of the same faces and can pick up right where it left off.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Scrimmage gives fans a glimpse of 2010 Gators

By MATT RUBIN< | Aug. 22, 2010

Every year, Florida kicks off its season with the Orange and Blue Scrimmage. Before the match starts, coach Mary Wise introduces all of the players to the fans.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

UF ranked No. 4 in preseason AP poll

By ANTHONY CHIANG | Aug. 21, 2010

Despite losing nine players to the 2010 NFL Draft, the Gators are still entering the season with high expectations.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators volleyball team opens year with Orange and Blue Scrimmage

By MATT RUBIN< | Aug. 21, 2010

Every year the UF volleyball team kicks off its season with the Orange and Blue Scrimmage. Before the scrimmage starts, head coach Mary Wise introduces all of the players to the fans that have come to watch.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Freshman propels UF soccer team to OT victory

By JESSE SIMONTON | Aug. 21, 2010

With more underclassman than Miami had players, the Gators had a lot of opportunities for youth to shine in its 2010 season debut.