The grueling portion of Florida’s early season schedule has taken its toll.
ATLANTA — David Nelson didn’t want to leave the field.
ATLANTA — When the group of reporters around David Nelson dispersed, and the Florida players had mostly cleared out of the locker room, the senior wide receiver said what everyone was thinking.
For the last week, the Gators have had to hold it in.
ATLANTA — Florida came into the Southeastern Conference Championship Game with the No. 1 scoring defense in the nation, but the Gators hadn’t played Mark Ingram yet.
JACKSONVILLE — So far this season, the Gators have built their identity on defense, a sharp contrast to the team that lived and died by its 3-point shooting a year ago.
With nearly a week off to reflect on its latest loss, UF is ready to get back out on the court and under the lights.
With the more experienced swimmers back in Gainesville, Florida concluded the fall season with weak showings at the Georgia Invitational.
ATLANTA – All season Florida used excellent defense and a grind-it-out offense to win, often times in less-than-spectacular fashion.
ATLANTA — Heading into the Southeastern Conference Championship Game, No. 1 Florida was still looking for the high-powered offense it established in 2007.
ATLANTA — Alabama had no problem putting up points on the No. 1 defense in the nation, but Florida struggled to do the same against the nation's No. 2 defense.
For the last week, the Gators have had to hold it in.
JACKSONVILLE - So far this season, Florida's defense has made up for its lackluster 3-point performances. The Gators' outside shooters returned the favor Friday night.
The previous three teams that won the national championship finished the season with at least one loss.
Not much has changed in the last two years.
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Florida’s 6 a.m. workouts and relays this summer have paid dividends beyond just improved conditioning.
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