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Volleyball set for match against Mississippi

Sep. 26, 2008

The Gators, fresh of their 3-0 (25-19- 25-17, 25-21) win against Arkansas, make the trip to Oxford, Miss. Sunday to take on the Rebels. UF is 26-0 against Mississippi under coach Mary Wise. The Rebels (6-5, 2-0 SEC) are coming off a 3-1 win against South Carolina Friday night. The Gamecocks had won 10 straight matches before the loss. Mississippi is led by freshman outside hitter Katie Norris who is averaging three kills per set this season.

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A Major Pain: Sophomore safety smacks down offenses, ramps up defense

Sep. 25, 2008

On a humid day at the Sanders Practice Field, Major Wright is searching, probing for his next opportunity.

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Oher the real star at Mississippi

Sep. 25, 2008

Talk all you want about Mississippi's quarterback, Jevan Snead. I won't be.

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Rivers adjusts to new role as team heads to Arkansas

Sep. 25, 2008

Patience isn't a virtue that Callie Rivers is fond of.

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Gators ready for test against nation's best

Sep. 25, 2008

If you're measured by the company you keep, the UF men's golf team should be regarded in high esteem starting Sunday.

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Kerns' overtime goal gives Gators win in SEC opener

Sep. 25, 2008

Megan Kerns didn't just score the winning overtime goal for UF on Friday night against Georgia. She did it with a knot the size of a golf ball on her forehead.

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Gators expect challenge against Mississippi

Sep. 25, 2008

Here's a shocker.

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SUN, FSN hoops coverage announced

Sep. 25, 2008

UF has announced its TV appearances on SUN Sports and Fox Sports Net for the upcoming season.

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Preseason magazines predict tournament run for UF basketball

Sep. 25, 2008

Apparently people are expecting big things from the Gators this season. At this point all of the major preseason basketball magazines have been released, and the consensus seems to be that UF is heading back to the NCAA Tournament after missing out on the Big Dance last season for the first time in 10 years.

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Snead finally makes Swamp debut

Sep. 25, 2008

Before the future of UF's offense was centered on Tim Tebow and Percy Harvin, it was focused on a strong-armed Texan named Jevan Snead.

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Picks Column: Mississippi

Sep. 25, 2008

Who doesn't like a Southern gentleman?

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Elliot gets expanded role on offense

Sep. 24, 2008

Ashlee Elliott is not a fan of hard conditioning, but it will be crucial if she is to be more assertive on offense.

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Setters, middle blockers look to refine chemisty

Sep. 24, 2008

With six freshmen on this year's roster, the No. 11 Gators (8-1, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) have had to build the chemistry between their young talent and veteran players.

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Former Gator Williams finds home with Knights

Sep. 24, 2008

All Janine Williams wanted was a chance to play.

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Cunningham to play against Rebels

Sep. 24, 2008

UF defensive end Jermaine Cunningham practiced Wednesday after missing all of Tuesday's practice with a hyperextended knee.

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Jenkins climbing up the depth chart

Sep. 24, 2008

Before the game at Tennessee, freshman cornerback Janoris Jenkins was asking roommate and fellow corner Joe Haden more questions than usual.

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The Swamp ranked No. 77 on ESPN's "most important sports venues" list

Sep. 23, 2008

I was just perusing on ESPN.com through their list of most important stadiums in history by Jim Caple. Note that this list is not "best" stadiums or "prettiest" or the writer's favorite stadiums. Most important means how it was influential to the sports world.

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Assistant coaches make difference

Sep. 23, 2008

It took Urban Meyer just 14 seconds into a nearly 24-minute press conference to say one of the biggest factors in UF's success so far this season.

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Tebow happy to be spreading ball around

Sep. 23, 2008

At this rate, UF quarterback Tim Tebow will not be winning a second Heisman Trophy this year.