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Gators fall to No. 12 in new AP poll

Sep. 27, 2008

The Gators (3-1, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) loss to Mississippi Saturday caused them to fall eight spots in the new Associated Press poll. UF checks in at No.12 this week , while Georgia falls to No. 11. Alabama jumps up to No. 2 after their win in Athens, Ga. and former No. 1 Southern California slides to No.9 following its loss to Oregon State.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Harvin's big day ruined by fumble, missed catches

Sep. 27, 2008

It was an up-and-down day for Florida wide receiver Percy Harvin.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Turnovers costly in UF loss

Sep. 26, 2008

It only takes a few hours for a plate of armor to become an Achilles' heel.

SPORTS | BLOGS

Women's golf team in seventh after two rounds

Sep. 26, 2008

After two rounds at the Mason Rudolph Women's Championship in Franklin, Tenn., the women's golf team is sitting in seventh place.

SPORTS | BLOGS

Murphy gets triple-double in win against Arkansas

Sep. 26, 2008

Kelly Murphy had a match for the record books.

SPORTS | BLOGS

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.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Missed extra point changes game

Sep. 26, 2008

Coach Urban Meyer had a succinct explanation for senior kicker Jonathan Phillips' blocked extra point in the fourth quarter.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Mississippi shocks UF, hands team its first loss

Sep. 26, 2008

UF coach Urban Meyer thought about kicking a field goal. But in the end, he felt more comfortable putting the ball in the hands of his Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Offense struggles against Mississippi

Sep. 26, 2008

Entering the season, the idea that UF's offense could possibly cost the defense a game would be ludicrous.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Picks Column: Mississippi

Sep. 25, 2008

Who doesn't like a Southern gentleman?

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators expect challenge against Mississippi

Sep. 25, 2008

Here's a shocker.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Oher the real star at Mississippi

Sep. 25, 2008

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

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

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.

SPORTS | SOCCER

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.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Rivers adjusts to new role as team heads to Arkansas

Sep. 25, 2008

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

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

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.

SPORTS | BLOGS BASKETBALL

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.

SPORTS | BLOGS BASKETBALL

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.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

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.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

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.