Myers cools down, Gators still take second place
By Andy Hutchins < | Oct. 1, 2007Whitney Myers couldn't keep up her whirlwind pace.
Whitney Myers couldn't keep up her whirlwind pace.
As the final seconds of Sunday's match against Tennessee ticked away, UF coach Becky Burleigh stood rigidly on the sideline seemingly awaiting something positive to take from the weekend.
Both the UF and Alabama volleyball teams went into Sunday afternoon's match undefeated in Southeastern Conference play.
Ten of 12 women and 11 of 12 men earned career-best times Saturday as the UF cross country teams swept the Auburn Invitational team titles, their second team sweep of the season in as many meets.
Senior Whitney Myers shot a blistering five-under 67 to take sole possession of the lead and help the Gators keep pace with a scorching Alabama team at the Wildcat Fall Invitational on Sunday.
Urban Meyer had no choice but to pace the sidelines and watch helplessly.
No, it wasn't a recurring nightmare or a deja vu flashback to last season that made fans wake up in a cold sweat gasping for air.
Put the bottle down, Gators fan, and let your friends off their 24-hour suicide watch.
Last season when UF lost to Auburn, Coach Urban Meyer saw the Gators rally together and push through the rest of the season with a sharper focus.
It took five games, but UF's offense finally met their match.
An emotional Wilber Marshall was inducted into the Ring of Honor on Saturday evening prior to kickoff.
Volleyball teams around the Southeastern Conference are beginning to gear their defenses around senior outside hitter Marcie Hampton.
The UF women's golf team will be in a familiar place this weekend, but the familiar faces, both present and absent, will be the story.
For the UF soccer team, the arrival of Southeastern Conference play means one thing: It's time to move on.
While UF and Auburn face off in The Swamp this weekend, the Gators cross country teams will be heading into Tigers territory for their first road trip of the season.
When it comes to celebrating in Auburn, Ala., confetti is for amateurs and champagne is for pansies.
Every time Brandon Spikes makes a play on Saturday against Auburn, his family will move one step closer to becoming whole again.
For the Gators, even a national championship can?t erase the memories of last year?s loss to Auburn.
Tim Tebow "can believe it's not butter," and everyone else is starting to believe it, too.