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admin — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 03:20:36 +0000

Former Gators React To Meyer Decision

admin — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 03:20:36 +0000

The day Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley walked into Urban Meyer's living room in Utah six years ago was the first time the two had met. Foley was impressed and shortly after hiring Meyer, it didn't take Foley long to understand why Meyer had been so successful in stints at Bowling Green and Utah.
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Carter: Top 10 Wins Of The Urban Meyer Era

admin — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 23:20:33 +0000

Urban Meyer's final game as Florida's head coach will be the Outback Bowl in Tampa on New Year's Day. Meyer will face legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno – major college football's all-time winningest coach – for the first time.
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Carter: Meyer’s Legacy At UF More Than Two National Titles

admin — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 21:22:51 +0000

He walked alone in the darkness toward the team plane resting on a runway in Tuscaloosa around midnight on Oct. 2. Urban Meyer had the look of a man in deep thought and not too pleased about his evening. A little while earlier, the team buses had pulled away from Bryant-Denny Stadium following a 31-6 loss to No. 1-ranked Alabama in a rematch of the 2009 SEC Championship Game. The loss was the Gators' first since Meyer's health scare 10 months earlier.
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Sun Sports and GatorVision Online To Carry UAA Press Conference

admin — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 21:22:51 +0000

Sun Sports and GatorVision Online will carry the University Athletic Association press conference live at 6 p.m. on Wednesday from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
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End Of An Era: Urban Meyer Steps Down

admin — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:20:48 +0000

Urban Meyer arrived at the University of Florida six years ago as one of college football's most highly regarded up-and-coming coaches. In a feat difficult to accomplish in today's hype-filled sports world, Meyer not only lived up to the advance billing, he surpassed it. Meyer will leave UF as the nation's winningest active coach with 10 seasons or more following a six-year stretch like no other in the 105-year history of Florida football.
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Gators Prepare To Face Kent State On Thursday Night

admin — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:22:19 +0000

The University of Florida returns home after a three-game road swing to host Kent State (7-2) on Thursday night at 7 p.m.. A year ago Kent State went 24-10, 13-3 in the MAC and reached the second round of the postseason NIT before falling at Illinois. The game is the final tune-up for the Gators before the team breaks for final exams and returns to play on Dec. 18.
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Three Gators Named to the 2010 Coaches All-SEC Team

admin — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 23:20:45 +0000

Three University of Florida football players were named to the 2010 All-SEC team, voted on by the league's head coaches, announced Tuesday afternoon.
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Three Gators Named to the 2010 Coaches All-SEC Team

admin — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 23:20:45 +0000

Three University of Florida football players were named to the 2010 All-SEC team, voted on by the league's head coaches, announced Tuesday afternoon.
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Student Basketball Registration for Kent State Open Until Tuesday, December 7 at 7:00 PM

admin — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 03:23:37 +0000

UF students can still sign up for seats for the next men’s basketball game versus Kent State (Dec. 9) with registration closing Tuesday, December 7 at 7:00 PM.
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Four Gator Football Players Named AP All-SEC Selections

admin — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 03:23:36 +0000

Four Florida Gator football players highlighted the 2010 Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference football team, released Monday, with three first-team selections and one second-team selection.
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Gators Use Hot Shooting from Seniors to Defeat Eagles, 67-48

admin — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:20:43 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 18/16 University of Florida men's basketball team took advantage of hot shooting from its seniors to defeat American University, 67-48, at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.
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Gator Ticket Office Announces Ticket Ordering Information For Outback Bowl

admin — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:20:42 +0000

The University of Florida football team has accepted an invitation to play Big 10 representative Penn State in the 25th annual Outback Bowl on Jan. 1, 2011, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. The game will be broadcast on ABC Sports at 1 p.m.
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Broadcast Information: Florida at American

admin — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 20:23:10 +0000

The Gators play their first-ever game in the nation's capital on Sunday as they take on American University at 2pm ET as part of the BB&T Classic in the Verizon Center. The game will air live on television, radio, and online.
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Gators Look To Get Back On Track Against American

admin — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 20:23:09 +0000

More than three days will have passed by the time the Florida men’s basketball team walks onto the court Sunday afternoon at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.
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Ten UF Football Players Highlight Phil Steele 2010 Postseason All-SEC Team

admin — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:20:37 +0000

Ten University of Florida Gator football players were named to Phil Steele's 2010 Postseason All-SEC Team Friday.
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Beemer Nominated for Rudy Award

admin — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:21:27 +0000

University of Florida redshirt senior Gary Beemer (Valrico, Fla.) has been nominated for the Rudy Award, announced on Thursday by the Rudy Foundation.
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Former Gator Joe Haden Named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month

admin — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:20:50 +0000

Former University of Florida standout and current Cleveland Browns' defensive back Joe Haden (Ft. Washington, Md.) has been named the National Football League's Defensive Rookie of the Month for November, the league announced on Thursday.
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Student Sign-up for Men’s Hoops Against Kent State Starts Thursday at 6 p.m.

admin — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:20:34 +0000

UF students can sign up for seats for the next men's basketball game versus Kent State (Dec. 9) starting Thursday, December 2, at 6 p.m.
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Gators Leave Orlando Searching For Answers On Offense

admin — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:20:45 +0000

Outside the Gators' locker room here Wednesday night at the sparkling new Amway Arena, a dejected Chandler Parsons fielded questions he never wanted to be asked.
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Gators Edged 57-54 by UCF

admin — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 04:20:52 +0000

The 18/16 University of Florida men's basketball team dropped its second game of the season, 57-54 to the UCF Knights at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. The loss was Florida's first against UCF in 10 meetings.
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Broadcast Information: Florida vs. UCF

admin — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 02:20:31 +0000

The Gator Men's Basketball team heads to Orlando to take on UCF at the brand new Amway Center on Wednesday at 7pm, and there are multiple options available to follow the game live.
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Donovan, Gators Set For Familiar Face With UCF

admin — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:20:38 +0000

The day Billy Donovan showed up for his first day at work, Donnie Jones could have walked by in the hallway and Donovan would not have known.
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Gators in the NFL – Week 12

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:20:38 +0000

There were 32 former University of Florida football players on NFL rosters in Week 12. Fourteen players started, while 26 earned playing time.
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Gators Win Nail-Biter Over Florida State, 55-51, For First Win in Tallahassee Since 2002

admin — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:20:41 +0000

The No. 16/14 University of Florida men's basketball team defeated in-state rival Florida State, 55-51, Sunday evening at the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida's triumph in the state capital was its first there since a 58-57 nail-biter on Dec. 6, 2002, and improved the Gators' all-time record to 40-22 against the Seminoles.
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Gators, Noles Prepare For Showdown On The Hardwood

admin — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 19:20:39 +0000

Florida men's basketball coach Billy Donovan keeps looking at the calendar, and sure enough, the calendar keeps saying it is November to his surprise.
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Carter’s Notebook: Clark Fifth UF Freshman To Post A TD, Injuries Add Up

admin — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 05:20:34 +0000

The Gators' offense has struggled to put points on the board early in games for much of the season. But on Saturday at Florida State, the Gators scored on their opening drive for the second consecutive game.
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Gators Fall to Seminoles, 31-7

admin — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 03:20:39 +0000

The University of Florida football team capped its regular season with a 31-7 loss to Florida State in front of 82,324 fans that snapped the Gators' six-game winning streak in the series and its three-game streak at Doak Campbell Stadium.
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Meyer: “I can assure you we are going to rebuild this thing and build it up the right way."

admin — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 03:20:39 +0000

Florida coach Urban Meyer walked into the small interview room at Doak Campbell Stadium, took a seat in front of his captive audience, and immediately addressed the issue on everyone's mind.
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Florida-Florida State Breakdown: A Closer Look At Today’s Game

admin — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 13:20:30 +0000

The Florida-Florida State rivalry renews for a 55th edition this afternoon at Doak Campbell Stadium. Which team has the edge?
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Florida vs. Florida State Game Day Information

admin — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 07:20:30 +0000

Florida faces Florida State in the annual rivalry clash.
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A Random Stop In Gainesville Changed The Gators’ Fortunes

admin — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 19:20:41 +0000

If you have spent much time around Tallahassee the past four years or live next door to a Florida State fan, you probably know that Gators senior center Mike Pouncey and his brother Maurkice are liked about as much as – well, think LeBron and Cleveland – by FSU fans.
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Through Thick And Thin, Brantley Remains Focused

admin — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:20:36 +0000

John Brantley was one of the first to show up and nearly last to leave. By the time he hopped onto his scooter parked outside the St. Augustine Church & Student Catholic Center, Brantley was ready for an afternoon nap. Brantley was one of approximately 50 UF football players to participate in a charitable event for disadvantaged families in Gainesville on Monday.
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Gators in the NFL – Week 11

admin — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 23:21:48 +0000

There were 31 former University of Florida football players on NFL rosters in Week 11. Eleven players started, while 26 earned playing time.
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Tyus Leads Gators to 79-66 Win Over Florida Atlantic

admin — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 05:20:43 +0000

Senior Alex Tyus (St. Louis, Mo.) recorded a season-high19 points and seven rebounds to lead the Gator men’s basketball team to a 79-66 victory over Florida Atlantic on Tuesday night at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
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Donovan: "We’re trying to take the next step"

admin — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 05:20:43 +0000

The Florida men's basketball team hasn't reminded anyone of Joakim Noah and Co. in its first five games, but the Gators haven't been the Washington Generals either.
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Gators Turn Their Attention To Rivalry Game With Florida State

admin — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:20:38 +0000

There is an array of facts that can be used to paint a picture of Florida's recent dominance over Florida State.
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Gators Set To Face FAU Tonight

admin — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:20:36 +0000

The Gators look to move to 4-1 on the season when Florida Atlantic visits the O'Dome at 7 p.m. tonight. The game will be broadcast on SUN Sports, as well as online at ESPN3.com. Tickets remain available for the contest
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Broadcast Information: Florida at Florida State

admin — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:20:32 +0000

The Florida Football team closes the regular this week as it travels to Tallahassee to take on in-state rival Florida State on Saturday at 3:30pm ET. The game can be seen live on television and online, and the audio broadcast is also available in multiple formats.
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Gators Take An Afternoon To Give Back To Community

admin — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 03:20:36 +0000

The room in the back of the building was packed with food. There were hundreds of plastic jars of peanut butter, a table loaded with cans of tuna, canned vegetables, fresh fruit and other goodies.
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WATCH NOW: Urban Meyer, Players Preview FSU Game on Media Day

admin — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 01:20:30 +0000

Head coach Urban Meyer and several members of the Gator Football team met with the media on Monday to revisit the win over Appalachian State, preview this week's game at Florida State, and more. GatorVision was at today's Media Day session and has the full press conferences available for viewing now.
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Chas Henry Named a Finalist for 2010 Ray Guy Award

admin — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 23:20:34 +0000

University of Florida senior punter Chas Henry (Dallas, Ga.) is one of three finalists for the 2010 Ray Guy Award, as announced by the Augusta Sports Council on Monday. The Ray Guy Award identifies the nation's top collegiate punter. This marks the second-consecutive year Henry has been a finalist for the award.
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Parsons’ Double-double Lifts Gators Past Morehead State

admin — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 03:20:37 +0000

Senior forward Chandler Parsons (Casselberry, Fla.) recorded the first Florida double-double of the season with 13 points and 11 rebounds to lift the Gators past Morehead State, 61-55, Sunday afternoon at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
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A Tale Of Two Halves; Gators Survive Faried To Beat Morehead State

admin — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 03:20:37 +0000

The Gators walked off the court at halftime Sunday appearing well on their way to a second consecutive blowout win. Morehead State's Kenneth Faried went to the locker room with a disgusted look on his face.
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Parsons Double-double Lifts Gators Past Morehead State

admin — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 01:20:36 +0000

Continued Depth Will Be A Key As Gators Host Morehead State

admin — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 15:20:45 +0000

The team that Florida men's basketball coach Billy Donovan envisions looks a lot like the one he used in Thursday's 50-point win over North Carolina A&T. Granted, true freshmen Scottie Wilbekin, Will Yeguete, Patric Young and Casey Prather probably won't combine for 41 points, 24 rebounds and 12 assists on a regular basis, but they must contribute something more than a couple of minutes off the bench for Florida to have the kind of season many expect.
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UF Football Game At Florida State To Kick Off At 3:30 p.m.

admin — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 13:20:31 +0000

The start time for the Gator football team's game at Florida State next Saturday, Nov. 27, will be at 3:30 p.m. and the game will be shown regionally on ABC and to other regions on ESPN.
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Carter’s Notebook: Brantley’s Second Catch More Memorable Than First

admin — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 03:20:35 +0000

Florida starting quarterback John Brantley's second career reception was much more productive than his first. In the Gators' loss to South Carolina, Brantley caught a batted pass for a 10-yard loss. In Saturday's 48-10 victory over Appalachian State, Brantley caught a five-yard touchdown pass from third-string QB Jordan Reed.
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Storybook Ending For Beemer On Senior Day

admin — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 01:20:33 +0000

Gary Beemer was editor-in-chief of his school newspaper and president of the National Honor Society as a senior at Durant High School near Tampa. Now a graduate student studying exercise physiology at Florida, Beemer uses words like progenitor and already has a job lined up as an assistant strength-and-conditioning coach at UF after the season.
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Gator Seniors Get Proper Swamp Farewell

admin — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 01:20:33 +0000

About 30 minutes after the game ended, Bruce Black stood in Section 4 of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium waiting on his son. He watched patiently as Gators senior safety Ahmad Black, after making three tackles and recovering a fumble in his final home game, signed autographs and took pictures with fans lined up in a corner of the stands near where the Gators enter the field.
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