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The Kevin O'Sullivan story almost never was.
Jerry Seinfeld is coming to UF to make jokes about nothing.
In a flash of lights, smoke and pyrotechnics, grizzled rock veterans Lynyrd Skynyrd led a diverse group of entertainers Friday at one of the largest Gator Growl productions in recent years.
Much to the alligatorSports' staff dissapointment, Shelley Meyer failed to take any lighthearted puns at the expense of her husband, Urban, during Friday night's Gator Growl
For people who don't want to get arrested during Homecoming, University Police Department Lt. Robert Wagner said to remember three things:
Not everyone at UF will have the day off to watch the Homecoming parade today.
Before UF battles Vanderbilt University in Saturday's Homecoming football game, students will have a chance to celebrate with plenty of fireworks, music and comedy at tonight's Gator Growl.
Gator Growl is taking on a private title sponsor for the first time in its 84-year history.
It may be hard to imagine Steve Spurrier having a direct effect on the production of theatrical skits, but like his playbook, the Ol' Ball Coach is full of surprises.
In addition to the traditional overhead fireworks display in tonight's Gator Growl, this year's show will be brought to a new and more personal level by using indoor fireworks.
With a student population of 30,000 and a football team that once went 0-10-1 during her enrollment, UF alumna Sharon Taylor never thought her alma mater would come this far.
UF students can expect a mix of up-and-coming talent as well as tried-and-true success at tonight's Gator Growl.
Large portions of University Avenue will be closed today for Gator Gallop and the Homecoming parade.
Ah, Homecoming weekend. The grills are lit, the RVs are parked, the beer is on ice. We'd be lying if we said we don't enjoy it. Even though Archer Road is more packed than a tin of sardines and our favorite bars are at capacity, we wouldn't trade this three-day weekend for anything.
It's that time of year again.
What started out as a simple Homecoming tradition at an all-male school has now blown up what is billed as the largest student-run pep rally in the nation.
Yesterday I was worried that I wouldn't have time to buy a Gator Growl ticket before the show Friday. Between my work schedule and classes, I just wasn't sure I would have time to pick up a ticket while I was on campus.
For this week, I'm adding a little holiday twist to my work - for Halloween, not Homecoming. Vincent Massaro, the Monday columnist, might disagree, but I've seen some strange happenings around Gainesville over the past few days, things that might have something to do with the supernatural themes Oct. 31 entails.
(Andrew Stanfill / Alligator Staff) Student employees of the O'Connell Center move a rack of stage lights onto the stage for Gator Growl in the north end zone of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Tuesday. The event will feature comedian Frank Caliendo and Lynyrd Skynyrd on Friday night. Andrew Stanfill