Gators enter national polls for first time since season's second week
Jan. 28, 2008The national champions are back in the national picture.
The national champions are back in the national picture.
The days of flying under the radar are over.
A.J. Ogilvy walked over to the bench, shook his head and buried his face in his towel.
Sometimes success has no timeline.
COLUMBIA, S.C. - In a back-and-forth game against lowly South Carolina, the Gators showed they can play with anybody, both good and bad.
In a heavyweight bout, the Gators know they don't stand a chance.
UF coach Billy Donovan held his breath.
Kentucky guard Joe Crawford didn't want to talk about it.
Everyone remembers the Magic.
When the Gators and Wildcats take the court for another storied showdown Saturday night, UF point guard Jai Lucas and Kentucky forward Patrick Patterson will instantly be transformed into heated rivals.
OXFORD, Miss. - The Gators' inability to crack the polls has been a mystery to many. Wednesday's game at No. 18 Mississippi proved UF is right where it belongs.
Weighing 150 pounds and listed as a generous 5-foot-11 inches, UF guard Jai Lucas has made a habit of playing big.
ORLANDO - You could say Joakim Noah was doomed the day he set foot in Chicago.
Weighing 150 pounds and listed as a generous 5-foot-11 inches, UF guard Jai Lucas has made a habit of playing big.
Southeastern Conference play isn't always pretty.
So far, so good.
On the hardwood and in life, UF guards Nick Calathes and Jai Lucas are like brothers, but when it comes to video games the roommates are miles apart.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - On a crowded and hostile night in Alabama, the young Gators finally proved they could play with the big boys and showed their coach just how old they really can be.
As Southeastern Conference play arrives, UF coach Billy Donovan admitted he's a little embarrassed.
JACKSONVILLE - With 7:11 left in the first half, Jai Lucas told to his teammates to "wake up" as they were trailing 19-11.