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Tom: Let’s get this out of the way off the bat: Florida is a football school. The school’s small sports are always threats to make a run at a national title, though.

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Gators fans shouldn’t feel betrayed by Meyer’s move to OSU

By TOM GREEN | Nov. 28, 2011

Since reports began to surface last week about former Florida coach Urban Meyer taking the job at Ohio State, I have heard a lot of different reactions from Gators fans.

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Built to shoot, Gators facing no other choice

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 21, 2011

TAMPA – Billy Donovan is facing an identity crisis.

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The Rally: Can UF open up the offense?

Oct. 11, 2011

Tyler: Florida’s offense will be more complex this week. It certainly won’t be getting any simpler.

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The Mailbag: Brantley vs. Tebow, jump passes and redshirt possibilities

Oct. 11, 2011

Welcome back to another edition of The Mailbag. Florida’s football team may be struggling, but we’re still on top of our game and ready to answer another batch of questions, so let’s see what you’ve got.

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The Mailbag: Andre DeBOOM, role reversals and flea-flickers galore

Sep. 21, 2011

We’re back at it again with another edition of The Mailbag. We don’t want to delay you from the awesome submissions this week, so let’s get right to it.

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The Mailbag: Janoris comparisons, beach house ragers and love handles

Sep. 14, 2011

We missed you. Sincerely. After a week off, The Mailbag is back to answer your pressing questions related to all things Gators. As expected, the Tennessee matchup was a hot topic this week. Let’s “square” up these questions.

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The Mailbag: Defense, steaks and hostages

Aug. 25, 2011

Welcome to the first incarnation of the alligatorSports mailbag. It’s a working model, but we hope to answer any and all questions you have on Gators sports. And we’ll make it fun.

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What to expect this semester

By TOM GREEN< | Aug. 21, 2011

With a new semester and a new football season around the corner, the Gators aren’t the only ones “trying to get better each and every day.”

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Will & Charlie: A Molotov cocktail duo

By JESSE SIMONTON | Aug. 15, 2011

On Sept. 3 just before 7 p.m., a swagger-jacked Will Muschamp will sprint onto Florida Field and lead the Gators in their season opener. Just a few long strides away, Charlie Weis will be plodding along, thumbing through his playbook and trying to find the perfect set to propel him back to college football relevancy.

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ESPN: A journalistic enigma

Aug. 15, 2011

I appreciate what you guys do at ESPN for the Florida Gators — Will Muschamp, 08/08/11.

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Rejoice Gator Nation: This was your season

By MATT WATTS | Aug. 1, 2011

Fans love to gloat. They love to boast.

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The Challenge: Where sports and entertainment meet for a marvelous orgy

By JESSE SIMONTON | July 28, 2011

MTV’s “The Challenge: Rivals” is the best damn show on TV not starring Larry David.

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Run, Demps, Run: Back should leave Gators in dust

By MATT WATTS | July 25, 2011

Routinely referred to as the fastest man in college football, Florida running back Jeff Demps has an alter ego, one that has always come second to football.

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Gay it forward: It’s time for a sports superstar to come out

By JESSE SIMONTON | July 13, 2011

Caution: This column is not for the mentally weak or irrationally bigoted. This is not a religious debate or political plea; this is a call for open-mindedness and acceptance. Stop reading if you hate equality and don’t advocate change.

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I’m gonna let you finish Wambach, but U.S. rides Solo

By MATT WATTS | July 11, 2011

If you weren’t in front of the television watching the United States play Brazil on Saturday, I feel sorry for you. The women wearing the red, white and blue showed incredible resolve in one of the most epic comebacks the sport has ever seen.