Whenever Florida coach Will Muschamp speaks, I listen. Then I take it with a grain of salt.
For Florida, Wednesday afternoon brought a new beginning, a milestone, and more of the dominance to which the team has become accustomed.
Athletes at the collegiate level devote much of their time to the athletic events they compete in — Florida freshman Taylor Burke is no different, except she has it twice as hard.
The Gators are not opening their season against a team from their league, the American Lacrosse Conference. In fact, the team they are playing isn’t American.
On a team filled with new starters and changing roles, Scottie Wilbekin has been content to see his responsibilities remain static during his sophomore year.
Florida’s post play has arguably been its biggest weakness this season.
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.
When a championship team returns all of its starters the following season, one word immediately comes to mind — repeat.
When Mackenzie Caquatto sprained and tore ligaments in both of her ankles last September during the final selection camp for the 2011 U.S. world team, her dreams also snapped.
Even before coming to college, most of the Gators tried to build up a tolerance for playing games on short rest.
Experience was supposed to help push the Gators over the top.
Following the lacrosse program’s successful sophomore season, the Gators were looking forward to 100-percent continuity in their starting lineup.
When Florida defeated Baylor on Sunday, there was plenty of praise to go around.
Florida added to its 2012 class Monday with the commitment of three-star defensive end Alex McCalister.
Down by three points with six seconds to play, Florida had one final chance to tie.
After watching his team squander a 16-point, second-half lead against LSU, coach Billy Donovan wasn’t surprised UF let another Southeastern Conference team avoid a blowout — just disappointed.
Will Muschamp doesn’t come off as a warm and fuzzy guy.
Patric Young’s most impressive play from Saturday night can’t be found in the box score.
While Hunter Joyer might be the Florida football team’s future at the fullback position, on Sunday the freshman put his throwing skills on display.
Far away from the friendly confines of Linder Stadium, the No. 8 Florida men’s tennis team opened its dual match season on Sunday in Waco, Texas, with a convincing 6-1 win over No. 5 Baylor.
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