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Sep. 8, 2011

Who knew college football’s story arc would take such a mundane turn?

Gators defensive coordinator Dan Quinn said the defensive line missed some opportunites for sacks against FAU. Quinn highlighted the pass rush as an area that needs to improve this Saturday.

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Notebook: Florida seeking better pass rush on Saturday

Sep. 7, 2011

Gators defensive coordinator Dan Quinn was pleased with his unit’s overall performance in the season opener last weekend, when Florida held FAU to 137 total yards.

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Ten reasons why UAB can pull off the upset in The Swamp

By GREG LUCA< | Sep. 7, 2011

Am I crazy to think UAB might actually have a shot Saturday?

Gators offensive coordinator Charlie Weis is drawing rave reviews from players for his quick play calls and fast-paced tempo.

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Notebook: Offense more efficient under Weis

By TOM GREEN | Sep. 6, 2011

Charlie Weis doesn’t like to waste time.

Florida right guard Jon Halapio (67) said the offensive line now trusts each other. He said their off-the-field relationships have helped bring the unit closer together.

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Offensive line coming together despite rotation

By GREG LUCA | Sep. 6, 2011

Florida may not have found five definitive starters on the offensive line, but that doesn’t mean the position remains unsettled.

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The Rally: Still unproven — youthful secondary or Brantley’s downfield game?

By MATT WATTS< | Sep. 6, 2011

Matt: The day we’ve all been waiting for came and went Saturday, and for a lot of you it was a joyous occasion.

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UAB will lean on quarterback Ellis against UF on Saturday

Sep. 6, 2011

Bryan Ellis probably won’t leave Florida Field a winner Saturday. He just won’t. He’s not supposed to.

Florida coach Will Muschamp would not comment on the status of Sharrif Floyd’s eligibility on Monday after the school announced before Saturday’s game that Floyd would not play.

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Notebook: Floyd not eligible, hearing set for today

By GREG LUCA | Sep. 5, 2011

Two days after sophomore Sharrif Floyd was declared ineligible just prior to Florida’s season opener, the reasoning behind his status remains unclear.

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Be realistic Gator Nation, that was just Florida Atlantic

By TOM GREEN< | Sep. 5, 2011

The way things looked in The Swamp on Saturday, you’d think the Urban Meyer era never ended.

Florida defensive tackle Dominique Easley (2) helped the front seven completely disrupt the FAU offense on Saturday. The Gators recorded two sacks and 11 tackles for loss.

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Easley, defense dominate FAU

Sep. 5, 2011

Dominique Easley made Ben Hill Griffin Stadium his own ballroom Saturday night; one that happens to rely heavily on hip hop and welcomes 280-pound performers.

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DL Floyd ruled indefinitely ineligible

By TOM GREEN | Sep. 4, 2011

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