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Redshirt freshman Hunter prepares for expanded role after disappointing year

Mar. 30, 2009

A little less than a year ago, Urban Meyer said it would be hard to keep incoming freshman defensive tackle Omar Hunter off the field. Meyer could have shoved all of Hunter's 308 pounds out there with the first team defense when he arrived in Gainesville. And he wasn't bashful about praising Hunter's abilities, calling him the Tim Tebow of last year's recruiting class.

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UF lacks experience at wide receiver heading into '09

Mar. 29, 2009

After watching receivers Percy Harvin and Louis Murphy work out for NFL scouts at UF's Pro Day on March 18, Urban Meyer came to an unpleasant realization.

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Veteran defending champs fend off complacency

Mar. 25, 2009

Two years ago, when linebacker Brandon Siler and safety Reggie Nelson decided to leave early for the NFL, UF coach Urban Meyer remembers seeing "red flags."

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Tebow takes snaps under center, tries out pro-style offense

Mar. 25, 2009

Tim Tebow found himself in an unfamiliar position when the Gators opened practice Wednesday.

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Ahead Of His Class: Linebacker Jenkins brings brains, brawn to UF despite young age

Mar. 22, 2009

The video starts with a jolt.

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Harvin, Murphy, Ingram steal show at Pro Scout Day in The Swamp

Mar. 18, 2009

Percy Harvin, Louis Murphy and Cornelius Ingram caught passes in The Swamp for the final time Wednesday, showing off for NFL scouts at UF's Pro Scout Day.

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Orr orally commits to Gators class of 2010

Mar. 16, 2009

The latest addition to the Gators' 2010 recruiting class is a big one.

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Burton takes 2010 recruiting class into own hands

Mar. 5, 2009

Between the Gators bedspread, the closet full of UF apparel, the national championship Wheaties boxes and the posters, it's clear why Trey Burton's college decision was easy.

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Gators add fourth defensive back for 2010

Mar. 1, 2009

Recruiting analysts have said the Gators' 2010 recruiting class would need to have a heavy dose of defensive backs. UF coaches must feel the same way.

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UF gets 2010 commitment from CB Hampton

Feb. 26, 2009

The Gators picked up their fifth oral commitment for the 2010 recruiting class Thursday when cornerback Victor Hampton of Charlotte (N.C.) Independence High told UF coaches he was Gainesville-bound.

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Ex-girlfriend accuses Johnson of date rape in restraining order

Feb. 17, 2009

An ex-girlfriend of UF offensive lineman Carl Johnson, who was arrested Monday on charges of violating a sexual violence restraining order, wrote in a petition to obtain a restraining order that he "date raped" her three separate times from September to November 2008, according to court documents.

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OL Johnson charged with violating restraining order

Feb. 16, 2009

UF sophomore offensive lineman Carl Johnson was arrested Monday on charges of contempt of court for violating a restraining order, according to an Alachua County police report.

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DT Brown's commitment influenced by many

Feb. 4, 2009

GREENSBORO - They say it takes a village to raise a child. For Gary Brown, it took that much to pick a school.

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Power RB Richardson honors Verbal commitment and signs with Alabama

Feb. 4, 2009

PENSACOLA - Trent Richardson tried to keep his decision secret until the last minute, but his brothers tipped his hand by revealing a houndstooth hat.

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Loeffler and White bring fresh outlook to UF

Feb. 4, 2009

One of the biggest challenges facing the 2009 UF football team will be staying hungry and humble despite two national titles in three years, and the Gators' two newest coaches should be a big help in that department.