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UF football coach Jim McElwain speaks during UF's media day on Wednesday at Touchdown Terrace in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Jim McElwain’s vision for the Gators begins to take shape

By Luis Torres | Aug. 5, 2015

Jim McElwain sees himself as the head of a corporation.

Will Grier warms up prior to Florida's game against Vanderbilt on Nov. 8 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Grier impressing coaches, Morrison ahead of schedule

By GRAHAM HACK | Aug. 5, 2015

Coach Jim McElwain won’t give an edge to either quarterback going into Fall camp, but if you read between the lines, Will Grier appears to have emerged as the better passer and will be a leader on offense.

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Errict Rhett, Florida’s career rushing leader, accused of fraud

By GRAHAM HALL | Aug. 3, 2015

Errict Rhett, Florida football’s career rushing leader, has been accused of filing fraudulent liens and conveying a fraudulent deed to avoid foreclosure on his Gainesville home.

Adam Lane rushes during Florida's 28-20 win in the Birmingham Bowl against East Carolina on Jan. 3 at Legion Field.

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Notebook: Trio of Gators handle legal issues as camp approaches

By GRAHAM HALL | July 28, 2015

With the Gators opening Fall camp on Aug. 6, three current players are facing off-the-field legal issues.

Florida football coach Jim McElwain speaks to media members during a press conference on March 10 in the Southeast End Zone meeting room at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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UF’s indoor practice facility ahead of schedule

By GRAHAM HACK | July 23, 2015

The Gators may be practicing inside sooner than originally expected.

Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper catches the ball during the Crimson Tide's 42-21 win against the Gators on Sept. 20 at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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Column: With the NFL season approaching, here’s five NFL rookies to watch for

By GRAHAM HACK | July 23, 2015

There’s just over a week left in the Summer B semester, and that means we’re mercifully just a few weeks away from the start of the NFL Preseason. With that in mind, here are five NFL rookies you need to look for when you start to question why on earth you’re watching glorified scrimmages in August.

Florida coach Jim McElwain speaks to the media during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Monday, July 13, 2015, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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Notebook: Gators hoping for explosive offense under McElwain

By Luis Torres | July 21, 2015

Florida’s offense has been anemic the last couple of seasons and it’s one of the reasons UF went in a new direction at head coach.

Redshirt freshman defensive back J.C. Jackson catches the ball during practice on March 16 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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J.C. Jackson formally charged in reported armed robbery

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | July 21, 2015

Former UF football player J.C. Jackson has been formally charged with four first-degree felonies stemming from a reported armed robbery in April.

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McElwain brings calm demeanor to SEC Media Days

By GRAHAM HACK | July 13, 2015

HOOVER, Ala. — For a first-time head coach at Southeastern Conference Football Media Days, Florida’s Jim McElwain didn’t look the part.

Florida's Vernon Hargreaves speaks to the media during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Monday, July 13, 2015, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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Vernon Hargreaves III continuing to develop as UF rebuilds

By Luis Torres | July 13, 2015

HOOVER, Ala. — As Vernon Hargreaves III enters his third season at Florida, there isn’t much the All-American defensive back can improve upon.

Florida's Jonathan Bullard speaks to the media during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Monday, July 13, 2015, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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Jonathan Bullard excited for final UF season

By GRAHAM HACK | July 13, 2015

HOOVER, Ala. — Jonathan Bullard was lucky.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media days, Monday, July 13, 2015, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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New SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey embracing change at SEC Media Days

By Luis Torres | July 13, 2015

HOOVER, Ala. — Speaking at his first Southeastern Conference Media Days as commissioner of the conference, Greg Sankey had one phrase that he constantly repeated: "The Times They Are a-Changing."

Florida coach Jim McElwain speaks about UF's 2015 recruiting class during a press conference on Feb. 4 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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UF unveils Media Days lineup

By GRAHAM HACK | July 8, 2015

Defensive end Jonathan Bullard, defensive back Vernon Hargreaves and wide receiver Brandon Powell will represent Florida at the Southeastern Conference Football Media Days, the school announced Wednesday.

Vernon Hargreaves III (1) lines up against LSU's Malachi Dupre (15) during Florida's 30-27 loss to LSU on Oct. 11 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Gators named to preseason award watch lists

By Luis Torres | July 8, 2015

Three Florida Gators have been named to college football preseason award watch lists.

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Foreclosure trial set for former NFL RB Clinton Portis

By GRAHAM HALL | June 23, 2015

The foreclosure trial for former Gainesville High standout running back Clinton Portis has been set.

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Former NFL RB Clinton Portis sought by IRS for tax fraud

By GRAHAM HALL | June 17, 2015

The Internal Revenue Service says former Washington Redskins star and Gainesville native Clinton Portis failed to pay more than $450,000 in federal income taxes.

Skyler Mornhinweg (8) hands the ball off to Matt Jones (24) as Will Grier (7) and Treon Harris (3) look on during Florida's open practice on Aug. 8, 2014 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. Head coach Jim McElwain revealed Wednesday that Mornhinweg would be transferring from Florida.

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Backup QB Skyler Mornhinweg transfers from Florida

By GRAHAM HALL | May 14, 2015

Just over a month removed from the conclusion of Spring practice, Florida head coach Jim McElwain spoke to the media by teleconference on Wednesday morning.

Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson (5) sprints into the end zone during the Blue Gold spring NCAA college football game, Saturday April 18, 2015 in South Bend, Indiana.

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Notre Dame quarterback visits UF, per reports

By Luis Torres | May 12, 2015

Former Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson visited Florida on Tuesday per multiple reports.

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Florida cornerback J.C. Jackson not expected to return to the team

By Luis Torres | May 10, 2015

J.C. Jackson will not be returning to the Florida football team.

Dante Fowler Jr. hypes up the crowd during Florida's 28-20 win in the Birmingham Bowl against East Carolina on Jan. 3 at Legion Field. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Fowler No. 3 overall in the 2015 NFL Draft on Thursday.

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Dante Fowler drafted No. 3 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars

By GRAHAM HALL | Apr. 30, 2015

The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Dante Fowler Jr. with the No. 3 overall pick on Thursday night.