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Monday, February 17, 2025

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Kentucky running back Jojo Kemp (3) scores against Tennessee-Martin on a run as quarterback Patrick Towles (14) celebrates during Kentucky's 59-14 win against UT-Martin on Aug. 30 in Lexington, Kentucky.
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‘Cats running back talks smack

Kentucky running back Jojo Kemp — who grew up fewer than two hours from Gainesville — said he will have a cheering section of more than 50 people in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium when the Wildcats visit the Gators on Saturday.


UGA's Todd Gurley rushes during Georgia's 45-21 win against Clemson on Aug. 30 in Athens, Ga.
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Georgia-South Carolina highlights college football matchups

Florida opens its Southeastern Conference slate at home on Saturday against Kentucky, but there are other games happening around the country. Week 3 of the College Football season, besides a few decent matchups, is painful folks. It’s the sad truth. While I in no means would recommend you avoid any weekend of college football might I suggest you stick to watching the games I have put for you here. Conveniently enough, they are spread out between noon and 7 p.m.


Former Gators defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy catches a throw during a drill at Florida’s Pro Scout Day in March. 
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Purifoy pleads no contest to marijuana possession

Former Florida cornerback Loucheiz Purifoy pleaded no contest to marijuana possession of no more than 20 grams — a first-degree misdemeanor — on Thursday after initially being arrested for felony possession earlier this year. Purifoy accepts punishment that includes no jail time and no trial.


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