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Reche Caldwell, who played wide receiver for UF from 1998-2001, was arrested on May 13 for possession of MDMA with the intent to sell.

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Former Florida wideout catches another charge

By RICHARD JOHNSON | May 26, 2014

Editor’s Note: A version of this story ran online on May 15.

Will Muschamp speaks to reporters prior to Tuesday's Gator Gathering at Emerson Hall.

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SEC announcement of schedule sparks controversy

By RICHARD JOHNSON | May 21, 2014

6-1-1, 6-0-2, 6-2-0. They’re not area codes found in your local phone book, they’re different number combinations to get to the magic number the Southeastern Conference has finally settled on as it pertains to league football games: eight.

Will Muschamp signs autographs Tuesday afternoon after a press conference at Emerson Hall to discuss his plans for the upcoming season, which begins Aug. 30.

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100 days to kickoff: Muschamp aims to turn the tide in 2014

By MORGAN MORIARTY | May 21, 2014

One year ago, Florida was coming off a magical 11-2 season that included a berth in the Allstate Sugar Bowl. The Gators were pegged to contend for a Southeastern Conference Eastern Division title and were even labeled as a dark-horse national title candidate in 2013.

Will Muschamp speaks on Tuesday at Emerson Alumni Hall as a part of his 2014 Gator Gathering tour.

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Muschamp talks about team, personal life at Gator Gathering

By RICHARD JOHNSON | May 20, 2014

Orange clad tables, a silent auction and a packed room of Gators fans greeted coach Will Muschamp on one of the final stops on his offseason speaking tour at the 2014 Gator Gathering at Emerson Alumni Hall — closer to home than any of the other spots around the state.

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Former Gators receiver Reche Caldwell arrested

By RICHARD JOHNSON | May 15, 2014

Former Florida wide receiver Reche Caldwell is in trouble with the law again. This time Caldwell was arrested for possession of the drug ecstasy with the intent to sell.

UF head coach Will Muschamp, celebrates after their 37-20 victory against Tennessee on Sept. 15, 2012 at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.

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Muschamp makes rounds across state addressing UF fans

By MORGAN MORIARTY | May 14, 2014

ORLANDO — It’s not easy to stand in front of a fanbase that just witnessed a 4-8 season and tell them everything is going to get better.

Defensive tackle Dominique Easley (2) rushes the quarterback during Florida’s 54-32 win against Furman on Nov. 19, 2011, in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Easley goes in first round of NFL draft

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | May 12, 2014

Thirty-five cornerbacks were selected between Thursday and Saturday in the 256-pick NFL draft — Marcus Roberson and Loucheiz Purifoy were not on that list.

Jaylen Watkins (14) tackles Arkansas wide receiver Javontee Herndon (19) during Florida’s 30-10 win against the Razorbacks on Oct. 5, 2013, in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Watkins was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.

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Three more Gators taken in final day of NFL draft

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | May 10, 2014

After no player from Florida was selected in Rounds 2 or 3 of the NFL draft on Friday, three heard their names called on the third and final day of the draft.

Offensive coordinator Kurt Roper addresses the media during his introductory press conference on Jan. 13. Four-star quarterback Sheriron Jones, who was recruited by Roper, committed to Florida on Sunday.

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McGee to transfer from Virginia to Florida

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | May 9, 2014

The Gators added another weapon for their spread offense.

Dominique Easley (2) pushes through two opposing players during Florida’s 31-17 win against Tennessee on Sept. 21 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Easley selected by Patriots in first round of NFL Draft

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | May 8, 2014

Dominique Easley is a first-round pick.

$Jeff Driskel (6) signals down the field as he scrambles during Florida’s Orange and Blue Debut on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Driskel suffered a fractured fibula against Tennessee on Sept. 21, 2013.$

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Driskel solid in first game at Florida Field following injury

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Apr. 13, 2014

Jeff Driskel took to Florida Field during Saturday’s Orange and Blue Debut for the first time since suffering a season-ending fractured fibula against Tennessee on Sept. 21, 2013.

Hunter Joyer (41) runs the ball during Florida’s Orange and Blue Debut on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The Gators’ two offenses combined for 606 yards in the game.

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Gators show off offense at spring game

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 12, 2014

Florida showcased its new up-tempo offense during the Orange and Blue Debut on Saturday, and coach Will Muschamp liked what he saw in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Ahmad Fulwood (5) recovers from a tackle made by Jabari Gorman (2) during Florida’s Orange and Blue Debut on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Fulwood is one of several sophomore wide receivers who expect to have a large role in the Gators’ offense in 2014.

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Sophomore wide receivers leading the way in Florida’s new passing offense

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Apr. 12, 2014

Youth is the key word in the Gators’ wide receiving corps.

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Positions, players to watch for during the Orange and Blue Debut

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Apr. 10, 2014

The Orange and Blue Debut is scheduled to kickoff Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Spring practice is a superb chance for players wishing to start to separate themselves from those destined to be on the second team. Here are some of the positions to keep an eye on while you watch the game.

Jeff Driskel throws a pass during Florida’s 38-0 win against Kentucky at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Sept. 22, 2012. Driskel is the first-team starter at quarterback.

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Back on the field: Driskel returns to Gators for spring game

By ADAM PINCUS< | Apr. 10, 2014

Jeff Driskel lied writhing in pain at the 47-yard line.

Vernon Hargreaves III intercepts a pass in the end zone during Florida’s 24-7 victory on Sept. 28, 2013, at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky.

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Hargreaves stepping up as he enters second season at UF

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Apr. 9, 2014

It’s not easy to get better when you’re already one of the most talented cornerbacks in the nation.

Max Garcia (76) runs at an opposing player during Florida’s 30-10 victory against Arkansas on Oct. 5, 2013, in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Garcia moved from guard to center during spring practice.

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Florida linemen struggling on both sides of scrimmage

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Apr. 8, 2014

Coach Will Muschamp preaches strength to all of his linemen, but with less than a week left in spring practice, there are weaknesses on both sides of the line of scrimmage.

Will Muschamp instructs players during Florida’s first open practice on March 19 at Sanders Practice Fields.

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Florida opens spring practice after disappointing ‘13 season

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Mar. 19, 2014

It may be a little more than five months until college football season begins, but with March comes a chance for fans to get a glimpse of what their team will look like in the fall.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin talks to reporters after his team’s practice on Thursday in Renton, Wash. The Seahawks face the Denver Broncos on Sunday at 6:25 p.m. in Super Bowl XLVIII.

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Gators in the NFL: Harvin cleared to return to Seahawks for Super Bowl XLVIII

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Jan. 28, 2014

Percy Harvin is ready to start making an impact again.

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Former UF coordinator leads Seattle defense to Super Bowl

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Jan. 20, 2014

Dan Quinn has proved to be the 12th man for the Seahawks in his first season as Seattle’s defensive coordinator.