Smith playing larger role, providing production at middle blocker for UF volleyball
By JOE MORGAN< | Oct. 3, 2011Betsy Smith works hard — very hard.
Betsy Smith works hard — very hard.
For the past two years, Atlanta native Betsy Smith has returned to nearby Athens, Ga., and barely played a role in Florida’s volleyball triumphs over Georgia.
No. 13 Florida's road victory against Auburn was an uneven affair.
Senior middle blocker Cassandra Anderson does not get enough touches.
Madison Monserez has a soft voice, bright blond hair and an infectious smile.
Parity is what makes sports interesting, popular and unpredictable.
As Kelly Murphy goes, so do the Gators — for better or for worse.
Stephanie Ferrell was locked in on Saturday night.
Through seven home games this season, Florida has played host to two teams ranked in the AVCA Top 25. But it’s tonight’s matchup with an unranked Kentucky team that has UF coach Mary Wise dialed in.
To err is human, but the Gators are slowly overcoming that.
The Gators brought out the brooms in their Southeastern Conference opener, much like they did to begin the regular season.
After every game, Florida's volleyball team forms a circle and stretches. For most players, this is a mindless routine; but for Holly Pole, it often serves as a moment of reflection.
Something was missing for UF volleyball coach Mary Wise at the end of last weekend’s Nike Big Four Classic in Palo Alto, Calif.
A little more than one week ago, Florida’s volleyball team could do no wrong.
At the Nike Big Four Classic, the Gators had a couple of big fives out on the court.
If playing five sets is in style, then the Gators have been very fashionable this week.
Kristy Jaeckel knows there’s no time for wasted chances.
With five seniors and three juniors on the roster, the natural assumption would be that the No. 7 Gators are a top-heavy, veteran squad.
Kelly Murphy’s kill attempt ricocheted off the net and back to her. Instead of a pleasant sendoff after a lengthy homestand, Monday’s match ended in the first loss of the season.
If the Gators (6-0, 0-0 Southeastern Conference) were in the Atlantic Coast Conference, then their prospects would be looking very good.