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FOOTBALL
Gators defense struggling to tackle, generate turnovers
By Matt Brannon | Oct. 3, 2017Quarterback battles. Off-field scandals. Last-second wins.
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
With high expectations for UF men’s basketball, Gators look to their freshmen
By Skyler Lebron | Oct. 3, 2017Last year, the Florida men’s basketball team improved from a middling NIT attendee in the 2015-16 season to a legitimate NCAA contender in 2016-17.
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COLUMNS
Column: Three predictions for Gators men's basketball
By IAN COHEN | Oct. 3, 2017One head coach, three assistant coaches and 13 basketball players walk into a locker room. They’re fresh off of a trip to the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight, but they just lost four very productive seniors, three of their top-four leading scorers from a year ago and their would-be starting center for several months due to an ACL injury.
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VOLLEYBALL
No. 1 Gators look to stay unbeaten tonight vs. Texas A&M
By Justin Ahlum | Oct. 3, 2017Last year, Florida lost its first match of the season to a No. 1 team. This year, the Gators knocked off two top-five teams in the first weekend and have jumped out to a perfect start as the lone undefeated team in the nation.
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
UF men’s tennis team’s underclassmen stand out in Tulsa tournament
By Mari Faiello | Oct. 3, 2017The men’s tennis team is off to a strong start in the ITA All-American Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the underclassmen continue to stand out amidst tough competition.
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
UF women’s, men’s golf teams finish in top five in respective tournaments
By Tyler Nettuno | Oct. 3, 2017Florida’s women’s golf team overcame a difficult and windy day to finish strong, putting three golfers in the top 20 and earning a fourth-place finish at the Windy City Classic in Highland Park, Illinois.
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FOOTBALL
With Franks’ first option injured, Hammond and other receivers are ready for bigger roles vs. LSU
By Dylan Dixon | Oct. 2, 2017Josh Hammond didn’t see too many passes thrown his way the last time Florida and LSU went head to head in the regular season.
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FOOTBALL
Notebook: Florida offensive line, rushing attack showing game-by-game improvement
By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 2, 2017Brett Heggie and the rest of Florida’s offensive line weren’t the stars of Saturday’s game against Vanderbilt. The announcers weren’t hailing them on long runs. They weren’t praised as heavily as the running backs for Florida’s five rushing touchdowns. But without that unit playing better than in previous weeks, the running game couldn’t have done what it did. And the front five have noticed.
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Women’s tennis team set to start California tournament
By Mari Faiello | Oct. 2, 2017The women’s tennis team will begin tournament play at the 33rd Annual Riviera ITA All-American Championships in Pacific Palisades, California, on Tuesday.
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
Gators men’s golf team vying for lead in Oregon; women’s team off to slow start in Illinois
By Tyler Nettuno | Oct. 2, 2017On Sunday, he was struggling through his Gators debut. But on Monday, freshman Won Jun Lee was Florida’s best golfer.
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COLUMNS
Column: While Gators get hit on scooters, McElwain dodges obligation to player safety
By Matt Brannon | Oct. 2, 2017Motorized scooters are great for getting around campus, especially to the emergency room.
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FOOTBALL
QB questions answered: Gators’ season sits on Franks’ shoulders
By Matt Brannon | Oct. 1, 2017One week ago, Gators coach Jim McElwain had options when it came to his starting quarterback. On Saturday, his decision was made for him.
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COLUMNS
Column: UF football team has proven nothing so far this season
By Dylan Dixon | Oct. 1, 2017Kylan Johnson couldn’t help but flash a smile from ear to ear Saturday afternoon as he sat down to speak with reporters.
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VOLLEYBALL
No. 1 Gators volleyball team stays undefeated with three-set win over LSU
By Andrew Huang | Oct. 1, 2017It took Rhamat Alhassan three tries before she made the final point count.
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SOCCER
Gators soccer team snags SEC road win over Georgia Bulldogs
By Mark Stine | Oct. 1, 2017Shouts of frustration and disbelief rang throughout the Turner Soccer Complex. Moments earlier, during the 54th minute, Florida junior midfielder Briana Solis saw her free kick deflected into the net by a Georgia defender, breaking the scoreless deadlock and giving Florida the lead.
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Florida men’s tennis team having mixed results in Tulsa tournament
By Mari Faiello | Oct. 1, 2017The first couple days of tournament play at the ITA All-American Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma, brought a series of ups and downs for the Florida men’s tennis team.
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
UF men’s golf team tied for fifth after Day 1 of Nike Collegiate Invitational
By Tyler Nettuno | Oct. 1, 2017After coach J.C. Deacon didn’t get what he expected out of his starting lineup, he once again decided to make a change.
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
Gators women’s golf team begins Windy City Classic in Illinois
By Tyler Nettuno | Oct. 1, 2017In last week’s Schooner Fall Classic, Florida found a star in Marta Perez. The sophomore scored a career-low 5 under in the final round on her way to a tie for ninth place.
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FOOTBALL
Notebook: Del Rio out for the year, Gators tie consecutive-game scoring record
By Dylan Dixon | Sep. 30, 2017After failing to win Florida’s starting quarterback job out of fall camp and sitting on the bench through its first two games, Luke Del Rio finally got his shot last Saturday against Kentucky.
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FOOTBALL
Florida tops Vanderbilt but loses Del Rio for the season
By IAN COHEN | Sep. 30, 2017The pass was a good one. It arced high, finally falling into Brandon Powell’s hands, who raced toward the sideline for a 13-yard gain.
