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Gators down No. 5 Nebraska, start season 2-0
By Andrew Huang | Aug. 26, 2017It was only fitting that the game concluded on a Rachel Kramer kill.
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Gators volleyball rounds-up Texas, defeats Longhorns, 3-1, in season opener
By Justin Ahlum | Aug. 25, 2017As they jogged out of the tunnel, the Gators were met with a tenacious roar from their fans. At the end of the game, the same roar erupted as the Gators finished their upset of No. 1 Texas.
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SOCCER
Lais Araujo scores in 82nd minute to knock off No. 1 Stanford, 3-2
By Mark Stine | Aug. 25, 2017Lais Araujo sprinted straight for the Florida bench. The UF midfielder leapt into the arms of her sidelined teammates and was surrounded by pink pennies just seconds after scoring the decisive goal against No. 1 Stanford.
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FOOTBALL
McElwain provides no clarity on quarterback competition
By Ethan Bauer | Aug. 24, 2017Malik Zaire worked with Florida’s first-team offense during the team’s open portion of practice on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Luke Del Rio did. And on the day before that, who knows? Because while there was no way to check since practice was closed, it doesn’t seem to matter to coach Jim McElwain who’s taking the first-team reps.
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Gators return to O’Connell Center tonight after long hiatus away
By Justin Ahlum | Aug. 24, 2017It's been 630 days since the Gators played their last game in the O’Connell Center, a thrilling 3-1 victory in the NCAA Tournament against Florida State in 2015.
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Column: Why aren’t you more hyped for Gators volleyball?
By Skyler Lebron | Aug. 24, 2017Yes, I understand Gator football season is underway next weekend.
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SOCCER
Gators soccer team looks to beat No. 1 Stanford for first time Friday
By Mark Stine | Aug. 24, 2017Tonight’s clash at Dizney Stadium will feature two of the most talented rosters in collegiate women’s soccer as No. 1 Stanford (2-0) travels to No. 8 Florida (2-0).
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OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE
Six Gators players, coaches picked in inaugural pro draft
By Jake Dreilinger | Aug. 24, 2017In the inaugural draft of the Women’s Professional Lacrosse League, four former Gators were selected alongside two current assistant coaches.
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Gators receiver, linebacker cited on marijuana complaint
By Dylan Dixon | Aug. 24, 2017UF freshman receiver James Robinson and freshman linebacker Ventrell Miller were cited on a complaint of marijuana possession in an on-campus dorm room early Monday morning.
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COLUMNS
Column: A postponed quarterback decision is better than a rushed one
By IAN COHEN | Aug. 23, 2017Do you trust Jim McElwain?
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SOCCER
Seiler’s journey from Bulldogs to Gators prepares her for leadership role
By Morgan McMullen | Aug. 23, 2017Redshirt senior Gabby Seiler began her collegiate career as a Georgia Bulldog in 2013. She did not wait long to begin to make her name known in the soccer world.
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After standout season at Florida, kicker Eddy Pineiro is confident going into 2017
By Matt Brannon | Aug. 23, 2017Florida coach Jim McElwain likes to be funny with his players. In practice, he jokes to Eddy Pineiro that he needs to be ready to hit 68-yard field goals in games, Pineiro said.
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OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE
Gators swimmers putting up mixed results in World University Games
By Andrew Huang | Aug. 23, 2017Maxime Rooney might be lacking in experience, but the Livermore, California, native has stepped up at the 2017 World University Games in Taipei, Taiwan.
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FOOTBALL
“Time to get payback”: Gators using 2016 loss to Michigan as motivation
By IAN COHEN | Aug. 22, 2017Fred Johnson still thinks about it.
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COLUMNS
Column: Hey Gators fans, you would be lucky to have Del Rio as your starting QB
By Matt Brannon | Aug. 22, 2017Quarterback Luke Del Rio took first-team reps in front of reporters Tuesday. And as soon as the news hit Twitter, some fans went ballistic. Or, you know — as ballistic as a faceless Twitter egg on a computer screen can go.
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VOLLEYBALL
Gators volleyball ready to start 2017 season
By Andrew Huang | Aug. 22, 2017There’s a lot of excitement within the Florida volleyball team. Excitement for 2017 home matches to finally be played at the O’Connell Center again.
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Hey Mr. Robinson: Florida basketball looks to fill role left by high-flying forward
By Jake Dreilinger | Aug. 22, 2017After a run that saw the Florida men’s basketball team reach the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament, Florida will have seven players return to its roster this fall.
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Gators basketball players representing Australia, Israel and Sweden in World University Games
By Skyler Lebron | Aug. 22, 2017The World University Games in Taiwan are a chance for college athletes to represent their nations in various team and individual sports.
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2017 Florida Gators Position Previews: Running Backs
By Matthew Brannon | Aug. 21, 2017About two weeks remain until Florida football kicks off the 2017 regular season against Michigan at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Gators enter this year as back-to-back SEC East champions, notching 13 conference wins under coach Jim McElwain since he took over the program in 2015. As always, UF’s success on the gridiron this fall will largely depend on its roster, a group of players featuring both seasoned veterans and unestablished newcomers. Here is the position preview for players set to play at running back for the Gators this year:
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Column: National-anthem gestures from white NFL players go well beyond football
By Dylan Dixon | Aug. 21, 2017Former scientist and founding father Benjamin Franklin once said the following: “Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.”
