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Kent Taylor, the 2012 No. 1 rated tight end in the country by Rivals.com, hasn’t yet narrowed his list of 30 offers to a top five. But the Land O’ Lakes High standout said he is “really high on Florida.”

SPORTS | RECRUITING

Lack of depth entices top TE

July 4, 2011

When redshirt freshman Michael McFarland left UF on Friday, tight end depth became an issue for the Gators.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

McFarland becomes sixth transfer in Muschamp era

July 1, 2011

Another one bites the dust.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators' season ends with disappointment, hope for next year

By JESSE SIMONTON | June 29, 2011

OMAHA, Neb. — Josh Adams' lips quivered as he spoke. With tears streaming down his face, Florida's second baseman was helpless at the podium, unable to process where it all went wrong.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Slive proposes new recruiting rules

June 29, 2011

Commissioner Mike Slive of the Southeastern Conference sent the NCAA a letter proposing significant overhaul of the recruiting model. Check out the alligatorSports graphic detailing the changes inside.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Florida track athlete arrested, accused of sexual assault

By JOHN BOOTHE< | June 29, 2011

This story has been updated, please click here for the newest version.

South Carolina players celebrate after beating Florida 5-2 in
Game 2 of the NCAA baseball College World Series best-of-three
finals.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

South Carolina repeats as Florida's season bitterly ends

By JESSE SIMONTON | June 28, 2011

OMAHA, Neb. — It wasn’t supposed

Miramar High wide receiver Malcolm Lewis and cornerback Tracy Howard, the nation's No. 1 cornerback, are part of a potential package deal for the Gators in 2012. Both will attend Florida's Friday Night Lights camp on July 22.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Miramar duo turning heads, package deal possible

June 28, 2011

When the bulbs high above Ben Hill Griffin Stadium flicker on at Florida's Friday Night Lights camp on July 22, they'll be shining on two high school teammates who are already basking in some national recognition.

Florida coach Will Muschamp said his teams would represent the "Florida Way." He dismissed troubled corner Janoris Jenkins and has disciplined others facing off-the-field issues.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Muschamp restoring order at UF

By MATT WATTS< | June 27, 2011

Pay attention, recruits. Will Muschamp isn't playing games.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

UF track athletes selected to Team USA

By JOHN BOOTHE< | June 27, 2011

Over the weekend, three Florida track and field athletes were selected onto Team USA after strong performances at the USA Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Ore.

South Carolina and closer Matt Price defeated Florida 2-1 in
Monday's College World Series Finals opener. The Gators blew
multiple late chances, eventually falling in the 11th inning after
two costly throwing errors.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

'Cocks shock Gators

By JESSE SIMONTON | June 27, 2011

Just call them the Cardiac ‘Cocks or Houdini's Heroes. South Carolina did it again.

Florida baseball coach Kevin O'Sullivan, left, and South
Carolina coach Ray Tanner pose with the College World Series
trophy. The Gators and Gamecocks will play a best-of-three
championship series starting Monday at 8 p.m.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators, Gamecocks ready to battle in CWS finals

By JESSE SIMONTON | June 26, 2011

OMAHA, Neb. — Ray Tanner can tell a story. But if he turns out to

Florida players erupt out of the dugout after defeating
Vanderbilt 6-4 to advance to the CWS championship series.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators find success through focus, confidence

By JESSE SIMONTON | June 25, 2011

OMAHA, Neb. — When Texas was eliminated from the College World

Florida catcher Mike Zunino had his aluminum bat sawed off in
the eighth inning of UF's 6-4 win over Vanderbilt on Friday at the
College World Series

SPORTS | BASEBALL

News and Notes from the College World Series

By JESSE SIMONTON | June 25, 2011

OMAHA, Neb. — College baseball’s championship trophy is headed

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Former Cal transfer Martin leaving Florida

By MATT WATTS< | June 25, 2011

This time it’s not a joke. Defensive

Florida beat Vanderbilt 6-4 Friday to advance to its second-ever
College World Series championship series. The Gators will play
either Virginia or South Carolina starting Monday.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators rally to advance to CWS finals

By JESSE SIMONTON | June 24, 2011

OMAHA, Neb. — Entering Friday, the Gators were in the driver's seat at the College World Series. After six long months and 70 games, their rolling train finally reached its destination.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL