Claye sets NCAA meet record, Gators look to outdoor season
By JOE MORGAN< | Mar. 17, 2011Will Claye fits the mold of a champion.
Will Claye fits the mold of a champion.
No one was going to get Kelsey Bruder out Wednesday.
As the Gators sat at 5-2 following a loss to UCF, earning a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament seemed impossible.
By ADAM BERRY
Note: The following column is not meant in any way to disrespect women. It may seem to address only men, but this is because the columnist wishes to follow the format laid out in the Holy Bible. By “man,” he means “any human being who partakes in awesome things.” If, by chance, you are a single woman who happens to fall in that category, do not hesitate to e-mail the columnist. He is free this weekend.
Although Florida isn’t picked to win the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships this weekend, coach Gregg Troy said the 14 women who qualified for the event are determined to defend their title.
When Alexandre Lacroix arrived at Florida four years ago, he came in with the burden of expectations on his shoulders.
Numbness shot from her neck and tingled down to her fingers.
While NFL players and owners struggle to reach a new collective bargaining agreement, a number of departing Gators continue to prepare for a future that may be put on hold.
Despite a familiar foe once again plaguing Florida in its most recent matchup versus Florida State, the top-ranked Gators outlasted the No. 4 Seminoles 5-4 in a dramatic walk-off win in extra innings Tuesday night in front of a record crowd of 5,930 at McKethan Stadium.
The Gators received mountains of hype and accolades before they even played an inning this season.
Following Florida coach Will Muschamp at the podium Monday afternoon, Charlie Weis appeared to have all the intensity of a Sunday drive.
When it comes to offense, UF coach Tim Walton lives by the motto, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
A day after cracking the top 10 for the first time in team history, the No. 10 Gators played like they deserved it with an 18-6 win over visiting Colgate.
One of Will Muschamp’s first decisions as Florida’s head coach has been met with disapproval from the fans. But he isn’t letting that bother him.
Will Muschamp has made it perfectly clear he doesn’t want a coaching staff full of yes men at Florida. But his defensive coordinator has all the makings of a reliable right-hand man, and that suits the new Gators coach just fine.
Florida senior center fielder Bryson Smith has been suspended following his arrest late Sunday on a charge of driving under the influence.
Even before the NCAA Tournament selection show came to a close, the Gators were facing criticism for receiving a No. 2 seed.
The Florida women’s basketball team will finish its season exactly where it began: in the National Invitation Tournament.
While the top-ranked Gators won’t admit they have a nemesis, their adversary from Tallahassee has certainly stepped into that role.