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Gators overcome lapses to advance in SEC tourney
By MATT WATTS< | Mar. 3, 2011A season full of humongous highs and devastating lows for the Florida women’s basketball team continued in much the same manner Thursday against Arkansas.
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College baseball benefits from MLB eligibility rules
Mar. 3, 2011Perhaps more than anything, the Gators baseball team is a national championship contender this year because of MLB’s eligibility rules.
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Baserunning woes plague Gators early in season
By JESSE SIMONTON | Mar. 3, 2011According to all four major polls — Baseball America, Collegiate Baseball, NCBWA and USA Today/ESPN— Florida is the top-ranked team in the country.
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Top three hitters carrying Florida’s inconsistent lineup
By STEPHEN SHEEHAN< | Mar. 3, 2011After defeating defending Women’s College World Series champion UCLA at the Cathedral City Classic, the Gators took over the Bruins’ No. 2 spot in the NFCA polls.
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No break for Gators as offense surges
By JOHN BOOTHE< | Mar. 3, 2011Spring break came a week early for the No. 14 Gators, but they weren’t spending it at the beach.
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UF returns home for SEC play
By THOMAS NASSIFF< | Mar. 3, 2011After a month away from the familiar confines of Linder Stadium at Ring Tennis Complex, the No. 11 Florida men’s tennis team will finally retake its home court today.
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After SEC meet, Gators face last chance to reach NCAAs
By JOE MORGAN< | Mar. 3, 2011Florida coach Mike Holloway expects greatness from his athletes, but last weekend’s performances may have made him do a double take.
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Wilby, Nesty ready to step into expanded roles next year
By MELISSA PENDER< | Mar. 3, 2011The Florida swimming and diving teams will operate under a new structure during the 2011-2012 season, and that means new opportunities for a few Gators assistants.
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Gators to travel to Utah for final regular-season meet
By ALLISON BANKO | Mar. 3, 2011Perhaps a fireworks display is just what the Gators need to spark a solid warm-up.
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UF’s confidence peaking as SEC Tournament begins
By MATT WATTS< | Mar. 2, 2011Every week, coach Amanda Butler plasters the Gators’ practice facility with reminders. On the door to the training room and again as you enter the gym, even posted on the walls under the baskets, are signs with the week’s emphasis.
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Legal rackets pay off in the end
By BILL O'CONNOR< | Mar. 2, 2011When I got back from Vietnam at age 22, I worked for Jimmy Hoffa’s Teamsters. I delivered appliances for Sears throughout the five boroughs of New York.
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Gators staying focused despite first loss of season
By ALLISON BANKO | Mar. 2, 2011Before each practice, a gymnast steps in front of the team with a quote and a word of the day.
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Florida pitchers struggle early in loss to Seminoles
By TOM GREEN | Mar. 1, 2011TAMPA — The Gators’ pitching finally let them down.
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Donovan’s efforts with seniors worthy of SEC coaching honor
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Mar. 1, 2011After demolishing Alabama in the O’Connell Center on Tuesday night, Billy Donovan now owns four conference titles and two national championships in his 13 years as Florida’s head coach.
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Another Try
By JOHN BOOTHE< | Mar. 1, 2011Three weeks before a former Gators football player was scheduled to depart, making his dream come true, an earthquake nearly destroyed his destination.
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UF restructures staff
By MELISSA PENDER< | Mar. 1, 2011With Florida swimming and diving coach Gregg Troy preparing to coach the 2012 Olympic team, assistant head coaches Martyn Wilby and Anthony Nesty have been named associate head coaches of the UF men’s and women’s teams.
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New No. 1 UF rolls over FSU on road
By THOMAS NASSIFF< | Mar. 1, 2011The UF women’s tennis team walked into Scott Speicher Tennis Center in Tallahassee on Tuesday boasting a newly acquired No. 1 ranking and a 50-1 all-time record against the Seminoles.
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Choi captures individual title as Gators finish sixth
By ALEX PECKHAM< | Mar. 1, 2011Consistency has been the cornerstone of the Florida men’s golf team’s success this season.
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Freshman Bonds earns accolades
By MATT WATTS< | Mar. 1, 2011Since the first time she set foot on the wooden floor of the O’Connell Center, freshman Jaterra Bonds has shown she is capable of being a big-time player.
