Mike Haywood knows how difficult it is to play in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Andre Debose never wanted to be “the next Percy Harvin.”
The 2010 campaign has started well for the Gators. They’re 4-0, they’ve allowed only one goal and a Gator was named Southeastern Conference Offensive Player of the Week twice in as many chances.
Don’t try to act like you understand the spread offense.
Many unproven players will take on prominent roles for the Gators this season, but perhaps no position will need to replace as much production as defensive end.
How excited are you for Saturday? I mean, really, how excited?
Florida’s offensive schemes will remain a bit of a mystery until the season gets underway this weekend, but count left guard Carl Johnson among those who want to see a bruising running game.
As the season creeps closer, questions are beginning to be answered.
TYLER: Which team has a better chance to reach the BCS National Championship Game, No. 1 Alabama or No. 3 Boise State?
The Gators ended the first half of Sunday disappointed, as they failed to finish some prime scoring opportunities and recorded only five shots.
Florida arrived in Omaha, Neb., to open the season ranked the 13th best team in the country.
Despite the fact that they lost total points 88-85, led their set for just 31% of the match and never had a lead greater than five points, the Gators won in the area that matters most – sets.
All week Florida players spoke about finishing the chances they were creating. Friday night, the No.9 Gators (3-0) let their feet do the talking, scoring three goals in 10 minutes defeating Florida Atlantic 3-0 at James G. Pressly Stadium.
Florida will likely be without three key players for its season opener against Miami (Ohio) next weekend.
This offseason, the Gators were asked many questions regarding the departure of Elyse Cusack and the arrival of a new defense taught by first-year assistant coach Dave Boos.
Trey Burton. Remember that name.
Two down, three to go.
Hours after senior Mike Pouncey told the media the freshman class needs to “just shut their mouth and come play,” Ronald Powell and Dominique Easley didn’t come to play at all.
For the Gators, creating scoring opportunities wasn’t a problem in their first weekend.
Fans will have to wait until the season opener Sept. 4 to see which Florida pass catchers emerge as quarterback John Brantley’s weapons, but they should expect to see wide receiver Omarius Hines on the field. Where exactly he will line up, however, remains a mystery.
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