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Florida hopes to snap out of slump against ODU
Dec. 8, 2009Eight games into the season, Florida isn’t where it would like to be.
Florida falls to Rutgers on road
Dec. 7, 2009If a game can be won in the first half, Rutgers did just that against Florida on Monday.
Surprising loss needed to gain perspective
Dec. 7, 2009The Gators didn’t lose to Alabama on Saturday, they got beaten.
Tebow one of five finalists invited to Heisman ceremony
By The Associated Press | Dec. 7, 2009NEW YORK — Tim Tebow added another Heisman first to his long list of accomplishments just by being selected a finalist for this year’s trophy.
Through Dark Waters: Senior Spofforth takes troubles in stride
By TONI-ANN MILLER | Dec. 7, 2009Gemma Spofforth is undoubtedly a champion. She owns seven UF school records, four Southeastern Conference records, an NCAA record, a U.S. Open record, a world record and an Olympic appearance for her native Great Britain.
UF deals with injuries as top-10 matchup approaches
By ADAM BERRY | Dec. 7, 2009The grueling portion of Florida’s early season schedule has taken its toll.
Florida fans get rare taste of falling short
Dec. 6, 2009ATLANTA — David Nelson didn’t want to leave the field.
Sugar never tasted so sour
Dec. 6, 2009ATLANTA — When the group of reporters around David Nelson dispersed, and the Florida players had mostly cleared out of the locker room, the senior wide receiver said what everyone was thinking.
UF tops FIU, will face No. 1 Penn St. next
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Dec. 6, 2009For the last week, the Gators have had to hold it in.
Gators can’t stop Ingram, Tide offense
Dec. 6, 2009ATLANTA — Florida came into the Southeastern Conference Championship Game with the No. 1 scoring defense in the nation, but the Gators hadn’t played Mark Ingram yet.
Gators find stroke, rout Dolphins
By ADAM BERRY | Dec. 6, 2009JACKSONVILLE — So far this season, the Gators have built their identity on defense, a sharp contrast to the team that lived and died by its 3-point shooting a year ago.
Florida hopes team meeting leads to improved play
Dec. 6, 2009With nearly a week off to reflect on its latest loss, UF is ready to get back out on the court and under the lights.
Swim team falls at Georgia Invitational without top swimmers
By TONI-ANN MILLER | Dec. 6, 2009With the more experienced swimmers back in Gainesville, Florida concluded the fall season with weak showings at the Georgia Invitational.
UF's 22-game win streak, chance to repeat end with 32-13 loss
Dec. 5, 2009ATLANTA – All season Florida used excellent defense and a grind-it-out offense to win, often times in less-than-spectacular fashion.
Defense resembles '07 unit in SEC Championship game
Dec. 5, 2009ATLANTA — Heading into the Southeastern Conference Championship Game, No. 1 Florida was still looking for the high-powered offense it established in 2007.
Gators' offense ditch run game in loss
Dec. 5, 2009ATLANTA — Alabama had no problem putting up points on the No. 1 defense in the nation, but Florida struggled to do the same against the nation's No. 2 defense.
Florida volleyball sweeps FIU, advances to third round of NCAA Tournament
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Dec. 4, 2009For the last week, the Gators have had to hold it in.
Gators catch fire from 3-point range against Dolphins
By ADAM BERRY | Dec. 4, 2009JACKSONVILLE - So far this season, Florida's defense has made up for its lackluster 3-point performances. The Gators' outside shooters returned the favor Friday night.