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Light-Tower Power
Feb. 18, 2010Every eye in McKethan Stadium zones in on the aluminum bat — an innocent yet intimidating instrument.
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A New Beginning
By TONI-ANN MILLER | Feb. 18, 2010Back-to-back lacrosse state championships in 2006-07, a spot on the team at North Carolina — a premier lacrosse school — in 2007 and an opportunity to make a name for yourself. Sounds like a good deal for the avid lacrosse player, right?
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UF blown out by UK in 2nd half
By EUGENE TORRENS | Feb. 18, 2010UF had a chance to rebound from its past two blowout losses, but instead of seizing the opportunity, it fumbled it away.
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Ugly or not, Gators’ play was just what they needed
Feb. 18, 2010I almost didn’t recognize the Florida men’s basketball team that defeated Auburn on Thursday night.
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UF men's and women's swimming team finishes day in second place
By MATT RUBIN< | Feb. 18, 2010After the second day of competition at the Southeastern Conference Championship Meet, the Florida men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams are in second place.
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Gators softball set to host Lipton Invitiational
By GREG LUCA< | Feb. 18, 2010After a 4-1 start, Florida will be facing a new set of challenges this weekend as they host the Lipton Invitational.
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Florida gymnastics looks to end losing streak against rival
By TOM GREEN< | Feb. 18, 2010The No. 4 Gators want people to know heading into tonight’s meet against No. 7 Georgia the rivalry between the schools extends beyond the football field.
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UF tennis to face USF
By ANDREW OLSON < | Feb. 18, 2010The last time the Gators played at home, it was against in-state competition before a road trip to play in a tournament featuring the 16 best teams in the country.
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Gators use old connections for new hires
Feb. 17, 2010With the Florida coaching staff in disarray, Urban Meyer and interim head coach Steve Addazio turned to old friends to steady the boat.
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Florida-Georgia meet will be one to watch
By CALLOVI< | Feb. 17, 2010I have covered a bunch of really exciting games in the three years I have worked for the Alligator, but still one of the most exciting events I attended as a journalist was the Florida-Georgia gymnastics meet my first semester covering a team in 2008.
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Brombacher, DeFelice lead Gators to first home win
By GREG LUCA< | Feb. 17, 2010After a weekend in which the offense and defense took turns carrying the load, the Gators were able to finally put it all together with a 6-1 win over Jacksonville in their home opener.
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Toledo ready for return
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Feb. 17, 2010Just one year ago, Tommy Toledo was dealing with the disappointment of missing the entire 2009 season.
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UF swimming tied for first at SECs
By MATT RUBIN< | Feb. 17, 2010After the first day of the 2010 Southeastern Conference Championship Meet, the Florida swimming and diving teams are tied for first place.
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UF women's basketball looks to keep NCAA Tournament hopes alive
Feb. 17, 2010All season, coach Amanda Butler has praised her team for responding to the challenges posed to it.
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Catcher position still up for grabs
Feb. 16, 2010In a game defined by box scores, Hampton Tignor’s name has been near irrelevant the past two years.
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Freshmen to contribute in Gators’ home opener
By GREG LUCA< | Feb. 16, 2010After a 3-1 start at the USF Wilson DeMarini Invitational, No. 3 Florida will be playing its home opener tonight at 5 against Jacksonville.
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Gators head to Athens for SEC Championships
By MATT RUBIN< | Feb. 16, 2010After a long and grueling regular season, the Florida women’s and men’s swimming and diving teams will begin competition today in the 2010 Southeastern Conference Championship Meet.
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UF looking for new leadoff hitter
Feb. 15, 2010Florida seems to have everything figured out entering the 2010 season.
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Smith expected to add power to order
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Feb. 15, 2010Bryson Smith has been impressed by the quality of pitchers he has faced so far, and he has only seen action in scrimmages against his teammates.
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It’s time for the Gators to fix their arrest problem
Feb. 15, 2010Under Urban Meyer, Florida has come to be known for three things: Tim Tebow, winning and getting arrested.
