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Ally becomes first UF national champion since 2006

Mar. 26, 2009

A national title, NCAA, NCAA Meet and UF record from senior Bradley Ally in the 200-yard individual medley and five broken UF records highlighted day one of the 2009 NCAA Championships for the Gators. UF resides in fourth place (107 points) following the first day of competition from the Student Rec Center Natatorium in College Station, Texas. Texas (171), Auburn (141), Stanford (130), UF (107) and California (103) round out the top five teams after day one.

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Demps to run at Florida State Relays

By TONI-ANN MILLER | Mar. 26, 2009

This weekend, when the UF men's track and field team competes for the first time since its second-place finish in the NCAA Indoor Championships on March 14, there will be a new yet familiar face looking to contribute on the track for UF: Jeff Demps.

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UF looks to avenge loss against No. 2 Mississippi

By JOSEPH R. HOLZER | Mar. 26, 2009

It should be labeled "The Thriller at Linder."

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Fortson leads Santa Fe to sweep of Lake Sumter

By KELSIE HOECHERL | Mar. 26, 2009

After losing a home doubleheader earlier in the week, the Santa Fe College softball team redeemed itself, sweeping a doubleheader with Lake Sumter Community College on Thursday.

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Veteran defending champs fend off complacency

Mar. 25, 2009

Two years ago, when linebacker Brandon Siler and safety Reggie Nelson decided to leave early for the NFL, UF coach Urban Meyer remembers seeing "red flags."

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Seniors to end career at NCAA Championships

By MERCEDES MACHADO | Mar. 25, 2009

Senior swimmer Rex Tullius has a positive mindset for the next three days.

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Tebow takes snaps under center, tries out pro-style offense

Mar. 25, 2009

Tim Tebow found himself in an unfamiliar position when the Gators opened practice Wednesday.

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Young UF squad turns in best performance of season

By ANTHONY CHIANG | Mar. 25, 2009

In 2008, the Gators had national-championship aspirations while winning the Southeastern Conference, but after the season, the team, which was full of seniors, was dismantled.

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Locke throws two innings in return appearance

By CALLOVI< | Mar. 25, 2009

Almost two months after being kicked off UF's baseball team, Stephen Locke was officially allowed back on the team Tuesday.

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Road meets bond players, provide stories

Mar. 24, 2009

For the UF gymnastics team, travel isn't all business en route to the next meet. There is certainly some leisure to be found.

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Ospreys blank Gators in first game of home-and-home

Mar. 24, 2009

With three players listed as catchers in the starting lineup, it's no surprise offense gave way to pitching and defense in UF's Tuesday night matchup with North Florida (9-15) in Jacksonville.

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UF gets out to quick start at BYU Dixie Classic

By ANTHONY CHIANG | Mar. 24, 2009

Fast starts haven't been one of the Gators' strengths this season.

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SCC sweeps SFCC in doubleheader

By KELSIE HOECHERL | Mar. 24, 2009

The Santa Fe College softball team, four-time MFC Champions, had two swept out from under them in a doubleheader against Seminole Community College on Tuesday.

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