Make no mistake about it, the "Gator Stomp" is not what gave Georgia its 42-30 win against UF last season. The real momentum-shifting moments came from running back Knowshon Moreno.
Through the wins and losses, the Gators have remained collected going into the depths of the Southeastern Conference season. When asked whether he would be upset if the Gators lost every meet of the season but still swam their best and improved, senior Rex Tullius answered quickly and without hesitation.
All right folks, this week Phil on the Hill returns to its old lineup format. And in honor of the rain-shortened World Series Game 5, we will discuss exactly 3 1/2 topics in order to help you finish your bus ride or class or wherever you decide to give me a few moments of your time.
As I left the UF-Georgia game last season, two thoughts ran through my head.
It wasn't long ago that UF's rushing defense was a sieve and depth on the defensive line was unheard of.
Last season, at least according to UF coach Urban Meyer, the Gators' running backs were "non-functional."
As Nick Calathes walked off the court at Madison Square Garden, the feeling of failure began to wash over him.
The week every college football fan has waited for has finally arrived.
Azania Stewart was always a healthy kid growing up.
Having already secured the Southeastern Conference regular-season title and top seed in the SEC Tournament, the Gators only have a perfect conference record and a high national seeding to play for.
UF coach Mary Wise is calling upon a power greater than herself to fix her team's recent middle-blocking struggles.
Maybe UF had gotten tired of listening to all the critics. Maybe it was something in the Fayetteville, Ark., air.
While the status of senior left guard Jim Tartt, who is struggling to regain strength in his surgically repaired shoulder, is decided weekly, the rest of the offensive line's depth has finally come into place.
Roland Thornqvist will get to see the nation's elite vie for the ITA National Indoor Championship up close on Nov. 6-9.
Certain days are more important than others. For Marrit Boonstra and Megan Alexander, today could be huge.
No Billy Horschel? No problem.
UF coach Urban Meyer is a big fan of telling his players they have a 90 percent chance of winning when they block a punt. He hasn't given them odds for blocking two punts and a field goal yet, but cornerback Joe Haden seems to have figured it out.
A lot can happen in one month's time. In the case of the UF women's golf team, that means practicing how to have a top-five finish.
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