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Oklahoma out to prove the Big 12 can play defense
Jan. 7, 2009MIAMI - It all started with a playful jab. It's become a war of the words.
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Talented recruiting class lays foundation for future titles
Jan. 7, 2009While the Gators' tickets to the BCS National Championship Game were punched Dec. 6 with a win against Alabama, the journey began much earlier.
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Improved run-blocking takes pressure off Bradford, passing game
Jan. 7, 2009MIAMI - Oklahoma senior center Jon Cooper chuckles and agrees it's usually a good sign when the offensive linemen aren't in the spotlight. Cooper's content not to deal with "100 cameras" and is happy to take the occasional slap on the back or get a free dinner.
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COLUMNS
Tebow could become greatest ever
Jan. 7, 2009MIAMI - He doesn't know. Even if he has an inkling, he won't tell you. Perhaps you'll get one of his school-boy chuckles and "yes sirs" or "yes ma'ams." It could be just a grin and an "I don't know."
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Former UF guard Huertas leads Ole Miss into Gainesville
Jan. 7, 2009It doesn't take much for old friends to become familiar foes.
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Gators start conference play, new season
Jan. 7, 2009Forget about their record. Forget about what they've done over the past two months.
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Brooks scores 31 in conference-opening win
By CALLOVI< | Jan. 7, 2009For close to two hours, UF made the third-largest crowd in women's basketball history forget they had come to view the BCS National Championship in the O'Connell Center following the basketball game.
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OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE
Gators sweep Cavaliers at home
By RYAN LEVICK | Jan. 7, 2009In a sport where individual performances are usually key, the Gators have what senior Bradley Ally calls "united energy," a force that helps bind the Gators together and deliver some truly outstanding performances.
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OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE
UF gears up for season opener with Virginia
By RYAN LEVICK | Jan. 6, 2009Teresa Crippen and her sister, Claire, have always been close. Being only 16 months apart, the two never really had anything but love for one another.
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Sooners turn to Brown to carry load in Murray's absence
Jan. 6, 2009MIAMI - Chris Brown was sitting at home watching his normal ESPN programming when he saw teammate DeMarco Murray, the man in front of him on the depth chart, and his own mug shot flash across the screen.
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Ingram will dress, likely not play in championship game
Jan. 6, 2009MIAMI - It appeared to be one of the misfortunes of sports, one of those bad things that happen to good people.
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Seniors participate in final college practice
Jan. 6, 2009MIAMI - Practice not only ended for the season Tuesday afternoon, it also ended the practice career of UF's seniors.
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COLUMNS
More trash talk, please
Jan. 6, 2009MIAMI - If I had to list the reasons why I love sports, athletes talking trash would certainly rank near the top. It's as much a part of athletics as muscles, sweat and egos, but the art of smack talk seems to have fallen by the wayside lately.
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Calathes stays hot in non-conference finale
Jan. 6, 2009It's all uphill from here.
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Calathes emerges as No. 1 option
Jan. 5, 2009If the Gators have learned one thing this season, it's that when the chips are down, Nick Calathes antes up.
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GYMNASTICS
Freshmen get first taste of the spotlight
Jan. 5, 2009If the Meet the Team event is a prelude for the rest of the season for the gymnastics team, then UF fans can look forward to the opportunity for more than one national championship.
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Franks’ comments provide UF bulletin–board material
Jan. 5, 2009FORT LAUDERDALE - Brandon Spikes has stressed all week long that being in South Florida is a "business trip." Luckily for Spikes, he did get a slight reprieve with a great joke on Sunday.
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Spikes says Big 12 doesn't have the athletes on defense
Jan. 5, 2009MIAMI - The Gators' scout offense sure must be tired.
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UF defense gears up for Oklahoma’s no–huddle attack
Jan. 5, 2009MIAMI - The Gators' scout offense sure must be tired.
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UF's offense back to full strength with Harvin
Jan. 5, 2009MIAMI - UF's win against then-No. 1 Alabama in the Southeastern Conference Championship was an unforgettable experience for most members of the UF football team.
