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Florida coach Will Muschamp speaks with reporters during his National Signing Day press conference on Wednesday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Kelly Logan

NEWS | CAMPUS

Muschamp finalizes nation’s No. 4 recruiting class

By JOE MORGAN | Feb. 6, 2013

According to Will Muschamp, coaching is not “add water, instant player.”

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Jaguars owner raising standards

By JOE MORGAN | Feb. 5, 2013

In an effort to jettison the mediocrity fans have endured since the Jacksonville Jaguars last made the playoffs in 2007, owner Shahid Khan is changing everything.

Junior forward Will Yeguete (15) plays defense during Florida’s 83-52 victory against Missouri on Saturday in the O’Connell Center. Yeguete will miss 4-6 weeks with bone chips in his right knee.

Aundre Larrow

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Injuries hampering Gators’ frontcourt depth

By JOE MORGAN | Jan. 24, 2013

Halftime felt different for the Gators on Wednesday night in Athens, Ga.

Coach Will Muschamp stands on the field during Florida's 33-23 loss to Louisville on Jan. 2.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Muschamp hires Lawing as new assistant

By JOE MORGAN | Jan. 22, 2013

Less than one week after defensive coordinator Dan Quinn left the Gators for the NFL, coach Will Muschamp has filled out his staff.

Guard January Miller (3) fights for possession with guard Taber Spani (13) during Florida’s 78-75 overtime loss to Tennessee on Sunday in the O’Connell Center.

Kristi Camara

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Apathy hampering Florida women’s basketball program

By JOE MORGAN | Jan. 13, 2013

Florida’s 78-75 overtime loss to No. 9 Tennessee was a wasted opportunity.

Senior Kitty Cullen attempts a shot during Florida’s 14-7 win against Northwestern in the ALC Championship Game on May 5, 2012, at Dizney Stadium. Cullen said teammate Ashley Bruns could beat any defender when Bruns attacks from the crease.

NEWS | CAMPUS

The Rally: Which spring sport will win a national title this season?

By JOE MORGAN | Jan. 10, 2013

Josh: This year’s Florida lacrosse team has a chance to be dominant. The Gators lost just one player from last year’s squad, which made it to the national semifinals. No Florida team that finished one game short of the finals the previous season has returned as high of a percentage of its lineup since the last men’s basketball championship run in 2006-07. If the Gators aren’t hoisting the championship trophy in Philadelphia on Memorial Day weekend, it will be legitimately shocking, and you can’t say that about any other team.

Junior wide receiver Andre Debose returns a kick off against Tennessee at Kyle Field on Sept. 15, 2010. Debose was pushed into a window during a brawl Saturday night.

Alligator File Photo

NEWS | CAMPUS

Special teams coordinator key to Florida's turnaround season

By JOE MORGAN | Jan. 8, 2013

When history looks at Florida’s 2012 season, coach Will Muschamp will undoubtedly be remembered as the Gators’ savior — and deservedly so.

Jelani Jenkins stands on the sidelines and watches Florida’s 33-23 loss against Louisville in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 2 in New Orleans. Jenkins will forego his senior season and declare for the NFL Draft.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Jenkins declares for NFL Draft; Easley staying with Gators

By JOE MORGAN | Jan. 7, 2013

The Gators’ list of early departures continues to grow.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators linebacker Jenkins declares for NFL Draft

By JOE MORGAN | Jan. 7, 2013

The Gators’ list of early departures continues to grow.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Get to know the Alligator this semester

By JOE MORGAN | Jan. 6, 2013

For those of you who were here during the summer, you’re likely well aware that I’m a movie buff. I bombarded you with references to “John Carter” and “The Dark Knight Rises” like my life depended on it. Fortunately for you, I toned it down during the fall.