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UF upset loss to Ole Miss produced iconic moment

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 22:11:24 +0000

No matter what you want to call it, it’s there hanging from a brick wall as you enter the building that houses so many orange and blue memories.

UF's Grier will again start against Ole Miss

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:56:35 +0000

After leading the Gators to a comeback victory over Tennessee with two fourth-quarter touchdown drives, it was pretty much a given that redshirt freshman Will Grier would be named the starter for Saturday’s game against No. 3 Ole Miss.

Is luck smiling on Gators?

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:55:48 +0000

A last-second field goal attempt sails wide right. A ball slips out of the quarterback’s hand on a potential tying drive in the closing seconds. A two-year starting quarterback is off target throughout the game.

VIDEO: Teen Battling Cancer Bursts Into Tears During Tim Teb

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 20:30:25 +0000

People Magazine

VIDEO: Teen Battling Cancer Bursts Into Tears During Tim Tebow's Surprise Visit
People Magazine
The former quarterback may not be playing in the NFL, but he is still the face of his charitable organization, the Tim Tebow Foundation, which has several facets to help sick and underprivileged children around the world. But life can still be ...
Tim Tebow surprises boy battling cancer in Jacksonville First Coast News
Tim Tebow's Surprise Visit to Cancer-Stricken Superfan is Awesome Mediaite
Tebow makes young cancer patient's day WKMG Orlando
Tampabay.com (blog) - WJXT Jacksonville - ABC News
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Bulls have witnessed Lynch's evolution

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 18:19:50 +0000

He came into Raymond James Stadium two Novembers ago as a raw and mostly unproven redshirt freshman, a collegiate novice only slightly greener than most of those surrounding him.

Friday night, Memphis junior QB Paxton Lynch returns as a darkhorse Heisman Trophy candidate.

"I heard (Cincinnati) Coach (Tommy) Tuberville say …

#GatoradeUF: Quenching A Social Media Thirst

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 18:00:00 +0000

This week, the University of Florida -- and beyond -- has toasted the golden anniversary of Gatorade, with observance spilling over into the social media world.

Is Ole Miss overlooking the Florida Gators? - SECcountry.com

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 17:57:36 +0000

Orlando Sentinel

Is Ole Miss overlooking the Florida Gators?
SECcountry.com
... an unranked Ole Miss team upset No. 4 Florida and Tim Tebow in the Swamp. Since then, Ole Miss has improved … a lot. We brought in the Daily Journal's Parrish Alford, who covers Ole Miss, to answer some questions on the Rebels. Make sure to follow ...
Ole Miss vs. Florida 2015 betting odds: Rebels favored over Gators in clash SB Nation
Tim Tebow's Promise speech inspires current Gators as Ole Miss returns to Swamp Orlando Sentinel
Recruiting: Gators trying to take advantage of recruiting “buzz” after ... Palm Beach Post (blog)
OnlyGators.com - Alligator Army - GatorCountry.com
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Promising Gators to Host Ole Miss, Stirring Memories of "The

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 17:28:00 +0000

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- There is a buzz in the air here that has been missing far too long, especially for anyone who basked in the shared glory of just a few short years ago.

Dallas Cowboys Rumors: Is The Team Really Interested In Sign

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 17:15:00 +0000

The Inquisitr

Dallas Cowboys Rumors: Is The Team Really Interested In Signing Tim Tebow?
The Inquisitr
The Dallas Cowboys are a wounded squad right now, but they're still sitting at 2-1 and atop the NFC East right now. Injuries are really hurting the team as they prepare for a Sunday Night Football showdown with the New Orleans Saints, and the ...
Dallas Cowboys Rumors and News: QB Tim Tebow to play with the Dallas Cowboys ... The Blow Sports

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Recruiting roundup: Good “buzz” surrounding Florida Gators r

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 17:09:20 +0000

CBSSports.com

Recruiting roundup: Good “buzz” surrounding Florida Gators recruiting front
SECcountry.com
DE Antonneous Clayton told Gator Country that the Gators are the “leader” for his commitment after attending Florida's comeback win over Tennessee on Saturday. “I look at Florida as kind of a defensive school and I can kind of fit in and be an impact ...
SEC Film Study: Gators took advantage of soft Vols D on 4th down CBSSports.com
Will Grier to get fourth straight start at QB for Gators NBCSports.com
Gators to start Will Grier against Ole Miss, Treon Harris may play Orlando Sentinel (blog)
FOXSports.com - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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Finney-Smith becoming a leader for Gators

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 16:55:43 +0000

Florida forward Dorian Finney-Smith recalled the first time he played an entire basketball game left-handed.

'Noles look to bounce back against Gainesville - Rockdale Ci

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 16:05:32 +0000

'Noles look to bounce back against Gainesville
Rockdale Citizen
#A phenomenal start to the 2015 season for the Salem High School football team was rudely interrupted last weekend in Winder. #The Seminoles looked poised to move to 5-0 for the first time in more than a decade, leading Winder-Barrow 28-13 in the ...

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Emotional Easley Returns as Mr. Two Bits

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 15:20:00 +0000

The New England Patriots are off this week, so Dominique Easley will be back and leading the pre-game charge in The Swamp when the Gators take on Ole Miss.

Broadcast Info: Florida vs. Ole Miss

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 15:09:00 +0000

The Florida Football team is back under the lights in The Swamp this week, hosting the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday at 7:00pm ET. The game can be seen live on television, online, and via mobile devices, and the audio broadcast is also available in multiple formats.

And you thought the Bears offense was bad: the NFL's last 0-

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 15:03:00 +0000

It’s a part of what has made him one of the best coaches of his time, taking two teams to Super Bowls and inventing an offense mid-season that worked for Tim Tebow. But his words on Monday made me think: If you don’t score and the other team doesn’t ...

Oxford, Gainesville PDs in Twitter war for good cause - Jack

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 14:07:21 +0000

Jackson Clarion Ledger

Oxford, Gainesville PDs in Twitter war for good cause
Jackson Clarion Ledger
The Gainesville (Florida) Police Department jokingly tweeted it would pull over the Tennessee Volunteers' team bus as they drove to their game at Florida if the tweet received 1,000 retweets. The Volunteers arrived with no trouble but lost a 28-27 ...
Oxford, Gainesville Twitter feud captures national attention Daily Mississippian

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Sideline incident at UF matured Taylor

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 12:23:03 +0000

The television images capturing Kelvin Taylor and Jim McElwain together on the Florida sideline Saturday are far different.

No. 9 Gators Fall in Five-Set Affair at Missouri

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 04:12:00 +0000

After taking the first two sets against the Tigers in a mid-week clash, the No. 9 Gators couldn’t avert a Missouri threat through the final three frames in front of a loud home crowd at the Hearnes Center as the Orange and Blue fell in five (25-22, 25-20, 21-25, 19-25, 10-15) to Missouri Wednesday evening in Columbia.

Gulf Breeze swim star Bindi commits to Florida Gators - Pens

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 01:07:03 +0000

Pensacola News Journal

Gulf Breeze swim star Bindi commits to Florida Gators
Pensacola News Journal
For all her travels in Florida, all the club meets, all the state high school meets, Bindi and her family had never pulled off the Interstate-75 exit in Gainesville and traveled to see UF until her official recruiting visit. “It was three weeks ago ...

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UF notebook: Hargreaves' back not an issue

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:07:10 +0000

All-SEC cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III's lower back, which stiffened up in the Tennessee game, has not been an issue in practice this week and he should be good to go for Saturday's game against No. 3 Ole Miss, UF coach Jim McElwain said Wednesday.

McElwain: Gators are building

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 23:52:03 +0000

While true freshman quarterback Will Grier's fourth-quarter heroics were impressive in the win over Tennessee, he also made a lot of mistakes in the game that need to be corrected, Florida coach Jim McElwain said Wednesday.

First UF basketball practice Friday

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 19:52:20 +0000

Florida’s three incoming freshmen all made appearances during Tuesday’s basketball media day.

'Eye discipline' all the buzz in Bulls camp

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 19:39:23 +0000

By the time USF kicks off Friday night against Memphis, "eye discipline" likely will have evolved from catchphrase to cliche within the Bulls circle.

The four-syllable term has reverberated across the Morsani Practice Complex this week as the Bulls defense prepares for a Memphis attack that specializes in confusion. The Tigers, …

Florida's Vernon Hargreaves vs. Ole Miss's Laquon Treadwell

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 11:21:44 +0000

Another rivalry will be renewed in The Swamp this weekend, but not between two teams.

A Lot Is New About Florida Basketball This Season

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 01:25:00 +0000

UF returns five regulars, including standout forward and fifth-year senior Dorian Finney-Smith, from a team that went 16-17, making the program’s first losing record in 17 years. But aafter those five come eight guys that did not play one minute in a Florida uniform last season.

No. 9 Florida Headed to Columbia for First SEC Road Swing

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 23:21:00 +0000

After opening the 2015 SEC schedule in front of a home crowd last weekend in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, the No. 9 Gators will hit the road for a pair of Midwest league matches this week. First up, Missouri in Columbia, followed by a Sunday tilt at Arkansas. Both matches will air live on SEC Network.

Know the Foe: Memphis

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 20:53:02 +0000

A look at Memphis, which comes Friday to Raymond James Stadium

Nickname: Tigers

Record: 4-0 (Defeated Missouri State, 63-7; Kansas, 55-23; Bowling Green, 44-41; Cincinnati, 53-46)

Coach: Justin Fuente (fourth season, 21-20)

The breakdown: Memphis, 5-31 in the three years …

Godwin: USF defense 'built for games like this'

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 19:33:42 +0000

While watching Memphis amass 570 yards on 73 plays in Thursday night's 53-46 victory against Cincinnati, Bulls junior SS Nate Godwin never grimaced.

To the contrary, he grinned.

"I smiled," the Freedom High alumnus said, "because we're built for games like this."

USF's 4-2-5 alignment, installed by new …

Gators Notebook: Grier Shows Toughness, Flu Bug Bites, Touch

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 18:06:00 +0000

Fred Taylor Named to 2015 SEC Legends Class

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:11:00 +0000

The Southeastern Conference on Tuesday announced its 2015 SEC Football Legends class, a collection of former football standouts who will be honored at events surrounding the SEC Football Championship Game in Atlanta in December.