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UF productive in different ways

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:14:00 EST

UF has 25 rushes of 20-plus yards in 2009 vs. 15 in '08. The Gators have three fewer receptions of 20-plus yards in '09, but the same number of 20-plus TD receptions (nine) as in '08.

No. 1 Gators staying focused despite distractions

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST

From preseason talk about perfection to star linebacker Brandon Spikes' suspension for dirty play, Florida has faced plenty of potential distractions.

Spurrier says he'll be back at South Carolina next season

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:33:00 EST

Steve Spurrier says he'll be back in the middle of South Carolina's playcalling and back on the Gamecocks' sidelines next season.

Gators' Trattou shakes off torn tendon

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:00:00 EST

Florida DL Justin Trattou tore a tendon completely off his left shoulder that connects to the bicep in a 23-20 win against Arkansas. He has got one left, he shrugs, so he figured he might as well go ahead and try to play - missing only one game after the injury after doctors expected him to be out at least a month.

SEC: Spikes not a target

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Rogers Redding, the SEC's coordinator of football officials, said Florida LB Brandon Spikes - suspended for Saturday's game against Vanderbilt after a video showing him poking into the helmet of Georgia RB Washaun Ealey gained national attention - won't endure extra scrutiny by officials the rest of the year.

Bama back in SEC title game

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

No. 3 Alabama picked up another dramatic win and a second straight trip to the SEC Championship Game.

Top-ranked Florida wins against Vandy

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:07:00 EST

The Gators extended their nation-leading win streak to 19 straight games with a 27-3 win against Vanderbilt.

SEC fines Meyer $30,000 for criticizing officials

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:26:00 EST

Florida coach Urban Meyer has been fined $30,000 by the Southeastern Conference for criticizing officials.

Gators must be careful not to overlook Vanderbilt

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:45:00 EST

Florida coach Urban Meyer has pointed out the perils of becoming complacent after clinching the SEC East.

Meyer not worried about distractions

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

- Weekly distractions seem to have become par for the course this season for No.1 Florida.

Spikes' suspension not a black eye for UF

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:50:00 EST

I 'm sure by now you've seen the video clip of Florida Gators linebacker and defensive captain Brandon Spikes poking his fingers inside the helmet of Georgia running back Washaun Ealey during a scrum Saturday. It is "must-click TV" in cyberspace.

Florida increases Spikes suspension to full game

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:12:00 EST

GAINESVILLE - With all the negative attention "weighing heavy on his heart," Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes asked to serve a full-game suspension for apparently trying to gouge the eyes of a Georgia running back.

Meyer: SEC refs missed late hit on Gators' Tebow

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:01:00 EST

Florida coach Urban Meyer says Southeastern Conference officials missed a late hit against quarterback Tim Tebow in Saturday's game against Georgia. Meyer said Wednesday he sent video of Tebow getting knocked to the ground to Rogers Redding, the league's coordinator of officials.

Gators thrive during season full of pressure, drama

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:08:00 EST

UF is 8-0 and ranked No. 1, but it's been anything but a smooth ride. Coach Urban Meyer wouldn't have it any other way.

3 from UF, 1 from FSU and UM among awards finalists

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:44:00 EST

University of Florida coach Urban Meyer, linebacker Brandon Spikes and quarterback Tim Tebow were all named semifinalists for national awards on Wednesday.

UF expects Rainey to play vs. Vandy

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Florida coach Urban Meyer said there's a chance TB Chris Rainey could play against Vanderbilt on Saturday after being sidelined in the win against Georgia with a separated shoulder.

New video shows hits keep on coming between Gators, Dawgs

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:43:00 EST

A day after Brandon Spikes was suspended a half for eye-gouging, a video is circulating online of Georgia's Nick Williams hitting Tim Tebow well after he hands off the ball on a running play.

Freshman Boynton excels in Gator debut

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Heralded freshman guard Kenny Boynton scored 22 points in his college debut Monday night, helping the University of Florida to a 95-46 preseason victory against Saint Leo.

Sturgis wins SEC weekly honors

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:28:00 EST

Sturgis' 56-yarder was the second-longest FG in school history and the longest field goal in the SEC this season.

Vandy QB out for season with hamstring injury

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:04:00 EST

Vanderbilt has lost starting quarterback Larry Smith for the final three games with a partially torn left hamstring.