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Chomping at the bit for Florida Athletics
Author: Brian D. Fox, Jr.
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Two programs located just 404 miles apart finally met for the first time in the NCAA Tournament. The Gators women’s soccer team defeated the South Alabama Jaguars 3-1 in an opening round match at Dizney Stadium on the UF campus. Florida got on the board in the 34th minute after a series of quick touches…
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In July the Florida Gators were riding a high after the commitment of 4-star quarterback Matt Corral from California. Recruits across the country wanted to come to Florida to play with the talented QB. Among those that wanted to share the field with Corral was Louisiana WR JaMarr Chase. Chase surprisingly committed to Florida on…
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The Florida Gators women’s basketball team hosted Fan Day Monday night at Exactech Arena. Fan Day is an opportunity for the fans to meet the team, and in this case watch an open practice. The women’s basketball team this year may be the most intriguing team on campus, if for no other reason, because there…
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The Florida Gators were named a top eight seed for the NCAA Tournament during the selection show on Monday. Florida (14-6) will host South Alabama (12-3-2) at 6:00 PM at Dizney Stadium in first round action. For Florida, this is the program’s 15th straight NCAA Tournament appearance and 21st overall (in 23 seasons). South Alabama…
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Even after an embarrassing loss to the #1 team in the country last weekend in Jacksonville, Florida fans could sense a bowl game was still an achievable goal. Unfortunately, as we found out Saturday, Florida’s players (particularly on defense) have quit and show no desire to add any games to this ‘lost’ season. In hindsight,…
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Florida defeated Jacksonville 88-47 at Swisher Gymnasium on Thursday. The dominating effort was overshadowed by the early exit of senior point guard Chris Chiozza. On Friday, it was reported that Chiozza was diagnosed with a strained shoulder. Chiozza is expected to miss 7-10 days, but may be available in Florida’s season opener against Gardner-Webb on…
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The Florida Gators are currently playing the Jacksonville Dolphins in an exhibition at JU’s Swisher Gymnasium. The proceeds from the game will benefit Hurricane Irma relief efforts. Senior point guard Chris Chiozza starter the game, but played very limited minutes and appeared to favor his left shoulder. At halftime, Chris Harry, FloridaGators.com beat writer, updated…
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Florida interim head coach Randy Shannon announced on Thursday that graduate transfer Malik Zaire will start at quarterback for this week’s game against Missouri. Shannon told the media on Monday that he was opening the quarterback competition during practice this week. Zaire is 12-23 for 142 yards in limited action in two games this year…
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On October 15th, Florida volleyball lost their only match of the season to Kentucky. It was a tough 3-1 result that put the Wildcats above the Gators in the SEC standings. On Wednesday, Florida swept Kentucky in the rematch in Lexington forcing a tie atop the SEC standings. Florida has only six matches remaining (all…
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Mike White’s Florida Gators men’s basketball team has some enormous expectations after a surprise run to the Elite Eight last year. The Gators are ranked #8 in the preseason AP Poll released on Wednesday. Florida was voted #7 in the USA Today Coaches Poll two weeks ago. 2017 PRESEASON AP POLL: DUKE MICHIGAN STATE ARIZONA…
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