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]]> How will you say goodbye to Tim Tebow? Marcus Stone, a first-year graduate student at the University of Florida, has created an event on Facebook to encourage people to wear eye black to honor Tebow during his last game in The Swamp on Nov. 28 against Florida State. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:26:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091120/articles/911209976 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091120/articles/911209962
]]> Former Gator long snapper James Smith will travel to Argentina in January to climb Mount Aconcagua, located in Andes mountain range in the province of Mendoza. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:54:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091120/articles/911209962 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091119/articles/911199899
]]> Florida defensive coordinator Charlie Strong has been through this before. It's nearing the end of the regular season and as head coaching jobs open, his name pops up. But each year, Strong remains in Gainesville. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:37:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091119/articles/911199899 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091119/articles/911209997
]]> Florida coach Urban Meyer didn’t meet with the media long, but he announced injury news concerning the top-ranked Gators. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:12:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091119/articles/911209997 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091119/articles/911199951
]]> Watch the latest episode of The Pat Dooley Show where Sun sports writer Pat Dooley goes over the 3 Things he learned last week and enjoy a special collection of bloopers and outtakes from the previous shows. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:32:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091119/articles/911199951 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091118/articles/911199993
]]> Florida, Bama have a cupcake, a senior day and a rival left Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:07:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091118/articles/911199993 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091118/articles/911199979
]]> To most, Florida’s game with Florida International on Saturday is of the cupcake variety. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:27:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091118/articles/911199979 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091118/articles/911189936
]]> Florida coach Urban Meyer will have to apologize for his lack of Tweets. Or his outdated Facebook status. Meyer's Internet privileges have been revoked since the Gators' 23-13 win over Tennessee. He turned his computer off and only checks it to see if it still runs. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:04:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091118/articles/911189936 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091118/articles/911189885
]]> Ballots for the 75th Heisman Trophy were mailed Monday. And finally, the race appears to be coming into focus. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:35:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091118/articles/911189885 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091118/articles/911189934
]]> Florida senior Tim Tebow is among five finalists for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, which is presented to college football’s top senior quarterback. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:23:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091118/articles/911189934 http://extrapoints.blogs.gatorsports.com/10447/gators-vs-tide-in-the-bcs-title-game/
]]> Read the blog <a href="http://http://extrapoints.blogs.gatorsports.com/10447/gators-vs-tide-in-the-bcs-title-game/">here. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:15:00 -0500 http://extrapoints.blogs.gatorsports.com/10447/gators-vs-tide-in-the-bcs-title-game/ http://sec.blogs.gatorsports.com/10197/around-the-sec-east-kiffin-says-mccluster-has-nfl-future-at-tailback/
]]> Read the blog <a href="http://sec.blogs.gatorsports.com/10197/around-the-sec-east-kiffin-says-mccluster-has-nfl-future-at-tailback/">here. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:05:00 -0500 http://sec.blogs.gatorsports.com/10197/around-the-sec-east-kiffin-says-mccluster-has-nfl-future-at-tailback/ http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091117/articles/911179906
]]> Reggie Nelson’s numbers have been on the decline since his stellar NFL rookie season in 2007. From last season until now, he has only two interceptions while missing tackles and being caught out of position. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:02:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091117/articles/911179906 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091117/articles/911179916
]]> Florida received a huge addition to its 2010 recruiting class Tuesday. During a live news conference at his high school, Palmdale, Calif., cornerback Joshua Shaw verbally committed to the Gators, becoming UF's 18th pledge of the class. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:42:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091117/articles/911179916 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091117/articles/911179892
]]> The Gators remain on top of the SEC. Here's why: Florida has won 20 straight games, 19 by double digits. Check out the rest of our columnist's weekly power ratings. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:52:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091117/articles/911179892 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091117/articles/911179932
]]> Andra Davis has led a total defensive turnaround for the Denver Broncos, who had the worst defense in the NFL last season and is ranked fourth overall so far this year. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:50:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091117/articles/911179932 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091116/articles/911169844
]]> This isn't like a year ago, when the Florida Gators were putting away opponents in the first half or early in the third quarter. Now, the outcome is usually in doubt heading into the fourth quarter. But the Gators seem fine with that. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:39:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091116/articles/911169844 http://dooley.blogs.gatorsports.com/10410/the-back-nine-meyer-on-the-mountaintop/
]]> The Back Nine returns with a look at Urban Meyer's success, the sorry states of Southern Cal football and SEC basketball as well as your weekly music advice. Oh yeah, there’s also some more Gator stuff in here. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:32:00 -0500 http://dooley.blogs.gatorsports.com/10410/the-back-nine-meyer-on-the-mountaintop/ http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091116/articles/911169851
]]> When No. 1 Florida (10-0, 8-0 SEC) plays FIU (3-7, 3-4 Sun Belt) Saturday, it will be one of the last times that almost 20 Gator seniors suit up inside The Swamp. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:25:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091116/articles/911169851 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091116/articles/911169891
]]> Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin said Nu'Keese Richardson and Mike Edwards were permanently dismissed from the team, while Janzen Jackson will continue to be barred from team activities while Kiffin awaits more information in his case. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:15:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091116/articles/911169891 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091116/articles/911169856
]]> The No. 1 Florida Gators return to The Swamp on Saturday to face Florida International. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:13:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091116/articles/911169856 http://recruiting.blogs.gatorsports.com/10218/the-importance-of-getting-shaws-verbal/
]]> Read the blog <a href="http://recruiting.blogs.gatorsports.com/10218/the-importance-of-getting-shaws-verbal/">here. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:44:00 -0500 http://recruiting.blogs.gatorsports.com/10218/the-importance-of-getting-shaws-verbal/ http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10262/tebow-says-title-more-important-than-heisman/
]]> Read the blog <a href="http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10262/tebow-says-title-more-important-than-heisman/">here. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:57:00 -0500 http://andreu.blogs.gatorsports.com/10262/tebow-says-title-more-important-than-heisman/ http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091116/articles/911169889
]]> Florida junior cornerback Joe Haden was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Week, announced by the league Monday, for his performance in helping Florida to a 24-14 win over South Carolina Nov. 14. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:24:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091116/articles/911169889 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091115/articles/911169926
]]> The Florida State at Florida game Nov. 28 has been set for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff and televised by CBS. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:11:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091115/articles/911169926 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091115/articles/911169998
]]> Brandon Knight took in Florida's season-opening 74-46 win Sunday over Stetson from just behind the Gator bench. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:12:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091115/articles/911169998 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091115/articles/911159953
]]> There were no changes to this week's Bowl Championship Series standings released Sunday evening. The top six, who are all undefeated at 10-0, are Florida, Alabama, Texas, Texas Christian, Cincinnati and Boise State. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:37:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091115/articles/911159953 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091115/articles/911159974
]]> Florida remained No. 1 and Alabama leapfrogged Texas into the No. 2 spot of The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll released Sunday. That was the only change in the top six teams, which are all undefeated at 10-0. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:26:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091115/articles/911159974 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091115/articles/911159960
]]> When Florida's offense trotted out onto the field for its first possession, Nixon went out with the first team, making his first start for the Gators at left tackle. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:26:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091115/articles/911159960 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091114/articles/911149874
]]> Just when it looked like it might come to a Gamecock-screeching end Saturday, the Gators came up with a new escape, a new way to inch closer to an undefeated season and a possible shot at back-to-back national championships. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:10:00 -0500 http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091114/articles/911149874