September 1st, 2007

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Defense Learned to Adapt

It took one drive for the Gator defense and their nine new starters to buckle down and start playing the kind of defense they’ll need to compete in the SEC. In fact, it didn’t even take one full drive. After allowing the Western Kentucky offense to drive into the red zone on the game’s opening drive, the Gators defense answered the call.

Written by Chris Chmielenski on September 1st, 2007 with no comments.
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Gators Throttle Hilltoppers, 49-3, In Season Opener

Before a crowd of 90,086 at The Swamp on Saturday, the sixth-ranked Florida football team scored touchdowns on its first four possessions en route to a 49-3 victory over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. The game was terminated with 8:23 left in the fourth quarter after a one hour and two minute delay due to lightning in the area.

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Youthful Growing Pains

Torrential downpour and lightning aside, the Gators’ season opener went about as scripted. Well, perhaps not the way Coach Urban Meyer wanted it to go, but about the way we figured it would.

Written by Blake Bonsack on September 1st, 2007 with no comments.
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Tebow Debut Impressive, Human

For most of his first half game as a starting quarterback, Tim Tebow looked every bit the combination of Peyton Manning, Jim Brown and Mother Theresa many had viewed him as. The sophomore ran Florida’s spread offense flawlessly, leading the Gators to four touchdowns in as many possessions.

Written by Larry Vettel on September 1st, 2007 with no comments.
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Gators top the Hill

No major surprises in the season debut of the defending national champs – lots of speed on offense and lots of inexperience on defense. The Florida Gators kicked off their 2007 campaign with an easy 49-3 win over visiting Western Kentucky in front of 90,086 in The Swamp on Saturday afternoon.

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VAUGHT: Aaron Boyd a big-time player

After watching his team blow a 40-14 lead in the fourth quarter, Aaron Boyd knew it was time for him to play not only like a Mr. Football candidate, but also like one of the state’s top recruits.

Written by Larry Vaught on September 1st, 2007 with no comments.
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First Snaps

To look at this shot you wouldn't think the game would end up being called on account of weather. However, after 51-plus minutes of game time that is exactly what did happen as a a series of storms from the south and the east joined forces and rolled across Gator Nation HQ… mercifully [...]

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Balanced Attack Propels No. 7 VB To Sweep Of No. 19 Santa Clara

A pair of seniors registered double-doubles and the Florida volleyball team held its third-straight opponent to a sub-.100 hitting percentage en route to a 3-0 sweep of No. 19 Santa Clara on Saturday in front of 3,940 fans at the O'Connell Center.

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No. 13 Florida Soccer Team Plays Host to No. 2 Notre Dame Sunday for Pack Pressly Day

The No. 13 Florida soccer team plays host to 2006 NCAA runner-up and preseason No. 2 Notre Dame Sunday, Sept. 2 for "Pack Pressly" Day. The first 2,500 fans at Pressly Stadium Sunday receive Florida soccer t-shirt, compliments of SUN Sports.

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Gator Gymnasts 2007 SEC Title Celebrated at Season Opening Football Game

The University of Florida's SEC champion teams and individual All-Americans were honored at halftime of Saturday's season opening football game. The title was the sixth overall for the Gator gymnastics program and the first since 1989.

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No. 13 Florida Soccer Team Plays Host to No. 2 Notre Dame Sunday for Pack Pressly Day

The No. 13 Florida soccer team plays host to 2006 NCAA runner-up and preseason No. 2 Notre Dame Sunday, Sept. 2 for "Pack Pressly" Day. The first 2,500 fans at Pressly Stadium Sunday receive Florida soccer t-shirt, compliments of SUN Sports.

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SEC Preview: Georgia

We continue our SEC preview with the Georgia Bulldogs. It’s been quite the challenge attempting to come up with an order in the East Division. Any of the six teams could very well finish in the top half and at least four could realistically win the division. Georgia is one of them, particularly if quarterback Matthew Stafford continues to progress in his second year as a starter.

Written by Blake Bonsack on September 1st, 2007 with no comments.
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PREGAME: Gators host Western Kentucky

The time has finally arrived! At 12:30, the Florida Gators begin defense of their National Championship at The Swamp against Western Kentucky.

Written by Chris Chmielenski on September 1st, 2007 with no comments.
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Game Day Territory

We're about to head out of the house to see what's happening around campus. While we'll have some additional content later…. we're also going to try some “on the move” content as well.

We've created a blog over at Tumblr called “It Happened in Hogtown.”

A little later we'll get more creative with the title and [...]

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