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What Florida means to tonight’s NFL Draft

By Marc Whiteman on April 25th, 2013

Only 32 players will hear their name called tonight when the 2013 NFL Draft kicks off from Radio City Music Hall in New York. For those lucky 32, Draft Night is one they won’t soon forget, but for the teams … Continue reading

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The Masters begins today in Augusta, GA

By Marc Whiteman on April 11th, 2013

Come Sunday evening, the prestigious green jacket that distinguishes the champion of the Masters will be donned. It’s a course known equally for it’s legacy, it’s beauty and it’s difficulty. Odds-on favorite and the world’s No. 1 player Tiger Woods returns … Continue reading

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Cullen, Bruns lead UF Lacrosse past Johns Hopkins 19-9

By Marc Whiteman on April 8th, 2013

Playing after their first loss of the 2013 season, the third ranked Gators lacrosse team (14-1, 2-1 ALC) jumped all over ALC opponent Johns Hopkins (7-5, 1-2 ALC) 19-9 on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Gainesville. Seniors Kitty Cullen and … Continue reading

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No. 3 Florida Lax hosts No. 17 Johns Hopkins on Saturday

By Marc Whiteman on April 6th, 2013

Though the undefeated season is no longer intact, the Florida Gator lacrosse team (13-1, 1-1 ALC) looks to continue its impressive season on Saturday when they host conference opponent Johns Hopkins in Donald R. Dizney Stadium. Florida was bested by … Continue reading

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Report: Auburn paid players, altered grades during Chizik’s tenure

By Marc Whiteman on April 4th, 2013

A report filed by former New York Times and Sports Illustrated writer Selena Roberts alleges dirty details on Auburn’s football program. Apparently the program changed players’ grades to secure eligibility, offered money to potential NFL draft picks so they would … Continue reading

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UF LAX Travels North to Take on Tenth Ranked Penn State

By Marc Whiteman on March 29th, 2013

The second-ranked Florida Gators lacrosse team (13-0, 1-0 ALC) are wheels up to State College, Penn. to take on the tenth ranked Penn State Nittany Lions (6-3, 1-0 ALC) in conference play on Saturday. The Gators are coming off a … Continue reading

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Florida Lacrosse outlasts Ohio State, 13-7

By Marc Whiteman on March 25th, 2013

For a little bit, it looked like the second ranked Florida Gators might struggle to take down American Lacrosse Conference foe Ohio State. A late first-half run and huge second halves from Shannon Gilroy, Brittany Dashiell and Kitty Cullen helped … Continue reading

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Florida Lacrosse blows by Stetson 22-1

By Marc Whiteman on March 20th, 2013

In their final tuneup before the start of American Lacrosse Conference play on Saturday, the No. 2 Florida Gators (12-0) thrashed the Stetson Hatters (0-8) 22-1 on Tuesday night. Sophomore midfielder Nora Barry scored three quick goals, her first a mere 11 … Continue reading

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Gators Lacrosse set to Host Stetson Tonight

By Marc Whiteman on March 19th, 2013

The second ranked Florida Gator lacrosse team (11-0) will look to continue its winning ways when they host the Stetson Hatters (0-7) tonight in Donald R. Dizney Stadium. The game is a tale of two teams traveling in opposite directions. While … Continue reading

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Florida Lacrosse off to West Coast for Matchup against Oregon Ducks

By Marc Whiteman on March 16th, 2013

The second ranked Florida lacrosse team travels west for the first time in program history to take on the Oregon Ducks Saturday afternoon. At 10-0, the Gators are off to their best start in program history, but face a stiff test … Continue reading

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