The Gator News and World Report: Position-by-position matchups; Donovan signs extension; Palmetto’s Johnson commits to Florida; UF vs. Arkansas: Storylines, matchups to watch and more…
Gators have had Hogs’ number in SEC FAYETTEVILLE — Since joining the SEC for the 1992 football season, Arkansas has beaten each of the other 11 conference schools except one. The Razorbacks remain 0 for Florida. “That doesn’t really surprise me. That’s just Florida,” said Anthony Lucas, Arkansas’ career leader with 2, 879 receiving yards from 1995-1999. “But it makes me mad. It’s like we can’t beat Florida for anything.” Arkansas will get another shot at No. 12 Florida today, but achieving that breakthrough victory doesn’t look good 1 considering the Gators are 24 / 2-point favorites.
Arkansas trying to rise, shine FAYETTEVILLE – Another early kickoff awaits the backpedaling Arkansas Razorbacks today, and they can’t afford to show up late this time.
Position-by-position matchups OFFENSE Quarterback Tim Tebow might not be Heisman Tim so far, but he’s still been very good, with the SEC’s best efficiency rating (146. 7 ) and its third-best total offense figure (233. 2 yards per game ).
Florida-Arkansas Preview The Florida Gators and the Arkansas Razorbacks will both be gunning for avictory on Saturday when they meet at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
Arkansas plays host to Florida FAYETTEVILLE — What they have done in the past begs this question for the present.
Donovan signs extension For winning two national titles and making Florida men’s basketball a consistent winner during his 12-year tenure, coach Billy Donovan received a significant reward.
Florida at Arkansas capsule Quick slant: The Gators need a confidence builder after numerous miscues in last week’s 31-30 loss to Ole Miss, and Arkansas could provide the punching bag.
Competitive for a half? Twice this week, they have asked the same question: Still sticking with 5-7? That’s what I was down with for Arkansas in the preseason and I’m not backing off until it is mathematically impossible. The way things are going, that could be the 10th game of the season on Nov. 8 at South Carolina.
Donovan signs deal Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan has officially signed a contract extension that was negotiated in the summer of 2007 following his return from a weekend courtship as the Orlando Magic coach.
Donovan at last signs extension Florida men’s basketball coach Billy Donovan finally signed the contract extension he agreed to in June 2007.
Palmetto’s Johnson commits to Florida Palmetto High standout defensive end Kedric Johnson verbally committed to the University of Florida on Wednesday night, about 24 hours after he received the offer from Gators head coach Urban Meyer.
UF men’s tennis advances four Tulsa, Okla. — Four members of the Florida men’s tennis team advanced to the second round of the D’Novo Men’s All-American Pre-Qualifying Event held at the Michael D. Case Tennis Center on Friday.
Murphy, UF volleyball top Tide TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Freshman Florida right-side/setter Kelly Murphy charted the second triple-double of her career and her second in three matches Friday, and sophomore right-side/middle blocker Lauren Bledsoe registered a career-high 14 kills as the No. 10/10 Gators claimed a hard-fought 3-1 (25-23, 18-25, 25-19, 25-21) road win over Alabama.
Game is true test of bounce or bust for Gators They didn’t plan on it being this way, but the No. 12 Florida Gators find themselves right back where they’ve been every season under Urban Meyer.
Gators get focused Florida’s Percy Harvin caught 13 passes for 186 yards, ran 10 times for 82 yards and scored two touchdowns. But he couldn’t sleep after last Saturday’s 31-30 loss to Mississippi.
UF vs. Arkansas: Storylines, matchups to watch 1. Will the Gators rebound? Quarterback Tim Tebow’s emotional apology/speech after last Saturday’s home loss to Ole Miss has been talked about all week, and there’s no doubt he will respond. But will his teammates? Coach Urban Meyer said he wouldn’t know until today’s game, but UF took a step in the right direction with a cathartic team meeting last Sunday night.
Billy Donovan finally signs $21M contract with Gators Billy Donovan is now officially locked into a contract to coach the University of Florida basketball team, signing the six-year $21 million extension he agreed to 16 months ago after he spurned the Orlando Magic.
Gators Say They Will Keep Fighting FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – University of Florida coach Urban Meyer often repeats a favorite saying when calling for a player to step up under adverse circumstances. If someone drops the rifle, Meyer’s challenge goes, another player must be ready to pick it up and continue the fight.
UF quarterback Tebow primed to put a bruising on Arkansas Tim Tebow is expecting a physical game against Arkansas. He could get in a few licks, too, with more responsibilities.