Florida Gators News

Miami Herald — Deonte Thompson is keeping the Belle Glade tradition alive and well at Florida. The redshirt freshman receiver is the latest in a long line of playmakers to come to UF from Glades Central High, a list that includes running back Fred Taylor, defensive tackle Ray McDonald and receiver Reidel Anthony, but he might be succeeding in spite of that legacy.

Tampa Tribune — Harvin is thought of more as a receiver than a running back

Orlando Sentinel — It's only November and The Citadel Coach Kevin Higgins feels like he's in the postseason.

Palm Beach Post — The Florida men's track and field team finished ninth in the nation last year. It was a good finish, but it could have been better if the fastest people on campus came out for the team.

Miami Herald — On Sept. 27, the day of Florida's 31-30 loss to Mississippi, the website Fire DanMullen.com put up its first post ripping the play-calling skills of UF's offensive coordinator.

Tampa Tribune — Florida coach Urban Meyer makes no secret of has affinity for the University of Utah, the school he coached to a 12-0 record in 2004 before leaving to accept an offer from the Gators.

Orlando Sentinel — With the way the Gators are playing, Florida Coach Urban Meyer said he wouldn't be surprised if offensive coordinator Dan Mullen and defensive coordinator Charlie Strong become hot head-coaching prospects.

Orlando Sentinel — Dan Werner raised his eyebrows and grinned.

Miami Herald — Call it the spread option. Call it unconventional. Call it what you will. But whatever your description of the Florida Gators' offense, don't call it a gimmick. Not anymore.

Miami Herald — Dan Werner scored 17 points on 6-of-11 shooting to lead the Florida Gators to a convincing 81-58 victory over the Bradley Braves in the 2008 O'Reilly Auto Parts CBE Classic.

Tampa Tribune — The Florida Gators are making it look easy. After Saturday's 56-6 smashing of South Carolina, the Gators are riding a six-game winning streak in which they have outscored opponents 299-63.

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