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Urban Meyer encouraged by Florida Gators' urgency

By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Monday, September 6, 2010 GAINESVILLE — After their worst offensive performance below coach Urban Meyer on Saturday, the Gators returned to practice with a "sense of urgency" — exactly what Meyer had hoped for. "We practiced (Sunday) night, and coaching a team that has urgency is a positive thing," Meyer said Monday. "Mistakes are a part of football and ...

7 Sep 2010, 12:43 am | click here to view more

Braves win thrilling season finale in Birmingham

Hoover, AL- In the final game of the series, the Mississippi Braves edged the Birmingham Barons 2-1 and took the series three games to one. J.J. Hoover struck out a season high, 12 batters in earning the win.

6 Sep 2010, 8:44 pm | click here to view more

Gators' Jaye Howard earns SEC weekly honor

Florida junior DT Jaye Howard has been named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week, the league office announced Monday. Howard was in on 47 plays and accounted for five total tackles (three solo),  including 2.5 sacks, in Florida’s 34-12 win against Miami (Ohio). The 2.5 sacks were for a total loss of 17 yards and was the first multi-bag performance of Howard’s career. Howard anchored a defensive ...

6 Sep 2010, 7:06 pm | click here to view more

Jenkins To Miss Significant Time For Gators

University of Florida head football coach Urban Meyer said today that starting cornerback Moses Jenkins could miss up to six weeks of action after being injured in last Saturday’s game. He suffered a hyperextended elbow. Meyer also said that suspended wide receiver Frankie Hammond could be back if he does everything he is supposed to between now and game day but he was not as specific about the ...

6 Sep 2010, 6:44 pm | click here to view more

SEC honors Newton, Travathan and Peterson

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference named Auburn quarterback Cam Newton, Kentucky linebacker Danny Trevathan and LSU cornerback/return specialist Patrick Peterson players of the week. Newton rushed for 177 yards and two touchdowns while passing for 186 yards and three scores in a win over Arkansas State. Trevathan had 11 tackles, including three for a loss, in Kentucky's 23-16 ...

6 Sep 2010, 5:33 pm | click here to view more

SEC players of the Week

The SEC office has named its top performers in the league for Week 1: OFFENSE Auburn quarterback Cameron Newton : Making his Auburn debut, Newton accounted for 357 yards of total offense. He was 9 of 14 passing for 186 yards and threw three touchdown passes in Auburn's 52-26 win over Arkansas State. He also rushed for 171 yards and two touchdowns. The 171 rushing yards was a school record for a ...

6 Sep 2010, 4:09 pm | click here to view more

School valued for inclusive atmosphere

Despite its disappointing test scores and years of struggling to boost student achievement, the Hawaii School for the Deaf and the Blind has fierce champions in the community, including parents who say the school came through for their kids when inclusion programs — in their former schools — did not.

6 Sep 2010, 11:35 am | click here to view more

Meyer: Gators have 'long way to go' after opener

Florida coach Urban Meyer expected some growing pains.

5 Sep 2010, 7:28 pm | click here to view more

Mistakes tell Meyer Gators have 'long way to go'

Florida coach Urban Meyer expected some growing pains. But Meyer certainly didn't envision what happened Saturday against five-touchdown underdog Miami (Ohio). Urban Meyer - Miami - Sports - Ohio - Florida Gators football

5 Sep 2010, 10:42 pm | click here to view more

Howard coming on for Gators

Florida strength coach Mickey Marotti said back in the summer there was something different about Jaye Howard, the way he was working and the way he was taking care of business. And then during preseason camp, the senior defensive tackle took his game to another level on the field. It didn't take Howard long to make his presence felt in Florida's opener. He burst through the line and had a bag ...

4 Sep 2010, 4:24 pm | click here to view more