University of Florida

• UF volleyball set to make home debut http://www.gainesville.com/article/20100902/articles/100909900 UF volleyball, now at No. 6, will play its first home matches of the season today in the Campus USA Credit Union Invitational. UF volleyball set to make home debut
• UF all-sports notebook: UF swimmers continue to shine at meets http://www.gainesville.com/article/20100830/articles/100839951 It was a whirlwind summer for the Gator swimming and diving programs. UF all-sports notebook: UF swimmers continue to shine at meets
• UF volleyball caps huge weekend with a win http://www.gainesville.com/article/20100829/articles/100829362 Junior Florida right-side/setter Kelly Murphy was nearly unstoppable Sunday, turning in a triple-double to lead the No. 13 Gators to a 3-2 (25-22, 25-22, 29-31, 13-25, 15-12) upset of No. 2 Nebraska at the Runza/AVCA Showcase in the Qwest Center. UF volleyball caps huge weekend with a win
• UF soccer team improves to 4-0 http://www.gainesville.com/article/20100829/articles/100829375 The No. 9 Florida soccer team scored three goals in the first 13 minutes of Friday's victory over UCF. Sunday, at home against San Diego State, the Gators needed more than double that time just to get off three shots. UF soccer team improves to 4-0
• Where are they now: Dennis Mitchell http://www.gainesville.com/article/20100828/articles/100829408 http://www.gainesville.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Avis=GS&Dato=20100828&Kategori=ARTICLES&Lopenr=100829408&Ref=AR Track accolades are not at the top of former Florida track and field standout Dennis Mitchell's list, but he still cherishes the memories of his journey. Where are they now: Dennis Mitchell

Florida State University Seminoles

• FSU pays $1.3M to land 2011 opponent http://tallahassee.com/article/20100903/FSU03/9030336/1026/RSS13 Florida State will pay a hefty price — $1.3 million — to bring Louisiana-Monroe in to kick off the 2011 season, according to documents released Thursday evening. FSU pays $1.3M to land 2011 opponent

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• Former walk-on Raymond steps up for Bulls defense http://usfbullsfootball.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10025/former-walk-on-raymond-steps-up-for-bulls-defense/ Coaches at the University of South Florida never heard of Mistral Raymond until he showed up one day after practice with a highlight tape.Raymond, a Palmetto High graduate, talked his way into an audition. Then he showed up for a 6:30 a.m. tryout and ran his way onto the team, posting a 4.47-second 40-yard dash.At [...] Former walk-on Raymond steps up for Bulls defense
• USF Bulls opener a test for 8 freshmen http://usfbullsfootball.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10023/usf-bulls-opener-a-test-for-8-freshmen/ The University of South Florida Bulls are expected to win Saturday's game against Stony Brook, the Seawolves' first-ever matchup with a Division 1A opponent.But with eight Bulls freshmen expected to play, the real question is which of them will step up, especially on offense.At running back, redshirt freshman Bradley Battles is likely to start, and [...] USF Bulls opener a test for 8 freshmen
• Freshman RB set to start for USF Bulls http://usfbullsfootball.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10020/freshman-rb-set-to-start-for-usf-bulls/ Redshirt freshman RB Bradley Battles is likely to start in Saturday's game against Stony Brook.Battles was the third-string tailback when the team went to camp in August, but has risen on the depth chart as the coaches have looked for more speed and explosiveness at the position.True Freshman Marcus Shaw, from DeSoto High School, is [...] Freshman RB set to start for USF Bulls
• WR a position to watch in USF Bulls opener http://usfbullsfootball.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10017/wr-a-position-to-watch-in-usf-bulls-opener/ For Bulls fans, an injury-depleted receiving corps will be the thing to watch next weekend when USF plays Division 1-AA Stony Brook.Starting WR A.J. Love of Southeast High in Bradenton injured his knee in the spring game, and backup Sterling Griffin, a sophomore, is nursing an injured ankle. Both Love and Griffin are scheduled to [...] WR a position to watch in USF Bulls opener
• Freshman RB Battles climbs Bulls' depth chart http://usfbullsfootball.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10010/freshman-rb-battles-climbs-in-bulls-depth-chart/ TAMPA — Redshirt freshman RB Bradley Battles is listed as a co-starter with senior Mo Plancher in the post-camp depth chart released by the USF Bulls on Wednesday.Head Coach Skip Holtz said Battles, 5-foot-8, 208 pounds, performed the best of any back in Saturday's scrimmage.“It's the first time that I've saw [...] Freshman RB Battles climbs Bulls' depth chart

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• Booker starting for Marshall http://insidesports.blogs.heraldtribune.com/15534/booker-starting-for-marshall/ Andre Booker is the starting running back for the Marshall football team.The former Riverview High standout will be in the backfield Thursday, when the Thundering Hurd visit Columbus, Ohio, for a game against Ohio State. The game will be televised on the Big Ten Network.The 5-foot-10, 178-pound Booker rushed for 73 yards last year, but [...] Booker starting for Marshall
• Sunday's USF Fan Fest schedule http://insidesports.blogs.heraldtribune.com/15453/sundays-usf-fan-fest-schedule/ The University of South Florida football team will hold its Fan Fest from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.Here is the schedule of events:South End Zone Stage1 p.m. – Gates Open and Fans Allowed on Field1:15 p.m. – Head Coach Skip Holtz2 p.m. – Offensive Coordinator Todd Fitch2:15 p.m. – [...] Sunday's USF Fan Fest schedule
• Kadji leaves Gators for Hurricanes http://insidesports.blogs.heraldtribune.com/15394/kadji-leaves-gators-for-hurricanes/ Former Pendleton School basketball player Kenny Kadji has transferred from the University of Florida to Miami.Kadji has signed a financial aid agreement, according to Hurricanes coach Frank Haith.The 6-foot-10, 248-pound forward/center will be eligible to play at Miami beginning in the 2011-12 season.In 42 games during the past two seasons with the Gators, Kadji played [...] Kadji leaves Gators for Hurricanes
• Injured Love to open Bulls' season on sideline http://insidesports.blogs.heraldtribune.com/15375/injured-love-to-open-bulls-season-on-sideline/ WR A.J. Love is one of two South Florida players not available to participate in drills because of injuries.The former Southeast High standout suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during the spring game.The 6-foot-2, 205-pound Love caught 26 passes for 489 yards and four touchdowns in 13 games last year, six starts. He had 31 [...] Injured Love to open Bulls' season on sideline
• Wilson plans to play for UCF http://insidesports.blogs.heraldtribune.com/15356/wilson-plans-to-play-for-ucf/ Kasey Wilson is staying close to home after his high school days.The North Port High senior basketball player plans to attend the University of Central Florida.During June, Wilson made an unofficial visit to the Orlando campus and attended a basketball camp there.He has stayed in touch with officials from the school since.More importantly, school officials [...] Wilson plans to play for UCF
• Dowling, Burton among top freshmen http://insidesports.blogs.heraldtribune.com/15275/dowling-burton-among-top-freshmen/ Jonathan Dowling and Trey Burton of the University of Florida are among the top 500 freshman, according to Phil Steele's 2010 College Football Preview.The publication listed Dowling from Southeast High as the 18th best defensive back. Burton out of Venice High is the 26th-ranked quarterback.The No. 1 quarterback is Alabama's Philip Sims from Oscar Smith [...] Dowling, Burton among top freshmen
• Burton plans to attend Notre Dame http://insidesports.blogs.heraldtribune.com/15218/burton-plans-to-attend-notre-dame/ After returning from his trip to South Bend, Ind., Clay Burton vaulted Notre Dame to the top of his list as a university where he wanted to continue his academics and athletic career.The Venice High senior-to-be “slept on it” for a about a week, until he could have a meeting with family members.With brother Trey [...] Burton plans to attend Notre Dame
• Ex-Sailor Sirus A-Sun Tourney MVP http://insidesports.blogs.heraldtribune.com/15016/ex-sailor-sirus-a-sun-tourney-mvp/ Lipscomb University's Kellie Sirus, a graduate of Sarasota High, was named the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament Most Valuable Player.The senior first baseman hit five home runs, one in each game. The other five teams in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament combined for six round-trippers.Sirus was second in the tourney in batting with a .625 average [...] Ex-Sailor Sirus A-Sun Tourney MVP
• Somebody just said the word 'Tebow' http://insidesports.blogs.heraldtribune.com/14712/somebody-just-said-the-word-tebow/ Jason La Canfora, a reporter for the NFL Network just said he has some intel that indicates the Broncos could select Florida QB Tim Tebow with the No. 24 pick.Tebow has been the most controversial player of this year's draft, with many analysts saying he would fall to the 2nd round.We'll see soon enough if [...] Somebody just said the word 'Tebow'
• Holtz unveils first depth chart http://insidesports.blogs.heraldtribune.com/14235/holtz-unveils-first-depth-chart/ University of South Florida head coach Skip Holtz announced an initial depth chart at the start of practice on Monday afternoon.The depth chart is the first of the spring and the first of the Holtz tenure.Among the notable items on the depth chart are a few position changes:* Sophomore Lindsey Lamar has been moved [...] Holtz unveils first depth chart