Florida was picked No. 1 in Baseball America's preseason Top 25 rankings released on Tuesday for the second year in a row and the second time in school history. Fifth-year head coach Kevin O’Sullivan’s team, which finished as the national runner-up a year ago, returns the bulk of its everyday lineup, its entire weekend rotation and a number of key arms in the bullpen. The Gators will certainly be tested, as 28 of their 56 games during the regular season will be against squads listed in the Baseball America poll. Last season, UF was 53-19, finished second at the NCAA...

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  GAINESVILLE, Fla. – From the moment the league’s school presidents voted Texas A&M into the Southeastern Conference in September, college football fans and media have wondered how that will alter what is already considered the nation’s toughest football conference.More questions arose when Missouri was voted into the conference in early November, increasing the SEC from 12 to 14 schools in a span of a few weeks.The wait is over. The SEC released its 2012 football schedule on Thursday morning and the Gators will face both Texas A&M and Missouri in their inaugural seasons in the conference.In fact, Florida will...

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Gator Aider Game Day Shuttle To Return For 2011 Football Season Gainesville, Fla.   GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Regional Transit System (RTS) is back, after a one-year hiatus, to provide the Gator Aider University of Florida football game shuttle service.  Fans can catch a ride by utilizing any one of five Park-N-Ride locations – Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, Oaks Mall, Haile Plantation in The Village Center, Tioga Town Center and TheSWDowntown Parking Garage.                                                                                                                      Single game tickets may be purchased at Park-N-Ride locations only on game days for $10 per game. Pre-purchase a Gator Aider season pass (including Gator Growl...

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Gator Nation Tailgates The Ultimate Tailgating Experience Emerson Alumni Hall is the place to be before every home game. Join us three hours before kickoff for tons of fun...Gator style. We'll have a DJ, face painters, stilt walkers, televised games and much more! Gator Nation Tailgates are fun for the whole family and end 30 minutes before kickoff. Away game festivities are free and open to all Gators. Food and beverage are available for purchase at Emerson Alumni Hall and away game locations. Members of the UF Alumni Association may attend all Gator Nation Tailgates at home for free. Non-members...

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  Lecture Information Norm Carlson"Forsythe to Muschamp – The History of Gator Football" Tuesday August 30, 2011Emerson Alumni Hall6:00 - 7:00 PM | Presentation7:00 - 8:00 PM | Reception This event is free for UFAA members and $5 for non-members. Please register by Friday, August 26, 2011 at www.ufalumni.ufl.edu/rsvp/ or by phone at 352-846-3580. We are expecting a full house so registration is required. Can't make it in person? You can view this presentation live online at www.bit.ly/g8rhstry. All lectures begin at 6:00 pm and include a short meet & greet reception following the presentation. RSVP is required for each...

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