GZ Morning Links: Anticipation builds for UF-South Carolina; UF men's hoops season opener
Friday, November 12, 2010 | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Scott Carter
We're getting close to kickoff for Saturday night's Florida-South Caroline SEC East title tilt at The Swamp.
But there's a lot else happening on campus this weekend as well, starting with the top-ranked UF volleyball team's 18th consecutive win on Thursday night.
The men's basketball team opens its season tonight at home against UNC-Wilmington, and the Gators soccer team hosts Mercer tonight at 6 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
As if that's not enough, the UF women's basketball team hosts UCF on Saturday afternoon at 4.
If you want to check out the women's game before walking over to The Swamp for the football game, just show your football ticket at the O'Connell Center and you can get into the game free.
Here are some links covering these stories and more:
--Former Gator Jarvis Moss' blocked kick against South Carolina in 2006 saved the season and kept Florida's bid alive for first national title under Urban Meyer. Click here for a story from the Orlando Sentinel.
--Here is a good look at the troubled life of Gators running back/receiver Chris Rainey and his attempt at redemption from the Gainesville Sun.
--Is Steve Spurrier the Swamp King? Saturday is his biggest test yet writes the Florida Times-Union.
--Click here for ESPN.com's SEC Did You Know Week 11, which offers some nuggets on the UF-South Carolina game.
--Cornerback Moses Jenkins has received a medical hardship for 2009 and is now eligible to return in 2011 writes the Gainesville Sun.
--Florida Today writes that backcourt depth should help starting guards Erving Walker and Kenny Boynton this season.
--The Gators soccer team rolls into the NCAA Tournament fresh off its first SEC Tournament title since 2007. Click here for more from the Gainesville Sun.
--Click here for the Sun's coverage of the UF volleyball team's win over Mississippi State on Thursday, the Gators' 18th consecutive win.
--St. Petersburg Times columnist Gary Shelton offers his perspective on the Cam Newton sage. Click here to read his column.
--The Palm Beach Post writes that Janoris Jenkins may be replaced on punt returns. Click here for more details.
--The Miami Herald takes a look at the UF women's basketball team entering Coach Amanda Butler's fourth season. Click here to read more.
