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Thursday, November 17, 2011 | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Football, Men's Golf, Lacrosse, Men's Swimming & Diving, Volleyball, Scott Carter
You could say it's a busy week for UF sports.
The Gators men's and women's basketball teams play a doubleheader today at the O'Connell Center. The volleyball team has a pair of home matches this weekend. The soccer team faces UCF on Friday night in a NCAA Tournament second-round game.
And on Saturday, the Gators football team will try to become bowl eligible with a win over Furman.
To help you stay informed here are 15 links from around the Internet covering an array of Gators:
--The Gators men's basketball team looks to rebound against North Florida tonight at the O'Dome after Tuesday night's loss at Ohio State writes Florida Today.
--Billy Donovan's team faced a quick turnaround in preparing for North Florida writes the Independent Florida Alligator.
--Here is a Florida-North Florida game preview from CBSSports.com.
--The Gators women's basketball team hosts rival Florida State this afternoon in the first game of a doubleheader at the O'Dome. Click here for more from the Gainesville Sun.
--Speaking of the UF women's team, click here for details on Amanda Butler's latest signing class from GatorZone.com.
--The Orlando Sentinel's Rachel George writes about senior defensive tackle Jaye Howard, checking in with former Gators defensive assistant Dan McCarney for perspective on Howard's development.
--Former Gators coach Urban Meyer reportedly turned down overtures from Arizona according to this report from the New York Times.
--Senior OL Dan Wenger and LB Lerentee McCray likely out of Saturday's game against Furman writes the Palm Beach Post.
--The St. Petersburg Times writes that the Gators have more at stake than usual in a late-season game against Division I-AA Furman.
--In case you missed this from earlier this week, St. Pete Times columnist John Romano talked with Gators athletic director Jeremy Foley about Florida's disappointing 5-5 record.
--A few of you asked why Gators offensive coordinator Charlie Weis used a cane on the sideline during Saturday's game at South Carolina. Find out why here in this blog from Florida Today.
--Former Gators quarterback Tim Tebow's foundation is building a hospital for children in the Philippines. Click here for more details.
--The Alligator's Bryan Holt writes about UF volleyball player Kristy Jaeckel's quest to work on her all-around game as the postseason approaches.
--The Florida lacrosse program signed 12 players in its Class of 2012. Click here for more details from GatorZone.com.
--In case you missed, UF men's golf coach Buddy Alexander signed three Sunshine State players in his latest recruiting class. Click here for more details from GatorZone.com.
